All Logistics & Cold chain articles – Page 294
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ArticleP&O in £3.3bn takeover
Ports and ferries business P&O has agreed to a £3.3 billion takeover deal by Dubai Ports World.
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ArticleAirfreight looks set to soar
Despite high-running costs and concerns over environmental damage, companies transporting fresh produce by air are still recording a steady annual growth. Emma Twyning talks to three of the industry’s leading players to find out how the sector is evolving.
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ArticleOn and off the rails
Rail may not be the primary method of distribution for fruit and veg but as traffic on the roads soars to crisis point, alternative paths to market will be crucial. The big question is, can the rail network cope with even a small increase in freight volume? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleA sea change for shipping
Transporting produce by sea is an integral part of the supply chain, particularly during winter months at the height of overseas procurement. Emma Twyning talks some key industry members who indicate that thanks to new technology, the sector is offering an increasingly efficient mode of transport - especially in Europe.
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ArticleAll roads lead to problems
As with any other industry, the UK fresh produce sector would fail to exist without the road network which facilitates the distribution of so many goods from field to fork. And few would be foolish enough to dispute the need for continuous and unobstructed access to fresh produce. Yet, many in the transport industry believe the country’s leaders have been hugely remiss in recognising the procedures necessary to bring its infrastructure to a level which would allow it to better serve this, and all other such necessary industries. Elspeth Waters reports.
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LCL continues Med expansion
Logistics experts LCL AB is continuing to expand its operation in the Mediterranean area.
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UK trainers aid African drivers
A UK driver trainer has spent three weeks in Malawi and Zambia in a bid to raise the professional standards of the African transport industry.
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London blasts spark oil price fall
Oil prices have swiftly fallen back from record highs, reflecting stock market falls across Europe after this morning’s series of explosions on London's transport system.
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Outspan delivers with TCS
A specialist vehicle supplier is celebrating after landing a major contract with citrus-giants Outspan fresh.
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Oil prices continue to rise
Oil prices are continuing to surge, creating fears that demand may outstrip supply.
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Eurotunnel facing financial collapse
Eurotunnel chairman Jacques Gounon says the company faces possible financial collapse if it cannot come to an agreement with creditors.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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ArticleEurotunnel in debt plea
Channel tunnel operator Eurotunnel is asking creditors to help save it from bankruptcy.
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ArticleMacAndrews in shipping revolution
Intra-European container shipping specialist, MacAndrews hopes to revolutionise the transportation of fresh produce from Spain to the British Isles.
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Honour for Allan
John Allan, president of the Freight Transport Association and chief exec of Exel, has been appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire, in the New Year Honours list for his services to freight transport
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Spanish denounce new German tolls
Spanish exporters are up in arms about new German road tolls for lorries that came into force on January 1.
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ArticleTaiwan closes borders to US apples
US growers have suffered a blow following the news Taiwan has banned the country’s apples.
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ArticleLCL and Hammond in jv
UK receivers stand to benefit from a new joint venture between LauritzenCool Logistics and George Hammond plc.
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Port directive threatens changes
The UK is set to use it EU presidency next July to back disgruntled port workers against the EU port services directive.
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ArticleNew port for South Africa
South African fruit and vegetable producers are being given the opportunity to break into the export market with the creation of a new tradeport.