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China – freight volumes falling

The Chinese government has published figures showing that, in spite of the major investments in logistics infrastructure which are currently being pushed a...
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Posted on May 28, 2009

HMS Malmo catches pirates

The Armed Forces in Sweden have issued a statement saying that personnel from HMS Malmo have pursued and arrested seven pirates in the Gulf of Aden in the ...
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India showing signs of recovery

Shares in India made a dramatic surge after the decisive victory of the Congress party in the General Election fuelled hopes of economic recovery.  In...
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Posted on May 26, 2009

Major Shipping Conference in Norway

A prestigious shipping and maritime conference takes place next month in Oslo, Norway.  The Nor-Shipping conference is an opportunity for all kinds of...
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Norway – new agent for R W Freight

We are delighted to announce that from today our new agent in Norway is Nortrail A/S, a privately owned freight forwarding and transport business which has...
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Posted on May 21, 2009

New Route to Spain

A new ferry service is proposed between Ferrol in Spain and Milford Haven in Wales.  The aim is to reduce the road miles for freight hauliers in North...
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Shipping safety threatened by overloading

There seems to be a growing problem with freight containers imported into the UK; the Health and Safety Executive is getting an increasing number of enquir...
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Logistics Awards for Excellence

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is inviting nominations for its 'Awards for Excellence 2009', which are designed to encourage high stand...
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Posted on May 7, 2009

Transport Logistic Expanding

The world's largest logistics fair is expanding in spite of the difficult trading climate; there are more exhibitors than before, and the amount of space t...
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Extra charges in Southern China

Shippers in Asia are protesting strongly about the decision of a major shipping line to charge HK$25 per seal on freight containers shipped out of South Ch...
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Customs Delays at Felixstowe

Freight forwarders, importers and customs agents are complaining of delays caused by the inefficiency of the UK Border agency.  The UKBA selects freig...
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High Speed Freight

HS1 - the first high speed railway in Britain, which runs from the Channel Tunnel to St Pancras - is set to carry freight from as early as 2010.  A ra...
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Shipping Lines increase rates

Shipping lines are starting to raise the freight rates between Asia and Europe by about 60% starting from April.  Cargo volumes increased in March by ...
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Posted on May 5, 2009

French Freight delayed again

Once again both freight and passenger traffic to France has been delayed by the industrial action of French workers.  In April, French fishermen block...
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New Logistics Award

A new award designed to demonstrate the contribution which women make to the freight, transport and logistics industry will announce the winners on 14 May ...
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