Business group Logistics UK has warned that the confusion and lack of clarity surrounding the implementation of new border checks on imported products from the EU, starting on 30 April 2024, will hit businesses’ bottom lines and, ultimately, consumers’ back pockets. The latest phase of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), introduced as part ..read more

Clarion Events is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, will be attending Multimodal 2024. Her Royal Highness will be visiting the show on 13th June in her capacity as Patron of Transaid, the international development charity founded by Save the Children, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and ..read more

This forms part of IAG Cargo’s wider 12 million Euro investment into its Madrid hub over the last 6 years to enhance services for customers The expansion of the facility will provide more capacity for the transportation of fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish between Latin America and Europe The new facility features state-of-the-art cooling ..read more

Jettainer is celebrating two decades of industry leadership as it marks its 20th anniversary with a bright outlook for the future. Today, Jettainer operates the most efficient fleet of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), which numbers in the six digits, across 500 locations worldwide, serving some of the largest and most reputable airlines. Initially established ..read more

Working as a transport manager is a busy job, and it can sometimes be hard to see ways to advance and upskill your career whilst managing a fleet. Keeping refreshed and learning new skills via courses can be a great way to both stay up to date and upskill as a fleet manager ..read more

UK-based freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics have announced a new partnership with Swedish logistics company Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics (SSL). The partnership cements AGI’s continued commitment to offering their freight and logistics services to customers operating in the Scandinavian market. Jesse Ramirez, one of the Directors of the AGI Immingham office, commented: "This new ..read more

Responding to the EFRA Committee’s letter to Defra Secretary of State, Steve Barclay, regarding new border checks proposed for 30 April: EFRA Committee raises concerns and seeks clarity from Defra, Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy says: “Logistics UK wholeheartedly supports the EFRA Committee’s request for a clear and unambiguous ..read more

Digital “Authorization for Pick-Up” will replace PIN procedure  DAKOSY and dbh make container imports via German sea ports more secure Hamburg/Bremen, 24.04.2024 – A standardized digital release process for containers imported into German sea ports is being launched under the name "Secure Release Order." This is intended to gradually replace the previously used PIN ..read more

Responding to Shadow Secretary of State Louise Haigh’s announcement regarding the Labour Party’s proposals for rail and specifically rail freight, Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at business group Logistics UK, says: “Logistics UK welcomes the Labour Party’s support for rail freight and recognition of the significant contribution it makes to the UK economy and ..read more

Capabilities of new £25m cranes in Greenock key to securing the new route The Port of Greenock has been awarded a new weekly deep sea container service that will directly connect Scotland to the Mediterranean market of Turkey. The new call on the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Türkiye-to-and-from-UK West Coast service is an extension of ..read more