Chris Lewis

Rhenus extends pharma data pact

Rhenus Logistics is deepening its partnership with temperature-measurement specialist Testo Saveris for pharmaceutical products shipped worldwide. Testo provides Rhenus with data storage, monitoring and analysis services, operating more than 250 measuring points across 150 devices at its Strasbourg site alone. It also delivers a digital quality assurance system that enables tailored data analysis for Rhenus’s diverse healthcare clientele. “ Rhenus has implemented two generations of the testo Saveris 1 system. [+]

Government selects Heathrow third runway plan

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the government’s decision in favour of one of two schemes put forward earlier this year for a third Heathrow runway. The government has come out in favour of plan developed by Heathrow itself for a new runway up to 3.5km long with a ... [+]

Welsh and Scots logistics needs investment, says business group

Logistics UK has called on the Welsh and Scottish governments for robust policies for freight and logistics. For Wales, it says that whichever party leads the Welsh government after the Senedd election in 2026 needs to develop a freight and logistics strategy, while enhancing Wales’ freight transport corridors, expanding course provision ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd opens in Oman

Hapag-Lloyd has opened an office in Muscat, Oman. The carrier offers weekly services via Sohar, a key gateway for imports and exports, while the port of Salalah is a major transhipment hub  both for Hapag-Lloyd’s own network and its Gemini Cooperation.   [+]

Cameras to boost Stena port safety

Stena Line has rolled-out Camera Telematics’ multi-camera system to over 100 terminal tractors, buses and luggage vans at five UK and Irish ports to improve safety. The two partners have developed a customised solution with an initial trial at Dublin Port, before a phased implementation across the Irish Sea business. The ... [+]

First phase of new-look Lufthansa Cargo HQ ready to go

Lufthansa Cargo has completed of the first phase  of its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport with the first 60 office workspaces due to co into service after official building approval in mid-December. Three further construction phases will follow to the beginning of 2028. The development will offer 10,000sq m of space ... [+]

Small firms hope for a merr-E Xmas

A poll of 1,200 smaller business by Federal Express suggests that almost a third (31%) of UK companies expect sales to be significantly better than last year, and a further (48%) predicting they will be slightly better. . Businesses in Turkey (95%), Poland (87%), and the Netherlands (85%) emerged as the ... [+]

Rotterdam signs green energy pact

The Port of Rotterdam has signed an agreement with rail and inland waterway operator HGK-Group to develop the Rhine corridor as a sustainable transport route. The agreement creates a joint cooperation platform that will meet at least quarterly to coordinate projects and launch new initiatives. It will focus on expanding ... [+]

BIFA signs crime cooperation pact

BIFA signs crime cooperation pact The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) have exchanged Associate Partner memberships and will work together to exchange information, insights and security solutions. A proposed Freight Crime Bill sponsored by Rachel Taylor MP is due to have its second reading ... [+]

New app slashes East Africa border times

Kenya Revenue Authority, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa and the British High Commission, have launched an eCUSTOMS app at the Busia One Stop Border Post on the Kenya-Uganda border. The platform is designed to make customs declarations faster, paperless, and hassle-free for traders, transporters, and passengers and is part of ... [+]

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