Logistic solutions for the French marketplace – take it as red!
Austin Duffy, marketing manager at Redhead International explains the challenges involved in providing a successful freighting service to France
Driving Diversity
Andrew Horner, chair of the drivers sector group at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) discusses diversity in the industry
European Commission confirms SNCF Geodis branch’s acquisition of 100% of Ermewa
The European Commission has adopted a decision authorising the SNCF group, through its TLP subsidiary, to acquire exclusive control of Ermewa, which specialises in freight wagon and container hire activities.
First GBRf and Drax putting biomass on track
First GBRf will become the first freight operator to regularly move renewable biomass material on the rail network, following a new multi-million pound contract with Drax Power Limited.
Norfolkline drives business straight into Scotland
Since Norfolkline reintroduced the Rosyth-Zeebrugge route, an increasing number of businesses are taking advantage of the cost savings and environmental benefits of the direct continental link, the latest being major car manufacturer, Mazda.
HPUK goes a deeper shade of green
Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited (HPUK) has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint. The Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and London Thamesport have signed up to the 10:10 initiative; a national drive to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 10% during 2010.
Etihad operates relief cargo flight to Haiti
Etihad Crystal Cargo operated a special Red Crescent and Khalifa Welfare Foundation charter flight to Haiti on Wednesday 20th January, carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to the earthquake hit country.
IATA report continued traffic improvement
IATA report continued traffic improvement – but much ground still to be recovered
Contributors
RHA the voice of the industry - Geoff Dunning
With growing concern about climate change – despite doubts in some quarters as to man’s impact – the haulage industry is under pressure to address its carbon footprint. ...
Freight Best Practice - Anne Johnson
How often do you have one of those ‘now why didn’t I think of that’ moments? Simple solutions to often tricky problems. It has to be said that here at the Freight Best Practice pr...
Rail Freight Lines - Lord Berkeley
One of the very few silver linings to the economic cloud that currently hangs over the freight sector is the breathing space it has created. ...
Skills for Logistics - Dr Mick Jackson
Delivering the goods in the snow and ice – the industry deserves the nation’s thanks...
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