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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/

P&O Maritime Logistics launches new inland river route from Caspian Sea to DP World Yarimca

P&O Maritime Logistics launches new inland river route from Caspian Sea to DP World Yarimca

  • Trial container voyage from Caspian Sea to Yarimca marks the beginnings of new river-sea route connecting Central Asia directly with Turkey
  • Connection between Marmara region and the Caspian Sea will offer a boost to Turkish & Central Asian trade with lower door to door costs and streamlined transportation of goods for importers and exporters

18 May 2021 –Istanbul, Turkey – A new container and breakbulk...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/18/po-maritime-logistics-launches-new-inland-river-route-from-caspian-sea-to-dp-world-yarimca/

Russian transport operators must insist on comprehensive insurance cover

Russian transport operators must insist on comprehensive insurance cover

Alexander Petrenko of Panditrans

Recent changes to regulations in Russian law now make it possible for forwarders and road hauliers to access full liability cover, similar to that enjoyed by those in the global supply chain. However, most insurance products on the market don’t offer comprehensive protection. Executives from Panditrans, TT Club’s Network Partner in Russia, have outlined the improved regulatory situation but...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/17/russian-transport-operators-must-insist-on-comprehensive-insurance-cover/

Mammoet transports massive modules for GCGV

Mammoet transports massive modules for GCGV

These modules are the largest to be received to date.

Large SPMT fleet aids construction of Gulf Coast plastics facility
 
 Mammoet crews at the Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) site in San Patricio County, Texas have recently completed the heavy haul of the largest modules to be received so far for the construction of a Gulf Coast plastics manufacturing facility. 
 
The most recent shipment included some of the largest onshore modules in the industry...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/11/mammoet-transports-massive-modules-for-gcgv/

CargoGulf launches new North Asia Gulf Express service

CargoGulf launches new North Asia Gulf Express service

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 06 May 2021 – Global NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) CargoGulf is launching a new container liner service between North Asia and the Arabian Gulf. This new North Asia Gulf Express (NAGE) service complements its Arabian Gulf to Asia (AGA) service serving trade to/from Southeast Asia introduced last year.
 
Starting from 16 May 2021, the service will offer fixed weekly sailings between North Asia and the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/06/cargogulf-launches-new-north-asia-gulf-express-service/

CarBox ongoing development

CarBox ongoing development

Carbox, a Tarros Group company, following the new opening of Genoa, Venice and Naples offices, increases its fleet with the entry of 25 new vehicles.

The Vehicles, will be of the latest generation and will continue the company’s path towards  innovation to put on the road means of transport of brand new technical and sustainable conception

Carbox, with its operational bases in the Mediterranean, offers its clients a network capable of operating in various strategic areas

S...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/06/carbox-ongoing-development/

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