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...
Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed
Geneva/London, 10 August 2021 – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club, international freight transport insurer, reveal this year’s regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFYA).
The 2021 regional winners are:
Dissertation: More than just a freight broker
Freight forwarders welcome HMRC confirmation of implementation timetable for new Customs declarations processing system
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed today’s announcement by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clarifying the final implementation date when a new computer system will replace an existing system used for processing Customs declarations.
BIFA Director General, Robert Keen states: “Our members will be pleased with the clarity that is being...
Dachser Argentina enhances door-to-door transportation service
Customer demand drives growth of road transportation and logistics offerings in the region
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2 August 2021 – Responding to market demand, Dachser Argentina, a subsidiary of global logistics provider Dachser, is enhancing its door-to-door service. As part of its comprehensive service offering, Dachser Argentina supports its customers by moving their cargo in and out of Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay with...
GEODIS wins contract with the Californian electrical bikes company “Super73”
Super73, a California-based designer and manufacturer of electric bikes has awarded GEODIS a 3-year contract to support its market growth in Europe and the Middle East. GEODIS’ responsibilities will include customs brokerage, warehousing, value-added services (for instance the attachment of seats) and European distribution to retail outlets and consumers and export shipments to the Middle East and Africa, from multiple...