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Staff Changes at the Top in the Logistics Sector in Denmark and Switzerland Announced This Week

DENMARK – US – Just two weeks after the shock departure of Søren Toft from Maersk (and the third consecutive week of appointments where his name appears), the Danish shipping giant has announced a second senior executive to leave the company. Carolina Dybeck Happe, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at AP Moller-Maersk has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of General Electric (GE), effective in early 2020.

One Million Euro Donation Will Support Youngsters Around the Globe

GERMANY – SWITZERLAND – WORLDWIDE – We often tell of how players in the field of transport and logistics give unstintingly of time and money to aid good causes around the globe. This applies equally to every sector of the shipping industry and involves companies from the smallest to the very largest, and a freight forwarding outfit in the latter category has just upscaled its charitable efforts.

A Variety of Bits and Pieces from Around the Transport Industry

RUSSIA – The Harbour Master at the Port of Rostov on Don has published three requirements for all vessels calling there during the forthcoming winter season in 2019-2020. All vessels older than 30 years must have ice-strength (ice class) duly confirmed and certified by the recognised Marine Classification Society.

General Election Manifesto Published

UK – If one is able to bypass the corridor of smoke and mirrors which is Brexit, one of the key issues in Britain's forthcoming General Election is undoubtedly climate change. Those responsible for maintaining the integrity of the country's supply chain have all been speaking out on the matter and this week the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has made special reference to it in its own election manifesto, 'Logistics for Britain'.

Acquisition Prompts Technological Boost

SWEDEN – WORLDWIDE – When Weland Solutions acquired Kodverkstan earlier this year part of the deal saw it take possession of warehouse management system (WMS) Compact Store which was originally developed with input from logistics companies. An expanded company IT department led to improvements and brand new features to the product, now being rolled out with the launch of Compact Store 8.0.

Special Products Tonnage However Grows Regardless

WORLDWIDE – Global air freight trends continued to decline according to figures published by World ACD, which provides air cargo data statistics to the industry. During October cargo volumes dropping 5.0% compared with the same month in 2018. Yield in US$ decreased by 11%, and revenues from air cargo were 16% lower.

Now Sophisticated Alcohol Testing Ventures Onto the Ocean Waves

JAPAN – WORLDWIDE – It seems like buses one waits an age for a story about alcohol detection devices then two come along at once. Earlier this week it was fork lift trucks, now it's container ships as K Line declares its determination to ensure all crew aboard its vessels remain sober.

Brexit or Not - Industry Retains Confidence in the Future

UK – The UK's logistics sector is set for new heights in the next year in the hands of 20 industry stars, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), as it launches its '20 for 20' supplement. This identifies the rising stars and industry veterans, nominated by the FTA's senior policy team, who it believes are set to drive logistics to new heights in the coming year. David Wells, CEO of FTA, commented:

Latest in Ongoing Protests to be Held This Week

UK – Even when we first started to publish maritime union objections to the terms of employment at Condor Ferries back in 2014, the dispute over the wages paid to crew on what the union view as essentially a British domestic RoRo freight and passengers service, had been simmering for a while.

US Coast Guard Swimmer Beat Horrific Odds to Save Four Lives

UK – WORLDWIDE – As detailed in our story earlier this year, Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, was the very worthy winner of the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The presentation was made on Monday at International Maritime Organization headquarters in London.

UN Goals in Mind as Declaration Signed

SCANDINAVIA – It seems the current buzzword for ports, certainly around Europe, is cooperation. Having seen some become jointly administered partners, whilst globally the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) numbers 170 world ports amongst its members, now ten Nordic ports are now actively working together with common aims.

Recommendation Ignores Poor Service and Lack of Competition

UK – WORLDWIDE – The issue of vessel sharing has proved a contentious one and it seems is likely to continue to be so. Under the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) as recommended by the European Commission shipping lines are allowed to offer a range of services by pooling capacity from each one on just one of the ships to a particular destination.

Growth Area for Shipping Sector

UK – As Britain moves inexorably to the low carbon future as promised by the government, so the importance of natural energy assumes a greater role in the daily lives of everyone in the country. With offshore wind power now supplying a sizeable portion of this naturally sourced energy so the fight is on for a bigger share of the market to ship parts and services out to the offshore facilities.

Shipbuilder Shamed in New Bribery Scandal but Penalty Reduced After Cooperation

SOUTH KOREA – US – BRAZIL – Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the South Korean engineering company that provides shipbuilding, offshore platform construction, and other construction and engineering services, has agreed to pay total penalties of more than $75 million to resolve the US government's investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) arising out of a scheme to pay millions of dollars in bribes to officials in Brazil.

Shipping Company Trusts its UK - North American Future Trade to North West Port

UK – NORTH AMERICA – In a move the company describes as a sign of confidence in both the growing volume of transatlantic trade between the UK and North America, and the capabilities of the Port of Liverpool, Atlantic Container Line (ACL), a Grimaldi Group Company, has agreed a new 15-year contract extension for container and RoRo operations at the port until 2035.

Lamentably Slow Take Up May be Spurred Into Action by New Fork Lift Trial

UK – WORLDWIDE – It is more than ten years since we praised the coming of 'alcolocks', those devices which require a driver to give a breath sample before he or she can start whatever vehicle they are responsible for. We predicted at the time that the technology would become universally accepted by the road haulage and freight handling communities but, up to now, there has been a lamentably slow take up.

New Freight Facility Under Construction

UK – As the drive to reduce emissions from all modes of freight transport continues, it is still mainly those companies producing substantial quantities of cargo which can more easily make the transition to rail from the traditional road haulage option.

Costs of Latest Generation Trucks Alter Purchasing Behaviour

UK – The ever changing demands on road haulage operators are having an effect on the resale price of vehicles, particularly in areas where urban authorities are demanding ever stricter emission controls, with a potential for increasing freight delivery and collection costs in British cities.

Multi Million Euro Air Cargo Hub is Ready for Action

HUNGARY – BUD Cargo City, Budapest Airport's new €50 million dedicated air freight facility has been completed, with all warehouse and office space leased out to tenants, two of which are Celebi Aviation Holding and Menzies Aviation, the international ground and cargo handling companies which are moving into the state-of-the-art cargo handling facility, part of BUD's Development Programme.

Event Satisfies a Demand to Cross Question Knowledgeable Speakers

UK – The United Kingdom Warehousing Association's (UKWA) annual National Conference has rapidly become a must attend event for those key to the supply chain throughout the country, containing as it does an influential programme of insightful speakers who range across a host of subjects vital to those in the logistics industry.

Boss Swaps Between World's Largest Two Box Lines

SWITZERLAND – Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced Søren Toft as its new Chief Executive Officer, following his surprise departure from Maersk Line last week. Toft will be supporting the Aponte family at the helm to ensure that the company remains a global leader in the years to come. He will report directly to Diego Aponte, Group President, and Gianluigi Aponte, founder and Group Chairman.

Industry News from the Inside Pages

UK – As demand for urban emission free deliveries grows Gnewt, the UK's largest all-electric delivery fleet, has partnered with carrier integration platform Metapack to expand its delivery services across London. All retailers on the Metapack platform will now be able to utilise Gnewt's electric vehicles for their delivery requirements including click and collect. Gnewt will use its London based fleet to process and deliver parcels and deliveries routed through the Metapack platform.

Lessons Learned from Somalia Hijackings Need to be Heeded

NIGERIA – UK – There has been strong government reaction in some of the world's piracy hotspots to the presence of armed security personnel accompanying merchant ships travelling through their national waters. In September we reported on the arrest and seizure of vessels and personnel in Sri Lanka, a story which hinted at levels of corruption.

Avoidance of Tragedy Demands Safety Rethink

UK – WORLDWIDE – When three bodies with the reputations of the TT Club, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) draw on their considerable experience to recommend something pertinent to the management of freight for safety reasons, the shipping industry is duty bound to listen.

Seventy Industry Representatives Sign Letter of Concern

US – It would seem that, despite all the benefits awarded to US shipbuilders through the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (the Jones Act), times are getting hard for the industry and have prompted a strong reaction to government.

Transport Union Trust Charity Funds Research

WORLDWIDE – A new study by Yale University has identified potentially dangerous levels of depression, anxiety and suicide risk among the world's seafarers. Commissioned by the ITF Seafarers' Trust charity, this authoritative and comprehensive survey of the state of seafarers' mental health exposes risks and proposes actions that can be taken to address the problem.

Dutch Logistics Firm Snapped Up by Swiss Group

NETHERLANDS – Kuehne + Nagel is further expanding its European road freight network with the acquisition of the overland and logistics activities of Rotra. Stefan Paul, Member of the Management Board of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, responsible for Overland, said:

UK Freight Arm Signs Armed Forces Covenant

UK – CEVA Logistics is demonstrating its commitment to the military community and their families in the UK by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant recognizes the value of serving personnel, both regulars and reservists, veterans and military families, contribution to business and Great Britain.

Acquisition Leads to New Offer for Employees Leaving

SWITZERLAND – When logistics giant DSV took control of freight forwarding group Panalpina it was inevitable, as in all such cases, that this would mean redundancies for an amount of employees.

Half Day Conference Looks to the Future

VIETNAM – SINGAPORE – The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2020 exhibition and conference which will take place between 18 and 20 March 2020 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, organised a half-day Vietnam Maritime Event in Ho Chi Minh city where local and regional speakers shed insights into issues impacting the Vietnamese and global industries. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director, APM said:

Freight Group Engaged in Lobbying on World Toilet Day

UK – The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has used today, November 19 or less-commonly known as World Toilet Day, as a reminder that many of the UK's HGV drivers are still deprived of the United Nations (UN) Human Right to sanitation due to the lack of toilet facilities on the national road network.

Another Supply Chain Company Signs Up as Corporate Member

UK – International development organisation Transaid has welcomed warehousing fulfilment and contact solutions specialist Prolog Fulfilment as the latest supporter to enrol in its growing corporate membership programme.

Decisions Delayed on Mandatory Regulations

UK – WORLDWIDE – The meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London last week, criticised in advance in some sections of the media, to discuss how the global shipping industry can reduce or eliminate harmful emissions, has agreed that setting goals is the best way to decarbonise in the short-term.

New Unit Constructed for Long Established Group

UK – Ziegler UK, part of the multinational freight forwarding group, has become the latest company to commit to taking take up residence in DP World's London Gateway logistics park sitting in the hinterland of the deep water container port.

Airline Aims for Improved Service with e-platform

WORLDWIDE – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has augmented its digitalisation strategy by signing a distribution agreement with cargo.one, the multi-airline e-booking platform.

Group Aims to Establish Foothold with Potential for Growth

TURKEY – Kerry Logistics has announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Turkey's Asav Lojistik Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi (ASAV) to further the expansion of its global network and strengthen its international freight forwarding capabilities. As it looks to build upon ASAV's established operations and a diversified mix customers, Kerry Logistics hopes that the acquisition will help the company gain a major foothold in Turkey and further consolidate its network and capabilities in the region.

Popular Choice of Fifty Year Veteran in Logistics

UK – A popular winner at this week's Global Freight Awards held in London's Lancaster Gate Hotel was Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) who collected the lifetime achievement honour.

Fate to be Decided in Next Few Weeks as ex Boss Steps Up

UK – One of the most iconic names in the British road haulage sector, Eddie Stobart, has diversified over the past few years and the name now represents holdings in a variety of transport related industries including Stobart Air. There have been troubled times of late, particularly at board level, and now Stobart Logistics has updated its latest financial position with a statement.

CCTV Contract for London Renewed

UK – telent Technology Services is a name that probably very few will instantly recognise. The company however literally watches over many of you and this week was given an extension to its CCTV maintenance contract with Transport for London (TfL) for an additional three-years.

From Cargo Throughput Records to New Vessels - Snippets from the Industry

HONG KONG – In just 24 hours last week Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) broke its all-time record for the most freighter aircraft handled in a day. 88 of the record 104 freighter flights were fully handled by Hactl, both on the ramp and in its SuperTerminal 1 facility. Hactl is the only cargo handler in Hong Kong which can provide both terminal and ramp handling of freighters as a single service package.

Staff Changes Within the Freight and Logistics Community This Week

DENMARK – AP Møller - Mæsk has announced the shock departure of Chief Operating Officer, Søren Toft, who has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and left on November 11. The responsibilities as COO will in the interim be taken on by CEO Søren Skou as the shipping giant searches for a suitable replacement.

Princess Anne to Read a Lesson for Christmas

UK – As the festive season approaches so the international welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers prepares for its annual 'Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols' to be held on December 3 at the Church of St Michael Paternoster Royal, Mission IHQ in London. This year the charity's President, HRH The Princess Royal, will be attending and reading a lesson.

Politicians Welcome New HQ for Freight Forwarding Group

FRANCE – When container line CMA CGM acquired CEVA Logistics in May 2019 it was a foregone conclusion that the newly purchased group would relocate headquarters nearer to the parent company.

Competition is Fierce to Preserve Life and Health in Ports and Beyond

UK – Amongst the plethora of award ceremonies held by those associated with the logistics and shipping sectors at this time of year perhaps the most important are those which reflect a dedication to safety throughout the freight industry and transport generally.

Autonomous Vehicles and Connected Vehicles Explained as 39 a Day Hurt

UK – Autonomous vehicles are now a fact of life and their spread over the coming decade must surely now be undoubted. In the eyes of road safety charity Brake, the technology presents a hitherto unknown set of risks and benefits, particularly for the younger generation, so the organisation has taken steps to address these on the eve of UK Road Safety Week (starting Monday November 18th).

Mobile Harbour Crane Maker Reaches Milestone

SPAIN – GERMANY – Rostock based Liebherr Maritime Cranes recently reached another milestone when the company handed over the 100th Liebherr mobile harbour crane, a new LHM 600, to the Spanish customer Maritima del Principado in Gijón.

Yet More Support for Professional Driver Training in Third World

UK – Logistics and supply chain provider Howard Tenens has become the latest company to pledge its support to the international development organisation, Transaid, which has proved itself to be a favourite with the multimodal transport community.

Plus Recognition for a Literal Hero of the Road

UK – Van drivers are usually the first and last people involved in the vast bulk of domestic logistics movements when considering the number of consignments in the supply chain. This week saw the 'best of the best' van operators and drivers recognised at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch.

Walvis Bay and Cape Town Witness New Port and Airport Contracts

NAMIBIA – SOUTH AFRICA – A range of logistics and port news from Southern Africa this week, with plans for a free economic zone in Walvis Bay, whilst a huge dredging exercise gets under way in Cape Town, a city whose airport sees the start of a new US direct air freight service.

UK Warehouse Association Boss Voices an Opinion on the Current Brexit Conundrum

UK – The logistics industry, like the rest of Britain, and indeed much of Europe, is now sitting on its hands waiting for an election which may, or may not, lead the country out of the unholy mess which the UK departure from the European Union has turned into. With vested interests on both sides, the head of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has decided to sound off on a subject which will decide the political direction of the nation.

Medical Shipments Demand both Speed and Temperature Control

ITALY – CHINA – AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) have successfully completed a record transportation of twenty seven RKN Envirotainers on board a single flight, delivering an important and urgent vaccine product from Milan, Italy to Beijing, China on October 30 for one of their global partners, Kuehne+Nagel Italy.

Newly Combined Company Will Announce Measures to Clean Up

DENMARK – WORLDWIDE – Freight and logistics group DSV Panalpina has become the latest company to join hundreds of others from a wide range of professions in signing up to Science Based Targets (SBT), an organisation which sets goals for businesses to achieve a lowering of their greenhouse gas emissions to below the levels set in the Paris Agreement.

Open Loop Scrubber Technology Completely Banned

PANAMA – As the luminaries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) gather in London to discuss greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, just like Christmas the inception date for its previously agreed sulphur cap legislation looms only a week after, and there is a buzz throughout the industry as questions regarding what is, and isn't allowed from January 1.

Devices Tested Internationally Make for Stress Free Stock Control

EUROPE – Supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, has been appointed European distributor for Chinese technology company HYCO's wearable barcode scanning solutions. The system enables warehouse operatives to scan and process barcodes while leaving both hands free for work. This leads to greater efficiency, accuracy and safety, and has been proven to offer businesses potential improvements in productivity of between 15 and 50%.

DVSA Approves Of Independent Experts

UK – Earlier this year the National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) launched the first nationally recognised LGV Assessor qualification, acknowledging skill and providing new professional development opportunities. Let us however be clear on one point which even those in the road haulage industry often get wrong.

Northern History Charity Project Funded by Port

UK – Britain's maritime heritage often engenders feelings of both pride and sentimentality and nowhere is this to be seen more than in the communities surrounding the ports and traditional shipbuilding areas of Northern England, such as the Port of Tyne.

As Critics Line Up All Eyes Are On Maritime Emission Policies

UK – WORLDWIDE – Readers of Private Eye will have noted the latest addition (no.1508) was critical of the lack of publicity for the climate change meeting being held this week at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in a piece titled 'Fuel's Errand'.

Parameters Outlined for the Future of the Industry

AFRICA – As we have reported over the past few months the geographical area showing the most growth as far as air freight is concerned has been the African continent. Now the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry in Africa to focus on four priorities for the future of the passenger and cargo sectors.

A Few Interesting Snippets You Might Have Missed

SPAIN – UKRAINE – In a 5 day period at the end of October an AN-22 Antei of Antonov Airlines made two flights between Madrid and Baghdad ferrying carrying helicopters and spare parts for the Spanish Ministry of Defence. Principal was DSV Spain and coordination and supervision of the flights were undertaken by Cargoplanet Spain, the representative of Antonov Airlines for these kind of logistics operations in Spain.

Pre-Election Manifesto Targets Five Crucial Needs

UK – It is not just those fighting an election these days who issue a manifesto. The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has set out its priorities for the new Government and called on all Party leaders to include rail freight as part of their transport commitments.

FIATA Wants Better Data Sharing and More Transparency

US – Last month we told how FIATA, the international body representing freight forwarding agents worldwide, was complaining about the detention and demurrage charges incurred by shippers with regard to container carried cargoes.

Bristol Pay to Pollute Proposals are 'Punitive, Naive and Unfair'

UK – Occasionally a news item comes along which produces a unanimous response for the logistics sector with road haulage, freight and transport bodies all aligned. When the subject contains a scheme designed to achieve an environmental benefit nobody in their right mind would take exception to the objective. In the case of Bristol's proposed clean air zone (CAZ) however it is the methodology which is causing uproar.

Valuable Cargoes Obviously - But Now Those Awkward Loads As Well

UK – US – WORLDWIDE – When CakeBoxx came up with the original concept of a standard ISO shipping container - minus the doors, there is little doubt that security with regard to the prevention of theft, was probably uppermost in the designer's mind. Time however has shown that security comes in different guises, and opened up a whole new market for the flat rack and lid devices.

Trial of New Technology to Aid Fuel Savings

DENMARK – WORLDWIDE – A containerised 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on board the AP Moller Maersk container ship Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO₂ emissions.

Inauguration of Largest Power Bank in Baltic Sea Region

SWEDEN – The world has seen a flurry of activity in ports around the globe to install up to date onshore power to minimise emissions from vessels calling to load, unload and use the facilities.

Freight Group Points Out Sector Pay Lags Behind National Average

UK – The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded to the government's call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy post-Brexit. The proposals, suggests that migrants planning to live and work in the UK long term would need to receive a minimum salary of £30,000.

Launch Event to Prepare Logistics Staff of the Future for Terrorism, Drugs and Weapons

UK – On November 13 the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is holding its fifth Young Freight Forwarder regional group at an event that will this time focus on the issues faced by freight forwarders in regards to organised crime in shipping and logistics. The event will launch the Anglia regional group for young members and those new to the industry, providing a platform to network with their peers and learn from more experienced industry professionals.

Freight Handler Wins Plaudits at Sustainable Business Awards

PHILIPPINES – Sadly in the past few days the vile crime of human trafficking has risen to the top of the news headlines with the tragic death of 39 Vietnamese citizens found in a refrigerated container in the UK. Last month one organisation was credited with its actions to support the global fight against modern slavery when International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) won plaudits at the 2019 Sustainable Business Awards.

Manufacturers and Retailers Interested in LEO low carbon

WORLDWIDE – AP Möller - Maersk and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have joined forces with customers such as BMW Group, to explore the use of LEO (Lignin Ethanol Oil), a low-carbon fuel that could be part of the future solution for sustainable shipping.

Search Back On for Replacement Ships

DENMARK – UK – ITALY – NETHERLANDS – DFDS has announced that its agreement with the Italian ferry company Moby to acquire two ferries, Moby Wonder and Moby Aki, for deployment on the Amsterdam-Newcastle route, has been cancelled.

Figures Released Show Trends in Throughput

SWEDEN – As the Nordic region's largest port, handling around half of the areas container freight, the Port of Gothenburg latest figures provide a useful insight into trends for a variety of cargoes.

Being Nominated Wins an Individual Space at Multimodal Exhibition

UK – The nervous wait is over and the 33 freight forwarding companies nominated for the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Freight Service Awards can relax and look forward to even more than the plaudits which a mention in this prestigious event normally warrants.

Princess Royal Sees Warehouse Group Make Good on Funding Promise

UK – AFRICA – As can be seen from our picture the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) made good on its promise to raise £75,000 in its 75th anniversary year for transport charity Transaid, at a ceremony which saw Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, commend the road haulage and logistics industry for making such an enormous difference to HGV and PSV driver training standards in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Very Narrow Aisle Trucks Have Changed the Face of Warehouse Methodology

UK – SLOVENIA – History was made this month when Narrow Aisle Ltd announced it has produced its 10,000th Flexi warehouse truck, the landmark machine is a Flexi ACiON, the company's latest full digital control, very narrow aisle articulated model. It has been specified by a third party logistics (3PL) services company and will be deployed at a warehousing operation near Ljubljana Airport. Narrow Aisle managing director, John Maguire, commented:

Manifold Changes Mean a Fresh Look at Promotion and Protection of Waterway

UK – The huge changes which have affected shipping over the past 50 years have touched not just every corner of the industry but had ramifications much further down the supply chain. Now a preliminary, six-week consultation is underway on an update to legislation that affects the use of the capital's waterway as the Port of London Authority (PLA) seeks to revise its promotion and protection of the River Thames.

Traditional Bulk and Tanker Trade Module Extended

WORLDWIDE – VesselsValue, which has hitherto always provided some useful insights for owners, buyers and sellers of a range of seagoing craft, from bulk and oil tankers to gas carriers and superyachts, now includes statistics for container ships, and the latest figures make interesting reading.

Technology Event Precedes November 'Hackathon'

UK – Last week the Port of Tyne continued its efforts at innovation in the logistics sector, begun when operator PD Ports established the UK's first 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub in July, with a gathering of organisations across the spectrum of maritime logistics, technology and academia to pursue the matter.

A Few Choice Cuts from a Variety of Logistics Releases

UK – In a week when Transport Secretary Grant Schapps announced a review into the safety of smart motorways, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) released a Policy Paper calling for better refuge areas and clearer signage to raise safety levels for what many consider a hazardous venture.

Industry HR Update for this Week

US – Alexandra Kleinschmidt has joined Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston to lead the customs brokerage and trade advisory team. Kleinschmidt is a licensed customs broker, certified customs specialist and has an experienced background in leadership roles covering customs brokerage, compliance, ocean product and sales.

All Electric Prototype Being Prepared for Summer 2020

SWEDEN – UK – WORLDWIDE – As the technology advances so the range of vehicles powered by electricity is inevitably getting wider with several of the major truck manufacturers seeking the Holy Grail of an HGV with long distance capabilities and longevity of battery life.

Study Shows Relevant Factors Which Can Damage Freight Throughput

US – CHINA – WORLDWIDE – Amidst all the talk, and indeed action, regarding trade wars, a recent survey by shipping association BIMCO gives an idea of how other factors can also have a huge impact on the levels of freight trade, going beyond the ability of such as shippers and forwarders to affect rises and falls.