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ONBOARD Training Project in Ports and Logistics sector recognised as good practice January 2019

The Onboard Project, which is exploring the development of technical profiles and training curriculum for the Ports and Logistics sector has been recognised as good practice by the EACEA – Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.

Recognition was announced by the EACEA, at the end of last year in Brussels. From a total of 14 projects, Onboard was identified as one of 3 which demonstrated good practice.

Since commencing in October 2017, the consortium partners...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/28/onboard-training-project-in-ports-and-logistics-sector-recognised-as-good-practice-january-2019/

Five make Apprentice of the Year shortlist in BIFA’s freight service awards

Robert Keen

Five youngsters who are all studying for apprenticeships at freight forwarding companies that are members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have been shortlisted as finalists in the new Apprentice of the Year category of the trade association’s annual Freight Service Awards competition.

The five finalists are: Paige Baldwin of TPS Global Logistics; Kyle Lawrence of Unsworth; Thomas Turner of Panalpina World Transport; Harry Underwood of Dachser Ltd and Jay...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/14/five-make-apprentice-of-the-year-shortlist-in-bifas-freight-service-awards/

Crowley adds additional sailing to North Atlantic Puerto Rico service increasing schedule integrity and capacity

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Jan. 9, 2019) ­– Crowley Logistics announced today that it has expanded its North Atlantic network of vessels, adding velocity to customer supply chains operating between the Northeastern U.S., Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the islands of the Caribbean Basin. Specifically, by adding additional capacity with the flat deck barge 455-4 to its rotation, Crowley will further stabilize its North Atlantic-Puerto Rico sailing schedule while increasing cargo capacity.  

“E...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/09/crowley-adds-additional-sailing-to-north-atlantic-puerto-rico-service-increasing-schedule-integrity-and-capacity/

Leading UK freight forwarder sees increase in Brexit-related warehousing requests

Davies Turner RDC at Dartford in Kent

Davies Turner, the UK’s leading freight forwarder and logistics service provider, is seeing a definite upsurge in enquiries about the availability of warehousing space, driven by customer concerns about the outcome of the Brexit negotiations and the future of UK trade with the EU after March next year.

Previously, the company has seen demand for more warehousing capacity often reduce in the early months of the new year as many retailers require less stock...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/02/leading-uk-freight-forwarder-sees-increase-in-brexit-related-warehousing-requests/

Not a lot of freight forwarders in yesterday’s UK Budget

Robert Keen

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, it feels that the issues covered are all overshadowed by the ongoing uncertainty over the shape that the UK’s exit from the EU is going to take.

Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says, “Whilst the investment in road transport infrastructure might make a difference...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/30/not-a-lot-of-freight-forwarders-in-yesterdays-uk-budget/

The first and final mile, key considerations for flawless and sustainable delivery performance

There are two critical aspects of the logistics process, the first mile and then the final mile. It is the efficiency with which retailers manage these two essential aspects of supply chain logistics in a seamless way that is key to their survival.

The face of retail is changing almost beyond recognition. As huge household names are falling victim to the success of the more agile ecommerce players and their logistics partners, retailers are being challenged like never before. However, not all...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/09/the-first-and-final-mile-key-considerations-for-flawless-and-sustainable-delivery-performance/

UK freight forwarders association expresses surprise at the recent news on the UK Government’s plans for Customs

Robert Keen

The trade association for UK freight forwarders has expressed its surprise at the recent report in the Times newspaper that the UK Government is planning to invest £8 million in customs training and automation to support the extra demand for customs brokerage services in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal in March 2019.

Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that in light of the significance of such news on the work...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/03/uk-freight-forwarders-association-expresses-surprise-at-the-recent-news-on-the-uk-governments-plans-for-customs/

TOC Americas 2018: Latin America’s next wave of maritime, port and inland freight logistics…

TOC Americas 2018: Latin America’s next wave of maritime, port and inland freight logistics – demand and supply under the spotlight

Major carriers, BCOs, port operators, investors and analysts gather at annual TOC Americas forum in Panama this November to discuss modernisation and expansion of LAC supply chain infrastructure and services against the backdrop of trade tensions and a shifting container shipping landscape

London, 26 September 2018 – Latin America and the Caribbean need an...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/27/toc-americas-2018-latin-americas-next-wave-of-maritime-port-and-inland-freight-logistics/

Transport reassurances needed in the event of a ‘No deal’ Brexit

Ed Thomas

The British public are concerned that UK transport networks could be placed under strain in the event of a ‘No Deal’ outcome from Brexit negotiations, according to a survey by KPMG UK.

The poll, of 3,044 members of the British public, found that if the UK does not strike a deal with the European Union, then 62.9 percent believe that they will face severe travel delays across the transport network, particularly at ports. Half of the respondents (50.3 percent) believe that flight delays...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/25/transport-reassurances-needed-in-the-event-of-a-no-deal-brexit/

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