Maritime Services
Intermodal Europe 2010 - the perfect place to plan for the future
The Intermodal Europe event returns to Amsterdam from 30th November - 2nd December 2010, providing a forum for the industry to plan for the year ahead.
Modal shift the opportunity for change
According to a series of high profile speakers at the second Modal Shift Forum, held at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool, the uncompromising message from the new government is that road transportation is not reducing quickly enough to meet carbon targets; the clear commitment is to drive forward modal shift with a new energy and focus.
Glasgow to host European Transport Conference 2010
The European Transport Conference (ETC) is the international networking event for transport professionals to share innovation, best practice and networking.
Norfolkline becomes part of DFDS
DFDS’ acquisition of Norfolkline from A.P. Moller-Maersk has been approved by the European Competition Authorities.
Freight by Water - Peter Ward
For some years now the major retailers and FMCG companies have been chasing low cost sourcing around the world, and managing the risks associated with extended supply chains, namely longer response times, the consequent impact on sales and increased vulnerability to disruption.
Booking opens for ABPmer Coastal Managed Realignment event
ABP Marine Environmental Research Limited (ABPmer) a recognised authority in coastal habitat creation has announced it will host a seminar on optimising the delivery of coastal managed realignment on 10 November 2010.
Freight by Water focus moves to North West as modal shift gathers momentum
Following the successful and well received launch in London of Freight by Water’s ambitious new initiative to develop a sustainable matrix of transportation routes using waterways rather than roads, a second Modal Shift Forum is being held tomorrow (Thursday 15th July 2010) in Liverpool at The Mersey Maritime Museum on Albert Dock.
Freight by Water - Peter Ward
As businesses are forced to balance the trade-offs between lifestyle choices and cutting emissions as well as costs, the role of waterborne transportation has become increasingly important in forging sustainable supply chains for the future.
Unifeeder expands into the UK
Unifeeder, the leading feeder and shortsea operator in Northern Europe is opening three new services to the UK. Having broadened its activities in a range of areas in 2009, this new development cements its leading position in the North European market.
Coastlink to stage its 2010 Annual Conference in the port city of Antwerp
Coastlink is to return to the port city of Antwerp in September for its 2010 Annual Conference. Reflecting its close cooperation with the Antwerp Port Authority, the event will be held in the Havenhuis, the authority’s headquarters building on Entrepotkaai.
