ISTANBUL, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Minister of Transport and Infrastructure H.E. Adil Karaismailoğlu made important statements in the “Transport Vision 2053” meeting where the transport and communication infrastructure plans of Türkiye were introduced.
Emphasizing that the decisions in the “Transport and Logistics Master Plan”, prepared in accordance with the Vision 2053 of...
Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Washington, February 4 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the Senate has now introduced its own bill, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, to amend the Shipping Act.
“Ocean carriers continue to work with all members of the supply chain, the Federal Maritime Commission, the administration, and their customers to identify and implement...
GEODIS announces new leadership in Germany
Antje Lochmann has been appointed the Managing Director of both GEODIS’ Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics activities in Germany. With this appointment, two of the supply chain operator’s lines of business in the country will benefit from her leadership.
Antje Lochmann (43) has many years of experience in the logistics industry and within the GEODIS organization. She joined GEODIS in 2011 and has held various positions in sales,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/20/geodis-announces-new-leadership-in-germany/
GEODIS announces acquisition of Transports Perrier
GEODIS has acquired Transports Perrier, a specialist in the transportation of palletized loads. The leader in LTL[1] transport in Poland following the recent acquisition of the PEKAES Group, GEODIS is expanding its capacity in its historical market and establishing a palletized transport...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/01/geodis-announces-acquisition-of-transports-perrier/
Double-win for GAC at The Maritime Standard Awards 2021
Recognition for COVID-19 response and excellence in transportation & logistics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 November 2021 – GAC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing excellence in transportation & logistics have earned it two wins at the eighth annual Maritime Standard Awards held at...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/30/double-win-for-gac-at-the-maritime-standard-awards-2021/
BIFA director general elected secretary general of FIATA Presidency
Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), has been elected secretary general of the Presidency of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. Two members of the BIFA Board have been elected, or confirmed as chairs of FIATA’s institutes.
Keen joined the industry in 1970 and worked for a succession of forwarders before joining BIFA in 1999. He was...
New Advancer Hybrid Trailer Units from Thermo King
The new Advancer Hybrid optimizes electric motor operations with internal combustion engine back up for sustainable performance across the long-haul and inner-city transport.
Brussels, Nov. 15, 2021 – Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today the new Advancer Hybrid refrigeration units, the latest addition to the Advancer A-Series trailer range. The Advancer Hybrid...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/15/new-advancer-hybrid-trailer-units-from-thermo-king/
Freight Association comments on UK Budget and says it hopes commitment to consult is not spin
The trade association for UK freight forwarding companies and logistics service providers says that whilst it welcomes some of the announcements in yesterday’s UK Budget, many of the issues covered reflect or are overshadowed by the ongoing uncertainty over the shape that the UK’s exit from the EU is taking.
Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA)...
Masks dropped, incidence rate jumps…
Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, October 12, 2021
No more masks in Monaco – in most places
The Monaco Government issued a press release shortly before 17:30 on Monday, October 11, announcing the end of compulsory mask-wearing…
Incidence rate jumped last week
Monaco’s coronavirus incidence rate jumped to 52.15 in the seven days to Sunday, October 10, up from 31.29 per 100,000 one week earlier.
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/12/masks-dropped-incidence-rate-jumps/
DSV Panalpina A/S completes DKK 30.2 billion acquisition of Global Integrated Logistics from Agility
All conditions and requirements for the acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business (GIL) have been met, and DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV) is now formally taking over GIL from Kuwait-based Agility. With the acquisition of GIL, DSV is becoming a global top-three player within transport and logistics and the aim is to continue to grow the business from this strong position.
Today’s...