Chris Lewis

MSC extends Tractor Boys’ deal

Shipping line MSC UK has extended its partnership with Ipswich Town Football Club becoming back-of-shirt sponsor for the men’s, women’s and academy teams and expanding its existing training and bench wear sponsorship to include the women’s team. MSC UK has sponsored the Tractor Boys’ men’s training and bench wear and supported the Girls’ Academy Elite Training Centre since 2022 and the new agreement extends the partnership to June 2028. MSC UK managing ... [+]

Jack Rice is BIFA’s man north of the Border

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Jack Rice as its new regional representative for Scotland. He brings over 15 years of experience in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry, and is currently director of Caledonian Freight. A long-time participant in BIFA’s regional activities, Rice took on a more ... [+]

UK to pause controls on live animal and Northern Ireland imports – updated

The UK and devolved governments have decided to pause implementation of further import controls on imports of EU and EFTA live animals, and non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods arriving from Ireland and Northern Ireland. The decision follows the UK-EU summit on 19 May where it was announced that the Animal and Plant ... [+]

ECS Group signs Asiana GSSA deal

General sales and service agent (GSSA) ECS Group is to be Asiana Airlines’ exclusive global cargo partner. ECS will provide sales, reservations, customer service, and ground handling coordination—at 33 locations in nine countries in Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Following the divestment of its freighter division, Asiana has ... [+]

The best-laid plans…

Staffordshire-based specialist shipping company Robert Wynn and Sons recently transported a rotor, and its replacement, between France and the Netherlands for the Paluel Nuclear Power Station, on behalf of forwarders, Ziegler Group. The heavy lift ro/ro barge Terra Marique loaded the 236-tonne piece - on a 72-tonne trailer — at Fécamp ... [+]

Rainer Haag to be DHL Supply Chain Europe chief

DHL Supply Chain has appointed Rainer Haag as Europe chief executive. In his new role, Haag will oversee 16 Central European markets, reporting to DHL Supply Chain chief executive, Hendrik Venter. Rainer Haag joined DHL Group in 2010 as Director Operations in Spain and his most recent role was as ... [+]

Your next load could star in Dover documentary

ITN Productions is making a Channel 4 documentary series about the Port of Dover and is looking for British-based companies that will be importing or exporting unusual or distinctive goods through the Port of Dover in the next five weeks. This could include rare produce, specialist equipment, oversized items, or ... [+]

Samskip launches Moroccan reefer express

Samskip has launched a weekly Moroccan Reefer Service between Agadir and Casablanca to the south UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, it aims to offer an alternative to road transport and is the only container service on the market fast enough ... [+]

Andy Cornwell to lead American EMEA sales

American Airlines Cargo has promoted Andy Cornwell head of cargo sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In a 35-year career with the carrier, he has held various positions in sales and business development. He will continue to be based at London Heathrow from where he will report to global ... [+]

Cargo group chooses BT for Heathrow slot-booking system

The Air Cargo Community Advisory Body — established by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to bring together key stakeholders to help shape the future of Heathrow Airport – has chosen BT’s CCS-UK Advanced Information System (AIS) as the preferred solution for a slot booking system for landside freight movements. At ... [+]

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