newsMPs raise questions over freeports
The House of Commons International Trade Committee has published a paper on UK freeports, casting some doubt on the projected benefits of the initiative.
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productSouthampton ports sees major investment
DP WORLD has unveiled £40m of infrastructure investment for Southampton, Britain’s second largest container terminal, which was recently awarded freeport status.
productImmingham contract for sheet pile specialist
SHEET PILING UK has awarded a long-term contract to PD Ports at its Immingham site to store and handle the company’s steel sheet piles ready for use within the construction industry.
productConstruction materials terminal deal
TARMAC AND FORTH PORTS have signed a long-term agreement to create what is described as the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2.
newsTrade surge causes fresh challenge
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.
articleCockpit-style cab
Hyster has launched the next evolution in its range of Container Handlers and 18+ tonnes capacity Lift Trucks, featuring new cabs, controls and Stage V compliant diesel engines.
productNext-gen straddle carrier for Maritime
MARITIME TRANSPORT will take two next-generation Kalmar straddle carriers for its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) in Tamworth.
articleTurn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
productAutonomous yard transport launches with robotic arm
GAUSSIN HAS launched a hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicle with a robotic arm for yard automation.
articleSupporting UK ports
Custom-designed warehouses play a vital part in supporting the smooth operations of UK ports across the country.
newsCILT backs Lords’ post-Brexit recommendations
CILT has welcomed the findings of the European Union Committee’s report: Beyond Brexit: trade in goods, and strongly supports the conclusions and recommendations to government.
productThe Port of Liverpool takes new crawler crane
Briggs Equipment has delivered the new Liebherr crawler crane to Peel Ports, which runs the port.
newsPort sees solar panel and battery installation
Portsmouth City Council’s Energy Services Team are set to deliver a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery installation at Lakeside North Harbour.
articleLithium-ion ready trucks launch
THE THREE platform pallet truck models by Hyster Europe are designed for maximising productivity in intense industry applications.
newsChancellor announces eight freeports for England
The Budget 2021 speech delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to set up freeports in England.
productWarehouse to be fast-tracked at London Gateway
DP WORLD will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility at London Gateway’s Logistics Park before the end of 2021.
news‘Disappointing budget’ for logistics sector
Commenting on today’s budget, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has expressed disappointment that the Government has done little to support the warehousing and logistics sector, which has supported the economy through the global pandemic and is faced with the costs of massive transformational change.
newsThree key asks on Northern Ireland Protocol
After issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns of the sector.
news21-point net zero carbon plan for logistics
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report.
articleUK logistics operator criticises EU trade deal
The last-minute free trade agreement struck with the EU has been catastrophic for UK businesses and their EU customers. Kate Lester offers an honest evaluation of the challenges and some advice on how to guide clients during this difficult phase.
