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Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed

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:

  • Region Europe: Glauc Fornes Gil, FETEIA, Spain

Dissertation: More than just a freight broker

  • Region Africa and Middle...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/10/regional-winners-of-the-young-international-freight-forwarders-of-the-year-award-revealed/

Freight forwarders welcome HMRC confirmation of implementation timetable for new Customs declarations processing system

Freight forwarders welcome HMRC confirmation of implementation timetable for new Customs declarations processing system

Robert Keen

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/03/freight-forwarders-welcome-hmrc-confirmation-of-implementation-timetable-for-new-customs-declarations-processing-system/

Dachser Argentina enhances door-to-door transportation service

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/02/dachser-argentina-enhances-door-to-door-transportation-service/

GEODIS wins contract with the Californian electrical bikes company “Super73”

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/21/geodis-wins-contract-with-the-californian-electrical-bikes-company-super73/

Freight Service Awards now open for entry

Freight Service Awards now open for entry

Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – annual Freight Service Awards competition.

Now in their 33rd year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all Members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport.

As well as encouraging and rewarding high standards and professionalism, these awards, which are free to enter,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/16/freight-service-awards-now-open-for-entry/

Transport Infrastructure Financing course – 20-24 September 2021 – online

Transport Infrastructure Financing course – 20-24 September 2021 – online

20-24 September 2024 – online

Interested in a certified online training on financing and funding of transport infrastructure programmes, introducing a wide range of available tools and strategies? Then follow the Smart Transportation Alliance’s online Certified Programme in Transport Infrastructure Financing.

The programme is provided fully online, totalling 7.5 hours (1.5 hours over 5 days).

This course targets Transport...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/12/transport-infrastructure-financing-course-20-24-september-2021-online/

Fergusons Transport expands partnership with Universal Wolf following Covid-19 support campaign

Fergusons Transport expands partnership with Universal Wolf following Covid-19 support campaign

Friday 11th June 2021: Fergusons Transport, the largest privately owned haulier in the North East of England, today announces that it has expanded its partnership with design and manufacturing specialists Universal Wolf.

The expansion comes following a joint effort between the two companies to build and deliver 750 hospital beds to support the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic.  Designed by a leading...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/11/fergusons-transport-expands-partnership-with-universal-wolf-following-covid-19-support-campaign/

GAC and Total celebrate one year in their partnership for a sustainable future in the UAE

GAC and Total celebrate one year in their partnership for a sustainable future in the UAE

GAC’s contract logistics facility in Dubai South

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 May 2021 – GAC and Total Solar Distributed Generation (’Total Solar DG’) Middle East are celebrating a year since the solar project at GAC’s Dubai South contract logistics facility has been commissioned. Since then, it has generated 5 million kilowatt-hour (kWh) of renewable electricity, exceeding the forecast 4.2 million kWh...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/19/gac-and-total-celebrate-one-year-in-their-partnership-for-a-sustainable-future-in-the-uae/

Liner shipping transformation – changing business models in the 2020s

Liner shipping transformation – changing business models in the 2020s

High angle view on Cargo container terminal in Hamburg port

The liner shipping business model is undergoing a profound change. This will not only bring about changes for the liner shipping companies but also for everyone else in the ocean supply chain ranging from cargo owners to ports, terminals and inland transportation providers. This means that every stakeholder in the chain need to re-assess their position within the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/18/liner-shipping-transformation-changing-business-models-in-the-2020s/

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