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Roger Warnes Transport, the Norfolk (UK)-based bulk haulage specialist, has selected a package of TruTac fleet management software tools to ensure the highest level of compliance and efficient control of its 90-strong mixed vehicle fleet.

Operating throughout the UK from depots in Great Dunham and Kings Lynn, the company provides a diverse range of bulk transport services, using a mix of articulated and rigid tippers and walking-floor vehicles.

Following a recent due diligence review and as members of FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Roger Warnes Transport installed TruTacs TruControl and TruLicence systems to manage tachograph analysis and driver licence checks – the combination of which provides the company with guaranteed compliance and helps to ensure best practice across the fleet.

For tachograph analysis, TruControl is a fully secure, web-based system which provides automated exception-based reporting across multiple depots. Reports can be prepared instantly and emailed to any transport manager or multiple users to suit any fleet size and it is fully compliant with the hours law and WTD (Working Time Directive).

To reduce administration and to help Roger Warnes Transport demonstrate a duty of care towards its drivers, TruLicence is an online checking and validation service which protects against employees driving without a valid licence. The unique application also guards against potential litigation in the event of accidents where a drivers licence is found to be invalid.

Roger Warnes Transport is a VOSA-approved ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) incorporating a tachograph calibration centre and test facilities for HGV and PSV vehicles. The company is also a bulk storage specialist with the facility to store 20,000 tonnes of grain, oil seed and sugar beet pulp, using computerised stock control. Furthermore, automated grain sampling and temperature monitoring throughout, combine to achieve TASCC (Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops) standards.

Uncategorised - May 16, 2016;

Logistics BusinessRoger Warnes Transport, the Norfolk (UK)-based bulk haulage specialist, has selected a package of TruTac fleet management software tools to ensure the highest level of compliance and efficient control of its 90-strong mixed vehicle fleet.
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Operating throughout the UK from depots in Great Dunham and Kings Lynn, the company provides a diverse range of bulk transport services, using a mix of articulated and rigid tippers and walking-floor vehicles.

Following a recent due diligence review and as members of FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Roger Warnes Transport installed TruTacs TruControl and TruLicence systems to manage tachograph analysis and driver licence checks – the combination of which provides the company with guaranteed compliance and helps to ensure best practice across the fleet.

For tachograph analysis, TruControl is a fully secure, web-based system which provides automated exception-based reporting across multiple depots. Reports can be prepared instantly and emailed to any transport manager or multiple users to suit any fleet size and it is fully compliant with the hours law and WTD (Working Time Directive).

To reduce administration and to help Roger Warnes Transport demonstrate a duty of care towards its drivers, TruLicence is an online checking and validation service which protects against employees driving without a valid licence. The unique application also guards against potential litigation in the event of accidents where a drivers licence is found to be invalid.

Roger Warnes Transport is a VOSA-approved ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) incorporating a tachograph calibration centre and test facilities for HGV and PSV vehicles. The company is also a bulk storage specialist with the facility to store 20,000 tonnes of grain, oil seed and sugar beet pulp, using computerised stock control. Furthermore, automated grain sampling and temperature monitoring throughout, combine to achieve TASCC (Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops) standards."/>

Government investment in supply chain infrastructure and skills will be critical to achieving its Northern Powerhouse vision, as delegates to Multimodal will hear at a seminar on Wednesday 11 May.

Peel Ports Patrick Walters is calling for Westminster to ensure that funding is prioritised for strategic developments that will support the private sector in securing the growth which will help to rebalance the UK economy.

The seminar will also hear from Maersks Anuj Tewari, Tescos former Supply Chain Director; Stuart Ross and Andrew Gossage of Ultimate Products, the distributor of leading brands ranging from Disney to Russell Hobbs.

Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Walters said: A smarter, more efficient and better connected UK needs the logistics infrastructure and skills that the Northern Powerhouse region has the potential to deliver. Indeed, with Liverpool2 and the Port Salford warehousing and distribution centre, among other developments, the private sector is already leading the way. However, this needs to be matched by a greater appreciation and funding at a governmental level.

The seminar will also consider the growing importance of technology in maximising efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Mr Walters added: Peel Ports has very deliberately invested heavily in systems to support Liverpool2, including AutoGate technology, semi-automated cranes, and the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The Port Salford distribution and warehousing centre, which is due to open soon, also features state-of-the-art technology. As margins become ever tighter, the industry as a whole will need to modernise its operations to gain further efficiencies.

The full panel for the seminar, which takes place at 4.30pm on Wednesday 11 May, is:
Chris Maguire, Editor/Co-owner, Business Cloud (Chair)
Anuj Tewari, Northern Sales Manager, Maersk
Patrick Walters, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports
Stuart Ross, Managing Director, The Environmental Network
Andrew Gossage, Managing Director, Ultimate Products

Uncategorised - May 6, 2016;

Logistics BusinessGovernment investment in supply chain infrastructure and skills will be critical to achieving its Northern Powerhouse vision, as delegates to Multimodal will hear at a seminar on Wednesday 11 May.
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Peel Ports Patrick Walters is calling for Westminster to ensure that funding is prioritised for strategic developments that will support the private sector in securing the growth which will help to rebalance the UK economy.

The seminar will also hear from Maersks Anuj Tewari, Tescos former Supply Chain Director; Stuart Ross and Andrew Gossage of Ultimate Products, the distributor of leading brands ranging from Disney to Russell Hobbs.

Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Walters said: A smarter, more efficient and better connected UK needs the logistics infrastructure and skills that the Northern Powerhouse region has the potential to deliver. Indeed, with Liverpool2 and the Port Salford warehousing and distribution centre, among other developments, the private sector is already leading the way. However, this needs to be matched by a greater appreciation and funding at a governmental level.

The seminar will also consider the growing importance of technology in maximising efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Mr Walters added: Peel Ports has very deliberately invested heavily in systems to support Liverpool2, including AutoGate technology, semi-automated cranes, and the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The Port Salford distribution and warehousing centre, which is due to open soon, also features state-of-the-art technology. As margins become ever tighter, the industry as a whole will need to modernise its operations to gain further efficiencies.

The full panel for the seminar, which takes place at 4.30pm on Wednesday 11 May, is:

Chris Maguire, Editor/Co-owner, Business Cloud (Chair)
Anuj Tewari, Northern Sales Manager, Maersk
Patrick Walters, Group Commercial Director, Peel Ports
Stuart Ross, Managing Director, The Environmental Network
Andrew Gossage, Managing Director, Ultimate Products

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The first six cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes arrived in the River Mersey on Sunday 1 May ready for installing and commissioning at the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal.

Produced by leading Chinese manufacturer ZPMC, which also supplied the five ship-to-shore cranes already on site, these six are the first of 12 required for phase 1 of the terminal. Ultimately the site will have eight STS and 22 CRMG cranes as part of a £100m investment.

The cranes will be capable of performing an average of 20 moves per hour, with semi-automated control linked to the ports new Navis N4 terminal operating system. They have a 40 tonne under-spreader capacity and a maximum container lift height above quay level of 21m under spreader (6+1 containers).

Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Peel Ports, said: The arrival of this first consignment is yet another important milestone as we approach the opening. Along with the STS cranes, the CRMGs are a very visible sign of the investment we are making at the port, adding capacity and efficiency to a key trade gateway.

Liverpool2, supported by our wider logistics offering and the ports strategic location, will provide many shippers with a route to UK and Irish markets that helps them to cut costs, congestion and carbon emissions.

Liverpool2 is to have a phased opening, with marine trials due to begin shortly and other elements of the semi-automated terminal coming online throughout Q2 of 2016. The first phase of the new terminal will be fully operational in the autumn.

The cranes originally set off from Nantong in March on board the Zhenhua 25 ship, passing south-east Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula and through the Suez canal en route to Liverpool in a 40 day journey of over 20,000km (13,730,000m, 11,930nm).

Uncategorised - May 4, 2016;

Logistics BusinessThe first six cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes arrived in the River Mersey on Sunday 1 May ready for installing and commissioning at the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal.
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Produced by leading Chinese manufacturer ZPMC, which also supplied the five ship-to-shore cranes already on site, these six are the first of 12 required for phase 1 of the terminal. Ultimately the site will have eight STS and 22 CRMG cranes as part of a £100m investment.

The cranes will be capable of performing an average of 20 moves per hour, with semi-automated control linked to the ports new Navis N4 terminal operating system. They have a 40 tonne under-spreader capacity and a maximum container lift height above quay level of 21m under spreader (6+1 containers).

Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Peel Ports, said: The arrival of this first consignment is yet another important milestone as we approach the opening. Along with the STS cranes, the CRMGs are a very visible sign of the investment we are making at the port, adding capacity and efficiency to a key trade gateway.

Liverpool2, supported by our wider logistics offering and the ports strategic location, will provide many shippers with a route to UK and Irish markets that helps them to cut costs, congestion and carbon emissions.

Liverpool2 is to have a phased opening, with marine trials due to begin shortly and other elements of the semi-automated terminal coming online throughout Q2 of 2016. The first phase of the new terminal will be fully operational in the autumn.

The cranes originally set off from Nantong in March on board the Zhenhua 25 ship, passing south-east Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula and through the Suez canal en route to Liverpool in a 40 day journey of over 20,000km (13,730,000m, 11,930nm)."/>

Militzer & Münch had inaugurated a new customs terminal in Tangier, Morocco. With the 10,000 square metre facility, Militzer & Münch is aiming to meet the rising demand for logistics services in the region. Tangier is regarded as a hub between Europe and Africa; the port city has turned into an investment location owing to growing trade between the continents.

According to the Bloomberg Innovation Index 2016, Morocco is one of the most innovative countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Last year, especially the export business in the automotive sector showed good development with an increase of 20 percent. The new Militzer & Münch terminal is situated at the border of Tanger Free Zone, about 60 kilometers from Tanger Med Port. 30 ports in 20 countries are at this time connected to Tanger Med.

We chose Tangier, as the North of Morocco has great potential for economic development and theres big demand among customers, says Dr. Lothar Thoma, CEO M&M Militzer & Münch International Holding AG. The region is booming. Many of our customers from the automotive and aircraft sector have their production plants there. The terminal in Tangier is an important step towards meeting the rising demand for logistics services.

The new terminal offers a covered area of 5,000 square metres that can be used for storage. Customers profit from the increase in capacity and faster customs clearance. We have at our disposal here our own bonded warehouse with a designated area for import and export customs clearance, says Olivier Antoniotti, Managing Director M&M Militzer & Münch Maroc. That Spedimex Tanger, an affiliate of M&M Maroc, settles at this new location is another advantage, as the Spedimex core competence is customs clearance.

For 30 years, Militzer & Münch has been active in Morocco. In the past years, Militzer & Münch boosted the development of its Moroccan unit with strategic investments. Apart from the new terminal in Tangier, Militzer & Münch operates three branch offices in Morocco, two in the Casablanca region and a liaison office at Tanger Med Port.

In total, Militzer & Münch Maroc now has 42,000 square metres of space, a staff of 90 works for Militzer & Münch Maroc. Our locations at the countrys busiest trade zones allow us to organize the goods flows in a perfect way and to offer fast logistic handling, Antoniotti says. Besides industrial freight and textile transport by road, air and sea, we believe theres huge potential also in the automotive and aircraft industries as well as the plastics and electronics sectors. At this time, M&M Maroc handles 20 groupage transports per week in import and export; with the trucks coming mainly from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Turkey, England, and Belgium.

Uncategorised - April 20, 2016;

Logistics BusinessMilitzer & Münch had inaugurated a new customs terminal in Tangier, Morocco. With the 10,000 square metre facility, Militzer & Münch is aiming to meet the rising demand for logistics services in the region. Tangier is regarded as a hub between Europe and Africa; the port city has turned into an investment location owing to growing trade between the continents.
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According to the Bloomberg Innovation Index 2016, Morocco is one of the most innovative countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Last year, especially the export business in the automotive sector showed good development with an increase of 20 percent. The new Militzer & Münch terminal is situated at the border of Tanger Free Zone, about 60 kilometers from Tanger Med Port. 30 ports in 20 countries are at this time connected to Tanger Med.

We chose Tangier, as the North of Morocco has great potential for economic development and theres big demand among customers, says Dr. Lothar Thoma, CEO M&M Militzer & Münch International Holding AG. The region is booming. Many of our customers from the automotive and aircraft sector have their production plants there. The terminal in Tangier is an important step towards meeting the rising demand for logistics services.

The new terminal offers a covered area of 5,000 square metres that can be used for storage. Customers profit from the increase in capacity and faster customs clearance. We have at our disposal here our own bonded warehouse with a designated area for import and export customs clearance, says Olivier Antoniotti, Managing Director M&M Militzer & Münch Maroc. That Spedimex Tanger, an affiliate of M&M Maroc, settles at this new location is another advantage, as the Spedimex core competence is customs clearance.

For 30 years, Militzer & Münch has been active in Morocco. In the past years, Militzer & Münch boosted the development of its Moroccan unit with strategic investments. Apart from the new terminal in Tangier, Militzer & Münch operates three branch offices in Morocco, two in the Casablanca region and a liaison office at Tanger Med Port.

In total, Militzer & Münch Maroc now has 42,000 square metres of space, a staff of 90 works for Militzer & Münch Maroc. Our locations at the countrys busiest trade zones allow us to organize the goods flows in a perfect way and to offer fast logistic handling, Antoniotti says. Besides industrial freight and textile transport by road, air and sea, we believe theres huge potential also in the automotive and aircraft industries as well as the plastics and electronics sectors. At this time, M&M Maroc handles 20 groupage transports per week in import and export; with the trucks coming mainly from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Turkey, England, and Belgium."/>

ACE Exports Ltd, a UK company that has been supplying a range of personal care, grocery and household products to retailers throughout the Caribbean Islands for over 25 years, has outsourced its supply chain process to Midlands-based DK Fufilment Ltd (DKF).

Under the terms of the two year agreement, DKF will be responsible for receiving palletised loads of goods from ACE Exports global suppliers and storing the stock at its 165,000 sq ft shared user facility in Coventry.

Orders will be picked and assembled in to containers for onward delivery to the Caribbean on a weekly basis and, at peak times, five container loads a week will be dispatched.

Prior to outsourcing to DKF, ACE Exports had operated three warehouse units in the Black Country region but, by appointing DKF as its logistics partner, ACE has been able to remove this costly fixed overhead from its business model.

One of the attractions of outsourcing to a third party supply chain solutions specialist like DKF is the flexibility it brings to our business, says ACE Exports Consultant, Steve Tandy.

He adds: Our Black Country warehouses had to be staffed to a level appropriate to cope with our busiest periods and this meant that when things were less hectic we were paying for personnel that were under utilised. It was a fixed cost that we wanted to lose and outsourcing has allowed us to do so.

DKF opened its Coventry facility in December 2015.
The site offers three storage chambers and features a combination of wide and narrow aisle pallet racking as well as small parts storage bays and a dedicated pick, pack and re-work area as well as modern office accommodation.

The building is served by a new fleet of Toyota materials handling equipment, including counterbalanced and reach trucks, very narrow aisle trucks and man-aloft high level order pickers.

DKF Fulfilment Ltds managing director, Mark Elward, commented: We are delighted ACE Exports chose to award this business to DKF. DKF will bring industry leading standards and operational excellence to the contract and we look forward to a successful partnership.

Uncategorised - April 20, 2016;

Logistics BusinessACE Exports Ltd, a UK company that has been supplying a range of personal care, grocery and household products to retailers throughout the Caribbean Islands for over 25 years, has outsourced its supply chain process to Midlands-based DK Fufilment Ltd (DKF).
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Under the terms of the two year agreement, DKF will be responsible for receiving palletised loads of goods from ACE Exports global suppliers and storing the stock at its 165,000 sq ft shared user facility in Coventry.

Orders will be picked and assembled in to containers for onward delivery to the Caribbean on a weekly basis and, at peak times, five container loads a week will be dispatched.

Prior to outsourcing to DKF, ACE Exports had operated three warehouse units in the Black Country region but, by appointing DKF as its logistics partner, ACE has been able to remove this costly fixed overhead from its business model.

One of the attractions of outsourcing to a third party supply chain solutions specialist like DKF is the flexibility it brings to our business, says ACE Exports Consultant, Steve Tandy.

He adds: Our Black Country warehouses had to be staffed to a level appropriate to cope with our busiest periods and this meant that when things were less hectic we were paying for personnel that were under utilised. It was a fixed cost that we wanted to lose and outsourcing has allowed us to do so.

DKF opened its Coventry facility in December 2015.
The site offers three storage chambers and features a combination of wide and narrow aisle pallet racking as well as small parts storage bays and a dedicated pick, pack and re-work area as well as modern office accommodation.

The building is served by a new fleet of Toyota materials handling equipment, including counterbalanced and reach trucks, very narrow aisle trucks and man-aloft high level order pickers.

DKF Fulfilment Ltds managing director, Mark Elward, commented: We are delighted ACE Exports chose to award this business to DKF. DKF will bring industry leading standards and operational excellence to the contract and we look forward to a successful partnership. "/>

Port operator Euroports is set to invest 10 million euro at quay 850, in the port of Ghent. The investment includes a state-of-the-art 85,000-ton warehouse, with value-added service equipment. Construction is scheduled to start this summer and the new facilities will be commissioned at the end of this year.

Ghent is key in our European network of bulk terminals. In 2015, we invested in strengthening our crane capacity in Ghent. This investment is the next step in offering strong supply chain solutions to our customers. We will be able to store extra volumes of dry bulk and offer additional flexibility in the handling of existing flows via a strong value added service offering. The unique location of the port of Ghent offers advantageous hinterland connectivity and supply chain cost savings to our clients. New business opportunities have led to the decision to increase the storage capacity and this investment will help us to achieve our growth targets in the bulk sector. says Rudi Hanot, Business Transformation Director at Euroports.

At quay 850 in Ghent, Euroports handles fertilizers and minerals. In addition to the wide range of operational services, Euroports Ghent will offer value-added services which include screening and bagging. Over the years, Euroports has become an industry leader in the handling and logistics of minerals and fertilizers.

Euroports is one of Europe’s largest port operators and handles around 50 million tonnes annually of general cargo and dry bulk. It has 22 port terminals in Europe and 3 in China.

Uncategorised - April 18, 2016;

Logistics BusinessPort operator Euroports is set to invest 10 million euro at quay 850, in the port of Ghent. The investment includes a state-of-the-art 85,000-ton warehouse, with value-added service equipment. Construction is scheduled to start this summer and the new facilities will be commissioned at the end of this year.
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Ghent is key in our European network of bulk terminals. In 2015, we invested in strengthening our crane capacity in Ghent. This investment is the next step in offering strong supply chain solutions to our customers. We will be able to store extra volumes of dry bulk and offer additional flexibility in the handling of existing flows via a strong value added service offering. The unique location of the port of Ghent offers advantageous hinterland connectivity and supply chain cost savings to our clients. New business opportunities have led to the decision to increase the storage capacity and this investment will help us to achieve our growth targets in the bulk sector. says Rudi Hanot, Business Transformation Director at Euroports.

At quay 850 in Ghent, Euroports handles fertilizers and minerals. In addition to the wide range of operational services, Euroports Ghent will offer value-added services which include screening and bagging. Over the years, Euroports has become an industry leader in the handling and logistics of minerals and fertilizers.

Euroports is one of Europe’s largest port operators and handles around 50 million tonnes annually of general cargo and dry bulk. It has 22 port terminals in Europe and 3 in China.

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Alexey Isaykin, President of Volga-Dnepr Group, has been inducted to the TIACA Hall of Fame.

Isaykin has been President of Volga-Dnepr since 2002, during which time the organization has grown to a global group of more than 20 companies.

Alexey is an inspiring individual who has made many great contributions to the air cargo industry, and we are pleased to be able to celebrate his work with this very deserving recognition, said Doug Brittin, Secretary General, TIACA.

Isaykin graduated from the Irkutsk Institute of National Economy in 1976 before joining the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant as an Air Force economist with responsibility over aviation equipment.

During the late 1980s, Isaykin worked at the Ulyanovsk Aircraft Manufacturing Complex as an executive officer, managing the USSR Military Air Transportation Department contracts for AN-124 aircraft delivery.

In 1989, after having finished his military career, Isaykin headed a group of entrepreneurs and enthusiasts whose aim was to establish a new private air cargo company Volga-Dnepr Airlines.

The company was the first private cargo airline in Russia and the first joint stock company in the Ulyanovsk region.

Between 1990 and 2002, Isaykin acted as the Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, and General Director of Volga-Dnepr Airlines, before becoming President.

Isaykin is actively involved in public work to strengthen the prestige of the Russian civil aviation industry both inside the country and globally, with his work having been honoured by international, national government and industry awards and medals.

The TIACA Hall of Fame honours air cargo professionals who have played a role in the progress of aviation and have helped to shape and grow the industry.

Past winners have included James Jim Jackson, a driving force behind the standardization of Aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULD), and Sir Peter Masefield, the former Managing Director of British European Airways and Chairman of the British Airports Authority and London Transport.

This is a great honour and I am very pleased to be recognised alongside so many outstanding individuals who have played a key role in shaping the aviation industry, like Oleg Antonov, the truly visionary of the industry, whose aircraft is the essential part of the global market and help customers from all over the world to deliver any kind of cargo in due time and place, said Isaykin.

Our industry plays a crucial role in the world today and being a part of the air cargo community has been a privilege.

Isaykin will be formally inducted to the Hall of Fame at TIACAs Executive Summit, taking place from 24th to 26th May in Hollywood Beach, Florida, USA at the Margaritaville Resort.

Uncategorised - April 18, 2016;

Logistics BusinessAlexey Isaykin, President of Volga-Dnepr Group, has been inducted to the TIACA Hall of Fame.
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Isaykin has been President of Volga-Dnepr since 2002, during which time the organization has grown to a global group of more than 20 companies.

Alexey is an inspiring individual who has made many great contributions to the air cargo industry, and we are pleased to be able to celebrate his work with this very deserving recognition, said Doug Brittin, Secretary General, TIACA.

Isaykin graduated from the Irkutsk Institute of National Economy in 1976 before joining the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant as an Air Force economist with responsibility over aviation equipment.

During the late 1980s, Isaykin worked at the Ulyanovsk Aircraft Manufacturing Complex as an executive officer, managing the USSR Military Air Transportation Department contracts for AN-124 aircraft delivery.

In 1989, after having finished his military career, Isaykin headed a group of entrepreneurs and enthusiasts whose aim was to establish a new private air cargo company Volga-Dnepr Airlines.

The company was the first private cargo airline in Russia and the first joint stock company in the Ulyanovsk region.

Between 1990 and 2002, Isaykin acted as the Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, and General Director of Volga-Dnepr Airlines, before becoming President.

Isaykin is actively involved in public work to strengthen the prestige of the Russian civil aviation industry both inside the country and globally, with his work having been honoured by international, national government and industry awards and medals.

The TIACA Hall of Fame honours air cargo professionals who have played a role in the progress of aviation and have helped to shape and grow the industry.

Past winners have included James Jim Jackson, a driving force behind the standardization of Aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULD), and Sir Peter Masefield, the former Managing Director of British European Airways and Chairman of the British Airports Authority and London Transport.

This is a great honour and I am very pleased to be recognised alongside so many outstanding individuals who have played a key role in shaping the aviation industry, like Oleg Antonov, the truly visionary of the industry, whose aircraft is the essential part of the global market and help customers from all over the world to deliver any kind of cargo in due time and place, said Isaykin.

Our industry plays a crucial role in the world today and being a part of the air cargo community has been a privilege.

Isaykin will be formally inducted to the Hall of Fame at TIACAs Executive Summit, taking place from 24th to 26th May in Hollywood Beach, Florida, USA at the Margaritaville Resort."/>

Ecocem Ireland has upped its export capacity with the launch of its first UK-based bulk import terminal along the Manchester Ship Canal.

The terminal which represents a £2million investment has been developed in partnership with Peel Ports, to help Irelands premier manufacturer of high performance, low carbon cement capitalise on the booming UK construction market.

A further £2million has already been committed to increase capacity at the Runcorn Docks site to meet the growing demands of the market.

The new bulk import facility will handle cement from Ecocems production facility in Dublin Port. From here it will be processed and transported direct to the heartland of the UKs construction industry via road, rail and water.

Ecocem Ireland is the leading manufacturer of GGBS (Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag) which minimises the environmental impact of concrete, while maximising its technical performance.

It has already been used extensively in the UK including on projects such as the Olympic Stadium and The Shard in London.

This first ever UK-based investment forms part of Ecocem Irelands overall strategy to develop export markets from its existing facilities.

Construction has also started on a further UK import facility at Peel Ports Sheerness, giving access to the lucrative London and South East markets.

Uncategorised - April 18, 2016;

Logistics BusinessEcocem Ireland has upped its export capacity with the launch of its first UK-based bulk import terminal along the Manchester Ship Canal.
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The terminal which represents a £2million investment has been developed in partnership with Peel Ports, to help Irelands premier manufacturer of high performance, low carbon cement capitalise on the booming UK construction market.

A further £2million has already been committed to increase capacity at the Runcorn Docks site to meet the growing demands of the market.

The new bulk import facility will handle cement from Ecocems production facility in Dublin Port. From here it will be processed and transported direct to the heartland of the UKs construction industry via road, rail and water.

Ecocem Ireland is the leading manufacturer of GGBS (Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag) which minimises the environmental impact of concrete, while maximising its technical performance.

It has already been used extensively in the UK including on projects such as the Olympic Stadium and The Shard in London.

This first ever UK-based investment forms part of Ecocem Irelands overall strategy to develop export markets from its existing facilities.

Construction has also started on a further UK import facility at Peel Ports Sheerness, giving access to the lucrative London and South East markets."/>

International logistics service provider Militzer & Münch has extended its Iran service range with a tracking and tracing service from the point of departure all the way to the consignee in Iran. Militzer & Münch started its activities in Iran over fifty years ago with transports to Iran by truck today, the Militzer & Münch product portfolio comprises services covering the entire supply chain.

Shipments are tracked using a tool that transmits its location via the GSM cellular network. As the tool is not permanently installed, it can be used by different carriers. At this time, Militzer & Münch can monitor up to 250 trucks. Via an online tracking platform, customers can call up the status of their shipment at any time. With the new end-to-end tracking and tracing system our logistics services have become even more transparent, and safer, says Dr. Lothar Thoma, CEO M&M Militzer & Münch International Holding AG. It is part of our quality standards. We accompany our customers every step of the entire supply chain from the transport and customs clearance to warehousing and last mile distribution in Iran. This also includes the transport and storage of temperature-sensitive goods.

In the past, Militzer & Münch transported almost 75 percent of the goods via truck, 20 percent were shipped via sea, and five percent were air freight. Militzer & Münch reckons sea freight volumes as well as road transports are going to increase. In preparation for the official lifting of the sanctions, Militzer & Münch negotiated partnerships, for instance in order to secure truck capacities for the time after the sanctions. At the moment, possibilities for rail transports from and to Iran are being examined as an additional option for customers.

Especially the mechanical engineering sector will profit, explains Dr. Lothar Thoma, but we also see good chances for the automotive and the medical engineering industries. Moreover, the field of project logistics opens up new opportunities as there is pent-up demand in many sectors in Iran, such as the oil industry. Spare parts logistics in the aviation sector will also benefit from the lifting of the sanctions.

Militzer & Münch is one of the few logistics companies that have comprehensive infrastructure in Iran. Through the PTB Group, a sister company, a staff of over 600 at 15 locations in Iran is available to Militzer & Münch. The PTB Group offers about 130,000 square meters of warehousing space, 30,000 of which are roofed. Customers store goods such as spare parts to be able to serve the Iranian market in a timely manner.

In Bandar Abbas, a port city in Southern Iran, the PTB Group uses areas in a designated free trade zone and operates a container terminal. Customers can store their goods duty free, until they are sold or on-forwarded within the country. This offer is especially interesting for the manufacturers of farm machinery or entire plants, as such voluminous goods can in future also be delivered to Bandar Abbas by RORO vessel.

Uncategorised - April 18, 2016;

Logistics BusinessInternational logistics service provider Militzer & Münch has extended its Iran service range with a tracking and tracing service from the point of departure all the way to the consignee in Iran. Militzer & Münch started its activities in Iran over fifty years ago with transports to Iran by truck today, the Militzer & Münch product portfolio comprises services covering the entire supply chain.
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Shipments are tracked using a tool that transmits its location via the GSM cellular network. As the tool is not permanently installed, it can be used by different carriers. At this time, Militzer & Münch can monitor up to 250 trucks. Via an online tracking platform, customers can call up the status of their shipment at any time. With the new end-to-end tracking and tracing system our logistics services have become even more transparent, and safer, says Dr. Lothar Thoma, CEO M&M Militzer & Münch International Holding AG. It is part of our quality standards. We accompany our customers every step of the entire supply chain from the transport and customs clearance to warehousing and last mile distribution in Iran. This also includes the transport and storage of temperature-sensitive goods.

In the past, Militzer & Münch transported almost 75 percent of the goods via truck, 20 percent were shipped via sea, and five percent were air freight. Militzer & Münch reckons sea freight volumes as well as road transports are going to increase. In preparation for the official lifting of the sanctions, Militzer & Münch negotiated partnerships, for instance in order to secure truck capacities for the time after the sanctions. At the moment, possibilities for rail transports from and to Iran are being examined as an additional option for customers.

Especially the mechanical engineering sector will profit, explains Dr. Lothar Thoma, but we also see good chances for the automotive and the medical engineering industries. Moreover, the field of project logistics opens up new opportunities as there is pent-up demand in many sectors in Iran, such as the oil industry. Spare parts logistics in the aviation sector will also benefit from the lifting of the sanctions.

Militzer & Münch is one of the few logistics companies that have comprehensive infrastructure in Iran. Through the PTB Group, a sister company, a staff of over 600 at 15 locations in Iran is available to Militzer & Münch. The PTB Group offers about 130,000 square meters of warehousing space, 30,000 of which are roofed. Customers store goods such as spare parts to be able to serve the Iranian market in a timely manner.

In Bandar Abbas, a port city in Southern Iran, the PTB Group uses areas in a designated free trade zone and operates a container terminal. Customers can store their goods duty free, until they are sold or on-forwarded within the country. This offer is especially interesting for the manufacturers of farm machinery or entire plants, as such voluminous goods can in future also be delivered to Bandar Abbas by RORO vessel."/>

Jungheinrich has launched its new EKS 110 vertical order picker. With a one tonne load capacity this completely redesigned truck has a distinctive new look and low-energy LED headlights and reflectors. Having a maximum platform height of 3 metres, the truck supports picking heights of up to 4.6 metres, making it ideal for order picking at up to three levels of racking.

Maximum pick rates – lowest power consumption
The new 3.2 kW drive delivers higher speeds and around five percent greater acceleration. With the optional Drive+ package drivers can even move up a gear, and enjoy dynamic acceleration and speeds of up to 13 km per hour getting them to the next picking location even faster, thanks to Jungheinrichs Curve Control assist system that ensures safe cornering.

At the same time energy consumption has been cut. Energy efficient three-phase AC technology and high battery capacity offer long operating times, and for multi-shift operation the EKS 110 now also runs on lithium-ion batteries rated at 240 and 360 ampere hours. The fast charging time achieved with this battery technology means it takes only 30 minutes to reach a 50% charge, and 80 minutes for a 100% charge. For light and medium-duty operations over one or two shifts, Jungheinrich recommends 375, 465 and 620 ampere hour lead-acid batteries and even gives a warranty for two-shift operation without battery replacement – if a battery does not last for two full shifts, Jungheinrich will add a second battery for free.

Perfect communications with WMS
With the optional picking optimisation package using Jungheinrichs Logistics Interface, the EKS 110 can easily communicate with custom warehouse management systems (WMS), making it easy to send orders to the truck control system. The package includes such features as: drive programme selection for setting travel speed, acceleration and braking behaviour for specific products; truck data query; an additional display in the load direction for displaying WMS information; and a pushbutton on the side to confirm orders quickly and easily.

Ergonomic layout makes for comfortable working
The cabin on the EKS 110 has an ergonomic layout, aiding productivity by making getting in and out, as well as driving and picking, fatigue-free. The optional picking platform does away with the forks while extending the driver platform to facilitate the picking of individual or bulky items. The optimised lowering of the walk-on load section (optional) ensures that the platform, including loading equipment, is lowered to the optimal lowest level ensuring the lowest possible walk-on access without the pallet ever touching the ground.

Instead of the standard forklift steering, an option is to fit the Jungheinrich JetPilot which offers intuitive and comfortable driving, just like a car. The new LED headlights and general lights further improve visibility. Optional extras include the integrated DayLED daytime running lights for improved visibility in poorly lit halls as well as the Floor Spot system, which significantly reduces the risk of collisions at blind spots by projecting a red dot on the ground around three metres ahead of the truck.

Uncategorised - April 15, 2016;

Logistics BusinessJungheinrich has launched its new EKS 110 vertical order picker. With a one tonne load capacity this completely redesigned truck has a distinctive new look and low-energy LED headlights and reflectors. Having a maximum platform height of 3 metres, the truck supports picking heights of up to 4.6 metres, making it ideal for order picking at up to three levels of racking.
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Maximum pick rates – lowest power consumption
The new 3.2 kW drive delivers higher speeds and around five percent greater acceleration. With the optional Drive+ package drivers can even move up a gear, and enjoy dynamic acceleration and speeds of up to 13 km per hour getting them to the next picking location even faster, thanks to Jungheinrichs Curve Control assist system that ensures safe cornering.

At the same time energy consumption has been cut. Energy efficient three-phase AC technology and high battery capacity offer long operating times, and for multi-shift operation the EKS 110 now also runs on lithium-ion batteries rated at 240 and 360 ampere hours. The fast charging time achieved with this battery technology means it takes only 30 minutes to reach a 50% charge, and 80 minutes for a 100% charge. For light and medium-duty operations over one or two shifts, Jungheinrich recommends 375, 465 and 620 ampere hour lead-acid batteries and even gives a warranty for two-shift operation without battery replacement – if a battery does not last for two full shifts, Jungheinrich will add a second battery for free.

Perfect communications with WMS
With the optional picking optimisation package using Jungheinrichs Logistics Interface, the EKS 110 can easily communicate with custom warehouse management systems (WMS), making it easy to send orders to the truck control system. The package includes such features as: drive programme selection for setting travel speed, acceleration and braking behaviour for specific products; truck data query; an additional display in the load direction for displaying WMS information; and a pushbutton on the side to confirm orders quickly and easily.

Ergonomic layout makes for comfortable working
The cabin on the EKS 110 has an ergonomic layout, aiding productivity by making getting in and out, as well as driving and picking, fatigue-free. The optional picking platform does away with the forks while extending the driver platform to facilitate the picking of individual or bulky items. The optimised lowering of the walk-on load section (optional) ensures that the platform, including loading equipment, is lowered to the optimal lowest level ensuring the lowest possible walk-on access without the pallet ever touching the ground.

Instead of the standard forklift steering, an option is to fit the Jungheinrich JetPilot which offers intuitive and comfortable driving, just like a car. The new LED headlights and general lights further improve visibility. Optional extras include the integrated DayLED daytime running lights for improved visibility in poorly lit halls as well as the Floor Spot system, which significantly reduces the risk of collisions at blind spots by projecting a red dot on the ground around three metres ahead of the truck."/>

European regulators have been alarmed by the disproportionate share of CO2 trucks generate despite the fact they make up only 5% of the total traffic on European roads. CO2 emissions have continued to rise since the 1990s due to increasing road freight traffic and this issue is currently being discussed by EU leaders, who are focusing on measuring and reporting fuel consumption as a first step to cap CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles,to see more please click here.

Cronus Logistics, one of the most innovative supply chain companies on the Irish-UK gateway understands the importance of reducing the amount of time spent travelling on UK and Irish roads and they are ahead of the curve in establishing their linehaul services.

Cronus Logistics has created an innovative service built on realising the importance of reducing road miles, driver hours, costs and cutting CO2 emissions. Pressure to lower emissions is mounting on manufacturers. There is currently no official method to measuring CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. As a step towards enforcing regulations the European Commission is introducing a Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO) – a computer simulation measurement system that is expected to become mandatory as of this summer.

This is meant to be the first step in regulating emissions, however there are already concerns that VECTO won’t be effective due to the fact that there are so many different trucks on the market, making the industry too complex to be measured in this way. Rather than enforcing legislation that may not work in practice, by actually reducing the amount of time travelling on roads Cronus Logistics has tackled the problem head on.

Cronus Logistics is the only Irish Sea logistics company offering a comprehensive door-to-door service for dry freight, with full control of every element of the supply chain. This culminates in a reliable, competitive and green route to market.

Cronus has recently increased their services based on this ethos utilising two dedicated gateways – Bristol to Warrenpoint and Cardiff to Dublin. By linking these four ports they can strengthen the offerings to core manufacturing sectors to offer reduced road miles, lower CO2 emissions and tailored deliveries to customer requirements, alongside maintaining an industry standard 48 hour service.

If you want a service that demonstrates green credentials and saves on costs, Cronus is the logistics solution that reduces road miles, cuts CO2 emissions and contributes to a stronger financial bottom line.

Uncategorised - April 15, 2016;

Logistics BusinessEuropean regulators have been alarmed by the disproportionate share of CO2 trucks generate despite the fact they make up only 5% of the total traffic on European roads. CO2 emissions have continued to rise since the 1990s due to increasing road freight traffic and this issue is currently being discussed by EU leaders, who are focusing on measuring and reporting fuel consumption as a first step to cap CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles,to see more <a target=

please click here.

Cronus Logistics, one of the most innovative supply chain companies on the Irish-UK gateway understands the importance of reducing the amount of time spent travelling on UK and Irish roads and they are ahead of the curve in establishing their linehaul services.

Cronus Logistics has created an innovative service built on realising the importance of reducing road miles, driver hours, costs and cutting CO2 emissions. Pressure to lower emissions is mounting on manufacturers. There is currently no official method to measuring CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. As a step towards enforcing regulations the European Commission is introducing a Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO) – a computer simulation measurement system that is expected to become mandatory as of this summer.

This is meant to be the first step in regulating emissions, however there are already concerns that VECTO won’t be effective due to the fact that there are so many different trucks on the market, making the industry too complex to be measured in this way. Rather than enforcing legislation that may not work in practice, by actually reducing the amount of time travelling on roads Cronus Logistics has tackled the problem head on.

Cronus Logistics is the only Irish Sea logistics company offering a comprehensive door-to-door service for dry freight, with full control of every element of the supply chain. This culminates in a reliable, competitive and green route to market.

Cronus has recently increased their services based on this ethos utilising two dedicated gateways – Bristol to Warrenpoint and Cardiff to Dublin. By linking these four ports they can strengthen the offerings to core manufacturing sectors to offer reduced road miles, lower CO2 emissions and tailored deliveries to customer requirements, alongside maintaining an industry standard 48 hour service.

If you want a service that demonstrates green credentials and saves on costs, Cronus is the logistics solution that reduces road miles, cuts CO2 emissions and contributes to a stronger financial bottom line."/>

Port Salford National Import Centre, the UKs first Tri-modal logistics facility, has opened with the Culina Group as its first occupier.

Great Bear Distribution, now the ambient division of the Culina Group after its acquisition last month, will be managing warehousing and distribution of a range of ambient brands from the showpiece 280,000sq ft. facility.

The new Port Salford facility will be fully branded as Great Bear and offers 45,000 pallet spaces, 30 loading doors, 30,000 sq. ft. of contract packing and 130 trailer parking spaces whilst also creating 280 jobs in the area.

Port Salford is a truly cutting edge facility, and one that Culina Group and Great Bear are really proud to be initiating, said Thomas Van Mourik, Culina CEO,

This development is not just changing the dynamics of UK Transport and Logistics by dramatically improving direct supply chain routes across England and Scotland, but its also resulting in significant carbon emission reductions and environmental savings,

Port Salford is taking a revolutionary approach to logistics in the UK and its our great people who are going the make it a success. These are really exciting times for all of us.

From the outset General Mills (UK/Ireland) is in situ as a Culina Group / Great Bear client. Its brands such as, Old El Paso, Green Giant, Betty Crocker, and Nature Valley, will be arriving by short sea freight from Europe, saving a significant amount of road haulage miles per year whilst at the same time providing a future proof solution to market trends.

Port Salford is a massive investment by Peel Ports Group, which will create 1,600,000 sq. ft. of warehousing. Its unique location will allow direct vessel access from the new Liverpool2 Terminal at the Port of Liverpool, due to open later this year.

This is all part of the bigger global plan by Peel Ports to develop Liverpool as a deep water container terminal and a key Atlantic Gateway.

Uncategorised - April 11, 2016;

Logistics BusinessPort Salford National Import Centre, the UKs first Tri-modal logistics facility, has opened with the Culina Group as its first occupier.
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Great Bear Distribution, now the ambient division of the Culina Group after its acquisition last month, will be managing warehousing and distribution of a range of ambient brands from the showpiece 280,000sq ft. facility.

The new Port Salford facility will be fully branded as Great Bear and offers 45,000 pallet spaces, 30 loading doors, 30,000 sq. ft. of contract packing and 130 trailer parking spaces whilst also creating 280 jobs in the area.

Port Salford is a truly cutting edge facility, and one that Culina Group and Great Bear are really proud to be initiating, said Thomas Van Mourik, Culina CEO,

This development is not just changing the dynamics of UK Transport and Logistics by dramatically improving direct supply chain routes across England and Scotland, but its also resulting in significant carbon emission reductions and environmental savings,

Port Salford is taking a revolutionary approach to logistics in the UK and its our great people who are going the make it a success. These are really exciting times for all of us.

From the outset General Mills (UK/Ireland) is in situ as a Culina Group / Great Bear client. Its brands such as, Old El Paso, Green Giant, Betty Crocker, and Nature Valley, will be arriving by short sea freight from Europe, saving a significant amount of road haulage miles per year whilst at the same time providing a future proof solution to market trends.

Port Salford is a massive investment by Peel Ports Group, which will create 1,600,000 sq. ft. of warehousing. Its unique location will allow direct vessel access from the new Liverpool2 Terminal at the Port of Liverpool, due to open later this year.

This is all part of the bigger global plan by Peel Ports to develop Liverpool as a deep water container terminal and a key Atlantic Gateway."/>

DB Cargo UK has signed a new contract with long-standing customer Tarmac. The contract will see DB Cargo UK continue to deliver aggregates by rail from Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, from April 2016.

Using DB Cargo UKs freight services supports Tarmacs ambitions to increase its rail freight capacity to aid delivery of the UKs infrastructure and road ambitions and reduce transport CO2 levels by 10 per cent per tonne by 2020.

The contract has been secured for five years and was signed aboard DB Cargo UKs company train as it travelled from St. Pancras to Birmingham International, stopping at Mountsorrel Quarry on route.

In January 2016, DB Cargo UK began two other five-year contracts with Tarmac to transport materials for Tarmacs aggregates businesses in the West of England and London.

Uncategorised - April 11, 2016;

Logistics BusinessDB Cargo UK has signed a new contract with long-standing customer Tarmac. The contract will see DB Cargo UK continue to deliver aggregates by rail from Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, from April 2016.
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Using DB Cargo UKs freight services supports Tarmacs ambitions to increase its rail freight capacity to aid delivery of the UKs infrastructure and road ambitions and reduce transport CO2 levels by 10 per cent per tonne by 2020.

The contract has been secured for five years and was signed aboard DB Cargo UKs company train as it travelled from St. Pancras to Birmingham International, stopping at Mountsorrel Quarry on route.

In January 2016, DB Cargo UK began two other five-year contracts with Tarmac to transport materials for Tarmacs aggregates businesses in the West of England and London.

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Onward Holdings will be offering a range of solutions to meet the acute shortage of prime locations for warehousing in the north of England at this years Multimodal show. Among the sites the family-run company will be showcasing at the NEC, Birmingham (May 10-12) are 3PL facilities based in East Leeds, new-build warehouse sites near Wakefield and a soon to be refurbished facility in Normanton, West Yorkshire, all suitable for freight forwarding and distribution.

A scarcity in available warehousing space along the M62 corridor could possibly hinder economic development as firms seek out sites offering quick and easy distribution of their products through motorways, ports and rail freight.

All three sites are close to the motorway networks for fast delivery to all parts of the UK, the railway freight network, Humber ports and regional airports. They are in superb locations and can be utilised for a wide variety of uses, subject to planning permission.

The Willowbridge Lane site in Castleford is an ideal warehouse base for those needing to quickly move and/or store goods in the north of England. It is equipped with a host of facilities making it one of the best locations for those using containers. These include two dock levellers for the loading and unloading of containers and also box vans.

Onward Holdings is expecting strong interest in the design and build opportunities at its site in Featherstone. Unit 4 is a 1.6 acre development of up to 20,000sqft providing a potential logistics operation with scope for a service area for trucks. It has planning permission allowing for construction to commence in a matter of months. Unit 5 is made up of four acres with a footprint for warehousing of up to 70,000sqft planning permission for this unit should be quickly forthcoming.

Meanwhile, visitors to Onward Holdings stand 1522 can also learn of the companys plans for the ongoing development of the unit at the Normanton Industrial Estate, which, if required, can be split into two separate warehouses.

Uncategorised - April 8, 2016;

Logistics BusinessOnward Holdings will be offering a range of solutions to meet the acute shortage of prime locations for warehousing in the north of England at this years Multimodal show. Among the sites the family-run company will be showcasing at the NEC, Birmingham (May 10-12) are 3PL facilities based in East Leeds, new-build warehouse sites near Wakefield and a soon to be refurbished facility in Normanton, West Yorkshire, all suitable for freight forwarding and distribution.
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A scarcity in available warehousing space along the M62 corridor could possibly hinder economic development as firms seek out sites offering quick and easy distribution of their products through motorways, ports and rail freight.

All three sites are close to the motorway networks for fast delivery to all parts of the UK, the railway freight network, Humber ports and regional airports. They are in superb locations and can be utilised for a wide variety of uses, subject to planning permission.

The Willowbridge Lane site in Castleford is an ideal warehouse base for those needing to quickly move and/or store goods in the north of England. It is equipped with a host of facilities making it one of the best locations for those using containers. These include two dock levellers for the loading and unloading of containers and also box vans.

Onward Holdings is expecting strong interest in the design and build opportunities at its site in Featherstone. Unit 4 is a 1.6 acre development of up to 20,000sqft providing a potential logistics operation with scope for a service area for trucks. It has planning permission allowing for construction to commence in a matter of months. Unit 5 is made up of four acres with a footprint for warehousing of up to 70,000sqft planning permission for this unit should be quickly forthcoming.

Meanwhile, visitors to Onward Holdings stand 1522 can also learn of the companys plans for the ongoing development of the unit at the Normanton Industrial Estate, which, if required, can be split into two separate warehouses."/>

Road-alternative modes of transport have increased in 2015, according to official figures released by the French port. Rail, with a modal share of 31%, rose by one point. While this mode can still rely on traditional sectors such as coal and ore, it now serves Dunkirk’s extended grain hinterland with nearly 320,000 tonnes of grain carried by rail. Combined transport, with the operator GREENMODAL, continues to increase, with the Dunkirk-Bonneuil shuttle seeing its frequency tripled in February 2016.

The modal share of waterway transport remains steady at 16%; heavy bulks are still dominant in this mode, notably with more than 1.3 Mt of grain carried by waterway to the port’s quays. Combined transport with Nord Ports Shuttle (NPS) to Lille and Dourges, and with Contargo to Valenciennes, doubled in volume over the year. Following on from this success, the operator NPS is commissioning a second barge in April 2016.

Pipeline transport continues to increase and has reached 5% of the port’s overland conveying volumes. The opening of the LNG terminal should offer good prospects for this mode.

Stéphane Raison, CEO of Dunkerque-Port, is very pleased with these results: “By integrating the traffic of the industrial port area, the port of Dunkirk is reinforcing its position as France’s foremost rail freight hub, with 13.9 Mt. Waterway totals 2.9 Mt, putting Dunkirk in first place among the inland waterway ports of the Hauts de France Region. Dunkirk remains France’s largest multimodal port and is increasing modal switchover.”

Uncategorised - April 8, 2016;

Logistics BusinessRoad-alternative modes of transport have increased in 2015, according to official figures released by the French port. Rail, with a modal share of 31%, rose by one point. While this mode can still rely on traditional sectors such as coal and ore, it now serves Dunkirk’s extended grain hinterland with nearly 320,000 tonnes of grain carried by rail. Combined transport, with the operator GREENMODAL, continues to increase, with the Dunkirk-Bonneuil shuttle seeing its frequency tripled in February 2016.
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The modal share of waterway transport remains steady at 16%; heavy bulks are still dominant in this mode, notably with more than 1.3 Mt of grain carried by waterway to the port’s quays. Combined transport with Nord Ports Shuttle (NPS) to Lille and Dourges, and with Contargo to Valenciennes, doubled in volume over the year. Following on from this success, the operator NPS is commissioning a second barge in April 2016.

Pipeline transport continues to increase and has reached 5% of the port’s overland conveying volumes. The opening of the LNG terminal should offer good prospects for this mode.

Stéphane Raison, CEO of Dunkerque-Port, is very pleased with these results: “By integrating the traffic of the industrial port area, the port of Dunkirk is reinforcing its position as France’s foremost rail freight hub, with 13.9 Mt. Waterway totals 2.9 Mt, putting Dunkirk in first place among the inland waterway ports of the Hauts de France Region. Dunkirk remains France’s largest multimodal port and is increasing modal switchover.” "/>

In the technological race for the first fully mirrorless truck, the upcoming introduction of MirrorEye by Dutch company Orlaco is poised to add a new dimension. This intelligent camera system is to be introduced to the market in 2017 and, it is claimed, will not only replace the side mirror, it will also improve overall performance.

MirrorEye consists of two High Definition (HD) cameras placed on either side of the cabin. The driver can view the camera images on a split screen HD monitor in the window stile, providing him with an optimum view of road users alongside the truck or at an acute angle behind the truck.

Night vision, automatic panning and overtaking detection
Although other players in the automotive industry have joined the race to be the first to introduce a mirrorless truck, Orlaco says it has a few surprises up its sleeve for when the system is introduced to the market next year. The distinctive feature that MirrorEye has to offer is night vision to give drivers a better view of surrounding night traffic. It also includes a panning function: the cameras automatically adjust when turning or reversing, providing drivers with a better view whilst performing these manoeuvres. Finally, MirrorEye will alert the driver as to whether the adjacent lane is occupied by another road user when he needs to change lanes.

Improving road safety
“It was never our objective to replace the mirror,” explains Orlaco CEO Henrie van Beusekom. “What we wanted to do was improve road safety, which is something we have been working on for years and MirrorEye is a new, big step forward. What we do is utilise all the technological possibilities to provide drivers with extra vision when they need it the most, i.e. at night, in bad weather conditions and during specific manoeuvres. We are convinced that this will lead to a decrease in serious accidents involving trucks.”

About Orlaco
Each year, Orlaco produces more than 150,000 camera systems for earth moving machinery, trucks, cranes, forklift trucks, the shipping industry and emergency vehicles. Orlaco exports its products to 72 countries and boasts a clientele that includes all the major transportation brands and sector suppliers.

The development of MirrorEye was carried out in collaboration with Stoneridge. Orlaco and this leading international supplier of information systems for company vehicles, trucks, buses and cars, have collaborated with each other in the past. In the coming years, they will introduce various innovative camera and monitoring systems to the market. Stoneridge will be responsible for the system and display inside the truck while Orlaco will provide the cameras.

Uncategorised - April 7, 2016;

Logistics BusinessIn the technological race for the first fully mirrorless truck, the upcoming introduction of MirrorEye by Dutch company Orlaco is poised to add a new dimension. This intelligent camera system is to be introduced to the market in 2017 and, it is claimed, will not only replace the side mirror, it will also improve overall performance.
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MirrorEye consists of two High Definition (HD) cameras placed on either side of the cabin. The driver can view the camera images on a split screen HD monitor in the window stile, providing him with an optimum view of road users alongside the truck or at an acute angle behind the truck.

Night vision, automatic panning and overtaking detection
Although other players in the automotive industry have joined the race to be the first to introduce a mirrorless truck, Orlaco says it has a few surprises up its sleeve for when the system is introduced to the market next year. The distinctive feature that MirrorEye has to offer is night vision to give drivers a better view of surrounding night traffic. It also includes a panning function: the cameras automatically adjust when turning or reversing, providing drivers with a better view whilst performing these manoeuvres. Finally, MirrorEye will alert the driver as to whether the adjacent lane is occupied by another road user when he needs to change lanes.

Improving road safety
“It was never our objective to replace the mirror,” explains Orlaco CEO Henrie van Beusekom. “What we wanted to do was improve road safety, which is something we have been working on for years and MirrorEye is a new, big step forward. What we do is utilise all the technological possibilities to provide drivers with extra vision when they need it the most, i.e. at night, in bad weather conditions and during specific manoeuvres. We are convinced that this will lead to a decrease in serious accidents involving trucks.”

About Orlaco
Each year, Orlaco produces more than 150,000 camera systems for earth moving machinery, trucks, cranes, forklift trucks, the shipping industry and emergency vehicles. Orlaco exports its products to 72 countries and boasts a clientele that includes all the major transportation brands and sector suppliers.

The development of MirrorEye was carried out in collaboration with Stoneridge. Orlaco and this leading international supplier of information systems for company vehicles, trucks, buses and cars, have collaborated with each other in the past. In the coming years, they will introduce various innovative camera and monitoring systems to the market. Stoneridge will be responsible for the system and display inside the truck while Orlaco will provide the cameras."/>

As announced in November, Nick Ridehalgh, ABP Director Southampton, is stepping down from his role and from ABP, with his last day Friday, 8 April.

Alastair Welch, who has extensive experience of the transport sector, including Heathrows Terminal 4 and London Southend Airport, will shortly be joining ABP as Director, Southampton.

ABP Chief Executive James Cooper said: I would like to thank Nick for his service to ABP and the Port of Southampton and wish him well for the future.

Alastair brings extensive operational, business development and customer service skills and experience to ABP. I am confident that under his guidance the Port of Southampton will reach new heights.

Alastair, who starts at ABP on Monday, 9 May, said: This is a tremendous opportunity and I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues to build on Southamptons track record of success.

Southampton is a world renowned port that plays a vital role in the economy of the region and the UK as a whole. I feel enormously privileged to have been asked to lead the team here to ensure it continues to thrive.”

Nick, who has been with ABP since 1991 and was appointed Director, ABP Southampton, at the start of 2014, said: There is a fantastic team at the port and I am proud of everything we have achieved together. I wish Alastair every success. I leave confident that the Port of Southampton is set for a bright future.

ABP is the UKs leading ports operator with 21 ports and other transport related businesses creating a unique national network capable of handling a vast array of cargo.

Uncategorised - April 6, 2016;

Logistics BusinessAs announced in November, Nick Ridehalgh, ABP Director Southampton, is stepping down from his role and from ABP, with his last day Friday, 8 April.
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Alastair Welch, who has extensive experience of the transport sector, including Heathrows Terminal 4 and London Southend Airport, will shortly be joining ABP as Director, Southampton.

ABP Chief Executive James Cooper said: I would like to thank Nick for his service to ABP and the Port of Southampton and wish him well for the future.

Alastair brings extensive operational, business development and customer service skills and experience to ABP. I am confident that under his guidance the Port of Southampton will reach new heights.

Alastair, who starts at ABP on Monday, 9 May, said: This is a tremendous opportunity and I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues to build on Southamptons track record of success.

Southampton is a world renowned port that plays a vital role in the economy of the region and the UK as a whole. I feel enormously privileged to have been asked to lead the team here to ensure it continues to thrive.”

Nick, who has been with ABP since 1991 and was appointed Director, ABP Southampton, at the start of 2014, said: There is a fantastic team at the port and I am proud of everything we have achieved together. I wish Alastair every success. I leave confident that the Port of Southampton is set for a bright future.

ABP is the UKs leading ports operator with 21 ports and other transport related businesses creating a unique national network capable of handling a vast array of cargo."/>

Agility has expanded its Latin America network with the addition of company-owned operations in Bogota, Medellin and Cali in Colombia.

The logistics providers network now includes owned operations in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia, which together account for 75% of economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to its owned operations, Agility has strategic partnerships with agents throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean.

Agility Colombia offers export/import services, air freight, ocean freight, inland freight, warehousing, distribution and other services. Agility Colombia is a joint venture with Navemar Group, a logistics leader in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Venezuela.

Colombia is a vibrant retail and consumer market and a supplier of important agricultural, mineral and energy commodities. With political stabilization, it has a chance to be an important bridge between South and Central America as economies in the region deepen their integration, said Margarita Sanmartin, Country Manager of Agility Colombia. Customers want world-class logistics and supply chain services from providers that know the country and the region.

Francesc Casamitjana, CEO Agility Americas, said providing consistent levels of quality and service for customers across Latin America is a key requirement for Agility. Our newly established capabilities in Colombia will provide the level of excellence required.

While economic growth slowed in Colombia in 2015 due to the fall in commodity prices, the near future looks brighter and investments have been forecast in the next few years with the recovery of non-oil exports. According to the 2016 Agility Logistics Emerging Market Index (AEMLI), U.S. shipments to Colombia showed the most growth among the top 10 lanes analyzed in the annual report, with an 11.7% increase in 2015. The main drivers for growth were an increase in export tonnage of fresh flowers and cereals and a higher needs for cold chain solutions.

Uncategorised - April 6, 2016;

Logistics BusinessAgility has expanded its Latin America network with the addition of company-owned operations in Bogota, Medellin and Cali in Colombia.
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The logistics providers network now includes owned operations in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia, which together account for 75% of economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to its owned operations, Agility has strategic partnerships with agents throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean.
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Agility Colombia offers export/import services, air freight, ocean freight, inland freight, warehousing, distribution and other services. Agility Colombia is a joint venture with Navemar Group, a logistics leader in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Venezuela.
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Colombia is a vibrant retail and consumer market and a supplier of important agricultural, mineral and energy commodities. With political stabilization, it has a chance to be an important bridge between South and Central America as economies in the region deepen their integration,</i> said Margarita Sanmartin, Country Manager of Agility Colombia.<i> Customers want world-class logistics and supply chain services from providers that know the country and the region.
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Francesc Casamitjana, CEO Agility Americas, said <i>providing consistent levels of quality and service for customers across Latin America is a key requirement for Agility. Our newly established capabilities in Colombia will provide the level of excellence required.
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While economic growth slowed in Colombia in 2015 due to the fall in commodity prices, the near future looks brighter and investments have been forecast in the next few years with the recovery of non-oil exports. According to the 2016 Agility Logistics Emerging Market Index (AEMLI), U.S. shipments to Colombia showed the most growth among the top 10 lanes analyzed in the annual report, with an 11.7% increase in 2015. The main drivers for growth were an increase in export tonnage of fresh flowers and cereals and a higher needs for cold chain solutions.

The analysis found that the value of completed M&A transactions in 2016 will pass the 2015 mark, which rose for the third consecutive year, to a total of £48 billion. Further transactions worth approximately £66 billion were announced, hitting a record level of M&A activity in the sector in 2015.

The upcoming year will remain active in terms of investments with three main trends identified as drivers, according to KPMG:
1) ASPAC will continue to attract investments as a source of new growth
ASPAC targeted acquisitions contributed to 55% of announced transaction values in 2015, and we expect this trend to continue reflecting underlying demographics, and the search for new markets. Landmark transactions announced in 2015 included: the operating concession for Kansai and Osaka Airports valued at £11.7bn; the acquisition of Australian rail and port operator Asciano for £4.3bn; and Singapores Neptune Orient Lines acquisition by CMA CGM for £1.4bn.

2) Asset-heavy and asset-light business model convergence in Freight & Logistics
The total value of completed Freight & Logistics M&A transactions have more than quadrupled from £7.2bn in 2013 to £31.4bn in 2015, and further transactions worth approximately £33.2n were announced during the year.

Asset-light logistics operators with advanced IT systems have, in recent years, been popular acquisition targets for large logistics providers and freight forwarders. However, we increasingly see that that leaner logisticians are looking for assets and (reliable) networks to supplement their services. Examples include the acquisition of US logistics company Coyote Logistics (high-tech / asset-light business model) by UPS worth £1.2bn, and the takeover of the French forwarder Norbert Dentressangle by XPO Logistics for £1.8bn.

Following the £3.3bn acquisition of TOLL Logistics by Japan Post in 2015 (which will transform the business model of the postal service operator towards a full-service logistics provider); the anticipated completion of the FedEx TNT deal (£3.1bn) will set the basis for another big year in M&A.

3) Alliancing and partnership models will continue to evolve where M&A cant
M&A activity in the airline sector remained relatively low in 2015 (at £3.1 billion completed transactions) which is primarily because of restrictions imposed by foreign ownership restrictions and regulation. In the meantime, airlines will continue to evolve their business models and levels of co-operation towards alliancing and partnership to optimise their network, provide increase passenger choice, and pursue growth. Examples of new alliances in 2016 include the JV between Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, and the alliance between IAG and LATAM.

James Stamp, UK head of transport at KPMG said: We expect investment activities in the transport and logistics sector to remain high driven by the search for growth; changes in demographics and supply chain; evolution of business models; increased focus on customer proposition, and changes to the regulatory environment.

With interest rates remaining low, returns on asset acquisitions remain attractive. We expect that further investments this year will see transactions to significantly exceed £52bn on the basis of announced transactions alone.

Note: All figures quoted are translated from USD into GBP using an average exchange rate for 2015.

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Logistics BusinessThe analysis found that the value of completed M&A transactions in 2016 will pass the 2015 mark, which rose for the third consecutive year, to a total of £48 billion. Further transactions worth approximately £66 billion were announced, hitting a record level of M&A activity in the sector in 2015.
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The upcoming year will remain active in terms of investments with three main trends identified as drivers, according to KPMG:
1) ASPAC will continue to attract investments as a source of new growth
ASPAC targeted acquisitions contributed to 55% of announced transaction values in 2015, and we expect this trend to continue reflecting underlying demographics, and the search for new markets. Landmark transactions announced in 2015 included: the operating concession for Kansai and Osaka Airports valued at £11.7bn; the acquisition of Australian rail and port operator Asciano for £4.3bn; and Singapores Neptune Orient Lines acquisition by CMA CGM for £1.4bn.

2) Asset-heavy and asset-light business model convergence in Freight & Logistics
The total value of completed Freight & Logistics M&A transactions have more than quadrupled from £7.2bn in 2013 to £31.4bn in 2015, and further transactions worth approximately £33.2n were announced during the year.

Asset-light logistics operators with advanced IT systems have, in recent years, been popular acquisition targets for large logistics providers and freight forwarders. However, we increasingly see that that leaner logisticians are looking for assets and (reliable) networks to supplement their services. Examples include the acquisition of US logistics company Coyote Logistics (high-tech / asset-light business model) by UPS worth £1.2bn, and the takeover of the French forwarder Norbert Dentressangle by XPO Logistics for £1.8bn.

Following the £3.3bn acquisition of TOLL Logistics by Japan Post in 2015 (which will transform the business model of the postal service operator towards a full-service logistics provider); the anticipated completion of the FedEx TNT deal (£3.1bn) will set the basis for another big year in M&A.

3) Alliancing and partnership models will continue to evolve where M&A cant
M&A activity in the airline sector remained relatively low in 2015 (at £3.1 billion completed transactions) which is primarily because of restrictions imposed by foreign ownership restrictions and regulation. In the meantime, airlines will continue to evolve their business models and levels of co-operation towards alliancing and partnership to optimise their network, provide increase passenger choice, and pursue growth. Examples of new alliances in 2016 include the JV between Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, and the alliance between IAG and LATAM.

James Stamp, UK head of transport at KPMG said: We expect investment activities in the transport and logistics sector to remain high driven by the search for growth; changes in demographics and supply chain; evolution of business models; increased focus on customer proposition, and changes to the regulatory environment.

With interest rates remaining low, returns on asset acquisitions remain attractive. We expect that further investments this year will see transactions to significantly exceed £52bn on the basis of announced transactions alone.

Note: All figures quoted are translated from USD into GBP using an average exchange rate for 2015. "/>

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