Chris Lewis

Maersk opens Atlanta ground hub

Maersk has opened a ground freight station and integrated linehaul operations hub in Lake City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta. Located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and with direct access to Interstate 75, the facility has 105,000sq ft of operational space, 28 loading docks, and a dedicated fleet of 15 trucks and 60 trailers. It is also equipped with RF scanning and digital dimensioning. It supports a full range of ... [+]

ONE opens own branch in Greece

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has opened a branch in Greece to handle sales, operations, and customer service activities at Piraeus and Thessaloniki. ENA Shipping Agency will continue to act as agent for ONE in Greece until the transfer of activities to the new branch is complete. [+]

CMA CGM to take stake in Hamburg terminal

CMA CGM Group is to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The line’s FAL service between Asia and Europe already calls at the terminal with 23,000TEU LNG-powered vessels. The partnership ... [+]

DP World is Peru’s avocado king

DP World says it has handled 60% of Peru’s avocado shipments through the Port of Callao during the 2025 season. Between January and September, the ports and logistics operator’s South Pier Terminal moved a record 22,600TEU of the fruit. In total, DP World handled $438.3 million worth of avocado exports (FOB ... [+]

Don’t have a nightmare before Christmas, Aramex urges

With the UK tipped to outperform all other major countries in Europe in retail sales this Christmas, Aramex UK is calling on retailers to ensure their strategies are all in place. Peak season is worth a significant portion of annual revenue for UK retailers, often accounting for 30-40% of total sales ... [+]

AI is not a threat to logistics jobs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant role to play in the logistics careers of the future and is not a threat to jobs, but cultural change will be as important as technological change to maximise the opportunities, said experts during a round table discussion. The session, on Upskilling and Reskilling ... [+]

Meachers opens Southampton site

Meachers Global Logistics has opened a 60,000sq ft warehouse at the Nursling Industrial Estate, Southampton. Customers, including James Hardie and Carnival, are already using the location to receive regular imports through the nearby port. [+]

TGP opens Belo Horizonte office

Project forwarder TGP has opened an office in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It strengthens the company’s presence in the southeastern and central regions, with a particular focus on Minas Gerais, one of the country’s most significant industrial and mining centres. The office is led by regional manager Aliny Delfino, who brings ... [+]

Europa Road offers daily Portugal run

Europa Road says it has become the first operator to launch a daily round-trip service from the UK to Portugal and has signed up Porto-based XBS as its new partner.  hey offer groupage, part-load and full-load services. Operations director, Dan Cook said: “We have chosen XBS to partner as our values ... [+]

Ethiopians get the low-down on UK freight industry

A delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has completed a visit to the UK, hosted by the British International Freight Association (BIFA). It follows signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2025 aimed at helping to modernise Ethiopia's freight and logistics industry through training, ... [+]

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