Chris Lewis

Geodis grows its Polish footprint

French-headquartered logistics firm Geodis has expanded its presence in Poland through an extended partnership with property developer Segro. It has committed to substantial new warehouse space. The first new location, covering nearly 5,500sq m at Segro Logistics Park Wrocław, Biskupice, will be dedicated to serving a major European food producer. Geodis has also extended its long-term cooperation at the Segro Logistics Park Stryków in Central Poland, increasing its footprint by a further ... [+]

Hong Kong Air Cargo touches down at EMA

Hong Kong Air Cargo’s first flight touched down at East Midlands Airport on Tuesday November 18, the seventh new freight operator to choose the gateway in the seven months since it launched its cargo growth plans.Hong Kong Air Cargo operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F wide-body freighters, and is ... [+]

Time to take on the Isle of Wight, says Transaid

International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026. The ride will begin on Box Hill, which featured in the London 2012 Olympics road race, before navigating 110km through the beautiful Surrey ... [+]

Shape up for new customs regime, urges Derry Bros

Operators could be in for a shock as many processes that work today may be insufficient in 2026 and beyond, says Sarah-Louise Murray, customs manager at clearance specialist, Derry Bros. International freight businesses will need to adopt greater digitisation, automation and electronic reporting to comply with incoming UK and EU customs ... [+]

DHL opens Halle hub

DHL Supply Chain has opened a logistics centre in Halle, its third in the area. It is integrated into the broader DHL Leipzig-Halle Campus, offering a warehouse area of 34,000sq m and capacity for up to 55,000 pallets. It includes three operational halls, each of 10,500sq m with 27 loading ... [+]

Antonov Airlines keeps paper mill turning

Ukraine-owned Antonov Airlines and forwarder Kuehne + Nagel have delivered urgent paper mill machinery parts from Tallin, Estonia to Chile on one of the carrier’s An124-100 aircraft. The parts needed to get quickly to the mill during its scheduled shutdown period. The airline’s commercial executive, Iryna Kyianytsia, said: “A special recognition goes ... [+]

Air Partner flies aid to Jamaica

Air Partner Cargo has completed an emergency relief flight from Panama to Kingston, Jamaica, transporting 49 tons of essential supplies to support communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The mission was operated by an Atlas Air Boeing 767 Freighter, and formed part of a global humanitarian effort to restore shelter and infrastructure ... [+]

Freighter number two for Air One

Air One has taken delivery of its second new 777 freighter from Boeing, to be operated by the group’s affiliated UK cargo airline, One Air. The 107-tonne capacity will join its managed freighter fleet within three months and will operate Air One’s scheduled Hong Kong–East Midlands route, launched in early ... [+]

DHL signs largest ever US SAF deal

DHL Express has signed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement with US producer Phillips 66 for 240,000 tonners over three years. It is one of the largest SAF deals by a US producer and for the air cargo sector, and forms part of DHL Express’s broader strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse ... [+]

Ramsgate truckstop makes the grade

Embassy Global’s Ramsgate truck stop has achieved Park Mark Freight accreditation for measures to reduce crime and enhance customer experience. Park Mark Freight is a new and comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the British Parking Association that seeks to enhance the quality of lorry parks and ... [+]

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