Chris Lewis
Biosecurity threats at Britain’s borders cannot wait for Government to conclude SPS negotiations, warns the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
EFRA says that while the Government has acknowledged many of its concerns about the scale of illegal meat imports to the UK, many core recommendations to tackle the issue will only be considered once the SPS negotiations with the EU have been concluded and implemented – putting off powers ...
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The UK Parliament’s Transport Committee has published a report recommending howr how the Government could improve its draft revised National Policy Statement (NPS) for ports.
The NPS contains guidance that the Secretary of State is legally required to follow when deciding whether to approve planning applications for nationally significant infrastructure projects. ...
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The Iraqi government has made the TIR customs bonding system mandatory for all goods transiting its territory by road, reports the International Road Transport Union (IRU). It has also integrated the TIR electronic pre-declaration system for submission of advance cargo information.
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Maersk has opened a logistics centre in Shanghai’s Lin-gang area, one of its largest warehousing investments globally. The US$140 million facility spans 113,000sq m meters and offers 147,000sq m of storage space. It offers a full suite of fulfilment services and is designed to serve customers in China, Asia-Pacific and ...
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CMA CGM Group has signed an agreement with AD Ports Group to expand the capacity of its CMA Terminals Khalifa Port joint venture by nearly a million TEUs. The US$115 million (AED 420 million) expansion plan is scheduled for completion in early 2028, and will increase the t capacity by ...
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APM Terminals has signed a concession agreement with Chittagong Port Authority to develop Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The US$550 millio project allows APMT to operate for 30 years, which can be extended based on KPIs (key performance indicators). The new terminal will be fully designed, financed, built and ...
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APM Terminals has officially opened its extended Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) in East Port Said. The US$500 million upgrade adds 955 metres of new quay and 510,000sq m of yard space, supported by 12 quay cranes, 30 electric RTGs, and more than 90 trucks. It increases capacity by 2.2 ...
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Peel Ports Group has appointed Jonathan Rayner as chief commercial officer, following Stephen Carr’s decision to step down as group commercial director at the end of November.
Jonathan Rayner joins the group from London Luton Airport, where he has served as chief commercial officer since 2020. His earlier career includes senior ...
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Air China Cargo has doubled its weekly freighter services to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from four to eight, and added Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to its existing Guangzhou service, operated by an A330F. The carrier established its UK cargo hub at Prestwick in June, and the airport also services regular scheduled ...
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Swissport has opened a second-line cargo facility at Amsterdam Schiphol. The new Terminal 12 (T12) adds 5,000sq m of handling space, bringing Swissport’s total cargo footprint at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to 40,000sq. From January 2026, this will increase by a further 3,800sq m. Terminal 12 will primarily handle import shipments, ...
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