All Business articles – Page 5
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NewsBIFA’s further Brexit concerns
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has reiterated its hopes that a UK-EU trade deal can be achieved before the end of the Brexit transition period, following the news that the EU will impose full Customs controls and checks on goods from the UK from 2021.
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NewsNew Jersey port project targets offshore wind
The US state of New Jersey has released plans to construct a purpose-built marshalling and manufacturing port dedicated to the offshore wind industry.
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NewsLaso opens in Barcelona
Portugal-headquartered Laso Transportes has established its fourth abnormal loads office in Spain.
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NewsBolloré boosts DRC presence
Bolloré Transport & Logistics has established an agency office in Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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NewsA world turned upside down
At the time of writing, logistics companies generally felt it was too early to say what impact the coronavirus pandemic might have on civil engineering project work around the world. Phil Hastings reports.
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NewsFednav restructures shipping activities
Fednav is reorganising its shipping businesses into one department led by executive vice president Tina Revsbech.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr in dispute with Boeing
A US district court has rejected Volga-Dnepr UK’s attempt to gain a temporary restraining order to stop Boeing selling four freighters that it had originally ordered. HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News reports.
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NewsLindahl joins Mærsk's projects team
Henrik Lindahl has joined A.P. Møller–Mærsk as part of the carrier’s global special cargo logistics team.
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NewsLarsen to join Ocean Installer
Norwegian subsea contractor Ocean Installer has established a business segment that will focus on the offshore wind energy sector. Even Larsen, current ceo of Fred. Olsen Ocean, will be brought in to lead the division.
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NewsTime charter rates level out
The latest report from shipbroker Toepfer Transport indicates that time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector are starting to level out.
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NewsLindenblatt and Königs step down at the Port of Antwerp
German representatives from the North Rhine-Westphalia region Dr. Dieter Lindenblatt and Hans Königs, will step down from their long-term positions at the port of Antwerp at the end of the year.
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NewsTadano opens Brisbane office
Tadano Oceania has opened a 14,000-sq m head office in the Brisbane suburb of Lytton, Australia.
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NewsLift & Move USA launches website
Lift & Move USA has launched a website showcasing the careers, industries and types of work related to the crane, rigging and specialised transport industry.
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NewsStaying in business: the best way is ensuring you get paid
James Campbell, secretary at the European Freight Trades Association (EFTA), provides some practical guidance on credit control policies and procedures in these difficult times.
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NewsWilson and Arkon partner up
Wilson and Arkon Shipping have agreed to combine parts of their operations and create one of the largest shortsea bulk shipping players in Europe.
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NewsBIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension
A recent survey of members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed that the majority of freight forwarders believe an extension to the Brexit transition period is desirable.
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NewsBreakbulk Asia to take place in August
Breakbulk Asia will take place in Shanghai from August 3-4 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, as China’s State Council updates its guidelines to allow conferences and exhibitions to resume from July 1.
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NewsDigitalisation: solving one problem at a time
The life of a project logistician can be dominated by spreadsheets. Could new software and technologies help to streamline process and boost productivity? Chris Lewis reports.
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NewsMammoet wins landmark Arctic LNG 2 contract
Mammoet has secured a contract for the Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia – the biggest-ever contract win in the company’s history.