Drewry: Lines ‘playing poker’ with terminals
Future port investment is being put at risk by container lines demands for a reduction in terminal handling costs, according to a recently launched Drewry study. Rising costs due to bigger ships, greater business risks from larger liner alliances, softening global demand growth and pressure on terminal handling prices from cash-strapped carriers are creating the […]
MPs Call for more BME & Women in the haulage industry
MPs have warned that the government and the haulage industry is not doing enough to attract people from black and minority ethnic communities into the industry. According to a recent report by the House of Commons transport select committee, there is a shortfall of tens of thousands of drivers to fill vacant positions. Nine out […]
Etihad Cargo hits the highs with record cargo
Etihad Cargo carried more freight in October than in any other month in its history, flying a total of 53,785 tonnes. This figure surpassed by 501 tonnes its previous best, achieved in November 2014. According to the freight wing of the UAE’s flag-carrier, growth in perishables traffic from Africa, increased US imports and exports traffic, […]
East London wharf returns to cargo handling
An East London wharf is to be returned to handling cargo after it was bought by the Port of London Authority (PLA). Peruvian Wharf in Newham will be developed as a centre for low-carbon transport of building materials in East London. A new access road to the site will be completed, and it will be […]
Supporting the development of fossil-free fuel
Following Preem’s investment of 355 million kronor in a new facility at the Port of Gothenburg a year ago, annual production has been doubled to help meet the government’s strict emission targets. Preem is investing heavily in domestic resources in order to meet the Swedish government’s ambitious target of Sweden’s entire vehicle fleet being totally […]
M62 ‘road rage’ driver attacks lorry with shovel
Police have released shocking CCTV footage of a “road rage” attack in which a lorry drivers’ cab was attacked by a fellow motorist armed with a spade. The incident took place on the 9th of November on the M62 in Eccles, Greater Manchester after a collision between the two vehicles near the M60 junction. Research […]
VW, Audi & Porsche Plan a Joint Venture
BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi & Porsche Plan a Joint Venture for Ultra-Fast, High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe Joint Venture are to deploy a high-powered DC charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEV) covering long-distance travel routes in Europe Power levels up to 350 kW significantly reduce […]
New container terminal at Port of Montréal
The Port of Montréal has celebrated the opening of a new container terminal in the Viau sector. It will aim to enhance the port’s infrastructure by boosting its handling capacity by 450,000 TEU and making the movement of goods more fluid. Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montréal Port Authority, said: “The new Viau […]
Ukraine Bans Russian Freight Trucks
After nearly a week of trade disputes, the two nations are caught in a standstill with hundreds of cargo trucks stranded. Ukraine imposed a ban on Russian freight trucks from entering the country on February 15, after a week of trade disputes. The Ukrainian government has put a temporary ban on all road haulage transport […]
Audi uses wearables in logistics
Scanner-gloves now make work easier for international logistics employees at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt: For the worldwide dispatch of car components, they now use the “ProGlove” by the name of “Mark” with its embedded barcode scanner. This means they have both hands free and can work more ergonomically. After a four week pilot phase, […]
Shipping expert Robertshaw joins international company
Mark Robertshaw has joined Brightwell Payments Inc which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Brightwell Payments is an international payments platform provider with a market-leading presence in the maritime sector. Mr Robertshaw has been appointed as senior vice president, sales and commercial. An experienced sales and commercial leader in the maritime and offshore sectors, […]
Haulier wins appeal against O-licence application’s refusal
A partnership has won its appeal against the decision to revoke its interim permission to run HGVs and deny its application for an O-licence. The Upper Tribunal found that the deputy traffic commissioner (TC) for Wales had made an error when he found that Maurice Smith and Valerie Veronica Smith, trading as MJ Smith, had […]
Google planning drone deliveries by 2017
Tech giant in talks with authorities in America on developing a regulatory framework for commercial drone. Tech giant Google is in talks with the Federal Aviation Administration about developing a regulatory framework for commercial drone operation. Google is aiming to have a commercial drone-based delivery business in operation by 2017. Google has said it plans […]
Reasons Why Lifting Equipment Should Be Inspected Regularly
If your business is going to run safely (and therefore successfully), you’re going to need to keep a close eye on the safety lifting equipment you’re using. If you don’t regularly inspect lifting equipment, there can be serious consequences. It’s not unforeseeable that you could cause serious injuries or even fatalities if lifting equipment isn’t […]
Saxton Haulage appoints first ever woman!
Saxton appoints first ever female driver, Saxton Haulage are pleased to announce that Ashleigh Shreeve will be joining the company as their first ever female driver. Ashleigh’s previous roles includes working as a Class 2 driver for Muller. Commenting on her recent appointment Ashleigh said “I am so delighted to be offered this role at […]
London’s Crossrail: Could it be the key to happier commuters?
London Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure project, is now over 70% complete, and when it opens in May 2017 looks set to bring a number of benefits to commuting in London. Not only will it improve journey times from one side of London to the other by providing direct links from east to west, it is […]
Freight train obliterates family’s possessions
A family were left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing this week when a speeding freight train collided with their moving van. And when we say collided with it, we actually mean obliterated it. The shocking scenes took place on Tuesday when the Mercado family’s hired truck became wedged on railway tracks on the […]
ABB to supply 1,600 traction transformers to Alstom
ABB has won an order for the supply of 1,600 traction transformers to Alstom for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. The company will manufacture the transformers in its Vadodara facility located in the Indian state of Gujarat. Alstom is supplying these double section freight electric locomotives to Indian Railways as part of a […]
Apple AirPods could be coming in December
It might be worth putting Apple’s AirPods on your present list for this holiday season, as a recent listing from an official Czech Apple retailer suggests they could start shipping in December. The retailer, Alza, currently has the AirPods available for pre-order, but Czech publication Letem Svetem Applem noticed the expected shipping date is listed […]
BP Welcomes 2020 Sulphur Cap Timetable
Implementing a global 0.5 per cent sulphur cap on marine fuels in 2020 is “technically and commercially feasible,” said BP Shipping vice president chartering and commercial operations Natalie Costello, today (16 November). “In the context of encouraging greener shipping, we cannot underestimate the impact” of that decision, she said. Addressing delegates at the annual Tanker […]
Lorry driver pulled over for watching YouTube
You’d hope that lorry driver ‘s concentrate on the road, given that they’re driving several tons of metal around. But unfortunately, we all know that isn’t always the case. Like when this driver was pulled over on the motorway yesterday, and police realised he was watching YouTube on a tablet balanced on the dashboard. The […]
The supply chain cloud comes of age
Supply chains have changed dramatically over the past few decades. In the modern economy, organisations can no longer rely on traditional transactional relationships with their customers. In today’s truly global markets with localised needs served through multiple channels, all interactions must converge to meet customers’ expectations. Factories are now at the end of the supply […]
Nautilus demonstrates UK relies on seafarers
Nautilus International is demonstrating how much the UK relies on shipping and seafarers with 95% of everything, from clothes to food and fuel, brought into the country by sea. Without shipping the import and export of affordable food and goods would not be possible, according to the maritime professional’s union representing 22,000 seafarers, and it […]
Scientists searching for new $4m supercomputer
Australia’s national science organisation is looking to spend AUS$4m on a new supercomputer. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) wants to replace its existing system with a computer it said would provide “petaFLOPs of processing power”. The winning bidder will be expected to deliver and support the system for three years, and the […]
Residents’ frustration at lorry drivers continues
LORRY drivers who ignore width restriction signs on a narrow country lane have been causing a headache for villagers as the road often has to be closed to help lorries which have become stuck. The tiny lane connects the main Hoarwithy to Hereford road with the Carey road and has width restriction signs of two […]
Port of Antwerp Facility Gets €650m Investment
The SEA-Invest group is set to construct a new tanker terminal in the Delwaide dock at the Port of Antwerp as part of an investment of €250m. It has also acquired an independent container terminal from Independent Maritime Terminal (IMT) to operate at the same dock, this is currently located in the Hansa dock but […]
Emirates Group Profits Fall in H1, Cargo Volumes Stable
The Emirates Group saw profits slide by 64% in the first half of the year, while cargo volumes remained stable and capacity increased 9%. Group revenues for the first six months of the financial year, including figures from Emirates and dnata, rose by 1% on the same period last year to $12.7bn while profits fell […]
Haulage Training Company Turns Over £1m in 1st Year
A fledgling haulage training firm is on the road to success after being set up as a direct result of the collapse of the Redcar steelworks. The company has turned over £1 million inside its first year in business. Dan Wilcox, 54, was left facing an uncertain future when SSI pulled the plug at the […]
NetDespatch and ChannelAdvisor Team Up to Automate Shipping Labels
NetDespatch has helped BabyKnowsBest make the leap from part time eBay seller to full time online retailer with an integrated web-based shipping solution. Specialising in baby accessories and baby essentials from leading manufacturers such as Philips Avent, Milton and Fisher Price, BabyKnowsBest ship more than 10,000 consignments a year. Located in the North East of […]
Royal Mail Chosen to Handle River Island Customer Deliveries
British fashion brand River Island has appointed Royal Mail to handle its customer deliveries throughout the UK using its Tracked 48 services. The two year deal will cover the collection and delivery of items and adds to Royal Mail’s existing contract to handle customer returns. River Island is one of the best-loved fashion brands in […]
JUICE ACADEMY GRADUATE PROGRAMME BACK
Taking the next leap to tackle the digital skills gap, The Juice Academy has relaunched its graduate scheme to help place talented graduates, passionate about social media, into creative industry positions. The course follows a hugely successful pilot graduate programme in November 2015, in which 19 roles in businesses were created in the area at […]
Freight Terminal Plans Concerning MPs in Radlett
Since 2007, there has been an ongoing battle over whether or not the construction of a freight terminal on Park Street at the former Radlett Airfield should be given the go ahead, and local MPs are again expressing their disapproval for the plans which are causing controversy in the area. Nearly 1,000 people signed a […]
$8 Billion Deal Keeps PSA and GEFCO Together
The PSA Group has extended their relationship with Gefco for at least five more years, after a contract worth around $8 billion was signed to continue working together, with some slight alterations under this new agreement. Gefco will be working on the design and implementation of global logistics and transport solutions for Peugeot, Citroen and […]
Logistics Training Scheme Launched by Wincanton
Leading third party logistics and supply chain solutions provider Wincanton have announced the launch of a two-year logistics training scheme, with the primary aim of encouraging young people to gain an interest and attraction to the logistics industry. The ‘Your Future’ programme allows the participating trainees to not only reap the benefits of the personalised […]
CLIT Forum Launches Driver Behaviour Training Scheme
A driver behaviour training programme has been launched by the CILT Transport and Logistics Safety Forum. The scheme was launched at their annual conference last week, in partnership with AA DriveTech at the AA, Basingstoke. The title of this year’s conference was ‘Our drivers, our fleets, our responsibility: Raising Professional Driving Standards’ and focussed on […]
Scottish Railways Return to Public Ownership
It seems like Scottish railways could be returning to public ownership again after over 20 years of privatisation from ScotRail, following reports that Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has made up his mind and decided that the Scottish Government does have the required power to put the rail back into the public’s hands. ScotRail have been […]