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High-tech from China takes the train

The first China to Hamburg train, carrying computer freight set off from Xiantang on 19 September. It is running along the trans Siberian rail link and as ...
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Posted on September 30, 2008

More Freight Shuttles running through Tunnel

Another section of the Channel Tunnel has re-opened to allow more trains to run through it.  This includes 90 truck shuttles, for carrying freight. &n...
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Dover takes tunnel freight

Ferry operators have benefited to such a great extent from the fire in the Channel tunnel, that Dover had its second busiest freight day ever on 16 Septemb...
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Posted on September 25, 2008

Ocean Shipping fuel efficient

According to the World Shipping Council, ocean shipping is the most efficient way to carry freight.  Recent estimates show that it can be 17 times mor...
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Reduced freight in fire-struck tunnel

Eurotunnel is running at approximately 50% of its freight capacity after the fire which broke out last week on a France-bound freight shuttle.  The ra...
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Posted on September 23, 2008

Shipping Companies trial alternatives

The hike in fuel oil prices and stricter emission regulations from the International Maritime Organisation has encouraged ship owners to try new ways of po...
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Inland Shipping greener than Rail

A recent study has shown that inland shipping is kinder to the environment than railfreight.  The Ministry of Transport in Germany is increasing their...
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More Space for Freight on Channel Ferries

Freight capacity on cross-Channel ferries was increased rapidly after the fire in the Tunnel last week.  Both of the main operators offered increased ...
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Posted on September 18, 2008

On-the-spot fines for foreign freight hauliers

The Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) is to be given new powers to issue roadside penalties against foreign lorry operators.  According to t...
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Poland inland freight growing

The economy in Poland is growing at such a rate that there is a huge increase in demand for domestic haulage. This growth is partly fuelled by the number o...
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Posted on September 16, 2008

Specialist freight college

A consortium led by 'Skills for Logistics' has made a bid for funding from the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills.  The logistics and f...
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Tunnel re-opens to freight

The Channel tunnel re-opened to freight early this morning after the fire which had broken out on Thursday evening was finally brought under control.  ...
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Plans for bridge between Denmark and Germany

Sixteen years of preparation have led to a state treaty between Germany and Denmark on constructing a new bridge over the Baltic to link the two countries....
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Posted on September 11, 2008

Russia improving shipping infrastructure

The Russian government is committed to encouraging growth in the shipping sector; this is being financed partly by state-owned banks, partly by private-sec...
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China developing ports

In line with the slow down in world economies, throughput at Shanghai, the largest container port in China, actual reduced in May and June this year.  ...
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Posted on September 9, 2008

Government studies Freight Industry

The government is trying to raise awareness of the freight and logistics industry.  To this end, the Department for Transport has published six case s...
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