Heathrow Airport has outlined plans to double its cargo capacity in a bid to enhance its submission for approval to build a third runway. With 65% of air freight already travelling via Heathrow, it is UK\’s main air freight hub, but with only 2% spare capacity it is almost at its limit. Heathrow\’s reorganisation plans […]
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In the last few weeks we have all witnessed how a small group of French workers have caused big trouble to Kent and UK economy. Around one hundred MyFerryLink employees blockaded Calais terminal and burned tyres on the train tracks in protest at a potential 600 job losses. Operation stack started on 23rd June and
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Fedex, the American parcel delivery company, has agreed to buy its European rival TNT Express in a £3.2 bn deal to boost its services on the continent. The take-over comes two years after European competition regulators blocked FedEx’s US rival UPS move to buy TNT. The purchase was halted on the grounds that the deal
As a result of political situation in the region, navigation in Yemen\’s territorial waters has been banned this week and ships are not allowed into Yemen unless inspected and approved by Saudi-led coalition forces. Only emergency goods and medical aid vessels will be allowed entry into Yemen after being searched and approved by coalition forces.
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Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen said: \”The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. They
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Global economies are constantly evolving and new markets are always emerging. Businesses need to keep an eye out for new markets just beginning to thrive so that they don\’t miss out on new sea export opportunities. With their diverse and dynamic economies, the main focus is on the MINT and CIVETS countries, which are expected
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The UK is facing up to a major container haulage shortage that is disrupting the country\’s supply chain. Some shipping lines and truckers are advising customers they are fully booked for the next two weeks. The situation is blamed on a number of factors such as underinvestment and surging demand but it is believed that
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The development of the Daventry international rail freight terminal has been approved and confirmed. The owners of the site plan to build and develop a new rail interchange and warehousing that will cover approximately 850 acres. The project has received the green light, following a public enquiry, from the Department of Transport. Remaining planning will
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The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is currently studying the feasibility of the FanWing freighter. As a result of a two year European Union project, the study will focus on how the plane would be operated, cost of maintenance and all other costs. If the study is successful, we could see these planes moving short range freight.
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Maersk and MSC shipping lines have signed an historic 10-year agreement to share vessels. The shipping lines have embarked on an agreement, similar to airline code sharing. This news comes after China rejected the P3 agreement with the two carriers and the French carrier CMA-CGM based on concerns of forming a monopoly. The partners are
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