Chris Lewis

Union refuses to sit at table with P&O Ferries personnel

The RMT seafarer’s union is refusing to sit on the National Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Committee (NMOHSC) because it believes that there is an attempt to bring back former chair, P&O Ferries head of fleet safety, Grant Laversuch. In an open letter, RMT said that the NMOHSC had been chaired by Grant Laversuch, adding: “Although he stepped down as the P&O scandal unfolded, we believe there is an attempt to ... [+]

Turkish Airlines signs 75-aircraft order with Boeing

Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with Boeing to add a total of 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, consisting of 50 firm and 25 option orders. It is part of the carrier’s Vision 2033 plan to expand its fleet beyond 800 ... [+]

Heysham future-proofs for the Futura

Peel Ports has completed the first phase of a £10m investment plan into Heysham Port to support the launch of Stena Line’s first hybrid freight ferry. The 147-metre Stena Futura, which entered service in September, will operate 12 sailings per week to Dublin with sister ship, Stena Connecta, set to launch ... [+]

Hapag-Lloyd and DHL sign carbon-cutting deal

Hapag-Lloyd and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a three-year agreement to use sustainable marine fuels and reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The first order of 25,000 tons CO2e well-to-wake (WTW) emission avoidance was successfully executed in July. The biofuels used are second-generation type produced from waste and residue ... [+]

Hands across the Atlantic Arc

The Bilbao Port Authority  and the Association of the Commercial Ports in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, comprising the ports of Bayonne, Bordeaux, Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente and La Rochelle signed a cooperation agreement on 25 September. They will on issues such as the development of innovative and sustainable solutions and, in particular, the deployment of offshore wind ... [+]

Still no substitute for the 747, says Magma Aviation

Avia Solutions Group’s Magma Aviation has added a B747F freighter to its fleet in response to growing demand. The operator, headquartered in Dublin and with operating hubs in Dubai and Gatwick says that while new designs of aircraft are available, the B747F still stands out as one of the most ... [+]

IAG offers new-style cold containers

IAG Cargo is offering SkyCell 1500X containers under its cold chain Constant Climate service for delicate pharmaceuticals. They reduce CO2 emissions thanks to their low weight and offer up to 270 hours of independent runtime, which can be extended in cold rooms or reefer trucks in the face of extreme ... [+]

New Qatar app puts customers in control

Qatar Airways Cargo has revamped its QR Cargo Mobile App to allow customers to carry out a range of processes and get more control of their shipments. It includes cargo booking, real time shipment tracking flight schedules, quotes, notifications, uploads of digital documents such as e-AWBs, notifications and alerts and ... [+]

Cube Cold starts work on Berks HQ

The Pulleyn Properties arm of pan-European temperature-controlled logistics provider Cube Cold, has secured planning approval to redevelop New Aquitaine House at Theale, Berkshire as its UK headquarters. The project will deliver 10,155sq m of warehouse and office space for medical, frozen food and fine art logistics and will be targeting ... [+]

XPO honours excellent suppliers

XPO Logistics held the first edition of its Suppliers Awards on 23 September at its European headquarters  in Lyon, France. The winners were: Sustainability – Renault Trucks The French truck manufacturer is supporting XPO Logistics’ energy transition with an order of 230 fully electric vehicles, to be delivered up to 2026, with 112 ... [+]

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