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POST-BREXIT PORT DELAYS
BOOST DEMAND FOR UK-MADE FORKLIFT PARTS
S
Further information can be found at flexitruckparts.com
ince new rules on exports, imports and tariffs were
implemented at the start of this year, the UK’s forklift industry has looked to buy locally in Britain when it comes to acquiring
the components and parts that they need to service and maintain the lift truck fleets that are in operation at the nation’s vital warehouses and distribution centres. Like spare parts, trucks imported from the EU – even machines That is the view of John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle
destined for rental fleets – are facing delays and can be subject to tariffs
Ltd – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based
or tax, which a lot of truck dealers are unprepared for.
intralogistics solutions. All the original parts and accessories needed to ensure that Flexi lift Narrow Aisle has been supplying space-saving Flexi lift trucks built at
trucks operate at optimum efficiency can be acquired by accessing
its Black Country factory to a broad range of end-users for almost four
Narrow Aisle’s dedicated online spare parts store - www.flexitruckparts.
decades and since Brexit the company estimates that enquiries for its
com. Orders received by 4pm are picked, packed and despatched to the
range of British-made trucks, parts and other accessories have grown
UK to maximise truck uptime, while, a click and collect option means
by over a third.
orders can be picked-up directly from Narrow Aisle’s Tipton spare parts hub within two hours of being confirmed.
There is no doubt that the well-publicised customs delays at ports are resulting in longer delivery times for many vital forklifts and spare parts
All Flexi spare parts are covered by Narrow Aisle’s no quibble warranty
that are imported from the EU to the UK. The fact that forklift dealers
and any items which – for any reason – are unused can be returned and
may now have to contend with additional documentation, import duties
a refund issued to the customer’s account.
and VAT at the point of entry on all incoming goods manufactured in the EU is also making UK-made parts increasingly attractive.
John Maguire says:
www.flexitruckparts.com’s clear design, product images
and descriptions will help customers identify the parts and spares they need And, according to John Maguire, it isn’t just UK-built lift truck part sales
with ease, so anyone looking for top quality OEM Flexi parts is sure to find
that are benefiting from the supply chain delays and costs associated
exactly what they need for immediate dispatch and fast guaranteed delivery
with importing from the EU: demand for Narrow Aisle’s Flexi trucks is
same day or overnight. No doubt, as time passes, the current problems
growing too with sales enquiries for both new and short-term rental
around the importation of trucks and truck parts from the EU will ease, but
trucks more than 30 per cent up in the first two months of 2021 when
in the short term at least, Britain’s lift truck dealers who need cost-efficient
compared to the same period a year earlier.
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BREXIT BRIEFING NEWS 25 MARCH 2021
TAX, TARIFFS AND PORT DELAYS ARE PROMPTING UK ONLINE RETAILERS TO
SWITCH STORAGE TO EUROPE
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growing number of British online retailers are seeking to ease
Under the ‘rules of origin’ criteria that form part of the Brexit
the extra customs and tax administration and costs involved
agreement, products that are not made in Britain, attract tariffs when
in trading with the EU by shifting stock from UK warehouses
re-exported from the UK into the European market. So, by bringing
to storage facilities on the Continent.
products that are produced outside the EU and destined for the European market directly into the mainland - rather than exporting
The addition of VAT, customs duties, and in some cases tariffs, on
shipments sent from the UK to customers across the channel – not to
to the UK and re-exporting to the EU, companies can make significant tax savings.
mention delays at ports and increased shipping costs – are prompting many businesses, including e-commerce firms, to reconfigure their
The supply chain stress of companies that export from the UK to the
European supply chains.
EU is being ramped up a few more notches by significant, yet under-
Charlie Walker, Marketing Director, online fulfilment and logistics
reported, delays at many of the nation’s ports.
services specialist Walker Logistics The hold-ups are a result of goods having the wrong, or incomplete, By fulfilling orders from distribution hubs located within mainland
paperwork and although the UK Government has been happy to brush
Europe, UK exporters are able to avoid the need for their EU-based
the problems off as mere teething trouble, the issue has become so bad
customers to pay the VAT charges and customs duties which have been
that earlier this year DPD decided to put all UK to EU road deliveries
effective since 1 January.
on hold.
The changes to the tax regime are driving many online retailers and
The nation has, understandably, been so obsessed with the pandemic
their logistics service partners to conclude that they have no option but
that the delays to freight at British ports since the start of this year
to invest in distribution networks within the EU.
have not been as big a story as they otherwise would be. It is frankly incredible that despite the long run up to Brexit, since the start of
And, according to Charlie Walker, it is not just British companies that
this year the increased bureaucracy involved in servicing customers in
are opting to use European warehousing: he believes US and Asia-
Europe, seems to have taken many exporters and courier companies
based traders who export to Europe are choosing to shift stock out
by surprise.
of the UK too. The big problem for carriers is that if just one parcel on a truck is lacking the correct paperwork then the whole truck can be held up at the border and potentially turned around and sent back to the depot.
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Before it suspended its services, 20 per cent of DPD’s parcels had incorrect or incomplete data attached.
Our relationship with RIF Europe enables our UK-based customers that sell in to the markets of Europe to optimise their supply chain efficiency and make impressive cost savings.
Everyone knew Brexit was coming so why didn`t couriers get their act together?
Walker has integrated its order processing systems with RIF’s, which means that the company’s clients’ relationship with their logistics provider
To help online retailers and other exporters overcome the tax and
is not affected.
Our clients continue to deal directly with us.
customs issues and port delays, a number of UK order fulfillment, warehousing and logistics companies, such as Walker Logistics, are
Of course, the fall out from Brexit is also forcing Europe-based
promoting the benefits of warehousing in Europe.
companies that export in to the UK to rethink their supply chain strategies and Charlie Walker says there is a trend – particularly
The Netherlands is proving an attractive location and with Rotterdam
among American-owned companies – to appoint UK-based fulfillment
being Europe’s largest port and Schiphol airport in Amsterdam now one
specialists to manage the storage and delivery of orders for the British
of the world’s major air freight hubs, its obvious that the country has a
market.
lot to commend it to the logistics community. It is the same situation but in reverse. Previously these companies At the start of this year, Walker Logistics signed a partnership agreement
have located their European inventory in a facility within the EU but
with Dutch third party logistics services provider, RIF Europe. The deal
since Brexit many have been prompted to seek dedicated UK-based
allows Walker to offer its clients the opportunity to hold stock and fulfill
supply chain support and Walker has successfully managed a number of
orders bound for mainland Europe from RIF’s multi-user distribution
these migrations in recent months.
hubs, which are located on the outskirts of Amsterdam close to Schiphol Airport. Part of the RIF Group, RIF Europe provides end-to-end freight, logistics and fulfilment services. The company’s modern DCs provide in excess of 10,000 square metres of warehousing space.
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BREXIT BRIEFING NEWS 6 APRIL 2021
DESCARTES REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
IMPACT OF BREXIT & COVID ON SUPPLY CHAINS ...EARLY PREPARATION REMAINS KEY TO AVOIDING EXPENSIVE DISRUPTIONS
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escartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-
As predicted in Descartes’ 2020 research, Brexit has had a negative
intensive businesses in commerce, today announced the
impact on both business and the economy. Of the companies surveyed,
findings of its latest Brexit research report: Beyond Brexit:
90% have experienced disruption in their ability to trade in and out of
The Realities of Brexit for UK-EU Cross Border Trade. Following its
the EU in 2021 – with 20% experiencing significant disruption since the
2020 research on Brexit preparedness of UK companies, this latest
transition period ended. Despite the high level of concern revealed in
report analyses how business has been affected by both Brexit and the
the 2020 survey, 40% of companies have actually experienced worse-
COVID-19 pandemic and the level of uncertainty around the future.
than-expected EU supply chain performance, according to Descartes’
Undertaken by SAPIO Research during March 2021, the interviews
latest report. Additional key findings include:
with supply chain managers assessed the specific elements of EU trade that have been affected, the resulting disruption and the expected performance of supply chains in 2021.
• 80% of businesses reported disruption to their cross-border trade with the EU or Northern Ireland (NI), rising to 93% for medium and large enterprises
Key findings include...
• 40% have experienced delays in their supply chains
• Mixed performance: 43% of businesses have been impacted
• 37% have experienced increased cost of imports
negatively by Brexit in 2021 – but 19% of businesses are thriving in
• 36% have had to manage customs declarations
a post-Brexit world. The combination of COVID-19 on top of Brexit created unprecedented • Disruption reality: 90% of businesses have faced disruption since the end of the Brexit transition period.
challenges for businesses of every size, in every market. Confidence has been affected. Three quarters (76%) of companies confirm that COVID-19 disrupted their Brexit response.
• Economic impact of Brexit: 53% expect their 2021 turnover to be lower than if the UK had remained in the EU – and the average
However, a significant finding is that almost one fifth (19%) are actually
reduction is 29%.
thriving in a post-Brexit economy, with 35% of electronics, computer and telecommunications companies enjoying a positive outcome.
• Pandemic impact: 76% had their Brexit response disrupted by COVID-19.
Preparing early proved essential, allowing these companies to take a holistic approach by working closely with experts who understand the complexities of global trade and by putting solutions in place for
• Early preparation has proven key to success, with those businesses that started their customs filing preparations in 2019 (24%) and early 2020 (33%) thriving most.
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customs declarations.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at descartes.com
ABOUT DESCARTES Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, softwareas-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions
The research findings underline that with the next phase of Brexit
to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources;
changes – an end to deferred import declarations from July 2021, and
plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay
safety and security filings required from 1st January 2022 – there are
transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs
lessons to learn about the value of preparation and acting ahead of
and security documents for imports and exports; and complete
deadlines. When it comes to successful global trade, planning is not just
numerous other logistics processes by participating in the
essential for compliance – it makes a tangible difference to successful
world's largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community.
business operations.
Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.
Brexit has thrown many businesses into a spin, but the companies
descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
that prioritised Brexit preparation are thriving and provide a best practice blueprint that the rest of the market can now follow. Our research highlights that with the changes due from July through to January 2022, early preparation is, once again, crucial to avoiding expensive disruption. Pol Sweeney, VP Sales & Business Manager UK, Descartes For the full research findings, see Descartes’ Brexit Realities Report and for additional Brexit resources visit Descartes’ Brexit Resource Centre.
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fter the Brexit transition period finally ended on 31st
so long as it is running an approved ETSF solution. Additionally,
December 2020 and with Covid-19 protocols causing
an inventory system designed to group goods at truck-level could
disruption to travel, it is clear that the logistics industry
further strengthen the ETSF set up, meaning once a truck physically
has seen a challenging start to 2021. Despite fair warning for
arrives at your site, the system will trigger the clearance of all its
businesses, there have been numerous reports of severely delayed
consignments so they can be appropriately managed.
journeys caused by increased customs documentation and ‘Brexit red tape’, exacerbated by the need for hauliers to provide negative
An ETSF system gives visibility and audit records to HMRC and Border
Covid tests to travel. The required volumes of declarations has also
Force so that if they do want to put a hold on any consignment,
led to significant wastage of fresh produce, damaging businesses and
the site operator knows instantly which goods are on hold awaiting
impacting whole sectors.
paperwork or physical inspection – this can also be conducted at the operator’s site. Thereby ensuring smooth declaration processes and
Indeed, some 3PL organisations actually halted deliveries in January
reducing the impact of delays and hold-ups at the port.
to the EU or Northern Ireland due to the increase of documentation, showing the true impact of Brexit on supply chains. This not only
Certainties for customs clearances
disrupts logistics operations, but is fundamentally damaging to the
As we have seen, ports such as Dover have faced severe disruption
UK economy. The government was reportedly encouraging UK
following the end of the Brexit transition period, delaying goods for
companies to set up in Europe to avoid trade disruption, which
more than half of UK companies trading with the EU. For trucks
would inflict companies with yet more costs and take capital away
needing to transport goods, any clearances that can be moved inland
from the country. And with fears of a double-dip recession due
will notably benefit supply chains, especially those looking to quickly
to Brexit on top of the already fragile economy due to repeated
clear and distribute or sell products on. This is especially relevant
lockdowns, it is clear that the economy is suffering.
for organisations operating with JIT arrival of parts on trucks. Delays at the border will have a significant impact on their ability
Many have been prepared, but for those that haven’t and that may
to do this, leading to loss of produce and resulting in extra costs.
be in the midst of Brexit-induced disruption, how can a smooth declaration process be achieved in order to reduce issues at the
Certain product categories still require clearance checks at the
border and prevent further economic loss?
border for safety reasons, such as meat and dairy products. However, performing as many clearance checks as possible inland
Creating suitable borders
both speeds up the process for those vehicles that can go straight
For organisations importing a large number of items the entire
to the ETSF and also unlocks efficiencies for those that will still have
customs process can be significantly accelerated by implementing
to complete clearances at the border, benefiting companies that
an ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) located at your own
transport different items across multiple categories.
business’ site, away from the port. Goods arriving into the UK can be
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moved to your site (e.g. a business’ premises or distribution centre),
Businesses that import or export from the EU have to be fully aware
where the customs formalities can be managed electronically. In
of customs clearances requirements to protect their operations
other words, the customs border is effectively moved to your
from economic loss. Import customers declarations from the EU
own premises, so customs declarations can be pre-lodged ahead
will be required from July 2021. Safety and Security filings (S&S) for
of the goods arriving, enabling the site to operate as if it is the
goods moving from the UK to the EU have been a major cause of
Customs Frontier from a HMRC and Border Force perspective,
disruption for haulage and freight companies, as customers are
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The lesson from the end of the Brexit transition period is that companies need to act now and not wait until deadlines if they want to operate without disruptions.
required to submit the shipping instructions up to 2 hours before arrival. This has caused significant disruption and extra costs to the
Minimising disruption
wider supply chain, affecting both businesses and consumers. From
Now the transition period has ended, businesses need to capitalise
1st January 2022, safety and security filings will also be required
on smart solutions to mitigate any more disruption due to Brexit,
from road carriers bringing goods into the UK from the EU.
and with Covid protocols impeding the movement of goods, the time to act is now.
In addition, traders, hauliers and carriers moving goods through a UK port using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS)
With Brexit causing much uncertainty, a streamlined import or
are now required to register with the HMRC for the service in
export process that effectively manages customs clearances can
order to transport goods through customs. The extra red tape and
help to support the already struggling UK economy. A double-
permissions needed can cause unnecessary delays and disruption
dip recession is a serious concern and the economy is performing
if organisations are not successfully registered for the GVMS.
poorly. Covid will continue to be a challenge for the remainder of
Companies should consider having a solution that incorporates the
2021 but companies have the opportunity to prepare against further
paperwork required to easily move goods, in order to optimise the
Brexit disruption and introduce some certainty and security into
process. By ensuring certainty of their own clearances, businesses
their cross-border operations.
can avoid hold-ups and unlock efficiencies where possible to reduce the risk of further economic damage.
For more information see descartes.com/brexit Pol Sweeney, VP Sales & Country Manager UK, Descartes
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SOFTBOX SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS PFIZER 10 MARCH 2021
IN THE GLOBAL COLD CHAIN DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 VACCINES
L
ong Crendon, Buckinghamshire, UK, 10 March 2021 – Softbox,
When correctly managed, the
a leading global innovator and provider of passive temperature
ULT Shipper can be used to store
control packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, life
vaccines for in excess of 30 days.
science and cold chain logistics industries, is proud to support Pfizer
Through a process called ‘Re-Icing’
in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines through the supply of a high-
the dry ice in the Softbox ULT
performance temperature-controlled parcel shipper developed
Shipper can be topped up ensuring
specifically for ultra-low temperature applications.
maximum thermal protection of the highly temperature sensitive
Softbox supported Pfizer with the development of the highly specialised
mRNA vaccines.
and reusable ultra-low temperature (ULT) shipper to help them on the distribution of ultra-low temperature vaccines and storing them at Point of Use (POU) sites.
Softbox’s extensive knowledge and experience in temperature control packaging solutions and the cold chain industry was the right choice for us. They immediately understood the unprecedented task at hand that was
Ultra-Low Temperature vaccines, such as that developed by Pfizer–
in front of us with the distribution of the vaccine, and quickly started to
BioNTech, uses mRNA (messenger RNA) technology and must be
work with us to develop a unique packaging system that does not waste
stored at temperatures between -90°C to -60°C to ensure that the
any precious vaccine and creates a seamless experience for customers.
vaccine’s quality and efficacy is maintained. The ULT shipper is capable
Their technical capabilities and innovative approach helped us achieve an
of maintaining the required temperature during shipping of Covid-19
excellent result in a very short period of time.
vaccines between -90°C to -60°C for at least 10 days unopened.
Tanya Alcorn, Vice President, Biopharma Global Supply Chain, Pfizer
The highly innovative shipper utilises high performance insulation
We are immensely proud to be playing such an important role in the
materials, incorporated in a robust and reusable construction, in
fight against Covid-19. We worked extremely hard during 2020 to help
conjunction with dry ice, to ensure long term ultra-low temperature
Pfizer develop this highly innovative ULT shipper; establishing one of the
control. Based on current guidelines, the Softbox ULT Shipper can be
world’s largest fleets of reusable temperature-controlled parcel shippers
opened twice a day, for up to three minutes at a time. This allows
in the process and setting up two world-class service centres to support
clinicians at Point of Use (POU) sites to access the vaccine vials required
ULT shipper refurbishment. It’s a huge honour to have the opportunity to
for each day’s immunisation clinics without exposing the remaining
support the distribution of these vital vaccines at the right temperature,
vaccine stored within the shipper to ambient temperatures, thus
maintain their integrity and help save millions of lives.
ensuring integrity of the vaccine is maintained.
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COVID-19 RECOVERY EXPERTS
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t eve
Ru s h t o n h a s
Refine your automation
been appointed as
Even prior to COVID-19, multi-national corporations had seen
company
director
the opportunity to optimise logistics by integrating a contact-free
of Crown Couriers Limited,
automated delivery process. By simply removing small but lengthy tasks,
having joined the company as
such as filling in manifests to confirm proof of delivery (POD), delivery
General Manager less than a year
has become seamless with intelligent touchless barcoding technology.
ago. Steve shares his key insights on navigating through the
Seeing the triple-bottom-line
challenges of the pandemic –
As well as reducing waiting time for your customers and
prioritising both efficiency and
drivers - the touchless technology reduces spread of COVID-19 and
safety for delivery drivers and
ensures that both customers, drivers and warehouse operatives remain
clients across the UK.
safe throughout the process. The speed of the barcoding system also reduces checkpoint queues, and lost revenue accumulated during
We’re delighted to announce Steve’s appointment as the company Director. Despite the challenges triggered by the pandemic
waiting time. By minimising the waiting time, you also reduce the amount of fuel used, lowering your company’s carbon footprint.
– the Company has continued to grow and has ambitious plans to expand further. Steve brings with him a wealth of experience in the
Gamify delivery
logistics industry and will be an invaluable contributor to the success of
A cost-effective way to make your deliveries quicker with your logistics
the company’s strategy going forward.
service would be to add a specific time limit needed for drivers to
Tim Seagers, Founder & Managing Director, Crown Couriers
hit their checkpoints. Incentivising drivers and fleet managers to go the extra mile with a gamified experience adds a new level of job
Additional time spent indoors has resulted in a global acceleration in
satisfaction by providing them with new goals to aim towards. With
online purchasing and further strain on the supply chain. Many businesses
quicker journeys, bonuses and levelled awards are added to ensure that
have been unable to keep up with demand – losing opportunities to
delivery KPI’s are being achieved.
provide customers with new products and services. Amending business supply chains has been all too common across all sectors
Boost real-time visibility
this year, with disruption in Chinese parts exports and to large-scale
Managing your fleet becomes more challenging without indications of
manufacturing across Europe, according to Deloitte’s Resilient Leader Guide.
their location. Using location tracking software in your delivery vans may indirectly communicate that you mistrust your fleet and their
Implementing alternative supply chain solutions has become an
professional integrity. Not to mention, the customer tracking experience
important factor when structuring contingency plans to fulfil consumer
is integral – with an increased opportunity for package theft with the
demand in the face of future challenges.
boom in online purchases; being able to confirm the location of your
Steve Rushton, Director, Crown Couriers.
packages will ensure customer satisfaction and peace of mind. Opting for a check point scanning system will direct your fleet to meet their
Commencing his role as general manager at the beginning of the first
expected arrival time and will also reassure your customers that their
lockdown, Steve has helped the business to adapt its logistics strategy to
packages are on route and ready for immediate collection on arrival.
meet the needs of their variety of clients. From his appointment as the new director, Steve shares the ways in which Crown have optimised and
Being able to provide regular milestone updates that are systemically
tracked each clients’ supply chain, to swiftly and safely meet the demands
integrated into the delivery process is a key for functionality for
of their end customer:
logistics providers.
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Tracking your ROI Being able to digitally track your scanning success rate will help you to identify areas in need of improvement. With barcoding, Crown have been able to measure the success rate of time-pressured deliveries so that they can be assured that they are effectively sharing the load. Providing visibility to our customers’ and to the end consumer is an essential part of assuring clients receive a tangible return on investment.
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COVID-19 RECOVERY NEWS 24 MARCH 2021
NETWORK RAIL & SUTTLES IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE NEW
‘COV-RID’ THERMAL FOGGING PRODUCT
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s a provider of key infrastructure, Network Rail in
collaboration with Suttles could not stop work when the COVID-19 pandemic caused nationwide lockdowns and
brought the world to a standstill. The organisations have gone above and beyond to keep their workers safe, recognising the need to do more to protect their workers’ health and safety. Rejecting the idea that health and safety simply consists of providing the
The second prong to COV-RID is that it can be used in thermal fogging
standard hard hats and face masks, the organisations have recognised that, at
equipment. This enables 100% any size or shape space to be quickly and
its heart, what is essentially important is people. Therefore, they have taken
safely treated with the unique COV-RID High Level Disinfectant. Thermal
it upon themselves to revaluate the way they clean and disinfect and, in turn,
fogging enables you to fill any enclosed area with COV-RID, removing
have set new industry standards - the ‘Suttle Standard’. In implementing an
99.99% of viruses and 99.999% of bacteria from the treated area. The
innovative system on their Network Rail site, Suttles are not only sanitising
product has the benefit that as the fog is dry. This means after fogging
their workspaces, but also ensuring their staff feel their workspaces are
you are left with dry surfaces, with no wet or sticky residue to wipe
clean. Most importantly, they are removing hazardous and toxic substances
down. Therefore COV-RID is also safe to be used in areas which contain
from the work place and not subjecting staff, colleagues, and contractors to
electrical items and machinery. COV-RID thermal fogging provides a fast,
potentially toxic and hazardous cleaning materials/hand sanitiser.
safe, and effective method to treat 100% of the space with a high-level disinfection with which traditional cleaning methods cannot compare.
COVID-19 has put unprecedented demand on individuals, business, and society to clean and disinfect more regularly and thoroughly. Network
Finally, as the third prong of the method, Network Rail/Suttles have issued
Rail/Suttles have partnered with Knights Security Group to implement
50ml bottles of COV-RID Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitisers to all their staff,
new practices and standards in the cleaning process, fostering innovation
alongside providing sanitiser stands and refills on-site, thus reducing their
and changing the way we think about cleaning; ultimately, making the
environmental impact. Despite being alcohol-free, the COV-RID Hand
process simpler, quicker, and safer.
Sanitiser is EN14476 tested and proven to remove Coronaviruses.
They achieve this by a three-prong method which is underpinned by
All COV-RID products are alcohol-free, which removes issues such as
Knights Security Group’s unique high-level disinfectant called COV-RID
flammability, unpleasant odours, and high alcohol content vapour causing
that is EN14476 tested and proven to remove Coronaviruses. Derived
intoxication – important issues to consider in a construction environment.
from plant oils, the COV-RID High-Level Disinfectant was specifically
Its formulation is also skin friendly without causing the all-too-common
developed to be non-toxic and non-hazardous while still removing
feeling of dry or flaky hands, the COV-RID hand sanitiser leaves the skin
99.99% of viruses and 99.999% of bacteria.
feeling comfortable, silky, and smooth, thus encouraging frequent use.
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ABOUT AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR CARGO The Air France-KLM Group is a global airline group with a strong European base. Its main areas of business are passenger
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transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance. Air
ince the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the world has
France KLM Martinair Cargo is the Air France-KLM Group’s
been eagerly awaiting vaccines to defeat the virus. Air France
dedicated air cargo business. Air France-KLM Cargo is a member
KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) understands how important it
of SkyTeam Cargo (www.skyteamcargo.com) offering an even
is to keep vital supply chains running smoothly. To deliver the best possible
larger network coverage.
service for these essential shipments, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has set up a customer COVID Service Centre dedicated to managing all Covid-19 vaccine shipments. After a successful trial period in a few selected
In recent months, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has successfully
countries, this new 24/7 service is available worldwide from today.
transported millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines, delivering hope to many destinations around the world. In particular to different countries
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched a new product to ensure
in South America and Africa. UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight
that Covid-19 vaccines get the special attention they require. The
Initiative is now fully underway and AFKLMP is a partner committed to
Customized COVID Vaccines solution is available for all temperature
making this crucial mission a success.
ranges and container types, and offers a variety of premium features such as highest priority on board, 24/7 dedicated service, monitoring
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo currently operates approximately 710
and intervention, and specific security measures. All shipments booked
weekly flights to 105 destinations within the long-haul passenger and full-
as Customized COVID Vaccines will bear the mandatory special handling
freighter network. Our range of destinations and handling options is even
code SHL (Save Human Life).
more extensive through cooperation with our partner Delta Cargo.
Understandably, at this exceptional time, a great deal of attention is devoted to combating the coronavirus crisis and everything that comes with it, such as the transportation of vaccines. I am grateful that we can make an essential contribution to this. Our extensive experience and know-how, our dedicated and well-trained teams, combined with our wide product range and global network, are the most important pillars to provide our customers with the best possible service. GertJan Roelands, SVP Sales & Distribution AFKLMP Cargo 18 MARCH 2021
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COVID-19 RECOVERY NEWS
SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO BUILDING BACK FROM PANDEMIC 22 MARCH 2021
DIGITAL IPAF SUMMIT HEARS
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ustainability, digitisation and adopting exciting new
has participated in this event has the power to do things differently,
technologies are key to building back from the coronavirus
every one of us has a part to play in making our industry better, and we
pandemic, according to presenters at this year’s Summit of
all need to ask ourselves what part will that be?
the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), hosted for the first time ever as a virtual event along with a digital prize-giving for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) on 18 March 2021.
In answer to questions about the post-pandemic future, she added: Construction work is holding up and the figures from February 2021 show we are back to pre-pandemic levels already, albeit a lot of that
The theme of the IPAF Summit will consider the question of sustainability
is catching up on the existing pipeline; we are keeping an eye on the
in powered access, the challenges of operating safely and effectively in
pipeline for the future, and we need to do all we can to make sure that
the post-Covid-19 era, and the opportunities of digital and technological
the UK is a great place to do business in future.
innovation for safer work at height. Søren Brogaard, the new CEO of Trackunit, presented along with Peter Suzannah Nichol, CEO of Build UK, said during her Summit-opening
Douglas, CEO & MD of IPAF, about the organisations’ collaboration in
presentation:
How do we grow and build sustainable businesses? Pay
producing the new ePAL application for mobile devices, which is set to
suppliers on time, treat staff well, and invest in new technology. That’s
revolutionise the way operators store and share training certification –
what IPAF and Build UK have in common. We benchmark our members,
via digital PAL Cards – and log their equipment time.
and most now pay their suppliers within 30 days – while we’re not there yet, we have made great strides on this issue. We also want to make our
It was also announced that IPAF would be establishing a new ePAL Committee
industry more efficient, reduce waste and increase productivity. Why
that will drive future improvements to the app and wider safety of the
have one form when you can have ten, seems to be our industry’s mantra
industry, gathering feedback from IPAF members, equipment manufacturers,
at times, and so we are building a new prequalification framework, the
contractors and most importantly from operators themselves.
Common Assessment Standard. We think this will save the industry up to £1 billion a year, not to mention reduce paperwork and free up
Peter pointed out the new app will bring tremendous benefits from an
key staff for other more productive tasks. Last but by no means least
environmental and sustainability point of view. Reducing the physical
we focus on people: Recruiting, training and retaining talent. Without
assets of the PAL Card issuing and certification process from a typical
the right people, we can’t operate. It is up to all of us to take our
year’s output that currently amounts to a 130-metre stack of printed
enthusiasm, passion and skills into schools to encourage young people
paper and plastic that is shipped from supplier, to IPAF, to Training
into our industry. How we train people is really important and IPAF is
Centre and on to candidates.
definitely a leading light in that department. We need to provide more
puts it all in the bin and starts again… the new app will lead to us
apprenticeship places and encourage young people into them. Finally,
reducing the number of steps in processing a PAL Card and cut down
working flexibly has seen a major shift in the past year. Everyone who
on all that waste.
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He referenced small incremental changes across United Rentals, such as switching to LED lighting, moving away from petroleum-based lubricants or utilising sophisticated routing software to reduce emissions from fleet deliveries. He felt the access industry was ahead of other plant
Søren explained the app has been
long in the making, at least in terms
in terms of the capability of electric machines, and that contractor
of an industry wish-list… and now it is finally here. It will allow us to
end-users are becoming more aware of sustainability across the board.
communicate directly with operators and offer a centralised database of operator activities – ePAL is our commitment to enable collaboration
Karel also drew comparisons with the automotive industry, emphasising
between the operator and the digital eco-system.
the importance of investing in and focusing on battery technology to drive innovation and affordable.
He ran through a digital demo of the new ePAL app, adding,
We all
know filling out or populating paper operator log-books has been a
The awareness of this issue is good in Europe
and especially in Scandinavia, and the US is beginning to catch up in this regard and so demand for electric-powered solutions is rising there.
little bit of a challenge. For the first time, this app will offer a centralised database that records an operator’s activities that can be anonymised
The conversation touched on how powered access rental embraces
and shared to the benefit of the industry as a whole. We can also use the
and embodies the circular economy, the importance of enhancing the
app to encourage and make it easier to report an accident or near-miss
life-span of machines and batteries, utilising tools such as the Equipment
incident through the new IPAF reporting portal. My hope is we can all
CO2 calculator from the European Rental Association (ERA), and
share in a safer, digital future for operators.
looking at end-of-life strategies for powered access machines.
Karel Huijser (JLG), Pierre Boels (Boels) and Norty Turner (United
Participants agreed the pandemic would not halt the drive for
Rentals) closed the Summit in a virtual round-table discussion
sustainability; as Pierre said: ‘Going green is irreversible.’ It has in fact
moderated by Murray Pollok, Managing Editor of Access International,
presented opportunities to ‘go green’, such as less business travel and
who began by asking,
more use of video conferencing, but Norty said:
is the powered access industry doing enough
I believe events such
to be sustainable?
as this will return to being ‘in-person’ once the pandemic is over.
Pierre thought powered access was ‘in a good place’ but also remarked that,
The event was hosted by Mark Durden Smith, a TV presenter in the
everyone…wants power from wind turbines, but not necessarily in
UK. Thanks to the support of event sponsors, registration for the
their back yard.
He felt the industry could be proactive in marketing
cleaner electric-powered machines but is limited by a need to balance
event was free and more than 1,000 participants from no fewer than 67 countries worldwide.
costs and what customers are willing to pay. Peter Douglas, CEO of IPAF, said, Norty countered:
It’s fantastic that despite the
Is any industry doing enough? I don’t think so… but
pandemic, attendees from all round the world were able to benefit from
we need to push hard to find new opportunities to do more. Pierre is
a high-quality series of speakers and to participate in the celebrations as
right, what will ultimately drive it is the economics behind it. Just look
we announced the IAPAs winners. We thank CMC, Sinoboom, Trackunit,
at the automotive industry, it is really starting to flip. We will need to
ZTR, Hinowa, Alimak and Imer Group for their sponsorship.
see similar in the construction industry, to get the economic imperative in balance with what the market will pay.
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COVID-19 RECOVERY NEWS 29 MARCH 2021
VACCINE SUPPLY
UNDER THREAT FROM THEFT & COUNTERFEITS
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aving warned of various threats to the COVID-19 vaccines
warehouse in Gauteng, South Africa. While in both cases a quantity of
supply chain late last year, international freight insurer TT
counterfeit goods was seized and arrests made, it remains unclear what
Club is now reporting a spate of disruptions to effective
volume of fakes had already been manufactured and shipped.
distribution across the globe. Latin America is the latest region to report extensive serious malpractice.
All actors in the global supply chain must be increasingly alert to a
In Mexico a variety of Pfizer vaccines and others from three Chinese
range of risks due to criminal activity targeting vaccine supply. From
manufacturers (both genuine and counterfeit) have been offered for sale at
theft and illegal sale of authentic vaccines to counterfeiting, substitution
up to US$1200 per dose. Many have been subsequently administered. And in
with fake pharmaceuticals and contamination, the threats posed by
Brazil, water-filled and empty syringes have been found on the black market.
criminals attempting to take advantage of this very high -value cargo, are widespread.
A range of COVID-19 vaccines have been posted for sale on the dark net. The prices, in Bitcoin, ranging from US$250-300. There is no way
Mike Yarwood, TT Club’s MD Loss Prevention, warns the risks should
to determine whether these vaccines are genuine, or even exist at all,
not be underestimated,
placing potential users at huge risk.
It is probable that the market for counterfeit
pharmaceuticals is worth US$400 billion a year and the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that up to 1 million people die annually
As the WHO and altruistic charitable organisations such as the Gates
from counterfeited drugs. The current and future supply chain challenge
Foundation, with its Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation
to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines, in all their forms, from various
(GAVI), strive to ramp up vaccine supply to the poorest nations, there
countries of production, will mean that these figures are likely to grow.
needs to be appropriate investment in the security of the subsequent
Multiple incidents have already been reported.
supply chains, maintaining the integrity of the cargo.
In the Netherlands, upon opening the trailer doors of a full truck load
Indeed, TT urges equal attention by all governmental agencies to the
of pharmaceutical products, the consignee was faced with ten male
end-to-end vaccine supply chain to avert fatal undermining of the
migrants who had been hiding in the trailer. The cargo was contaminated
substantial R&D efforts globally.
and destroyed. While in the UK, three arrests were made following the theft from a truck of COVID-19 lateral flow testing kits worth over
Yarwood concludes,
Should the responsibilities of the pharmaceutical
UK£100,000.
companies and organisations funding the supply, end at the point of production and sale, leaving local governments to manage security
Recently two counterfeiting organisations focusing on COVID-19
through the supply chain? A degree of uncertainty will prevail and
vaccines were successfully broken up. In one case more than 3,000 saline
security effectiveness differ from region to region. Operators who are
filled vials were being sold as authentic vaccines and seized in Chinese
called upon to transport, store and deliver such vital supplies therefore
police raids. Another report noted that 400 vials, the equivalent of
must be super vigilant in guarding against loss through theft and the
around 2,400 doses, were discovered as containing fake vaccine in a
infiltration of fakes into the supply chain.
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he latest ONS retail figures reveal Lockdown 3 continued to
Only High Street household goods stores showed any sign of resilience, as people decided they were tired of staring at the same magnolia walls and started DIY projects around their homes. The quantity of household goods sales increased by 16.1% in February compared with the previous month and 5.1% compared with February 2020.
have a devastating impact on the High Street in February. A rise of 2.2% in sales won’t save the High Street while online
That is the only glimmer of light for the High Street, however. The final
sales are snatching 36.1% of the entire retail spend, warns ParcelHero.
proof that the 2.2% climb against January’s results is little more than a bounce involves comparing this small growth with the monthly rise in
Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
the value of online sales. Online soared 4.6% against January and a jaw-
show a slight rise of 2.2% in the value of retail sales against last month
dropping 77.6% YOY. E-commerce captured 36.1% of all retail spending
(February). This is just a bounce, though, as sales figures hit rock
for February.
bottom, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. Of course, the High Street has proved over time to have more lives It says that the true measure of the health of the High Street involves
than a cat. These figures don’t necessarily mean it is doomed. Over the
comparing February’s sales against last year’s, rather than against
next few months, the year-on-year comparisons will become stronger,
January’s truly terrible results. The value of sales was down -4.4% against
as we start to compare current results with those during the period of
February 2020. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks
the first lockdown in 2020.
M.I.L.T. says that figure more accurately reflects the problems facing High Street retailers during Lockdown 3.
However, to see any signs of a genuine High Street resurgence, we need to wait to see the results of ONS figures for April and May.
There’s a name for these results among financiers: dead cat bounce.
These will give a more accurate picture of whether online will continue
It means a temporary, short-lived recovery before a fall continues.
to dominate or if consumers will venture out to town centre stores
Today’s ONS retail results look dire when you look past the initial
once more.
bounce. Actually, the value of sales has collapsed -6% over the last three months (December 2020- February 2021) when compared to the
Only stores that embrace their website as their most important shop
previous three months (September-November 2020).
window and ensure their online service matches the standard of their in-store experience will survive. Our report revealing the measures High Street retailers can take to ensure they have a future is available at: parcelhero.com/blog/news-updates/2030-dead-end-for-the-high-street
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ince the start of 2021, IAG Cargo, the cargo division of
Airfreight is ideally suited to the just-in-time manufacturing processes
International Airlines Group (IAG), has transported over
favoured by automotive manufacturers. A report from the Economist
8,000 tonnes of automotive spare parts, indicating a confident
Intelligence Unit, published in October 2020, predicted double-digit
start to the year for vehicle manufacturing across the world. A significant proportion of IAG Cargo’s shipments were delivered via
growth in global new-vehicle sales in 2021, and a recent report from ING cites predictions from Moody’s of a rebound of 11-12% in aggregate organic revenues of European auto parts suppliers in 2021*.
95 charter flights and arranged by IAG Cargo’s specialist charter team that was formed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We’ve seen an increase of requests to charter our aircraft to transport automotive parts across the world. The use of airfreight in the
IAG Cargo has seen an uptick in requests to transport automotive parts
automotive industry continues to grow and given the need to operate
in 2021, indicating that assembly plants around the world are ramping up
on a just-in-time basis, only air cargo can transport time-critical spare
production. Popular routes include Germany to South Africa, Mexico
parts to its destination in hours rather than weeks. In addition to our
to the UK, and Southeast Asia to the US. The consignments include
Charter service, our customers benefit from our Critical service - so
engines, pistons, doors and tyre rubber and the majority of the charters
whether it’s a last-minute order or emergency replacement equipment
utilised the group’s Boeing 777s and 787-Dreamliners.
we can support them to move critical shipments across the globe via our extensive network. Freddie Overton, Regional Commercial Manager for Europe & Africa, IAG Cargo
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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 3 MARCH 2021
GLOBAL AIR CARGO VOLUMES
RECOVER TO PRE-COVID LEVEL INSIDE 10 MONTHS
A
robust global air cargo market has virtually completed its
measure - the apparently modest global growth number is masking what
recovery to post-Covid volume levels inside 10 months,
lies underneath. Volumes from China to Europe, for example, were nearly
according to airline performance data for February 2021
5x higher in the four weeks of February 2021 than in the similar weeks in
from industry analysts CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index.
2020. This was caused by the dramatic drop in volumes because of the factory closures a year ago in response to the COVID outbreak. Volumes
For the four weeks of last month, chargeable weight stood at just -1%
from Europe were down by -11% for the same period. Demand is increasing
compared to February 2019 and was 2% ahead of the same month of
and there are a lot of passenger planes sitting around that could start flying
2020. Niall van de Wouw, Managing Director of CLIVE Data Services,
cargo, but I don’t think that will happen proactively. Given the high financial
says airline passenger departments will be ‘dreaming of such a recovery
risks, when it comes to adding capacity, airlines are more likely to follow
in passenger demand.’
the market as opposed to trying to stimulate it. But, if it makes sense, they will surely fly those aircraft. Air cargo has been resilient and, bit-by-bit,
To give a meaningful perspective of the industry’s performance, CLIVE
has clawed back the losses we saw only a few months ago. In April 2020,
Data Services’ first-to-market data will focus on comparing the current
volumes were down -39% but are now back to the pre-Covid level. Who
state of the industry in the context of 2019 volume, capacity and load
would have thought that possible inside 10 months? It’s a recovery airline
factor developments until at least Q3 of this year. This will be produced
passenger departments will be dreaming of.
alongside the 2020 comparison.
Niall van de Wouw, Managing Director, CLIVE Data Services
Capacity in February 2021 was -8% and -5% versus 2019 and 2020
The volume, capacity and load factors continue to be reflected in higher
levels respectively, while CLIVE’s ‘dynamic loadfactor’ – calculated on
prices, TAC Index says.
both the volume and weight perspectives of cargo flown and capacity available – was up +5% pts on February 2019 and +9% pts on the same
Volatility remains high (also intra month) and, given the much higher
month of last year. The overall dynamic load factor of 69% was at the
pricing levels than a year ago, is having a major impact. Looking at PVG-
same level as January 2021 while month-over-month volumes climbed
EUR, for example, if you are 10% off with your procurement today
7%, despite February being three days shorter than January, as capacity
(which would be RMB 3.20) compared to 2020 levels, it would have
rose 5% over January.
meant a deviation of 18%. This presents a very risky environment for freight forwarders and potentially an immediate loss on their gross
These are tricky months to compare due to the Chinese New Year and
margins of 8-10%. So up-to-date pricing information on a weekly basis is
Leap Year variances, so we have to be careful in how we read the market.
an absolute necessity to manage these volatile periods. We also assume
To give a meaningful view, it makes senses to keep an eye out to 2019 before
the spread of spot rates is likely to remain high.
the pandemic took hold and, on that basis, air cargo demand is now nearly
Robert Frei, Business Development Director, TAC Index
at par with pre-Covid volumes despite much less capacity in the market. If we normalize for last year’s Leap Year, we can see a 2% growth in global
The latest data from TAC Index shows that while the monthly pricing
volumes compared to February 2020 but that does not tell the tale by any
average seems ‘mundane’, weekly rate levels reveal a lot of volatility.
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ABOUT CLIVE DATA SERVICES CLIVE’s ‘dynamic load factor’ analysis refreshes the way air cargo capacity usage is traditionally measured to reflect modern day reality. It is based on the fact that airlines’ cargo capacity nearly always ‘cube out’ before they ‘weigh out’ as a result of an aircraft’s higher capacity density (available kgs per cubic meter) than the average density of the goods moved by air. Consequently, CLIVE says, traditional load factors, based only on weight, underestimate how full planes really are, and thus give a distorted picture of how the industry really is performing. CLIVE’s air cargo industry intelligence consolidates data shared TAC Index says the Baltic Exchange Index in February was +2% over
by a representative group of international airlines operating to
January, taking into account Chinese New Year starting February 12,
all corners of the globe. Based on both the volume and weight
which is normally considered peak season. But when looking at the CNY
perspectives of the cargo flown and capacity available, it uses
impact on the PVG-EUR lane, compared to previous years, in the two
weekly analyses to give the air cargo industry the earliest
weeks prior/post CNY, TAC Index observed:
possible barometer of market performance each month.
• 2019 – overall period +8% • 2020 – overall period -4% • 2021 – overall period -13%
ABOUT TAC INDEX TAC Index weekly pricing publications have changed the way
February 2021 saw the largest drop in yield, compared to the last two
forwarders, carriers and shippers as well as analysts can get
years, during the four weeks around CNY. In absolute terms this period
insights into the developments. The fact that the indices are both
compares as follows:
fully antitrust and financial market compliant means they can also open up opportunities for the introduction of risk management
• 2019 – average RMB 20 /kg
tools that were not available to the air cargo industry.
• 2020 – average RMB 17.5 /kg = -11% to previous year • 2021 – average RMB 31 /kg = +79% to previous year or +63% higher than 2019
TAC Index is consolidating data shared by a representative group of international freight forwarders (a combination of global companies, SMEs, master loaders and local heroes) as it only using transactional
TAC Index adds that interesting observations can also be made when
data. Statistical filtering using the proprietary algorithms is applied
comparing PVG with HKG. On the HKG-EUR lane, rates were flat
to generate truly representative general cargo indices. Their
compared to PVG-EUR - which increased by +7%. HKG-USA rates,
definition can be found on the website www.tacindex.com
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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 3 MARCH 2021
SILK WAY TECHNICS HAS BEEN
KEEPING AIRCRAFT FLYING SAFELY FOR 15 YEARS
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ilk Way Technics, a member of the Silk Way Group, specialized
in providing a wide range of services for the maintenance and repair of numerous aircraft types, celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Founded in 2006, the company initially focused on providing maintenance services for CIS-manufactured aircraft before expanding its client base to include international airlines operating flights to Azerbaijan. Thus, in 2010, with European Aviation Safety Agency certification came the opportunity to service Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, ATR and Gulfstream aircraft. Since then, the company has been recognized as a global aircraft maintenance organization by the aviation authorities of the United States, Bahrain,
Credit: Silk Way Technics
Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, amongst others. Today, Silk Way Technics’ customer base includes not only leading
The Silk Way Technics hangar complex covering 26,000 m² at Baku’s
domestic carriers Silk Way West Airlines, Silk Way Airlines and
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is the largest in the Caspian and
Azerbaijan Airlines, but also airlines from the CIS countries, Europe,
Central Asian region and is equipped to carry out maintenance of
and the Middle East, including Aeroflot, Etihad, Jazeera Airways,
several aircraft simultaneously.
Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Sibir, Ural Airways and others. Silk Way Technics’ staff consists of professionals with a world-class level of expertise backed by internationally recognized qualifications.
The acquisition of valuable long-term experience, as well as the continuous modernization of our technical base and technological infrastructure are our most important achievements. Thanks to this,
ABOUT SILK WAY GROUP
Silk Way Technics provides comprehensive services for Azerbaijani
Silk Way Group, founded in July 2006, is a dynamically developing
on our laurels, however, and are constantly improving our capacity to
group of companies that occupies a leading position in the
provide maintenance for the latest-generation aircraft.
Azerbaijani economy. The group was reorganized into three
Emin Safarov, Director General, Silk Way Technics
companies in 2019 – Silk Way Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines and Silk Way Technics, providing air cargo transportation and aircraft maintenance services. For more information visit: silkwaygroup.com/silk-way-technics
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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 24 MARCH 2021
CEVA LOGISTICS AWARDED
COLLINS AEROSPACE LOGISTICS SUPPORT CONTRACT IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
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n a further expansion of its global aerospace customer base, CEVA
Our experienced team will drive service standards and greater
Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage in-factory logistics
efficiency to improve the Collins Aerospace’s operations. Our
support for Collins Aerospace in Singapore. The two-year contract
transparent working methods and wide-ranging experience across
is based on solutions designed by CEVA that will be implemented at the
the aerospace sector have proven to be a winning solution for Collins
customer’s Changi North site.
Aerospace in Singapore. Continuous improvement is essential to the successful operation of any contract and that, alongside safety, is
Collins Aerospace – a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies – is one
embedded in the CEVA Logistics culture. We look forward to a long
of the world’s largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products. It
and productive working relationship with Collins Aerospace.
provides maintenance, repair, overhaul engineering, sales and support
Elaine Low, Regional Managing Director for Southeast Asia and
for its commercial and military customers across the Asia Pacific region.
Pacific, CEVA Logistics
Wide range of Contract Logistics services at customer site
ABOUT CEVA LOGISTICS
At the Changi North site, CEVA Logistics will provide a wide range of
CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides
Contract Logistics services including inbound receiving to inventory,
and operates transportation and supply-chain solutions for
pick and kit, as well as outbound dispatch of overhaul aerospace parts.
large- or medium-size national and global companies. CEVA
Picking and kitting will focus on three main areas: power and control,
Logistics offers a broad range of services in both Contract
mechanical and interiors. These areas are responsible for electrical
Logistics and Freight Management thanks to its approximately
systems, engine control, air management systems, cargo and hoist
78,000 employees and 1,000 facilities in more than 160
systems, actuation and flight control, evacuation, portable water
countries. CEVA Logistics’ experienced specialists focus on
systems and lighting.
seamlessly designing end-to-end customized solutions to meet the complex and rapidly evolving supply chain needs, whatever
All services will be provided by CEVA’s experienced aerospace employees
the business sector. CEVA Logistics is part of the CMA CGM
who have diverse skills and extensive knowledge of in-factory logistics
Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics.
within the aerospace industry.
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hroughout March, American Airlines is increasing its summer schedule by restarting 10 routes to the U.S. from airports
Further information can be found at news.aa.com
across the UK and Europe including; Barcelona (BCN), Dublin
(DUB), Frankfurt (FRA), London Heathrow (LHR), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Rome (FCO).
American was the first U.S. airline to introduce VeriFLY, a mobile health passport which helps customers understand and verify their travel
In addition, as part of American’s alliance with Alaska Airlines, the
requirements. Customers can use the free VeriFLY app when travelling
carrier will launch new service from LHR to Seattle (SEA), beginning
on American from all international destinations to the U.S. and on all
March 30, operated on American’s Boeing 777-200. The service will
direct and connecting flights from the U.S. to the UK. American’s joint
initially operate three times weekly, until June 3 when the frequency
business partner, British Airways, is also trialing VeriFLY on flights from
will increase to daily.
London to the U.S.
We will be here for when our customers are ready to fly,. With cleanliness and safety top of mind, we have taken extensive steps to ensure it’s safe to travel including earning STAR certification from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council for our entire fleet of aircraft, and all of our Admirals Club lounges. This is testament to the robust Clean Commitment protocols we have instated over the past year, to ensure our customers feel confident and comfortable when they fly American. Tom Lattig, Vice President EMEA Sales, American
Clean Commitment American’s multifaceted Clean Commitment is designed to provide customers with peace of mind throughout the travel journey. American’s health and safety protocol includes mandatory face
ABOUT AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP
covering requirements, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing measures, and
American’s purpose is to care for people on life’s journey. Shares
partnerships with leading health and safety institutions for guidance on
of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the
health matters. For more information please click here.
ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by
Restarting transatlantic travel safely
visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter
American Airlines is committed to reopening travel safely and has been
@AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
working directly with local and international government officials to establish acceptable travel protocols.
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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 24 MARCH 2021
SEKO LOGISTICS JOINS THE
SUSTAINABLE AIR FREIGHT ALLIANCE
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EKO Logistics has joined the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance
The aviation industry has been proactively stepping up sustainability
(SAFA) to accelerate its global decarbonization program and
programs to meet new regulations, helped by advancements in aircraft
help clients achieve their own sustainability goals.
technologies and greater fuel efficiency, as well as progress in relation to the use of biofuels. The International Civil Aviation Organization
The Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA) is a buyer-supplier
(ICAO) has established its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme
collaboration between shippers, freight forwarders and airlines to
for International Aviation (CORSIA) to focus on the purchase of
track and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from air freight and promote
credits and lower carbon fuels, while the International Air Transport
responsible freight transport. Its reporting airlines are AirBridgeCargo
Association (IATA) is targeting a reduction in net aviation CO2
Airlines, American Airlines, Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines,
emissions of 50% by 2050.
LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, Polar Air Cargo, SAS and United Airlines. SAFA’s membership also includes global shippers; h & m hennes
SAFA provides a collaborative platform for sharing and learning
& mauritz ab, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, Louis Vuitton, LVMH Moët
sustainability information, best practices, and innovation to help achieve
Hennessy, Mowi ASA, NIKE, Inc., and PUMA SE.
company goals. Airlines report on qualitative data, including carbon efficiency for fleet (average), per trade lane, per flight classification,
We have a responsibility to join other global business leaders in this
and per aircraft model. This encapsulates policies and compliance,
initiative because our industry must do more to protect our planet for
sustainability governance, greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint disclosure
future generations. This is not a cliché, it’s a reality. SAFA is a tangible
and targets, and alignment with ICAO goals for sustainable fuels offsets.
opportunity for us to contribute to the positive decarbonization work being undertaken by the aviation industry, airlines and companies like
This carrier-specific data enables shippers and forwarders to more
SEKO to make a positive difference. Companies which lack a sustainability
accurately measure carbon footprint, set their own GHG reduction
strategy will see their growth threatened because clients will take their
targets and track progress against them.
business elsewhere if their partners do not take this seriously. This is a collaborative effort in which we can do more and act faster by working
SEKO Logistics is already a partner in the U.S. Environmental
together. Joining SAFA will enable us to help our clients achieve their
Protection Agency‘s (EPA) SmartWay program to confirm the
own sustainability goals too, which is how it should be.
company’s annual fuel usage and freight emissions data and comply
James Gagne, President & CEO, SEKO Logistics
with the EPA’s targets to enhance the sustainability of global supply chains. SEKO has also introduced home compostable packaging into its eCommerce fulfilment operations to replace single-use plastics, is adopting solar energy solutions at major facilities in Europe and the U.S., and piloting a ‘Green Lane’ carbon calculator, which it ultimately intends to deploy globally for clients.
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Further information can be found at sekologistics.com
footprint is related to our indirect procurement of transportation. As members of SAFA, we will engage more proactively with our partners and be part of a community to advocate for decarbonization. We will
The Sustainable Air Freight Alliance was established by BSR, a team of
access better data from airlines to help manage our carbon calculations.
sustainable business experts that works with a global network of more
Air transport represents around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions and
than 250 member companies.
although improvements in aircraft fuel efficiency will make an important contribution to reducing this, the industry needs transformative change
We’re proud to welcome SEKO Logistics as a new member of
to meet the climate needs of our planet. All around us, we see some
BSR, and the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA), a collaboration
outstanding initiatives, such as United Airlines’ recent announcement that
which seeks to track and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from air
it intends to be carbon neutral by 2050. This reinforces the very clear and
freight and promote responsible freight transport. We look forward
simple message to our industry; sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’
to working with SEKO on their journey to become a more sustainable
in logistics but a determining factor in who customers and consumers will
company, contributing to our movement to create a more just,
choose to do business with.
sustainable world.
Shawn Richard, Vice President – Global Air Freight, SEKO
Sarah Mouriño, BSR Director, Transport and Green Freight
ABOUT SEKO LOGISTICS We provide a suite of logistics services which enable you to use your supply chain as a competitive differentiator. As a customer centric organization, we are powered by the expertise of our people and our in-house-developed, best in class, configurable technology. It is this combination which gives SEKO its strength. With over 120 offices in 40 countries worldwide, SEKO’s unique shareholder management model enables you to benefit from our specific industry sector expertise, coupled with vital incountry knowledge and unparalleled service at the local level. This unique model provides you with hands-on service and support, personal relationships, creative, customized solutions, responsiveness and reliability, flexibility and consistence. We have a flat management structure, with just three layers between you and the CEO, making us ‘fast on our feet’ in delivering solutions that can meet your exact requirements. This lean and nimble structure increases our decision-making speed and gives us an ability to implement customized solutions which far exceed those of our competitors. For more information visit our website at www.sekologistics.com
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A system of transporting goods by ship. Related topics Shipping lines Biofuels Ships' parts
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ACTIONS & POTENTIALS IN THE INLAND WATERWAY & SHORT-SEA SECTOR
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he global economy has been suffering the effects of the
go with is methanol, according to Project Manager Werner Plenkmann. As
COVID-19 pandemic for the better part of the last year. The
of today, retrofitting existing engines is already possible and regular (also
shipping sector was hit especially hard and is still expecting
known as grey) methanol is competitive compared with other alternative
to see a decrease in transport volumes one year later. Meanwhile,
fuels. Sufficient availability of grey methanol already exists, he explained,
major issues such as climate change and sustainability slipped into the
a green methanol economy will be based on the increasing demand and
background. Although inland navigation, short sea shipping and river-sea
will replace grey methanol step by step in the next years.
shipping are already CO2-efficient, there is still potential to make the European fleets greener.
Accordingly, Ingvar Landälv, who has more than 45 years' experience in gasification technology-based process plants, broke down the complex
During today‘s digital workshop Greening of Inland Navigation,
chemical processes of bio-methanol production for the audience and presented
Short Sea Shipping and River-Sea Shipping, six high-level speakers
a list of methanol projects currently under development. Unfortunately, he
presented and discussed different the sectors potentials and issues,
noted, the amount of green methanol on the market does not yet match the
while at the same time presenting solutions to make these modes of
amount actually needed to cover all the planned projects. These still depend
transport even more climate- and environment-friendly.
highly on subsidies as already emphasised by Theresia Hacksteiner.
In her key note speech, Theresia Hacksteiner, Secretary General EBU,
Overall, it is nearly impossible to predict which alternative fuels and
emphasised that the Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) sector plays a
technologies are the most promising, said Friederike Dahlke-Wallat,
key role in realising the EU’s climate goals. To unfold the sector’s full
Naval Architect at the Development Centre for Ship Technology and
potential, however, a strong policy framework as well as investments in
Transport Systems (DST). Their contributions to the CCNR studies on
infrastructure and fleet renewal are essential. Between 2021 and 2027,
energy transition towards a zero-emission inland navigation sector shows
the sector’s ifnrastructure and ports needs are around EUR 47 billion,
how a future alternative fuel mix could potentially look like, but in reality it
where it is currently only receiving less than EUR 2 billion CEF Funding.
is a question of cost and infrastructure. The best option now is to take it
Besides the obvious lack of financial support for fleetrenewal towards
case-by-case and become aware of the obstacles and challenges that need
zero emission, the sector needs access to research programmes to test
to be overcome in order to make inland navigation greener, she explained.
and validate greening the fleet actions, Hacksteiner stated. Benjamin Weinacht also underlines this case-by-case strategy when it Policy frameworks and subsidies are also key aspects in the process of energy
comes to the certification and regulation of alternative fuels. As managing
transition, according to Saeed Mohebbi, Advisor electrical safety and alternative
director at CMB, he sees great potential in hydrogen dual-fuel engines that
fuels at the Swedish Transport Agency. He highlighted the importance of
promise a wide range of industrial applications, from ships to trains and
regulations and guidelines on a national and regional level to help companies
power generators. CMB has an entire division (CMB.TECH) dedicated to
and authorities make the transition from fossil to alternative fuels.
hydrogen powered technology and infrastructure to produce and distribute the clean fuels of the future. Weinacht emphasises the importance of first-
For ARKON Shipping, a medium-sized shipping company from Haren/Ems
movers in this field, as they lay the groundwork for large-scale application.
with a focus on European Short Sea Trade, the alternative fuel solution to
In his words:
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SEA FREIGHT NEWS 22 MARCH 2021
CALL TO ACTION FOR
THE BLUE ECONOMY
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elenor Maritime believes its new platform can help facilitate
Environmental awareness is climbing higher on the public and industry
the digitalisation of the shipping industry, with secure, reliable
agenda, Lunøe notes, while commercial pressures, heightened for many
and cost-effective sharing of data right across the globe. CEO
by the ramifications of the global pandemic, are exerting an ever-tighter
Lars Erik Lunøe sees a new wave of connectivity ahead.
grip on individual owners. A more effective approach to data can ease the pressure on both these fronts, he says, delivering benefits for
It’s a bit more complex than that.
Lars Erik Lunøe is quick to dispel the impression that Telenor Maritime is a mobile provider at sea.
stakeholders across the shipping spectrum. We’re exhibiting at the Blue Economy Hall at Nor-Shipping 2022, which is focused on enabling commercial opportunity through responsible use of resources and environmental care. That concept
The firm, founded as MCP in 2002, before being bought by Norway’s
of the ‘blue economy’ is at the heart of sustainable shipping and our
Telenor (a mobile operator with 180 million global customers) in
strategy – we see commercial and environmental success as intrinsically
2006, is primarily known for delivering mobile services for cruise and
linked. If we can provide the platform for shipowners to collect, share
ferry vessels, as well as building and operating offshore 4G networks
and use data in a smarter, more ‘joined-up’ way we can help them
connecting the energy industry. It is an acknowledged leader in the
with some of the major challenges they face. For example, collecting,
niche, boasting contracts with over 100 shipowners, covering more than
comparing and analysing engine and fuel consumption data across fleets
500 vessels and connecting 25 million passengers.
will deliver the understanding to optimise energy use, control costs and reduce emissions. More effective tracking of vessels will provide greater
However, Lunøe, who assumed the CEO role two years ago, is eager
security, control and ensure that individual assets deliver in accordance
to lead an evolution of the business, fine-tuning its image from ‘mobile
with customer agreements and KPIs. The potential is so great it can be
specialist’ to ‘communications partner’ at sea. Central to this drive is an
almost overwhelming for companies looking to start their data sharing
expansion into the merchant fleet, where the business will deliver not
journey. So, that’s something we’re focusing on now – approaching major
just calls and online demands but ‘data and digitalisation.’
shipowners with case studies explaining what is possible and where they can start. It’s a real eyeopener.
The potential is huge for the firm, but greater, he stresses, for the
End-to-end solution
industry as a whole.
But to build this digital future, the industry needs the right foundations.
Overwhelming ambition
And, until now, Lunøe argues, that’s been lacking.
Shipping has been slow to embrace the benefits of digitalisation when compared to onshore industries. That’s definitely changing now,
Satellites have traditionally been seen as the solution for enabling
with shipowners and operators keen to start utilising data. However,
remote, deep sea connections, but this comes at a price. That is fine,
the problem is a) they’re not always sure what for and b) they lack the
the Telenor Maritime CEO says, for cruise ship operators that generate
infrastructure to enable the sharing of data across fleets, assets and
income from their passengers’ digital lifestyles, but not so feasible for a
organisations. We’re working to address that now.
dry bulk vessel operating on wafer thin margins.
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The majority of ships don’t need huge bandwidth to share businesscritical data, but what they do need is reliable, secure, end-to-end global coverage with a cost-effective price tag,. The merchant fleet has different requirements to passenger ships, so they need a different solution. With the purchase of Finnish-based KNL Networks in December last year, Telenor Maritime believes it can now fill that gap in the market.
Empowering transformation KNL Networks has built something unique: A closed, cyber secure, lowcost MESH network that uses short-wave radio to connect installations across the globe and facilitate seamless data sharing. Each installation, for example on an offshore platform or operational vessel, becomes a system component, acting as both a receiver and base station for data transfer. The more installations, the more robust the network becomes.
Community connection
KNL worked out they needed around 70 such installations to cover the
A comment that brings us back to Nor-Shipping, where Telenor
world, serving customers ranging from polar research vessels operating
Maritime is a key Blue Economy partner, as well as exhibitor. Although
at the extremities to tankers plying busy routes.
keen to expound the virtues of digital connections, Lunøe, speaking from a country that has experienced various degrees of lockdown for
There are now around 100 installations up and running.
over a year, is a firm believer in the power of face-to-face contact.
KNL Networks demonstrated breakthrough innovation and
Teams, Zoom and the like works well, he states, but when it comes to
technology that we believe can empower the digital transformation of
building contacts and explaining an idea like KNL’s MESH network and
the shipping industry. Telenor Maritime has the size and market presence
digital transformation to owners ‘physical’ meetings just can’t be beaten.
to truly commercialise that solution, helping it fulfil its potential and deliver data that makes a difference.
I think we’ve all missed that. Modern technology is excellent for maintaining relationships, but when it comes to building them and
Here he expands to move from shipowners wishing to analyse,
making initial connections it’s, well… it’s not optimal. I think that’s why
harmonise and utilise fleet data through to regulators, class societies,
we’ll be looking forward to events like Nor-Shipping so much. The Blue
port authorities and cargo owners that would also benefit from real-
Economy Hall is the perfect arena for us and it’ll be so refreshing, so
time insights and intelligence.
welcoming, to feel the tangible sense of connection and community once again. We believe this proposition can help truly change the industry.
Efficiencies are multiplied when you don’t just connect assets
The importance of that message demands a real connection.
and organisations, but the whole industry. That could unlock even greater benefits as we work towards a healthy, profitable and thriving
It seems MESH isn’t the only form of networking key to shipping’s
blue economy.
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SEA FREIGHT NEWS 22 MARCH 2021
SURVITEC UNVEILS
UNIQUE ANTI-VIRAL FACE COVERING FOR MARITIME CREW PROTECTION
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lobal safety solutions leader Survitec has unveiled a new
will wick away moisture while an inner three-ply laminate ensures any
face covering with protective features designed to reduce
droplets are dispersed into the fabric structure. Any bacteria and virus
the spread of viral and bacterial infection, helping maritime
is “denatured” within two hours as per ISO18184:2019 requirements.
workers more confidently follow social distancing rules.
The silver chloride treatment intrinsic to the material’s anti-viral properties allows the face covering to be handled without transferring
Developed in cooperation with oil majors and asset owners, Survitec
the virus. Additionally, this means that it is safe to dispose through the
Protect 360 is a hydrophilic snood-type face covering that incorporates
standard textile recycling process.
Polygiene ViralOff®, a self-cleaning textile treatment technology proven to reduce 99% of known viruses from adhering to material surfaces.
Survitec Protect 360 is compatible with marine and offshore wearables and should be considered as a key addition to the equipment
The Survitec Protect 360 has been tested to protect against SARS-
offered to protect maritime and offshore workers, including crews
CoV-2, H3N2 and H1N1 and is compliant with ISO18184:2019.
transferred to vessels, rigs and wind turbines by helicopter. Disposable masks are not recommended for helicopter passengers due to the risk
Conventional surgical masks and N99-, N95- or N90-type face coverings
of foreign object debris (FOD) should rotor downdraught rip the mask
are usually disposable and uncomfortable to wear. Survitec Protect 360 is self-
from the wearer’s face. However, the Survitec Protect 360 is suited to
cleaning, reusable and washable – it can be machine washed up to 15 times.
this environment because of its snug fit and silicone band and is designed
Christina Bracken,
specifically to be worn with marine and offshore wearables.
Product Category Manager, Life-Saving Appliances, Survitec
Mark Lutman, Technical Sales Manager, Survitec
For greater comfort, Survitec’s new face covering uses Lycra® Xtra™
As of July 2020, the wearing of face coverings is mandatory at all
Life. This ensures the face covering retains shape and when combined
heliports, as per Scottish Government regulations and endorsed by
with its added silicone band also provides an important non-slip
Step Change in Safety and Oil & Gas UK (OGUK). The wearing of face
advantage, ensuring the covering remains in place to mitigate against
coverings for outbound and inbound flights are also mandatory.
the risk of cross infection. Survitec Protect 360 is part of Survitec’s face covering portfolio, which Other virus protection masks on the market are typically
includes the Virustatic Shield that utilises a Viruferrin™ coating and was
hydrophobic in that they are designed to provide a barrier between
introduced to the market in April last year. This extended portfolio
the wearer and the microscopic water particles and mucus splatter
provides Survitec customers with a choice of face covering style and
caught on the masks external surface. This splatter can stay alive on
anti-viral technology.
the material, going on to cause infection when the mask is touched or removed. However, the hydrophilic nature of Survitec Protect 360
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SEA FREIGHT NEWS 19 MARCH 2021
NEW SERVICE INITIATIVE
LINKS CHINA TO LIVERPOOL
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KT Allseas (part of Allseas Global Logistics), has announced
Port owner, Peel Ports, believe the new service will offer customers
it will operate a number of supply chain critical container
greater reliability and competitive freight options.
vessel sailings from Shanghai and Ningbo to Liverpool. The
first service due to depart Shanghai on 4 April, with two additional
The Port of Liverpool is uniquely positioned to offer proximity to
sailings on the 22 and 25 April.
market benefits, which will allow goods to reach their end destination more reliably. This is a need which has been crucial in response to
The new initiative by DKT Allseas, is intended to provide relief to
demand patterns that have been seen this year.
customers who are facing increased ocean freight rates, as well as, reduced reliability due to the knock-on impacts of the global pandemic.
A port’s proximity to markets also has other indirect benefits, not only acting as a strategic gateway, but as a facilitator of supply chain activity,
The service will have a 28 day transit time and the vessels will be feeder
and as a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions of a journey.
size, rather than panama or larger. This will offer multiple benefits to cargo owners as it will significantly reduce the chance of port delays, as
DKT Allseas understand the importance of building supply chain
there are no multi-port callings, and will ship directly into the heart of
resilience, moving away from the UK’s historical over reliance on
the UK market, where many of Allseas’ customers are located. It also
southern ports, and moving their customer’s cargo entry point, to ports
offers guarantee that once space is booked, the cargo will be shipped.
which are closer to the end destination
This service which is under our own direct charter, has been born out
Cargo owners need assurance during these challenging times that
of necessity and frustration with the current supply and demand issue.
their supply chain partners can be both reliable and provide innovative
By taking a progressive approach we can offer a guaranteed service,
solutions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. The Port of Liverpool
without deviation or additional Port calls from Shanghai and Ningbo into
continues to demonstrate its strength, agility and resiliency to relieve
Liverpool, at a sensible price. We hope that the demand particularly by
pressure on traditional routes and provide a gateway direct into the
North UK customers, can support a longer term, frequent niche service
heart of the cargo owning community of the UK. We continue to play
from China direct into Liverpool.
a vital part in the transformation of UK logistics by enabling innovative
Darren Wright, Managing Director, Allseas Global Logistics
solutions like this. David Huck, Managing Director, Peel Ports
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ABOUT PEEL PORTS GROUP
DKT Allseas are part of the wider group of companies within
Peel Ports Group is the UK’s second largest port group, owning
Allseas Global Logistics. It is an established shipping line agency
and operating six of the UK’s most important ports (Liverpool,
who service partnerships with some of the major shipping lines
Heysham, Manchester Ship Canal, Medway (Sheerness /
representing niche Global markets including; SCI and Bahri, the
Chatham), Clydeport and Great Yarmouth). It also operates a
national shipping lines of India and Saudi Arabia respectively.
container terminal in Dublin and owns BG Freight Line, which provides short sea container services between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe and feeder services between the UK and Ireland. Peel Ports Group has recently acquired Quality Freight (UK), which provides chartering and port services from a 40 acre multi modal facility at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Peel Ports handles 60 million tonnes of cargo every year. 13% of the total UK major ports traffic flows through ports operated by the Group. Headquartered in Liverpool, it employs around 1,600 staff, and had revenue of £760m and EBITDA of £266m for the year ended 31 March 2019.
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ROAD FREIGHT
A system of transporting goods by road. Related topics Groupage Couriers Last mile
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MICHELIN ENTERS INTO
PARTNERSHIP WITH DIGITAL FREIGHT FORWARDER SENNDER
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ABOUT SENNDER
sennder was founded in 2015 by David Nothacker, Julius Köhler and Nicolaus Schefenacker and is now the leading digital European
ichelin has announced its partnership with sennder,
freight forwarder, offering shippers access to our connected fleet
Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder, to provide
of thousands of trucks. In a traditional industry sennder is moving
carriers with greater access to Michelin suite of innovative
fast and focuses on the digitalization and automation of all road
tyres on special terms.
logistics processes. sennder manages over 10,000 trucks across Europe with an over 800-people strong team. By leveraging
The partnership will give sennder’s carriers customised access to
its proprietary technology, sennder builds an ecosystem that
a suite of Michelin tyres; that are low-rolling resistance, saving fuel
leads the industry into the 21st century with a new degree of
consumption and durable, increasing tyre mileage, making journeys
transparency, efficiency and flexibility. sennder is backed by
more cost-effective and sustainable.
some of Europe’s leading investors including Accel, Lakestar, HV Holtzbrinck, Project A, Next47, SCG and Perpetual. Additionally,
Carriers can choose the tyre best suited to their needs. For example,
sennder joined forces with industry champions Scania and Siemens
Michelin’s long-haul MICHELIN X® LINE TM range, which offers low
to assure innovation and state of the art offerings.
rolling resistance, or the new MICHELIN X® MULTI TM ENERGY TM range that is designed for both short- and long-haul transport and saves drivers up to 1.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres1.
We attach great importance to digital mobility and fleet solutions. In Europe alone, we have 1,000 staff members working on the
As part of the partnership, Michelin will provide sennder carriers access
digital Michelin Services & Solutions portfolio. We are therefore
to its retreading services that replace the tyres’ tread, recycling the
looking forward to working with sennder to explore new, innovative
casing – reducing wastage and making tyres increasingly cost-effective.
avenues.” For more than 130 years, Michelin has been successfully developing tyres, services and solutions to improve long-term mobility.
sennder and Michelin’s collaboration will initially focus on Northern
Our partnership with Michelin is focused on innovation that makes European
Europe and Iberia, with plans to scale it across other European markets
road freight fit for a sustainable future, benefiting carriers and shippers alike,
throughout 2021.
said Franck Marcaire, Head of Value Added Services at sennder. In addition to sennder’s fast payment terms and exclusive fuel cards, our carriers now have access to premium MICHELIN tyres and services, through a digital hassle-free process. Michelin’s retreading services and low rolling resistance tyres fit perfectly alongside sennder’s digitalised logistics offer that we have built around data and low-carbon fuels. Philip Cordes, Vice President Marketing B2B Europe North, Michelin FORWARDER magazine
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ALPHABET LAUNCHES DRIVER MOT GUIDE 19 MARCH 2021
AS 50% OF DRIVERS EXPERIENCED DECLINE IN MENTAL HEALTH THIS WINTER
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lphabet (GB) today launches its Driver MOT Guide, a mental
good nutrition, and adequate sleep and rest. However, the pandemic
health resource to help fleet managers prioritise and check
has added several new pressures, and greatly increased day-to-day
their drivers’ wellbeing, as well as their vehicles, and advance
uncertainty while removing many of our usual coping strategies. This all
conversations around mental health in the fleet industry. This comes as
turns up the volume on our anxious or negative thoughts. As we spend
new research from Alphabet shows nearly two thirds of fleet drivers
a significant proportion of our days engaged in our work, the working
found their mental health has been affected, when driving for work during
conditions and the environments created by employers, have profound
the pandemic. Younger age groups were most likely to be impacted, with
effects on wellbeing and psychological resilience. Alphabet’s Driver
67% of 18–24-year-olds and 44% of 25–34-year-olds acknowledging
MOT guide is a valuable resource for fleet managers and source of
their mental health was often affected. Darker days and harsher weather
support for drivers navigating their way through a very difficult time.
conditions of winter have only added to the strains placed on fleet drivers. For the fleet industry, the topic of duty of care remains an important 50% of fleet drivers surveyed said driving this winter had caused their
focus, but often with an emphasis on vehicle maintenance and bad
mental health to decline, and 20% often looked to reduce travelling in
weather preparation in the winter months. Alphabet, working with
winter months to prevent additional anxiety and stress caused from
mental health expert and Psychologist, Kimberley Wilson, has created
tougher driving circumstances, such as reduced daylight and poor road
the Driver MOT guide specifically with a focus on driver wellbeing; to
conditions. This winter has been even bleaker as we navigate our third
highlight the importance of mental health during an increasingly difficult
national lockdown, so it’s more important than ever that employers
time. The guide offers fleet managers support and advice to encourage
prioritise positive mental health and wellbeing for all staff. Having faced
open conversations with employees around mental health and personal
ongoing changes and restrictions for nearly a year, it’s no surprise the pandemic
wellbeing, across the fleet industry and beyond.
has added to mental health concerns. In fact, Alphabet’s research showed that 35% of fleet drivers have seen their stress levels increase, correlating with a
Soon we will be marking a year of living under lockdown restrictions and
reported rise in working hours and workloads. Over half of drivers added
continued uncertainty, so it is understandable that many will be experiencing
that road structures and additional traffic calming measures introduced since
mental health concerns. Now, more than ever, the fleet industry needs to
last March, have caused further stress.
shine a spotlight on mental wellbeing and create an open forum to accelerate discussions around mental health. It’s important that drivers are not only
Kimberley Wilson, BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Counselling
aware of the resources available to them, but also feel empowered to make
Psychologist and Author of How to Build a Healthy Brain, added:
use of them and be their authentic self within the workplace. By establishing
Mental health can be thought of as the balance between the pressures
supportive, ongoing dialogue and discussing mental health in the right way, we
that our minds and bodies are under, and the resources that we have to
can shape how it’s perceived within our organisations and across the industry.
deal with them. But lifestyle factors also play a crucial role in supporting
This needs to be at the heart of our duty of care as employers, to ensure
our resilience. The most effective protective measures we have for
drivers are kept safe and feel comfortable seeking the support they need.
positive mental health are supportive relationships, regular exercise,
Nick Brownrigg, Alphabet (GB) CEO
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It’s good to talk about mental health. The following guide provides a checklist to help equip and empower fleet managers to engage in the topic of mental health with their drivers, especially as our working environments can often have the biggest impact on our wellbeing.
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Check in If you notice someone is quieter, or perhaps more irritable than usual, this may be a sign they are struggling. A simple 10-minute call can make a big difference
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health by their ons could
Speaking about a ‘mental health at work’ plan creates an open dialogue around the topic and encourages input from your employees, helping to remove stigma
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Language Anyone can struggle with their mental health at any time. Try not to define a person by their behaviour as certain phrases or definitions could be unhelpful or cause offence
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ROAD FREIGHT NEWS
PALL-EX GROUP DRIVES AHEAD 18 MARCH 2021
WITH EUROPEAN DELIVERIES Our main aim is to ensure that local businesses who need to export to Europe or Ireland can continue to do so with minimal disruption. Our team has been working flat out to support businesses that are having to adapt and accommodate these new processes at short notice from the Government. The last 12 months have been difficult enough for businesses serving European customers, as Covid-19 lockdowns both here and in other countries have delayed the movement of freight. We want to emphasise that businesses should not be deterred by these
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challenges and instead should give customers in the EU confidence
he Pall-Ex Group of Companies are committed to supporting
to continue buying goods from the UK. We recommend maintaining
local businesses with accessing European customers, despite
communication with customers to manage expectations and choosing
the on-going challenges of Brexit.
a logistics provider with sophisticated tracking technology that gives customers clear visibility of their goods during transit.
Both the Pall-Ex and the Fortec network are reassuring customers
Mark Steel, Managing Director, Pall-Ex’s International Business Units
that services are continuing, with additional support available to help businesses continue trading internationally.
The timing of the UK’s exit from the EU over the Christmas period means many businesses were on the backfoot with preparing for the
While goods being transported to and from Northern Ireland, the
changes. We have seen some major players in the logistics sector choose
Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe have faced delays, Pall-Ex’s two
to suspend their services between the UK and Europe, but the entire
network memberships have ensured they have the resources needed to
Pall-Ex Group remains fully operational and we retain strong links with
adapt to the new rules.
our international partners. We want to reassure customers that we are here to support them through these challenges and that we remain
Its preparation for Brexit has kept disruption for customers to a
committed to working together through this tough transition period.
minimum by providing guidance on changes to paperwork, freight
Kevin Buchanan, Group CEO, Pall-Ex Group
labelling and EU pallet regulations, plus the addition of EORI numbers. Additional information on exporting freight is available in Pall-Ex Groups An Economic Operator Registration and Identification number is an identification code now required by every business trading with the EU to track and register customs information. Its well-established network of haulage partners across Europe ensures that our entire membership can continue to deliver palletised freight to countries in the European Union.
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Guide to Logistics & Haulage after Brexit.
5 MARCH 2021
RIDECELL BECOMES LOGISTICS UK
VAN EXCELLENCE BRONZE PARTNER
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idecell Inc., the leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform
COVID-19 created an urgent need for the leading fleets in the world
provider for digital fleet transformation, has been announced
to reduce risk and manage costs by enabling keyless digital access to their
as a Bronze Partner to Logistics UK’s Van Excellence scheme,
fleets, automating the interpretation of vehicle data, issuing digital keys,
an innovative programme which recognises excellence within the vans
and dispatching job work orders as needed. For our business, it created
market and improves operational standards.
opportunities to help our many customers and partners meet the shifting consumer and enterprise demand for digitising fleet operations quickly.
Ridecell Fleet IoT brings the power of IoT to owners with large vehicle
We are excited to partner with Logistics UK and are looking forward to
fleets. Automating fleet-related workflows for vehicle maintenance work
sharing our learnings and expertise with their members.
provides capabilities that today are either manual, tedious, or just not
Aarjav Trivedi, CEO, Ridecell
possible. The product ensures vehicles are optimally managed, serviced, and secured with digital control of the immobilizer to remotely prevent
Administered by Logistics UK, Van Excellence was created in 2010 to
vehicles from being restarted: it can also schedule vehicle usage and issue
promote the safe operation of vans, represent the interests of the
digital keys, replacing the need to hand out and track physical vehicle keys.
sector, and celebrate operators demonstrating excellent standards. Central to the scheme is the Van Excellence Code, a set of minimum
Operational efficiency is vital to businesses and Ridecell is bringing a fresh approach to the management of Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) fleets in
best practice standards all van operators should aspire to achieve, covering safety, efficiency and sustainability.
the UK with its innovative solutions. We are therefore thrilled that Ridecell is supporting the Logistics UK van programme as the latest Van Bronze Partner
For more information on Van Excellence, including how to join the
and look forward to seeing the content it shares with our members on the
scheme, please visit https://logistics.org.uk/vanexcellence, email
safe operation of vans via Logistics UK’s member-to-member forum.
info@vanexcellence.co.uk or call 03717 11 22 22.
Will Reeves, Sector Development Manager, Logistics UK
REDUCTION IN PLUG-IN CAR, VAN & TRUCK GRANT 18 MARCH 2021
Switching to zero and ultra-low emission vehicles is an important focus for
market still to reach maturity, options are limited for operators and reducing
the logistics industry, as it works to achieve the government’s zero emissions
the financial support will hinder this transition. After the financial impact of
target by 2050. It is therefore disappointing to see the changes announced
the COVID-19 pandemic, to enable operators to make a change within the
today to the government’s plug in car, van and truck grants, which have been
lifecycle of their normal vehicle, it is imperative that government lays out a clear
reduced for the vast majority of available models. Logistics UK’s members are
policy road map to enable operators to invest confidently, while encouraging
committed to making the switch to alternatively fuelled vehicles, but with the
manufacturers to develop and launch a wider range of suitable vehicles. FORWARDER magazine
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NEW AMAZON DISTRO CENTRE OPTS FOR
BRANDSAFE IMPACT PROTECTION
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ew electric vehicle (EV) charge point protectors are part of
This is the latest success for Brandsafe, which has maintained growth
a package of safety and impact protection equipment from
and expansion in the wake a raft of new projects and a strong forward
specialist Brandsafe that have been specified for Amazon’s
order book for the next 12 months.
new North East warehouse and distribution centre. Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager, said the company is seen
The move sees Brandsafe supplying its impact resistant protection
as a leading supplier of industrial safety and impact protection products
posts, bollards and highly visible HLGV and car wheel stops to provide
and integrated systems for several major international logistics and retail
improved levels of EV charge point safety and protection at the 148,477
operators.
sq. ft. logistics facility at Follingsby Park in Gateshead.
capability to meet the specific requirements of global customers and add
This is another prestigious project for us, showing our
value through bespoke planning and consultancy services. It vindicates The work also sees the company, which is working on the product
our continued investment in products and services to deliver time
specification side with architects SMR Architects and main contractor
critical, complex and high-profile contracts. We continue to strengthen
TSL, providing consultancy and project design alongside a package of
our relationship with Amazon, who are benefiting from our expertise,
aftersales service and support.
quality products and support resources.
The Gateshead site is part of plans by Amazon to boost its North East distribution activities, boosting services to millions of customers across the region. It’s anticipated that the facility, which is set to employ around 1,000 people when it opens in 2022, will operate as a freight consolidation centre, with HGVs delivering goods from larger storage facilities and vans before distributing these to the local area. Armco rails and safety barriers featuring integrated safety ends, corners and post caps together with pedestrian handrails, polywrap column protectors, security caging and fencing, and cycle shelters, are among hundreds of items of equipment also being installed by Brandsafe’s service team, to meet the requirement for safety and impact protection around the site. These are being manufactured at the company’s Milton Keynes site and involve close cooperation between product supplier and contractor teams as part of an extensive scope of work to provide added safety planning services and expertise.
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Using the tailored risk assessments from DriveTech means that businesses will get a more accurate picture of the nature and weight of risk that any driver is likely to be exposed to based on their vehicle
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type, the nature of their journeys and work demands. It will lead to more
riveTech, part of the AA, is urging businesses not to overlook
specific outcomes which will enable further support and training to be
the importance of driver risk assessments as the UK navigates
better tailored to a driver’s or organisation’s needs.
its way back to ‘business as usual’. The leading driver risk
management and training specialist has launched a new online driver
We’ve continued to invest in our digital offering to ensure we can
review for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to ensure all businesses have
deliver tailored risk management support online for businesses and
easy access to risk assessment tools.
drivers. Our new assessment for drivers of HGVs will be pivotal in helping businesses evaluate and identify risk in their fleet and what
With human error a factor in up to 95% of all road incidents (RoSPA),
next steps to take. As we move along the government’s roadmap to
businesses have a key role to play in fulfilling their duty of care to their
easing lockdown, it’s vital that businesses don’t overlook driver risk
drivers and other road users when it comes to minimising this risk.
assessments as society changes once again. All businesses will be
DriveTech has extended its support for businesses with the launch of
impacted differently and face varying challenges, whether this is the
the online assessment tailored specifically for lorry drivers. This joins
traffic building on the roads again or passengers returning to public
a new suite of training modules which also covers light commercial
transport, so understanding each driver’s risk profile is important and
vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles, as well as car drivers.
now it’s simple, quick and cost-effective to do. Leo Taylor, Head of Product Solutions, DriveTech
Online risk assessments are easily accessible and can be carried out on desktops, laptops, tablets or even smartphones, so ideal for remote
For more information on online driver assessments visit:
workers. They’re quick to complete, so minimise the downtime of
drivetech.co.uk/global-business-fleet-solutions/
employees and are therefore cost effective.
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reight transportation has long been an essential, cost-
Further, AI can also interpret and organize data from numerous
effective shipping method around the world. The trucking
sources across the supply chain, helping to better identify problem
industry is particularly robust in the United States, with a
areas. From there, fleet managers can work to mitigate some of
rich history dating back to at least World War I. And technology
the glaring issues that impact productivity, efficiency, and profits.
has always been part of the story, but we’ve come a long way from
Over time, AI may serve to help trucking companies to reduce miles
the early days of the interstate highway system, when the bulk of
driven, improve routes, and streamline the entire logistics process.
roads were unpaved. Machine learning takes AI a step further. The tech’s interpretation of According to the Federal Highway Administration, only about
data is constantly refined, effectively changing the way fleets operate
3% of interstate freight was shipped via trucks in the early 1930s,
and communicate, for the better. As AI systems ‘learn’ such information
with railroads handling most of the load. Nearly a century later,
as the most efficient route to and from a particular location, future
however, the trucking industry has evolved into the top contender
shipments can be adjusted accordingly for optimal efficiency.
in interstate freight: In 2019 alone, the trucking industry raked in more than $791 billion in revenue, transporting the majority of U.S.
Merging traffic management with technology
freight by weight.
When collecting and interpreting data, traffic patterns and management techniques are also an important part of the equation.
And as technology continues to advance at breakneck speeds,
Within fleet management, dealing with traffic comes with the
trucking industry leaders are working to incorporate various
territory, but some routes may be more problematic than others.
technological innovations into their business plan. In order to
With help from AI, driving routes can be specifically designed to
retain a competitive edge into the future, fleet managers must
avoid gridlock and congestion in major cities, as well as similar
embrace emergent tech, from autonomous vehicles to sustainable
events that can bring trucks to a standstill.
infrastructure. Traffic management is a big piece of the puzzle, helping to create infrastructure that will last generations and
Like the trucking industry itself, the field of traffic management is
improve efficiency.
constantly evolving and improving. Traffic lights are arguably the most well-known traffic management tool, and many more forms
Let’s take a look at how traffic logistics and AI are combining to
of traffic management have been used over the years, to varying
create sustainable trucking routes.
degrees of success. For example, lighted ramp meters designed to limit the flow of vehicles merging onto the interstate were first
AI, machine learning & real-time tracking
introduced in the 1960s.
To those fleet managers who aren’t up to speed on emerging tech, the concept of artificial intelligence (AI) may seem out of place in regards
Since that time, urban areas have become increasingly congested
to logistical considerations. Yet the reality is that AI is already helping
with passenger cars, to say nothing of the freight trucks attempting
to improve fleet efficiency, while also boosting a company’s bottom
to pass through. In fact, American commuters waste an estimated
line. For starters, no matter the cargo or fleet size, AI and machine
54 hours annually stuck in traffic, which negatively impacts public
learning are invaluable when it comes to processing the massive
safety, individual health, and the overall economy. Trucking
amount of data collected by on-vehicle sensors.
companies can’t afford significant delays in heavy traffic areas, and should thus advocate for sustainable traffic management solutions.
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Fortunately, an increasing number of cities are utilizing intelligent
Along with various social justice topics such as global inequality,
transportation system (ITS) technologies to improve traffic flow and
sustainability is a driving force in the global economy. An increasing
reduce gridlock. Some of the most common forms of ITS include
number of consumers willing to ‘change their shopping habits to
roadside cameras and traffic apps that transmit real-time data for
reduce environmental impact’, according to research from the IBM
better route planning. Yet digital tech isn’t necessarily required
Institute for Business Value. And make no mistake: The push towards
for improved traffic management or sustainable infrastructure.
more sustainable products impacts every facet of the supply chain,
Roundabouts are a prime example of how city planners can improve
to include shipping, logistics, fleet management, and beyond.
traffic flow and increase roadway safety without having to heavily invest in digital tech.
Therefore, in order to stay ahead of the competition, fleet managers should consider their environmental impact and work
Improved traffic control for a healthier planet
to reduce emissions. Learning about technological advancements
It’s important to note that shorter and/or more efficient routes
in traffic control management, and then embracing that tech, is a
benefit much more than a company’s bottom line and overall
great place to start.
reputation; Interestingly, ITS and general traffic management techniques have been found to significantly reduce fossil fuel
Indiana Lee, contributing writer
consumption and air pollution. In this way, sustainable traffic
indianaleewrites.contently.com
management can also benefit trucking companies looking to reduce their environmental impact.
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RAIL FREIGHT
The use of railroads and trains to transport cargo, as opposed to human passengers. Related topics Belt & Road Initiative HS2 Rail terminals and depots
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DAVIES TURNER
REDUCES RATES ON EXPRESS CHINA RAIL FREIGHT SERVICE TO UK & REINTRODUCES F.C.L. OPTION
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softening of buying rates post Chinese New Year has enabled
Davies Turner launched its own direct weekly fixed-day rail consol
Davies Turner to reduce the rates for its Express China
import service from China to the UK in November 2018 and has seen
rail freight service, which is the only direct weekly fixed-day
it go from strength to strength. Bookings have increased continually.
intermodal service between China and UK. On departure from Wuhan, China, the rail service heads direct to
Furthermore, as a result of new rail services being launched in China,
Duisburg in Germany. Containers are then trucked under bond to the
the UK’s leading independent freight forwarding and logistics company is
nearby port of Rotterdam for transport by ferry to Purfleet, then on-
also recommencing its FCL service, which has proven popular in the past.
carried by truck (still secure in the same container) to Davies Turner’s regional distribution centres across the UK, where they are discharged,
Our weekly LCL volumes on the overland rail freight service have
customs cleared and delivered to final destination.
increased from just two High Cube 40-foot consol containers per week when we started the service in 2018, to six or seven, 40-foot
Cole concludes:
With a transit time of around 24 days from China
HC consols per week now. The new rate of USD300.00 per 500 kg /
to Dartford, our direct weekly Express China Rail service for consol
1 CBM will become applicable from mid-March and delivers a reduction
and FCL traffic continues to offer a reliable and much faster service
of USD70 per 500 kg / 1 CBM on LCL shipments compared to the
versus the all-ocean alternative from ports on China’s North Eastern
current rate. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on air freight
and Eastern coasts.
capacity and the well-documented, ongoing problems in the deep sea/ ocean freight market have seen more and more shippers, traders and coloading freight forwarders taking advantage of the cost and time savings, as well as the greater reliability of the intermodal overland option. Tony Cole, Head of Ocean, Davies Turner FORWARDER magazine
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HS2 HELPS UK RAIL FREIGHT BOUNCE BACK 26 MARCH 2021
AS 100TH TRAIN ROLLS INTO BUCKINGHAMSHIRE CONSTRUCTION SITE
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he 100th freight train arrived at HS2’s main construction site in Buckinghamshire this week, as the latest figures show that construction of the UK's new high speed railway has helped
the rail freight industry bounce back from the pandemic. In Buckinghamshire, the first 100 trains – operated by DB Cargo and Hanson for HS2 contractor EKFB – have so far delivered 150,000 tonnes of aggregate for use around the Calvert Railhead. Transporting this material by rail instead of road has already taken the equivalent of 7,500 HGVs off local roads. The temporary 26,200 sq/m Calvert Railhead site is being built by HS2’s
Despite taking a major hit last year, the amount of freight on Britain’s
main works contractor EKFB – a team made up of Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial
railways in the last three months is now 2% above pre-pandemic levels.
and Bam Nuttall – and will be the main construction and logistics hub
Construction traffic, including HS2, showed the largest increase, according
during work on the central section of the HS2 project.
to figures released by the Office for Rail and Road earlier this month.
New temporary access roads will then be used to move people and
Across the whole HS2 project, 15,000 freight trains are set to haul 10
materials from the railhead, helping to take construction traffic off
million tonnes of aggregate to construction sites – taking the equivalent
local roads. Once HS2 is complete, the railhead and temporary access
of 1.5 million HGVs off the UK’s roads.
roads will be removed and the site landscaped, leaving only a small infrastructure maintenance depot.
We are excited to have reached this 100th freight train milestone into the Calvert Railhead so quickly, already removing thousands of
We are serious about reducing the impact of construction on the
HGVs from the road in the local area. EKFB strives to be at the forefront
local community and promoting sustainable construction methods.
of carbon reduction in the construction industry, so reducing our impact
That’s why I’m so pleased to see material arriving into Calvert by rail
on the environment and delivering our section of the HS2 project with
instead of road. We’ve been working closely with Network Rail, EKFB
as little impact as possible is aptly demonstrated through our use of
and the Freight Operators for a number of years to make this possible,
rail over road.
and to deliver not only low carbon journeys for our passengers, but also
Peter Bimson, Project Director, EKFB
cut carbon in construction. Ambrose McGuire, Project Client Director, HS2
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ABOUT CALVERT Each train arriving at Calvert carries around 1,600 tonnes of aggregate (crushed rock) from quarries in the west of England and is the equivalent of around 70 HGVs. In the first year, 180 of them are due to arrive on site. That’s the
At the peak of construction, more than 650 people will work at the
equivalent of around 12,000 HGVs off the road and saving
Calvert Railhead. They will be some of 4,000 jobs set to be created by
30,000 tonnes of carbon.
EKFB over the next two years working a 80km section of the railway between the Chilterns and south Warwickshire, including 17 viaducts, 81 bridges and three ‘green tunnels’.
The latest rail freight quarterly figures from the Office of Rail and Road show that following a dip in Q1 and Q2 of
The railhead is also next to a section of disused railway which is being
2020/21, the total amount of freight moved by rail in the
brought back into use as part of the East-West rail project which is set
UK has bounced back and actually grown by over 2% in Q3
to link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Aylesbury and Cambridge. The
in comparison to the same quarter of 2019/20. In terms
two teams are working closely together on their construction plans,
of absolute volumes, the construction sector has seen the
with HS2 set to deliver three bridges and 3km of earthworks along the
largest increase, rising by 0.07 billion net tonne kilometres
southern edge of the Calvert site on behalf of East-West Rail.
compared with the same quarter last year. According to the ORR, this is in part due to increased activity from HS2 construction. The full data can be found here: dataportal.orr.gov.uk/media/1935/freight-rail-usageperformance-2020-21-q3.pdf
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PROJECT CARGO
The transportation of large, heavy, high-value or critical (to the project they are intended for) pieces of equipment. Related topics Heavy lift Abnormal load OOG (out of gauge)
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GREEN CHANNEL SMOOTHLY HANDLE
ANOTHER WHEEL LOADER
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reen Channel Forwarders in India are pleased to report a
recently handled shipment of a wheel loader arriving from Shanghai in China to Ennore Port in Chennai.
As the vehicle was heavy and over-dimensional, it needed careful handling and operating while loading it onto the trailer at the discharge port. Green Channel also handled the custom clearance of the shipment and delivery to the consignee at Torangallu, Bellary District, Karnataka. • Cargo Weight: 27,300kg • Cargo Dimensions: 821 x 335 x 389cm
BSMG DISCHARGE HEAVY CARGO 10 MARCH 2021
IN MAURITANIA FOR MINING PROJECTS
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ast week, Benteyga Shipping Mauritania Group (BSMG)
discharged oversized and heavy cargo from MV. Slom Scover. The cargo consisted of electrical equipment for mining projects.
The BSMG team was ready to discharge the cargo swiftly and load it onto trucks. They received a congratulatory certificate from the receivers for their professional handling and coordination. Photos of the unloading are shown in the gallery below. Zein Mounir at BSMG comments,
If you need any services in Mauritania, please do
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PROJECT CARGO NEWS 12 MARCH 2021
KGE BALTIC DELIVERS
WIND POWER PROJECT TO BELARUS
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n January, KGE Baltic were invited to handle a difficult project of a
Vestas Wind System (WTG 136) delivered from various origins in Europe to the Asmolovichi jobsite in Belarus. It was necessary to
deliver the goods in very short notice with only 3 weeks to prepare for such huge dimensions so KGE had to make all arrangements quickly. The first parts of the project, which were located in Denmark and the Netherlands, are outlined below. They were delivered by multimodal transport to the base in Asmolovichi in a sequence with around 1-2 days in-between loads. • 3 OOG loads transported directly from Denmark to Belarus:
Nacelle - 12.86 x 4.00 x 3.41 / 66,300kg
Hub - 5.46 x 3.74 x 3.43 / 32,000kg
Drive Train - 7.23 x 3.50 x 3.20 / 61,100kg
The remaining cargo consisted of 6 windmill tower sections which
• 1 x Low-Bed (Blade Gripper)
were sent by the customer from Spain to Ventspils Harbour in
• 1 x Curtain Trailer (Stand)
Latvia by breakbulk vessel. After the vessel arrived, the KGE team
• 1 x 40' Container (Spare Parts)
performed all arrangements including accepting the vessel on berth,
• 1 x Flatbed Trailer
unlashing & unwelding, discharging from vessel & pier, loading onto trucks, dismantling the harbour gates to leave the port, all transit formalities, surveys, drone filming and more. The specifications of the 6 pieces were: • Top Section - 32.36 x 3.26 x 3.67 / 58,000kg • Mid Section One - 8.20 x 4.98 x 4.99 / 81,000kg • Mid Section Two - 21.84 x 4.18 x 4.98 / 78,000kg • Mid Section Three - 26.88 x 3.93 x 4.18 / 82,500kg • Mid Section Four - 28.00 x 3.67 x 3.93 / 68,000kg • Bottom Section - 12.33 x 4.39 x 5.30 / 82,000kg All the cargo was delivered to the job site safely and in perfect condition. The KGE team executed the project with professionalism and made all possible efforts to ensure there were no issues or delays.
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ABOUT PROJECT CARGO NETWORK Project Cargo Network is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified organisation established in 2010 to provide heavy lift and project cargo specialists access to a trusted, worldwide network of agents who handle their specialist shipments, whilst working professionally and safely under a strict Code of Conduct. Today, PCN has an international presence that extends to over 260 specialist members in more than 115 countries.
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lphatrans recently completed the delivery of a long crane beam by truck from Kiev in Ukraine to Wolvertem, Belgium. The dimensions of the beam are 24.02 x 1.80 x 2.08m with
a weight of 40.05mt. The route took the beam through the territories of four countries on the journey. Another successful and smooth delivery from Alphatrans! 24 MARCH 2021
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embers in Ukraine, Alphatrans are pleased to share the recent delivery of a spray dryer. Their scope of work included...
• Port Formalities • Reloading
• Delivery by Truck
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KGE BALTIC DELIVERS
WIND-POWER PROJECT TO BELARUS
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ntonov Airlines has safely moved 370 tonnes of new machinery parts on three AN-124 flights to a mine in Brazil from Australia in time to keep work at the plant going.
Antonov’s loadplanning engineers designed tailored frames to carry two of the pieces of equipment. The cargo was loaded and unloaded using Antonov’s in-house engineering solutions for the oversized project cargoes. The flights, chartered by Chapman Freeborn, made a number of technical stops because of the total weight of the cargo, as well as COVID-19 restrictions for crew rest at the airports on the route.
ABOUT ANTONOV AIRLINES Antonov Airlines specialises in the transportation of outsized
Rapid COVID-19 tests were conducted during each 14-hour rest
and project cargo worldwide using its fleet of seven AN-124-
window prior to the next leg of the flight being cleared.
100 'Ruslan' aircraft with up to 150 tonnes payload, its 60-tonne payload AN-22, and its unique 250-tonne payload AN-225
Antonov completed the flights to deadline for the new parts to be
'Mriya', which is the largest aircraft in the world, as well as
delivered in time for the mining machinery to be updated so that the plant
smaller AN-74 and AN-26 aircraft.
could continue to run efficiently and safely. Cargo included a giant drill shaft and a transport cradle, which was required for upgrading machinery
More than 30 years after launching as the first company to offer
at the final destination with minimal down-time affecting operations.
the AN-124-100 commercially, Antonov Airlines continues to deliver air cargo solutions across the aerospace, defence, energy,
The timeline was challenging – initially our flight plan was six days in
humanitarian, industrial, automotive, and oil and gas sectors.
total, however we needed to change this to nine days after assessing the load, In the end it came together with some meticulous planning and by
Antonov Airlines is a division of Antonov Company,
changing some legs of the journey to avoid delays and closed runways.
headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, and a Ukrainian state-owned
Ana Bocchini, Cargo Broker, Chapman Freeborn
enterprise, which designs, develops, produces, and maintains the AN aircraft. Antonov Airlines is member of leading international
This was a challenging project, which we had to complete to a tight
project cargo specialist group The Heavy Lift Group.
deadline. Using three AN-124 aircraft to airlift these special project cargoes allowed us to perform the programme of round-the-world
Antonov Airlines’ headquarters is at 1, Akademika Tupoleva
flights successfully. The flights were a success thanks to well coordinated
Str., Kyiv. Its Ukrainian sales team is on hand to receive outsize
efforts and good communication between the teams at Antonov Airlines
cargo charter enquiries and can be contacted collectively at
and Chapman Freeborn.
sales@antonov-airlines.aero.
Volodymyr Goncharov, Commercial Executive, Antonov Airlines
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Throughout the project, the logistics experts at C.H. Robinson worked as an extension of their customer's team by working through the details and proactively discussing any potential issues ahead of time. Constant communication was required with all parties involved
.H. Robinson recently took on a project to deliver two LOX
to ensure all documentation was in place so the cargo could be
tanks, each weighing 203.5mtn, from China to Houston.
unloaded without delay.
The tanks were received at the port in Shanghai and loaded
onto the ocean vessel, one on deck and one under deck. Once safely
Once the vessel arrived at the Port of Houston, an experienced C.H.
secured, the vessel set sail to Texas and was on the water for a total of
Robinson project manager was onsite to ensure the tanks were safely
eight weeks before it reached the Port of Houston.
offloaded from the vessel and onto a barge for the next leg of their journey.
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PORT OF DOVER’S ‘BIG FRIDGE’ PROJECT COMPLETES WITH DMA GROUP
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upplying the locked-down nation with its five-a-day, Port
The pandemic has seen niche industry players play a significant and
of Dover’s Refrigerated Cargo Terminal (RCT) at Western
growing role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects. As a
Docks is boosting fruit and vegetable imports thanks to a
smaller player right now, DMA is fortunate to be more agile, flexing
commercial partnership with property specialist DMA Group.
resources and timescales to make buildings work.
Created to meet year-round consumer demand for ‘out of season’
For more information about DMA Group, visitdma-group.co.uk
produce, DMA’s experts advised on the latest temperature-controlled chiller technology to optimise freshness. To house 25 percent of the UK’s entire banana imports, along with mangoes, melons and pineapples sailing into dock (based on 2019 figures), DMA installed eight industrial blast chillers specifically designed to sustain the exacting temperatures and environments. The impressive 9,600 sqm cold storage facility will become central to Dover’s handling of future cargo demands. Five years in the making as part of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR), delays to works would be catastrophic – even in a pandemic. Due to quickfire planning between Port of Dover and its engineering partner DMA Group, works continued at full speed over the spring and summer, completing on time and to budget. Steve McGregor, Group MD at DMA Group, said:
ABOUT DMA GROUP DMA is honoured
Making buildings work since 1803, property services specialist
to be involved in such a momentous move for the UK cargo business. We
DMA Group has a long and proven track record of supporting
are especially thrilled by the many new job opportunities it’s creating.
schools, colleges and universities. The company offers a complete ‘life of building’ package that embraces design, refurbishment,
This momentous project demanded the highest operational commitment,
installations, redecoration, fit out and maintenance, including
performance, and collaboration from DMA’s onsite team.
a 24/7 emergency callout and repair service. Its unique BIO technology platform saves schools time and money whilst providing full transparency.
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AIR & SEA PORTS NEWS 6 APRIL 2021
PORT OF MILFORD HAVEN CONFIRMS
COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL MARINE SAFETY CODE
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he Port of Milford Haven has confirmed its compliance with
The Port of Milford Haven’s Board formally declares its compliance with the
the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s Port Marine Safety Code
Port Marine Safety Code to the MCA every three years. Further information
(PMSC). The confirmation comes following an audit by leading
about the Port Marine Safety Code can be found at publishing.service. gov.uk. For further information, visit www.mhpa.co.uk
maritime consultants ABPmer. The Port Marine Safety Code is a national standard that applies to all harbour authorities. The Code and its accompanying guidance provide
ABOUT PORT OF MILFORD HAVEN
an essential toolbox to ensure the control of risk and the maintenance
• The Port of Milford Haven is the leading energy port
of safety in ports and in the marine environment.
in the UK and the biggest port in Wales • In 2020 the Port safely facilitated around 1800 shipping
Port of Milford Haven’s Harbourmaster and Marine Director Mike Ryan is proud of the Port’s continued compliance with the Code. This is further endorsement and confirmation of everyone’s commitment here at the Port of Milford Haven to providing a safe operation for all port users,
said Mike.
movements carrying a total of 33.5m tonnes of cargo • For the fourth year running there were zero lost time incidents at the Port during 2020 • Approximately 95% of the UK’s international trade – imports and exports – is carried through UK ports • The Ports Industry directly contributes around £7.6 billion
Monty Smedley, ABPmer’s Lead PMSC Auditor, who conducted the audit, said:
in GVA and accounts for 101,000 jobs.
I am very pleased to confirm to the Port of Milford Haven’s
Board that their harbour operations demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the Code, with many examples that we considered to be industry best practice.
ABOUT PORT MARINE SAFETY CODE The Port Marine Safety Code ('the Code') sets out a national
The MCA’s Ports and VTS Policy Manager, James Hannon, who leads PMSC
standard for every aspect of port marine safety. Its aim is to enhance
compliance for the UK government said:
The Code is recognised across
safety for everyone who uses or works in the UK port marine
the industry and has been developed in partnership by the UK government
environment. It is endorsed by the UK Government, the devolved
and industry over the last two decades. The resources set out how
administrations and representatives from across the maritime
ports can assess risks, design safety management systems, and also install
sector and, while the Code is not mandatory, these bodies have
governance processes to ensure that a Designated Person is able to evaluate
a strong expectation that all harbour authorities will comply. The
controls and report directly to port duty holders and boards.
Code is intended to be flexible enough that any size or type of harbour or marine facility will be able to apply its principles in a way that is appropriate and proportionate to local requirements.
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ost-Brexit trade disruption and ongoing congestion are causing critical build-ups of containers at UK ports, according to the
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at container-xchange.com
latest data from Container xChange.
The UK’s leading container terminals struggled to cope with the
Efforts by container lines to avoid Brexit disruption and delays
pandemic driven surge of imports last year resulting in lengthy delays
at southern terminals by launching new services into the port of
for hauliers and vessels and an excess of containers building up in ports.
Liverpool are also now coming unstuck, with the port struggling to handle increased volumes. This is reflected in an accelerating excess of
Since the UK departed the European Union on January 1 and started
containers at the port.
trading under a post-Brexit customs and regulatory regime, the latest data from Container xChange, the world’s leading online platform for
In 2020 the average CAx reading at the port of Liverpool for a 40 ft
buying, selling and leasing shipping containers, indicates the situation
container was 0.59. In 2021 this has climbed t0 0.75. For a 20 ft container
has worsened.
the CAx reading in 2021 is 0.82, up from an average of 0.68 last year.
Under Container xChange’s Container Availability Index (CAx), an
European gateway ports have also suffered disruptions and delays due to
index reading of 0.5 describes a balanced market. Below 0.5 means
pandemic driven container traffic surges. However, container availability
there is a shortage of containers. Above 0.5 means there is an excess
at leading hubs is currently better balanced than in the UK.
of containers. At the port of Rotterdam, the CAx average reading for a 40 ft container At the port of Felixstowe the average reading of the CAx so far in 2021
this year is 0.51, compared to an average of 0.40 in 2020. At Antwerp,
for a 40 ft container is 0.95, up from 0.79 in 2020. The CAx for a 20
shortages have been a problem, with an average reading for a 40 ft
ft box has increased from an average of 0.78 in 2020 to 0.90 this year.
container of 0.21 in 2020 improving to a more balanced 0.41 this year.
A similar picture is apparent at the port of Southampton where the
Similarly, at Hamburg, the average CAx reading for a 40 ft container
CAx reading for a 40 ft container is 0.86 in 2021, up from an average
in 2020 was 0.27 suggesting critical shortages. This year the average
of 0.71 last year. For a 20 ft container the CAx reading is 0.85, up from
reading has improved to 0.49.
an average of 0.72 in 2020. The UK’s leading gateway terminals for container traffic suffered congestion for much of 2020 prompting carriers to cut some calls and ship cargo in from European hubs via the Channel Tunnel, ferry services and feeder services instead,” said Dr. Johannes Schlingmeier, CEO of Container xChange. Based on the build-up of containers at ports in 2021, it seems the situation has further deteriorated. We are now seeing critical levels of boxes building up at Southampton and Felixstowe. PostBrexit cross-Channel shipments are more complicated under dualCustoms regimes and this could be a factor in logistics bottlenecks.
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FREIGHT RATE SURGE COULD AFFECT UNDERWATER COATINGS 10 MARCH 2021
AS LINER TRADES DEFER DRY-DOCKINGS
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ippon Paint Marine is seeing liner operators increasingly postpone dry-dockings as they look to keep vessels operational to meet the recent surge in demand for container shipments.
Container ship owners want to push dry-docking schedules as much
as possible because of the high freight rates and capacity shortage. Although the shipowner’s classification society has the final say in accepting any plans to postpone a five-year dry-docking, we are beginning to see deferments of several months. John Drew, Director, Nippon Paint Marine (Europe) In the worst case, the hull may need to be blasted. This can add According to the coatings’ manufacturer, the marine coating division
to the vessel’s in-dock time and will be more costly. There is also the
of Japan’s Nippon Paint Group, postponed dry-dockings could possibly
environmental aspect to consider,
said Drew.
impair the long-term performance of hull coatings, possibly resulting in increased fouling, fuel consumption and emissions.
Some major operators set to dock ships at yards in China during January and February have deferred their plans until market demand abates,
Most coating systems are designed to perform reliably for 60 months.
apparently creating empty slots at the yards.
Hull performance needs to be monitored very closely indeed if drydockings are to be postponed as any commercial gain from a bullish
If further dry-dockings are postponed this year, there could be
market could be lost.
repair yard capacity issues later when the market readjusts. Any major
Michael Friis, Sales Manager Denmark, Nippon Paint Marine
changes to the sector’s current dry-docking schedules are likely to have commercial repercussions later, possibly for both yard and owner.
Drew added:
Hull coatings have a very precise service period
calculated at the time of application and based on many variables.
Nippon Paint Marine, the world’s fifth largest coatings producer, recently
As a coatings manufacturer we advise that ship operators follow the
launched a completely new antifouling system based on hydrophilic and
application and performance guidelines for coatings designed with a
hydrophobic nano domain technology.
60-month operating window. FASTAR is a self-polishing antifouling paint that incorporates a unique Nippon Paint Marine also suggested that long delays past the 60-month
nano-domain resin structure designed to minimise the effect that
dry-docking life could ultimately result in extra surface preparation
seawater temperatures, vessel speeds and other external factors have
requirements when ships eventually do enter dry-dock.
on coating performance.
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AIR & SEA PORTS NEWS 6 APRIL 2021
DP WORLD ANNOUNCES
£40M INVESTMENT IN SOUTHAMPTON
TO MEET GROWING CUSTOMER DEMAND OVER NEXT DECADE
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P WORLD today announces that Southampton, Britain’s
A new Border Control Post (BCP), including UK Border Force and port
second largest container terminal, will benefit from a major
health inspection facilities, to enable multiple government agencies to
programme of investment in 2021 designed to take it up to the
expedite checks on cargo entering the country.
next level as a premier international freight and logistics hub. A £1.5m extension of a quay crane rail by 120 metres to ensure that the
DP World Southampton is part of DP World, the leading global
world’s biggest cranes can service all berths at the terminal. Additionally,
provider of smart logistics, and one of its two UK deep water ports
other quay cranes will be relocated or decommissioned in order to
with freight rail terminals which were awarded Freeport status by the
maximise utilisation, speed up quayside loading and unloading, and save
Government last month. The new infrastructure investment totalling
customers’ time.
£40m is designed to provide customers with speed, security, reliability and flexibility and will include:
DP World Southampton is the most productive port in Britain, turns container trucks around faster than any of its competitors and at 30
The dredging and widening of the berths to ensure that DP World
per cent also has the highest proportion of its containers moved by
Southampton will be able to continue to accommodate the world’s
rail. At DP World we think ahead to create smarter trade solutions and
biggest ships. This project, which was conducted in partnership with
this £40m programme of investment will ensure that our Southampton
Associated British Ports, was completed before Easter and will improve
terminal continues to grow as a major freight and logistics hub. Our
flexibility for customers with immediate effect.
aim is to partner in our customers’ business success and we are already seeing a surge of interest from companies which want to take advantage
A £10m investment in a new class of eleven hybrid straddle carriers.
of the customs zone and tax benefits resulting from Southampton and
These vehicles, which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and
London Gateway becoming Freeports.
then service onward forms of transport via road and rail, consume up
Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive, DP World in the UK
to 40 per cent less fuel than diesel-electric powered machines and will be among the most sustainable in the world.
ABOUT PROJECT CARGO NETWORK
A planned £3m investment in the redevelopment of the yard for the
DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future,
storage and delivery of customers’ empty containers. Once completed
providing the right trading infrastructure and smart logistical
this will increase capacity by 25 per cent and create more flexibility for
solutions for our customers. We believe in the UK market and
port users.
have the ambition and the resources to boost growth, support businesses, create jobs and improve living standards.
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ABOUT WFS Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, WFS (www.wfs. aero) is the world’s largest air cargo handler and one of the leading providers of ground handling and technical services with
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orldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first
annual revenues of over EUR1.3 billion. Its 22,300 employees serve more than 270 airlines at 175 major airports in 22 countries on five continents.
cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded Authorised Receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority.
The approval means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. We are honoured to have received Authorised Receiver status, which reflects our ability to meet all of the strict requirements of the Customs authority. As the world’s largest air cargo handler, WFS is continuing to grow its services at Milan-Malpensa and will continue to look for these types of opportunities which benefit both our airline clients and their freight forwarding customers. Massimiliano Introini, Managing Director, WFS in Italy WFS now handles 11 airline customers in Milan, including American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Europa, China Eastern, China Cargo, Air Serbia, Ukraine International and BlueAir. WFS opened a new 8,800 sq. mt. cargo handling terminal in Milan in 2018 capable of handling some 47,000 tonnes a year, and equipped with facilities to support customers’ premium products, such as a dedicated temperature-controlled cool zone for pharmaceutical shipments.
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he UK’s ports sector is growing fast, with a string of new
By becoming an Affiliate of RSSB, a ports company gets access
developments, expansions and refits either underway or
to RSSB’s expertise, analysis and tools – nothing short of the rail
being planned amid a move to low-carbon freight. Ports
industry’s collective intellectual property. They can also draw on
companies are also realising that rail plays a growing part in their future.
RSSB’s consultancy. This could include upfront design input to
It offers the chance to move freight faster and more cheaply than ever-
make sure infrastructure operates efficiently. And it could cover
more congested roads, as well as supporting decarbonisation.
advice to make sure rail facilities are safe and secure and that ports understand and follow all the standards they need to.
But seizing this opportunity means designing, building and operating new rail infrastructure to connect ports to the rest of the national
RSSB can also help ports to:
network. Yet ports’ traditional expertise lies in the maritime side
• Build a business case for investing in rail facilities through
of operations: container ship facilities, container handling, road
tools to plan and measure sustainability, low-carbon
transport and large cranes, with an emphasis on customs and
investment and socio-economic impact
logistics. Switching from road to rail comes with unique risks, and
• Gather and analyse data to spot emerging risks
the stakes are high. Not managing risks well can lead to Health &
• Keep workers safe and healthy with training
Safety Executive fines, tarnished reputations through bad media
and monitoring, and support their mental well-being
coverage, and dented revenue if ports’ access to the rail network
• Create and use good safety-critical communications.
is blocked. Ports companies also have duty to go as far as they can
Our analysis shows communications are a factor
to protect their employees’ health and safety.
in 20% of rail accidents • Investigate incidents in a way that gets to the heart
So what’s the best way for ports to fill gaps in their expertise and
of what’s causing them
avoid costly mistakes?
• Build a better safety culture that brings lasting changes
Filling the expertise gap
• Validate consultancy work already underway
to how people think and work They can turn to consultancies. But the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) offers another option. It’s the independent, trusted and not-
Getting the benefit of safety insight
for-profit rail industry organisation behind the standards that help
The Port of Felixstowe has already had the benefit of RSSB expertise.
make Britain’s railway one of the safest in the world.
By opening a new terminal, the port significantly increased its rail capacity. RSSB specialists assessed how the port managed the risk
We bring together experts in everything from safety risk
of safety incidents.
modelling and human factors to depot design and managing the risk of human error. All this is essential in helping ports plan, develop
We found out how human error was contributing to operational
and run their rail infrastructure in the right way,
incidents, and how the design and operation of the port could
Mark Phillips, Chief Executive, RSSB
be tweaked to reduce the likelihood of these errors. We made recommendations to change systems, and the port asked us to follow up by assessing progress since the initial study. Dan Basacik, Principal Human Factors Specialist
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industrial robot operating in dual modes, our customers are able to
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need for protective barriers, which effectively reduces safety costs and
Pietro Ottavis, Chief Technology Officer, Comau
floorspace requirements. Racer-5 COBOT also features integrated LED lighting to provide real-time confirmation of the workcell status. Finally,
Made entirely in Comau (Turin, Italy), Racer-5 COBOT has a rigid
electrical and air connectors are located on the forearm to grant greater
construction that facilitates higher precision and repeatability year
agility and minimize the risk of damage. All this enables Racer-5 COBOT
after year, making it particularly suitable for assembly, material
to ensure higher production quality, better performance, faster cycle
handling, machine tending, dispensing and pick and place applications
times and reduced capital expenditures.
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GEODIS PARTNERS WITH PHANTOM AUTO TO PRODUCE THE FIRST
FIRST REMOTELY OPERATED FORKLIFT
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EODIS, a leading global logistics provider, has partnered
GEODIS' remotely operated
with Phantom Auto, experts in long-range remote operation
forklift programme contributes
software for unmanned vehicles, to develop a forklift truck
to: (1) reduce injuries and increase
that can be controlled from a distance. This innovative programme is
overall safety in warehouses, (2)
aimed at improving comfort and safety, and creating job opportunities
reduce the number of people
for people with physical disabilities and others that are historically
physically inside warehouses to
under-represented in the logistics industry.
enhance worker comfort,
(3)
create new future-proof remote The first successful tests took place in France (Levallois and Le Mans) as
operator jobs that can be carried
part of a multi-year cooperation between GEODIS, Phantom Auto, and
out within a office environment,
Fenwick-Linde1 to create the first remotely operated forklift, capable
(4) hire individuals who may have
of being controlled from thousands of miles away. It is the precursor of
physical disabilities restricting their
a revolution in the nature of work in the logistics industry, expanding opportunity to people from historically underrepresented demographics (e.g. women, people with physical disabilities, geographically-isolated). This cooperation stems from a creative idea from a GEODIS manager and was developed in the framework of the GEODIS internal innovation program. The solution uses a Fenwick forklift combined with Phantom’s secure, network-agnostic, and interoperable remote operation software
use of traditional forklifts, as well as individuals from other historically
to enable remote workers to operate the vehicle, unlocking efficiency
under-represented demographics, (5) recruit from regions outside of
and equipment utilization gains. For example, one remote worker can
where warehouses are located, including areas of higher unemployment.
operate multiple forklifts at a number of warehouses at different times of the day, all from one central location.
Phantom Auto’s technology enables dynamic balancing of workforce allocation, safer warehouses, enhanced worker well-being,
GEODIS remote operators, also referred to as digital drivers, will be
and employment opportunities to those who otherwise could not
able to 'teleport' between different vehicles and between different
physically drive forklifts. This innovation will be of benefit to the wider
warehouses with the click of a button, all from the safety of a distant
community and indicates the future of logistics operations. We believe
office. Phantom’s software provides GEODIS’ remote operators with
that technology should serve people, and that is what this partnership
real-time eyes and ears all around each vehicle, enabling them to safely
with Phantom Auto illustrates.
and confidently guide the vehicles from wherever is convenient.
Stéphanie Hervé, Chief Operating Officer Western Europe, Middle East & Africa, GEODIS
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Phantom is proud to have partnered with GEODIS in Europe in this groundbreaking initiative, which delivers multiple benefits in efficiency and the provision of a safer working environment. Shai Magzimof, Co-Founder, Phantom Auto 1
Fenwick-Linde is the French subsidiary of Linde Material Handling.
Phantom’s remote operation software can help people with physical
Linde Material Handling GmbH, a KION Group company, is a
disabilities not just to get from point A to point B, but also with actual
globally operating manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse
employment opportunities, and we are thrilled that GEODIS is using
trucks, and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. With
our technology for good.
a sales and service network that spans more than 100 countries, the
Elliot Katz, Co-Founder, Phantom Auto
company is represented in all major regions around the world.
ABOUT PHANTOM AUTO
ABOUT GEODIS
Founded in 2017 in Silicon Valley by a team of real-time
GEODIS is a top-rated, global supply chain operator recognized
communication and robotics experts, Phantom Auto specializes
for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical
in remote operation of all types of unmanned vehicles with
constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply
customers throughout the world. Phantom Auto’s interoperable
Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics,
solution enables people to remotely monitor, assist, and operate
Distribution & Express, and Road Transport) coupled with
fleets of unmanned vehicles from up to thousands of miles
the company’s truly global reach thanks to a direct presence
away – including forklifts, robots, trucks, passenger vehicles,
in 67 countries, and a global network spanning 120 countries,
and more. The company’s proprietary software delivers secure,
translates in top business rankings, #1 in France, #6 in Europe
low-latency communication over volatile wireless networks for
and #7 worldwide. In 2020, GEODIS accounted for over 41,000
reliable sensor streaming and safe control of vehicle functions.
employees globally and generated €8.3 billion in sales.
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AUTOMATION ANYWHERE & GOOGLE CLOUD TO ENABLE ENTERPRISE TO AUTOMATE PARTNER COMMON BUSINESS PROCESSES 15 MARCH 2021
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utomation Anywhere, a leader in robotic process automation
Through this collaboration, Google Cloud will also integrate
(RPA), and Google Cloud have announced a strategic, multi-year
Automation Anywhere’s RPA capabilities with services such as Apigee,
collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation adoption with
Appsheet, and AI Platform, enabling customers to scale the application
enterprises on a global scale. With this partnership, Automation Anywhere’s
of automation with API management, low- or no-code development, or
Automation 360 platform will be available on Google Cloud, and the two
the development of ML workflows. Automation Anywhere and Google
companies will mutually develop AI- and RPA-powered solutions, bring
Cloud will jointly develop solutions geared toward industry-specific use
RPA capabilities to multiple Google Cloud products, and closely align go-
cases, with a focus on financial services, supply chains, healthcare and
to-market teams to help global businesses scale RPA capabilities.
life sciences, telecommunications, retail, and the public sector.
By partnering with Google Cloud, we can help organizations leverage
Additionally, Automation Anywhere will migrate Automation 360, its
intelligent automation capabilities at a massive, global scale, and dramatically
cloud-native, web-based automation platform to Google Cloud as its
decrease the amount of time that teams spend on their most common,
primary cloud provider, and will become Google Cloud’s preferred RPA
repetitive business tasks. Intelligent Automation can be an important asset
partner. Automation Anywhere solutions will also be available in the
in digital transformation, particularly as global enterprises adapt to a new
Google Cloud Marketplace, making it deployable across cloud, hybrid,
reality of distributed work. We’re delighted to work closely with Google
and on-premises environments, and providing customers with a single
Cloud to support business transformation with cloud and automation.
view and management pane across all assets and environments.
Mihir Shukla, CEO & Co-founder, Automation Anywhere Today, RPA has become an integral part of businesses’ digital transformation According to new research from Automation Anywhere, more than
efforts. ‘Front office’ employees at financial services companies, call centers,
half of businesses plan to increase their investments in automation in
human resources or finance offices, IT centers, and more handle thousands of
the next year, with 67 percent opting to deploy RPA in the cloud in the
manual, repetitive tasks each day, such as invoice processing, lending decisions,
next 12 months, driven in part by the need for remote work solutions
and employee onboarding. In the back office, IT teams and developers spend
amidst the global pandemic. Automation Anywhere has deployed more
time managing APIs, entering data, and ensuring that new, cloud-native
than 2.8 million bots to some of the world’s largest enterprises.
applications can connect with legacy, on-premises systems. RPA, along with machine learning (ML), computer vision, deep learning and analytics can help
As businesses increasingly run in the cloud, RPA provides the means
businesses streamline these processes and better support their employees
to streamline processes across both cloud-native applications and legacy,
with the development of AI-powered software bots capable of managing an
on-premises systems - ultimately helping employees spend less time on
infinite number of tedious front-and-back office tasks.
repetitive tasks and more time supporting business-critical projects. We are proud to partner with Automation Anywhere to help businesses
Automation Anywhere on Google Cloud will be generally available
quickly deploy and scale RPA capabilities on Google Cloud, and to address
beginning in May 2021.
business challenges with solutions specially designed for industries. Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud
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Siemens Healthineers confirms increased efficiency in the handling of dangerous goods transports. Heiko Ansorge, Head of Supply Chain Solutions for the Service Business at Siemens Healthineers, emphasizes that the company has been able to achieve noticeably faster, more
or many companies, entering the world of digitalization is still
secure and more transparent processes thanks to INFr8.
Using the
costly and complex. The INFr8 dangerous goods platform
web-based platform, we have the certainty that in case of an input error
makes it quick and inexpensive, whether using the web interface
on a dangerous goods document, the authorized partners at the airport
or opting for EDI communication. For example, the Geis Group, based
can change it on the platform without having to go through lots of
in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt, digitalized the registration of dangerous
formalities, thus ensuring the timely departure of our urgently-needed
goods for its customer Siemens Healthineers within a few weeks with
spare parts on the way to the customer.
the support of the IT service provider DAKOSY. Looking ahead to the next few months, Geis, Siemens Healthineers Our challenge was that we needed a really efficient digital solution for
and all other users of the platform can expect further innovations.
Siemens Healthineers' registration of dangerous goods – and we needed
DAKOSY, provider and operator of INFr8, plans to integrate the
it fast. DAKOSY presented its dangerous goods platform to us, featuring
automated generation of dangerous goods accompanying documents
the alternative usage variants EDI and web. An interface programming
for maritime transport (IMO) and road and rail transport (ADR and
with subsequent testing would have been too time-consuming. We were
RID) by the end of the year.
able to start with the web solution quickly,
says Jochen Maul, Manager
of Logistics, explaining the decision-making process, and continues: INFr8 now supports us with very good features, thanks to which we have been able to greatly reduce documentation errors and to minimize the data entry work for dangerous goods declarations. The features include the integration of the IATA database, which validates the corresponding dangerous goods data when the UN number is entered, as well as an option to store master data, and also the so-called ‘snippets’, behind which individual text elements, such as emergency contact numbers, are hidden. Mr. Maul also points out that the digitalized dangerous goods declaration can be used to automatically generate and print out the shipping label and the accompanying ADR document - including the calculation of tunnel codes and dangerous goods points. Both these functions have become indispensable, and have decisively contributed to the optimization of processes. 3 MARCH 2021
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EMPLOYEE BUY-IN
CRUCIAL TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUCCESS
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any logistics businesses are failing to keep their workforce
Only when used correctly and consistently can digital solutions make
at the heart of their digital transformations, leading to
a tangible difference to business operations and outcomes. So while
employee dissatisfaction and hindering the success of
it’s vital to get the C-Suite on board in order to secure funding for
digitalisation initiatives, new research has found.
exciting new technology in the first place, it’s equally as important that those who will be using the technology day-to-day are convinced of its
Only 37% of the sector’s employees react positively to the
benefits. In order to ensure optimum return on investment, businesses
implementation of new technology, and just 8% appreciate the benefits
should always take a collaborative approach, explaining to employees
of new technologies, according to the Connected Enterprise report,
the reasons behind any new digital technologies and providing as much
produced by digital transformation specialist Nexer in partnership with
support as needed for them to feel comfortable using them.
applied futurist Tom Cheesewright.
Colin Crow, Managing Director, Nexer
The report also shows that 29% of logistics businesses find their that
According to the research, only 9% of logistics businesses’ employees
employees are reluctant to embrace new technologies, and 17% of
tell them that business technology improves their day-to-day life.
business leaders would like to implement more technology but worry
Furthermore, 17% said that they regularly receive complaints from
that they will face resistance from employees.
employees following the implementation of new technology.
The research suggests that a lack of adequate consultation and education
It’s important to bear in mind that while digital transformation
prior to the implementation of new business technologies may be behind
makes companies more profitable, enhances the customer experience
employees’ negative reactions.
and enables them to keep up with competitors, it should also always improve the employee experience. If a new technology will not ultimately
Tellingly, less than a third (29%) of businesses in the logistics industry said
make the daily responsibilities of employees simpler or more efficient –
that their workforce finds it easy to learn how to use new technologies,
following the appropriate training – then it is not the right technology
while 57% said that some or many of their employees find it a struggle.
for that business, and will likely not be a success in the long term.
ABOUT NEXER
productivity. Working with businesses in the manufacturing, field service,
Nexer is a leading digital transformation expert, specialising in
wholesale distribution, construction, retail and fashion industries, its
Microsoft Dynamics. It advises, implements, develops, and manages
leading product lines include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Internet of Things,
Microsoft Dynamics applications, alongside other technologies, to help
AI, Business Intelligence, Connected Field Service, the Smart Office and
clients strengthen their market position, grow revenue, and improve
Smart Retail. For more information, visit sigmadynamics.co.uk
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RSA GLOBAL LAUNCHES
DIGITAL ROAD FREIGHT PLATFORM CLICKRF
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SA Global, a digital supply and freight forwarding company
Going live with ClickRF is an important milestone of RSA Global’s
based in the UAE, has launched the digital freight platform
digital transformation aiming at digitizing 100% of our customers’
ClickRF (Click for your Road Freight). ClickRF is a digital
interactions with us. ClickRF complements our digital Click Eco-System
marketplace for all road freight services across the UAE and GCC
comprising ClickSC (freight management system) which will also go
region providing shippers and transporters with an aggregator service
live soon, ClickRF and ClickWM (warehouse management system). All
for fast, convenient, and transparent transport solutions. The platform
these systems are supported by RiA and simplify and accelerate our
is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and RSA Global’s voice-enabled
customers’ supply chains significantly.
intelligent assistant RiA. Being the first of its kind in the region, RiA
Karthikeyan Hariharan, Chief Operating Officer, RSA Global
carries out administrative tasks on behalf of ClickRF’s users saving them For ClickRF demo enquiries, please visit rsa.global/clickrf.
time and effort.
For more information and questions about the platform, please contact Through ClickRF shippers can inquire rates for any land lane within
us here: clickrf@rsa.global
the UAE and GCC region, compare and negotiate offered rates, book shipments, instantly track and trace them, perform online payments, and receive e-invoices, amongst others. In turn, transport providers can
ABOUT RSA GLOBAL
bid and adjust rates for requested lanes, manage orders, manage their
RSA Global is a freight forwarding and supply chain solutions
drivers & fleet, receive online payments, and continuously optimize their
company headquartered out of the UAE. Its focus is to
operational processes by utilizing the system’s smart data. All steps are
provide the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa,
facilitated via a transparent real time communication between the supply
and India with seamless access to the world. The key to RSA
chain stakeholders through the single window interface WhatsApp.
Global’s success is the combination of cutting-edge frontend technology and a deep operational expertise adding true
We are extremely excited about the launch of ClickRF. While ClickRF
value to its customers’ businesses.
solves major pain points of shippers and transporters at the click of a button such as low supply chain efficiency, increasing costs and lacking
With 550 people working in over 25 facilities across the UAE,
transparency, the platform’s unique feature is RiA. A first of its kind IVA
Kenya, India and China, RSA has the right set-up in place to
(interactive virtual assistant) that is built on a groundbreaking platform
deliver the world’s products to the consumers in its targeted
of AI, ML and NLP. UAE is just the first market; we will be taking this
emerging markets at the click of a button. RSA Global caters
across our entire network soon.
to a wide customer base from different key industries including
Abhishek Shah, CEO & Co-Founder, RSA Global
eCommerce, F&B, Petrochemicals and Chemicals, Automotive, FMCG and Oil & Gas industry.
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odern technologies have now permeated logistics,
Machine learning tools can dig into the collected data to discover
freight, and transport, like many other industries. The
trends, patterns, and other anomalies. They do this while the
result is FreightTech, or rather ‘freight technology’,
operation is still active, and with incredible precision. It means an
which is an offshoot of similarly industrial technologies. The
operation can continue moving forward at lightspeed while gaining
difference is that these are tailored for logistics. The list includes
valuable insights from the AI systems. Data-backed decisions are
the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing, machine
much more informed, accurate, and successful.
learning, real-time data systems, advanced GPS, and more. One study found that up to 98% of third-party logistics providers, Many of these technologies are churning up the waters in the
or 3PLs, and 93% of shippers believe data-driven decision-making is
transportation industry, and with good reason. Through the
essential to the future of the supply chain. It ties back into real-time
collection and application of real-time data solutions mixed with
operations, because data-driven decisions are not just possible, but
advanced analytics, the logistics industry will see monumental change.
also fast and responsive thanks to the constant collection of data.
Which technologies are evolving freight and transportation, and
Optimized processes
what does that mean for the future?
Through increased transparency and more readable information, logistics and freight processes can be enhanced considerably. Data
Real-time operations
solutions can help optimise network routes, discern faster delivery
Traditionally, logistics was a paper-heavy industry, so it has
and exchange times, forecast equipment services, and even enable
significantly benefited from the move to digital solutions. What big
preventive fleet maintenance.
data and advanced analytics have also opened the door to, however, are real-time operations. Administrators and fleet managers can
By equipping a truck with IoT sensors, for example, nuanced
make decisions, on-the-fly and deliver remote commands with the
performance data can be collected. That information can be
help of accurate and up-to-date information.
trawled to find patterns or details about the inner workings of the equipment. Maybe the system has learned to identify a potential
They can direct the fleet to avoid developing weather problems, find
breakdown thanks to a decrease in engine performance or mileage.
new routes around heavy traffic, and send out alerts for accidents
That allows managers to take action before there are major delays
or major traffic events. Each vehicle can be monitored, also in
in the operation.
real-time, to estimate delivery times or provide support. If a truck breaks down, for example, managers know exactly when and where
Those same IoT sensors can be attached to goods to inform
to find them to offer support.
decisions about a trip. Alerts might detail a temperature drop or increase that could prove disastrous. They might be able to measure
Data-driven decision-making
impact or pressure, alerting drivers when there’s too much strain on
While real-time solutions will play a key role in the future of
transported goods, reducing damage during transit. Ultimately, the
logistics and freight, big data and data-driven operations are
technology boosts transparency and allows for optimised reactions
equally important. They are similar, but they’re not the same thing,
to the environment and beyond.
especially when machine learning and AI come into the picture.
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a problem is discovered after the produce has already shipped, they can track the goods all the way to store shelves to remove
Automation
them before consumer safety is compromised. This changes freight
Fleet managers cannot remain at a control base for all hours of the
completely, allowing for in-the-moment decisions and reactions to
day and night. Yet, there are drivers on the road 24/7. This presents
the entire supply system.
a rather unique conundrum where fleet support must always be on, even without the resources to do so. Advanced freight software,
Overall security also benefits from the increase in transparency.
powered by data analytics and AI, can provide the solution.
The goods can be measured and tracked along every stage of the supply chain, eliminating the potential for swapped or counterfeit
Using big data to inform reactions and commands, machine learning
goods. If they are stolen, it’s much easier to identify the party or
tools can provide drivers with the necessary support they need
parties involved.
while managers are away. Imagine Alexa or Siri, tailored to logistics operations, and in a much more intelligent way. A smart system can
FreightTech and Advanced Freight Software Solutions Are the
handle all manager-specific tasks — like phoning in roadside assistance
Future of the Industry
or finding more optimised routes — without a human present. Through data-driven processes and solutions, freight technology is Driverless vehicles can also be empowered by these advanced
creating an entirely new field. Data-driven decision-making is now
solutions, as they’re fed commands and updates while out in the field.
possible, in real-time, along with advanced automation, to help boost productivity and accuracy.
Security & transparency Blockchain is an emerging and revolutionary technology that’s just
Additional technologies such as blockchain enhance security and
starting to make waves in the logistics industry. In particular, it
transparency, empowering things we’ve never seen before, like the
improves security and productivity by creating a more open and
option to remove contaminated goods from any point in the supply
transparent operation.
chain. Simply put, FreightTech is the future, and the industry already realizes the benefits of these advanced solutions.
Walmart began using blockchain, alongside its suppliers, to eliminate foodborne illness events and track fresh produce, like lettuce. If
Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized
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rigade Electronics is pleased to be involved in the first Hillhead
Brigade’s Backsense® obstacle detection system, remains one of the
digital event at the end of March. As road safety experts, who
most affordable, yet reliable products on the market. Backsense® radar
play an active part in advising legislators and government, Brigade
uses Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology,
helps operators to understand legislation and safety system compliance
transmitting a continuously varying radar frequency signal with unique
including FORS, CLOCS, DVS and Van Excellence. The conference will
time stamps to each instance of the wave. This gives more accurate
feature over 50 free-to-attend seminars and panel sessions.
detection than alternative radar products using Pulsed Radar technology. The programmable detection beam can be set from 2m to 10m width
In addition, Brigade will have a virtual booth to promote a full suite
and 3m to 30m length. Bespoke detection areas can be programmed to
of vehicle safety systems, including its Elite and Heavy Duty range of
calibrate-out fixed objects or bodywork.
camera monitor systems, radar detection systems, and digital recording and reversing alarms. Staff will be available to answer questions via live
To complement Backsense, Brigade’s Object Detection On-Screen
chat, Zoom or email.
Display (OSD), works in conjunction to warn the driver of obstacles in the danger zone. The system overlays 5-stage audible and visual radar
New to Hillhead, Brigade will be launching ZoneSafe, Radio Frequency
data onto the camera image on the monitor. This reduces driver stress
Identification (RFID) technology, which creates detection zones around
and distractions by providing all information in one place.
vehicles and mobile plant. Vehicle-mounted antennas detect RFID tags which can be worn by workers, placed on objects or positioned within
Brigade’s BRIDGE is a fully managed service for 4G enabled digital
restricted areas. When a ZoneSafe tag enters a detection zone, the
recording systems that means operators do not have to set up and
vehicle operator will automatically receive a visual and audible alert via
maintain their own servers or manage SIMs and mobile data. Brigade’s
the in-cab control unit which will enable them to take action. A vibrating
digital recording (MDR) systems capture footage from up to eight
tag will also warn a detected worker of an approaching vehicle. ZoneSafe
vehicle-mounted cameras.
RFID technology does not require line-of-sight and tags will be detected regardless of obstructions, blind spots, adverse weather or poor visibility.
Brigade has a carefully chosen network of service partners (BSPs) who supply product, installation and support to Brigade’s customers across
Brigade will also be promoting the new generation Backeye®360,
the UK. This is ideal for large fleets or those who operate at multiple
BN360-300, a high definition four-camera system designed to
sites. The Brigade Service Partner Network also provides support or
eliminate blind spots and assist low-speed manoeuvring by providing
back to base, onsite and warranty work to keep vehicles on the road.
a complete real-time surround view of the vehicle in the driver’s monitor. The Backeye®360 provides flexible calibration options for
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his May, 2000 supply chain, logistics and technology executives
months. Combining specific case studies and interviews with live,
will be logging in to join Reuters Events Supply Chain Europe
Q&A panel discussions and - new for this year - a series of interactive
2021 (19-20 May, Online) and explore how best to execute a
workshops and roundtables, Supply Chain Europe will deliver the
digitally collaborative, valued-based and customer centric supply chain.
connectivity and learnings that supply chain leaders have been starved of.
This year’s edition of the leading supply chain event for the European flexibility that supply chains must embrace, now. No matter the industry,
Discussion pillars that are the driving force behind this year’s agenda:
strengthening operations against risks and for customer demands is
• Positioning supply chain as the driving force in your business
critical, creating the backbone for a sustainable and digital future for
• Digitally enabled visibility to maximize supply chain resilience
businesses.
• Crucial strengthening of supplier and partner relationships to
market, focuses on the crucial transformations and increases in
protect business continuity The event will feature the expert, industry leading insights of a stellar speaker line-up including, David Boulanger, CSCO, Arla Foods, Linzell Harris, SVP Global Supply Chain, AstraZeneca, Karen Reddington,
• Delivering empirical successes of sustainable supply chain excellence • Technology innovations to power supply chain performance
President, FedEx Express Europe, Ewan Andrew, President, Global Supply & Procurement and Chief Sustainability Officer, Diageo, Jennifer
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details on how to secure your place at Supply Chain Europe 2021
Campbell, SVP Supply Chain Europe, PepsiCo. Why you must join this crucial supply chain event
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ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN EUROPE 2021 Investing in your supply chain is key to executing a digitally
However, despite the impressive efforts to respond quickly, there
collaborative, value-based and customer centric operation. Reuters
are still huge amounts optimization and reconfiguration needed. Old
Events is bringing together the best supply chain leaders and specific
fashioned, linear supply chain models that lack a digital structure
subject matter experts that you need to hear from - and connect
do not provide the required flexibility of operations and are not
with - to deliver a successful evolution of your supply chain.
sustainable for the future. They will place your business at increased risk from impacts and shocks. A reanalysis of your partner network,
Given the extraordinary events set in motion by the ongoing global
digital processes and delivery capabilities is now critical.
pandemic, historical supply chain and logistics models have been forced to adapt fast to ensure companies can still rely on them to
Supply Chain Europe Virtual 2021 is the only place to set yourselves
deliver for their customers.
up to thrive through 2021. Bringing together retailers, manufacturers, logistics and technology leaders, the entire suite of executives will provide a 360-degree view of how to maximize your network and operations, eradicate silos and deliver a flexible and sustainable supply chain future.
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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS NEWS 17 MARCH 2021
PELI BIOTHERMAL ANNOUNCE
ASIA AWARD WIN FOR INDUSTRY-LEADING PACKAGING PRODUCTS
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eli BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled
The latest award adds to the tally of accolades Peli BioThermal has
packaging, was announced as winner of the Best Temperature
won worldwide for its outstanding services and industry leading
Control Packaging Provider - Passive category at the annual
product portfolio.
Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2021. Visit www.pelibiothermal.com to learn more about the wide range of
For the third year running Peli BioThermal successfully scooped an
Peli BioThermal products and offerings.
accolade at the prestigious awards event, which celebrates industry leaders and trend-setters in the biopharma sector.
Peli BioThermal is a division of Peli Products SLU, which is the European arm of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company
As the company continues to expand its infrastructure and operations
of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New
in Asia, Peli BioThermal celebrated its third triumph at the coveted
York and San Francisco.
ceremony, which recognises excellence within the biologics sector. The company won the award for its innovative, high-performing passive packaging serving the biopharma industry.
ABOUT PELI BIOTHERMAL Peli BioThermal Ltd. offers the widest range of temperature
We are honoured and delighted to win this third award in
controlled packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences
succession is a fantastic achievement. It is amazing to win an award
industry. The company is the recipient of two Queen’s Awards for
for our outstanding passive packaging products, repeating our previous
Enterprise: International Trade in 2018 and Innovation in 2017. The
success in 2019 when we also won this award category. As the company
company’s products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive
expands its presence in Asia we are excited to accept this latest award
intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Peli BioThermal
which recognises our ongoing commitment to delivering excellence and
is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the
innovation to the biologics sector in Asia and the rest of the world.
complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s
Benson Teo, Senior Director of Sales, Asia, Peli BioThermal
customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution
The award was presented virtually at the 5th Annual Asia-Pacific
chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and
Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2021 ceremony on 17th March 2021,
software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging
which was attended by more than 500 representatives from Asia’s
asset management. Outside of Europe, the company does business
leading biologistics businesses.
under the name Pelican BioThermal LLC. For more information, visit pelibiothermal.com
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G
Our Meeting Manager system allowed the delegates to schedule dedicated time with their fellow agents, in order to strengthen their relationships and pursue business. We were really pleased to see so many members attend; not only were they able to re-connect with
iven the Global Pandemic’s affect on travel, online meetings
one another, but the feedback we’ve had shows that business has come
have become the next best way for Freight Forwarders to
about as a result of their discussions.
connect and discuss business.
Jess Baker, Group Operations Manager, Specialist Freight Networks
Kelly Bunyan is the Owner and Managing Director of a group of
One network member stated:
I'm loving it... these meetings (the only
successful freight networks, headquartered in London, UK: World
option at the moment to have ‘contact’) are re-charging my batteries!
Freight Network (WFN), Specialist Freight Networks (SFN) and International Freight Network (IFN).
Another commented:
It is so nice to see old and new friends, to see
that they are well and with their companies running well even during Kelly and her team recently ran successful online meetings for all 3
this pandemic situation. It’s a pleasure to be part of this big family and
networks in the group, providing the platform for network members
just I wait for the next conference in any part of the world. It doesn’t
to book 1-to-1 appointments in advance, with their network partners.
matter where, if the partners are there.
Kelly told us:
Kelly concluded,
I’ve been running freight conferences for many years
The meeting was a huge success and I commend
now, and I know that our members are sorely missing the annual events.
our members for their hard work. Forwarders are very resilient and
It’s not only the best way for them to connect with their partners and
adaptable and by sticking together, we are continuing to thrive, even in
establish business, but it’s very much a ‘family reunion’, too, with lots
difficult times.
of fun and laughter. Building those friendly and trusting relationships is good for business! I therefore decided that the next best thing was to provide my members with the opportunity to meet virtually. The meetings were run for the members free of charge, as a thank you for their ongoing support.
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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS NEWS MARCH 2021
MULTIMODAL COMMITS TO
NEW 19 TO 21 OCTOBER 2021 DATES FOR ITS 14TH SHOW
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he UK and Ireland’s premier supply chain event will include
New initiatives will include a bespoke match-making service connecting
three days of seminars and an awards ceremony on the 19th
shippers to each other and to exhibitors.
of October A dedicated Freight Forwarders Village is designed as a marketplace to
London, UK, Wednesday 3rd March 2021: The Multimodal 2021 team
showcase products and services in a cost-effective way.
has committed to new October dates for the free -to-attend networking and learning show at the Birmingham NEC, now in its 14th year.
Nominations for the Multimodal Awards voted categories, which recognise excellence in air, road, rail, maritime, and freight forwarding
The event brings logistics buyers together with supply chain innovators
services are open.
at an exhibition that will also include a programme of seminars and panel debates covering the latest industry trends.
A new tech category is being launched this month.
The annual Multimodal Awards evening will take place at the VOX
The categories are voted for by the thousands of readers of the
Birmingham, UK on the 19th of October, hosted by football legend
Multimodal Newsletter and exhibitors and visitors to Multimodal.
Kevin Keegan. Entries for the three judged Awards, the Ship per of the Year Award, We have been building the Multimodal supply chain community since 2008, and after such a difficult few months, we are looking forward
the Sustainability Award and the Young Logistics Professional of the Year Award are also open.
to hosting the industry once again We have used the time that we could not meet in person to develop new ideas and have continued
Key vertical sectors attending include manufacturing, retail, agribusiness,
to provide networking and learning opportunities with the launch of a
chemical, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, fast moving
series of digital webinars hosted on an App platform that enables live
consumer goods, food and drink, fashion, recycling, and construction.
questions and 1-2-1 video chat. The App, called Swapcard, promotes making connections and we will continue to use it to support more
As well as the Multimodal Awards, the Multimodal Mixer, sponsored
networking and discussion at the live event this autumn.
by Forth Ports, on the 20th of October will provide a relaxed
Robert Jervis, Logistics Portfolio Director, Clarion Events
networking opportunity.
Multimodal 2021, which represents every logistics sector under one roof,
To nominate a speaker, enter and award, or find out more about
will include an exhibition, a learning programme and networking events.
the exhibition visit multimodal.org.uk
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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Documented permission to pass that a national customs authority grants to imported/exported goods so that they can enter/leave the country. Related topics Bonded warehousing Customs brokerage Duties & taxes
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24 MARCH 2021
DIMERCO COMMENCES OPERATIONS AT
FIRST BONDED LOGISTICS CENTER IN INDONESIA
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lobal freight transportation specialist Dimerco has commenced
We are proud to be leading the market in providing best-in-class
operations at Indonesia’s first and only eCommerce Bonded
eCommerce fulfilment services in Indonesia. Dimerco is the only
Logistics Center (BLC). The 10,000+ sq m bonded warehouse is
logistics company licensed to handle eCommerce cargo in this region
the first of its kind in the region and will provide an integrated, multimodal
and our vision is to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ solution at this first
transport service to customers and deliver significant benefits, including
bonded logistics center.
faster eCommerce fulfilment and reduced costs.
Jeffrey Shih, Chief Executive Management, Dimerco
The new facility utilizes eCommerce+ for rapid clearance and manages
Dimerco will be able to move goods faster than standard B2C
domestic deliveries, typically with a lead time of 1-3 days, compared to
eCommerce operations as they will already be in the BLC warehouse
direct B2C deliveries where standard lead time is up to 14 days. In a
ready for local delivery, while fully automated processes ensure
bonded warehouse such as Dimerco’s BLC, B2B2C shipments achieve
maximum efficiency and keep costs low. The BLC operation, which
faster customs clearance and there is no requirement to pay duty and
commenced since August, 2019, has now a potential throughput of over
tax in advance, which is a major cash-flow advantage for customers.
150,000 units per day and is operated with the support of Dimerco’s local strategic partner (Uniair Cargo). Dimerco has over 30 years’ experience operating in Indonesia and a strategic partner with a domestic network in including over 100 branches and agents, delivering to more than 3,000 districts and destinations.
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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE NEWS 30 MARCH 2021
CPG LOGISTICS USES
DESCARTES’ E-CUSTOMS FOR POST-BREXIT CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE
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escartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-
Descartes’ e-Customs is a solution for submitting customs declarations
intensive businesses in commerce, announced that CPG
to HMRC’s Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF)
Logistics Ltd, a long-established logistics services provider in
service and the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) required for
the UK, is using Descartes’ e-Customs solution to help its customers
trade with Northern Ireland. As a cloud-based solution, vital customs
comply with post-Brexit customs requirements, including preparation
and shipping data is secure and continuously accessible. E-Customs is
for further Brexit changes that are coming July 1.
part of Descartes’ extensive portfolio for Customs and Regulatory Compliance for global trade which includes customs and security filing
Established in 1991, CPG Logistics operates from the UK supporting a
for many countries across the globe, product classification and duty
broad range of companies, many of which operate within highly regulated
determination and restricted party screening.
industries. In order to support its clients in successfully navigating postBrexit customs complexities, CPG Logistics started its preparation in
We’re proud to be supporting CPG Logistics as it continues to
2018, gaining its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for its
strengthen its capabilities post-Brexit. However, the lesson for those
custom bonded warehouse and then deploying Descartes’ e-Customs
who, unlike CPG Logistics, have not prepared is that they need to
to cope with the increase in demand for customs declarations.
implement a customs filing solution now to minimize the impact of enforcement at year end.
CPG Logistics is benefitting as an early adopter of technology for Brexit.
Pol Sweeney, VP Sales UK & Ireland, Descartes
Results of recent research - Beyond Brexit - The Realities of Brexit for UK-EU Cross Border Trade by Descartes shows that companies like CPG that prepared early have successfully made it through the
ABOUT DESCARTES
transition. However, the study also revealed that 33% of British traders
Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-
still do not have a solution. The recent delay in security filing and rolling
as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity,
deferment of customs declarations for imports gives unprepared traders
performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses.
more time, but the lesson learned is that they need to act now.
Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan,
It was absolutely crucial for us to start preparing for Brexit ahead
allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation
of 31st January 2021 to minimise business disruption. Despite so much
invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security
uncertainty caused by Brexit, the support we have received from the
documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous
Descartes team and the ease in which the e-Customs solution has been
other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest,
able to integrate with our current SAP system has been world-class.
collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters
Richard Lord, CEO, CPG Logistics
are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at descartes.com
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WORLD LOGISTICS PASSPORT 17 MARCH 2021
EXPANDS IN SOUTH AMERICA
T
he World Logistics Passport (WLP), a unique loyalty program
The MoU was signed by His Excellency Francisco Bustillo, Minister
established to increase trading opportunities between
of Foreign Relations of Uruguay and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed
emerging markets, is expanding in South America – with
Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone
Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Relations today signing a Memorandum
Corporation (PCFC), signaling a clear commitment from the government
of Understanding (MoU).
of Uruguay to grow the country’s trade volumes. Minister Bustillo commented:
We understand that the signing of this Memorandum
More than 10 countries are now part of the major policy initiative
of Understanding contributes to the formation of relevant business
– trading nations include India, South Africa and Indonesia, amongst
alliances for the international economic insertion of Uruguay and, above
others. In addition, major multinational corporations including UPS,
all, capitalizes on the credentials and prestige that our country has
Pfizer, Sony, Johnson & Johnson, and LG are also engaged with the WLP.
garnered internationally. It is also positive in as much as it facilitates the transit of goods, favoring a possible reduction in freight costs, which
As one of the first South American countries to engage in the program,
if it happens, could favor our export sector and the entire economy.
today’s announcement follows the registration of Montevideo Free
In addition, this memorandum of understanding will provide a constant
Airport and solidifies the country’s standing in the WLP.
exchange of knowledge and commercial experiences, which will be extremely beneficial for public and private agents.
Uruguay’s location offers the WLP a connection to targeted gateway countries including Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. The region will also benefit
Since its launch, the World Logistics Passport has been welcomed by
significantly from the infrastructure and logistics expertise of Dubai-based
governments and business around the world for the numerous benefits
WLP partners, such as DP World and Emirates Skycargo, who will play an
it delivers to local economies, traders and homegrown business. Our
important role in advancing Uruguay’s trade with the rest of the world.
rapid and continued inclusion of new members and partners underscores the importance of increasing trading opportunities between emerging
ABOUT WORLD LOGISTICS PASSPORT
markets. We now stand together in a club of 11 trading nations
The WLP is a unique loyalty program which overcomes non-
and reimagine how goods and services move around the world.
tariff trade barriers by incentivizing increased trade through
Mike Bhaskaran, CEO, World Logistics Passport
demonstrating how it is possible to build a resilient trade ecosystem
more efficient and cheaper trade processes. Traders and freight forwarders get increased benefits the more they trade through
The WLP creates opportunities for businesses around the world to
member hubs. The benefits include cost and time savings, and
improve existing trading routes, and develop new ones, through the
faster customs clearances. Unlocking these benefits allows
world’s first logistics loyalty program for freight forwarders and traders.
nations and regions to gain access to new markets, diversify
It overcomes non-tariff trade barriers by incentivizing increased trade
trade in existing products and increase market shares in key
through more efficient and cheaper trade processes.
export products in developing economies.
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INDUSTRY SERVICES NEWS 11 MARCH 2021
RHENUS MOVES ITS
FULL VEHICLE LOGISTICS (FVL) OPERATION INTO TOP GEAR
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hile 2020 saw a record slump in new car sales in the UK*, strong demand for the international movement of classic and super cars has given Rhenus UK’s newly
established Full Vehicle Logistics (FVL) business a major boost. In its first six months of operations alone, the finished vehicle logistics service transported 86 high performance cars, worth more than EUR 100,000,000 in total. Utilising a mixture of air, sea and road transportation, the new highly specialised FVL solution from Rhenus provides a bespoke logistics service to discerning car enthusiasts, dealers and OEMs. The majority of the shipments by Rhenus FVL over its first six months of operations have concerned the export of new or classic cars from the UK to either the Far East or mainland Europe. These shipments were completed through a mixture of road, air and ocean transport solutions, with the choice of transport being decided based on the specific needs of the customer. Rhenus has a proven track record supporting automotive OEMs through a range of transportation services for finished vehicles, vehicle parts and sub-assembly projects – all underpinned by its extensive European network. With the introduction of Full Vehicle Logistics, it has increased its capabilities to work on additional specialist automotive movements, from transporting one-of-a-kind prototypes through to managing full customs clearance for individual vehicle shipments across the globe. Aimed at car enthusiasts, specialist dealerships and manufacturers, the FVL service has been even more successful than expected for Rhenus UK.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at rhenus.com/en/uk
billion. Rhenus has business sites at 750 locations worldwide and employs 33,000 people. The Rhenus Group provides solutions for a wide variety of different sectors along the complete supply chain; they include multimodal transport operations, warehousing, customs clearance as well as innovative value-added services.
Despite the headwinds of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global recession and now Brexit, we’ve seen strong demand for our new specialist service. Our proven capability within the automotive sector, coupled with our focus on quality and communication at all stages has evidently hit the right mark with discerning supercar and classic car owners. To lessen the impact of Brexit on the automotive industry, the Rhenus joint-venture, Cuxport, located in Northern Germany’s Cuxhaven, has implemented optimised customs processes, leading to a significant increase in EU/UK-vehicles being handled through the port. This increase has since produced an extended, now daily shipping schedule between Immingham and Cuxhaven for European markets and has paved the way for a significant business award. Spencer Davern, Air & Ocean Director, Rhenus UK Rhenus UK’s success bucks the otherwise gloomy trend in the UK car market, which saw sales in 2020 fall to a level not seen since 1992. However, luxury car makers have reported remarkable resilience, boosted by strong sales in China and the Far East. The launch of Full Vehicle Logistics has allowed Rhenus to further expand its automotive offering and focus on the movement of complete cars via air, ocean or road. With Brexit now a reality, Rhenus believes there is a benefit to businesses keeping their transportation needs under one roof, with a provider that can deliver complete support from start to finish, including customs clearance.
* theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/06/uk-car-sales-fall-to-lowest-level-
since-1992
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INDUSTRY SERVICES NEWS 17 MARCH 2021
TT CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RHA’S CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE
T
he latest version of the RHA conditions of carriage (2020)*
A further issue clarified in the 2020 conditions is connected to liabilities
were released last year, effective 1 September. TT highlights
for loading and unloading cargo from a vehicle. Clause 4 now states that
changes to three clauses in particular: protecting carriers’
unless otherwise agreed in writing, responsibility for loading cargo onto
obligations if delays in transit result from the customer’s omission,
the vehicle and the unloading of the cargo at the consignee, rests with
clarifying the issue of liabilities for loading and unloading cargo from the
the customer. Further, the customer is also required to indemnify the
vehicle, and providing a useful definition of ‘commencement of transit’
carrier from and against all and any loss, damage, death or injury that
with its implications on liability in the event of damage or loss prior to
might arise during such operations.
that point. Yarwood goes on to profile another clause that has been altered, Although relatively small, these changes can have significant impact
TT has recently been active in reporting the increase in theft from
on the liabilities sustained by carriers under certain circumstances,”
warehouse premises, a consequence primarily of pandemic related
says TT Club’s Mike Yarwood. “Since Brexit, for example, there have
backlogs and delays. This includes from loaded trailers awaiting
been a number of occasions of hauliers arriving at UK ports seeking to
departure. In this regard, Clause 7 of the new conditions sees a
cross the EU border without the necessary documentation or permits.
material change to the definition of commencement of transit. This is
Documentary errors, potentially by the customer, cause delay, which
defined as after the consignment has left the premises from where the
if perishable cargoes are involved can result in extensive losses. Under
consignment is collected.
clause 5 (4) of the new conditions, a carrier has the right to suspend or possibly even terminate the performance of the service, and in addition
This is of significant assistance to the carrier when no alternative secure
damages such as loss of business and driver’s wages could be claimed
parking facility is available enroute to the destination or the driver does
from the customer,
not have sufficient driving time to reach a secure parking location. In
he explained.
the spirit of security, it would now be advantageous from both a liability TT Club and commercial law firm Hill Dickinson have worked together
and a security perspective to leave the loaded trailer at the shipper’s
to outline the important clause changes that effect the customer-
premises until the driver’s hours allow a more seamless delivery option.
carrier contractual relationship. Hauliers and other stakeholders who incorporate the terms of the earlier, 2009 version are encouraged to
TT Club consistently advises carriers to review their STCs on a regular basis
alter their own Standard Trading Conditions (STCs) in line with the
in order to maintain control over their risk profile. In this instance, the
new provisions.
RHA have provided a valuable service in up-dating some of the clauses of these conditions of carriage, which it would be wise of carriers to adopt. * rha.uk.net/membership/member-benefits/conditions-of-carriage-and-storage
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That agility is matched by the performance of the products themselves. Despite their tonnage, Raniero trucks are surprisingly nimble, with a very small turning radius and excellent manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
W
ith the future of diesel forklifts under increasing
They can be used for indoor and outdoor applications, as there are no
pressure from ever-tighter regulations on emissions,
emissions, enabling owners to lower their carbon footprint and maintain
sales of electric trucks have been accelerating. The only
a safer, quieter working environment for operators. Raniero can even
remaining stronghold for diesel has been heavy-duty applications that
offer 12-tonne capacity models for working inside shipping containers.
demand lifting capacities of 8 tonnes or more. Small wonder the range is proving highly successful in some of world’s
But with an imminent end to the subsidy on red diesel and the entry
most demanding applications, including steel, timber, paper, recycling,
of big-hitters Raniero to the UK marketplace, all that is set to change.
automotive, special waste management, logistics, textiles and energy.
According to Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution UK, importers for the Raniero range:
Raniero electric forklifts provide the strength and performance of
In recent years, electric trucks have
diesel trucks but with the added benefit of sustainable operations and
proved themselves more than a match for IC engine trucks, for both
lower running costs in the long-term. And they are readily accessible
indoor and outdoor operations. Nearly every aspect of their performance
through the Red Diamond Distribution network – from 18 fully equipped
is superior, they are dimensionally smaller, more dependable, require less
sales and service centres nationwide.
maintenance, and deliver significant savings in terms of whole-life costs. The only issue was capacity but with the introduction of the high-capacity Raniero range that is no longer an obstacle. Acknowledged as the world’s leading manufacturer of heavyduty lift trucks, the current Raniero range spans 5 to 32 tonnes, including the largest electric forklift on the market. Renowned for its innovative approach to design Raniero also boasts the manufacturing flexibility to meet individual customer requirements regardless of the size of the order or its complexity.
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INDUSTRY SERVICES NEWS 16 MARCH 2021
RESTRUCTURE AT DIMERCO WILL DELIVER
‘QUICKER RESPONSE & GREATER FLEXIBILITY’
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lobal freight transportation specialist Dimerco has announced
America, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Europe and Northeast Asia
the roll out of phase two of its radical restructure, aimed
into a Centralized Service Centre (CSC) will foster faster response
at driving quicker response, greater flexibility, and business
and enable coordinated sales & marketing communication on a global
resilience in the face of increasingly challenging and disruptive supply
basis. Ultimately, the organization restructure is aimed at enhancing
chains. Dimerco initiated its planned organization restructure in
our competitiveness in a challenging international logistics market,
2019 and reports that the company is already seeing positive impact
allowing us to provide a best-in-class logistics service with operational
resulting from the changes implemented to date, with both revenue
and management excellence and optimized customer service.
and profitability up for 2020, despite the difficult trading environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ABOUT DIMERCO EXPRESS GROUP
Phase two of the reorganization will see the creation of a flatter, less
Effective 1st October 2019, Dimerco Express Group set up an
hierarchical structure, with a focus on managerial specialization, team
Executive Management Board (EMB) as part of organization
leadership and intelligent applications, Mr. Jeffrey Shih, Chief Executive
restructure, based on managerial specialization, team leadership
Management (CEM), on behalf of Dimerco confirms, commenting,
and intelligent applications. The EMB is led by Mr. Jeffrey Shih and
We believe that team leadership, underpinned by a common vision,
includes five Executive Management members, including Mr. George
will facilitate clear communication and coordination, and enable strategic
Chiou, President of Air Freight and Ms. Wendy Chien, Managing
decisions to be made based on a global perspective by bringing together
Director of Contract Logistics in Taipei, Mr. Johnny Kao, President
complementary skills and competency from multiple countries with
of Ocean Freight in Shanghai and Mr. Herbert Liou, President of
diverse business cultures across our network.
Ocean Freight in Los Angeles. Dimerco is being restructured to focus on Business Intelligence Technology developments and
Members of the Dimerco Executive Management Board (EMB), established
applications with the company’s Business Intelligence Technology
in phase one of the restructure program and made up of five senior
(BIT) Division. BIT supports three business units – Air Freight,
management specialists heading up air freight, ocean freight, and contract
Ocean Freight and Contract Logistics – for business development,
logistics, will each be better equipped to make strategic decisions based
service optimization and increased operational and management
on the broader knowledge and shared experience of the team, supported
efficiency. Dimerco’s BIT provides exceptional visibility and enables
by Dimerco’s intelligent IT application and cloud networking technology.
access to information in real time from any location with internet
Dimerco will continue to invest in developing its IT systems, embracing the
connection, ensuring operations run as smoothly as possible,
latest available technology to ensure consistent levels of service quality and
working seamlessly with the company’s teamwork and contingency
enhanced visibility, allowing pre-emptive exception management.
plan, including multimodal transport and air chartering. Although the initial outbreak of COVID-19 occurred immediately after
Mr. Jeffrey Shih concludes,
Dimerco believes that a flatter
organizational structure will further improve management efficiency, while the integration of regional management teams from North
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Dimerco’s first restructure in 2020, the company has nevertheless achieved increased revenue and profitability for the year.
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INDUSTRY SERVICES NEWS 23 MARCH 2021
PELI BIOTHERMAL BROADENS
PORTFOLIO OF DRY-ICE SHIPPERS
P
eli BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled
All three systems are cost-effective and easy to pack-out compared to
packaging, announces expanded dry ice shipper options
other dry ice frozen shipping products. Additionally, Peli BioThermal
to support exponential growth in cell and gene therapy
shippers undergo constant stress tests in ambient temperatures of
shipments worldwide, as well as continued need to transport
30 degrees Celsius to ensure the payload remains within temperature
pandemic payloads. Available parcel sizes range from 1.1 litres to
range for expected durations.
179 litres and cover temperature ranges of minus 65 degrees Celsius to minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Peli BioThermal continues to work on utilising dry ice in even more platforms to continue providing solutions for payload protection of temperature
Cell and gene therapies are highly individualized and patient-
sensitive shipments. For more information about Peli BioThermal’s dry ice
centric, which creates a drastically different supply chain than we
parcel offerings, visit https://pelibiothermal.com/thermal-packaging/dry-ice-
see for mass-produced pharmaceutical products. This supply chain
parcel or go to www.pelibiothermal.com to learn more about the wide
introduces individuals who are not always familiar with cold chain
range of Peli BioThermal products and offerings.
packaging. Our job is to make easy-to-use temperature controlled solutions for these applications.
Peli BioThermal is a division of Peli Products, S.L.U., which is the
Greg Wheatley, Vice President of Worldwide New Product
European arm of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company
Development & Engineering, Peli BioThermal
of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.
Peli BioThermal’s expanded range of dry ice parcels can replace liquid nitrogen systems on short journeys that include a courier. The easyto-pack parcels are available in single-use Sherpa Systems™ and
ABOUT PELI PRODUCTS
DeepFreeze™ shippers, as well as the reusable Crēdo Cube™ shippers.
Peli Products, S.L.U. is the global leader in the design
The Sherpa Systems shippers range in size from 5 litres to 179 litres,
and manufacture of high performance protective cases,
DeepFreeze products are available in 1.1 litre to 8 litre sizes, and Crēdo
temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable
Cube shippers include 5 litre and 17 litre sizes.
lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the
Sherpa Systems use Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation and are molded
most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement,
with density to achieve required performance standards. DeepFreeze
defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and in
and Crēdo Cube shippers, by contrast, feature high-performance VIP
numerous outdoor markets. Peli™ products are designed and
(vacuum insulated panels) that protect the payload and require less dry
built to last a lifetime. Headquartered in Torrance, CA, Pelican
ice, lowering transportation costs. Dry ice products provide frozen
Products, Inc. operates in 25 countries, with 23 international
payload protection with durations from 96 hours to 225 hours.
sales offices and twelve manufacturing facilities across the globe. For more information, visit pelican.com or behrmancap.com
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at dachser.com
At our new facility, we furnish warehousing and distribution services for our customer Globus Baumarkt as well as well-known regional and global manufacturers and retailers of industrial goods and food products.
L
On their behalf, our employees implement a future-oriented logistics
ogistics provider Dachser began operations at a new distribution
strategy designed to help them grow.
centre at its Magdeburg location in mid-February. At the
Christian Schäckel, General Manager, Magdeburg logistics centre
40,000 m2 facility, the family-owned company provides logistics
services for its customer Globus Baumarkt and other companies in the
A strong partner in the region for over 25 years
region. The expansion created 40 new jobs.
Dachser has been operating in the Magdeburg region for over 25 years. Some 170 employees are responsible for ensuring the smooth execution
Dachser’s new facility comprises 84,000 m2 and includes two warehouses
of logistics services.
with a total logistics area of 40,000 m2. One of the warehouses has been specifically designed for the storage and picking of food and non-
In addition to classic transport services, we also handle storage of
food items and covers approximately 8,000 m2. The second warehouse
industrial goods and food products and provide value-added services
for contract logistics activities has an area of 32,000 m2. Through the
such as display-build and finishing,
expansion, the office and social space at Dachser’s Magdeburg distribution
facilities are located in the Gewerbegebiet Nord commercial zone in
center now cover some 1,880 m2. There is also an additional 3,000 m2 of
the north of the region, providing convenient access to the A2 and A14
outdoor storage adjacent to the site. Including the distribution centre 40
highways. From Magdeburg, the logistics provider serves destinations
kilometres away in Oschersleben, Dachser’s Magdeburg logistics centre
such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Austria with daily departures.
now provides 55,000 m2 for logistics operations in total, and space to
Dachser’s Air & Sea Logistics branch in Langenhagen, near Hanover,
accommodate some 80,000 pallets.
connects the Magdeburg logistics centre to all the global markets.
Schäckel says. Dachser’s Magdeburg
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D
emand for online shopping has rocketed in the last year.
Paul says:
It is important to us that our customers receive
According to recent ONS data, in January 2021 internet
the product exactly as it is described on our website, in perfect
sales made up over a third of total retail sales in the UK,
condition and protective packaging. We’ve tested out a variety
an increase of 81% compared to the year before. With the world of
of boxes over the years and have come to a size and shape that
ecommerce moving so fast, how can pick and ship businesses keep up?
keeps shipping costs as low as possible without sacrificing quality or protection. We keep the line of communication between us and
Paul Futcher, director of The Cigar Club, saw a 32% increase in
our customers strong, by being quick to respond to queries, and
his business revenue between 2019 and 2020, despite the lucrative
using delivery technology that updates the customers on the status
nature of his industry. Here he provides his insight on how other
of their package as well as exact delivery times.
businesses can continue to grow alongside shifting customer demand and the increasingly higher expectations for pick and ship services.
Don’t neglect SEO With more people searching online for products, ensuring you get
Refine your delivery process
your business in front of them at the right time will ultimately lead to
With technological advances across the delivery process, and so
an increase in sales. One way of doing this is by using an SEO company,
many businesses in the online shopping space needing to stay on
who specialise in increasing both brand visibility for relevant organic
top of their competition, customers have become used to top notch
searches, and the quantity of traffic to your website.
virtual retail experiences. They expect to be in the loop from the moment they click buy, through to the product arriving at their
Through using an SEO company, The Cigar Club managed to
doorstep. The quicker it arrives the better.
win relevant and lucrative featured snippets, which are boxes of information that appear at the top of a search results page. This
The Cigar Club thought carefully about each stage in the customer
led to a big growth in product page visits. For example, winning the
experience journey to improve how they coordinate orders, and
featured snippet for the search ‘Montecristo No 2’ led to an 822%
ultimately to refine their pack and ship process.
increase in visits to this page.
Rake in the customer feedback and show it off Simply put, reviews are super important! According to Podium, 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchase decisions. Shopping online is a busy space to operate in, and people want reassurance that they are making the right decision before they commit to a purchase.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at cigar-club.com Paul says:
These customer reviews have really helped us grow
as a business, as with so many options for products to choose Through using the review platform ‘REVIEWS.io’, The Cigar Club has
online, our positive reviews help communicate to new customers
accumulated over 730 company reviews and 166 product reviews.
that we really do care about providing a high quality product with
Their efforts to ensure their delivery is efficient and products are up
efficient service. Also, by putting these reviews on our homepage
to standard, have led to an extremely high overall review rating, with
we have been able to create a personal feel for those browsing our
the most common phrases including 'excellent service', 'efficient
products. We’ve always tried to keep this personal touch there
service' and 'prompt delivery.'
in all our transactions, as this is what makes our cigars unique. Particularly when online shopping is a wholly solo task, adding in
With these positive reviews firmly under their belt, The Cigar Club
real-life perspectives on our products really makes a difference.
added a widget displaying them on their website homepage, to build trust with customers browsing their site which truly shouts about
In summary
the quality of their service....
Changing and refining the way your business operates can be an intimidating feat to undertake. But by paying attention to your logistics process and putting some time into boosting your online visibility, you can put yourself in a much better position to stay ahead of the competition and succeed. Paul Futcher, Director, The Cigar Club
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LOGISTICS UK TAKES VIS TRAINING TO NEW HEIGHTS 26 MARCH 2021
WITH RENAULT TRUCKS
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o ensure that the organisation’s Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) continues to offer a market leading service for its members, Logistics UK recently teamed up with Renault
Trucks to use its world-class vehicles in technical inspection training for its VIS engineers. Held at the Woodland Grange Conference Centre in Royal Leamington Spa, the training session formed part of Logistics UK’s’ commitment to continuous professional improvement for its staff, ensuring customers receive the best possible service and the highest standards of safety are maintained. It is essential for the safe and efficient inspection of vehicles that Logistics UK’s VIS is always striving to maximise the effectiveness and
engineers are trained regularly and their competency assessed; this has
efficiency of the service we offer to our customers. We were delighted
been a great opportunity to work in partnership with Renault Trucks
to work in collaboration with the team at Renault Trucks on this training
to achieve this aim.
project and we thank them greatly for the loan of their vehicles. Our aim
Chris Lipscomb, Director of Operations, Logistics UK
is to ensure that safety, quality and consistency remain at the forefront of the VIS team’s activities, enabling our highly qualified and experienced
The vehicles were used for ‘topside’ and ‘underside’ procedural
engineers – who all hold irtec qualifications and are members of the
inspection training for area and senior engineers, with a view to rolling
IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) – to continue to deliver
out familiarisation training to the wider inspection team imminently.
an exceptional service to all customers. Mick Parcell, Head of VIS Health & Safety & Engineering
The Logistics UK VIS team of engineers covers the UK and Republic of
Improvement, Logistics UK
Ireland and works with some of the biggest names in logistics across a wide range of industry sectors such as retail, construction and 3PL
Due to the training taking place in Warwickshire – not too far away
(third party logistics) operations. It also provides this service to many
from both our head office and the Renault Truck Commercials dealer
small and medium-sized enterprises. VIS’ wide range and type of vehicle
point in Nuneaton – we were delighted to be able to assist Logistics
inspections are carried out on everything from vans and heavy goods
UK with two T460s from our Used Trucks by Renault Truck selection
vehicles to buses and specialist lifting equipment. All the inspections are
to support the delivery of its VIS training programme.
accredited by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
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If you compare our rates to the average agency fee of £5,000 per job, you can save thousands. In simple terms, the more vacancies a company has, the more our service can save you. As your business grows, your account manager will recommend various cost saving recruitment methods that will become available. Our account managers take a long-term view of your business and are keen to develop the number of vacancies they handle with you, whilst offering you a tailor-made solution that will grow with you.
We appreciate that the needs of a small company will be very different from those of a top-25 forwarder and we have taken all of this into consideration.
forwardingjobs has packages available to suit any recruitment budget.
The full service includes... » Featured job listings » 30-day coverage on the job board » Brand awareness on the
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» Dedicated account manager, maximising
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1. jobboard It combines all of the proven recruitment methods available to today’s professional recruiter under one roof, providing you with the beauty of just one point of contact: your account manager. » A job board used correctly alongside several other methods can provide a larger forwarder with considerable costs savings.
» We would, however, recommend for sales and senior appointments an upgrade to Talent Consulting if the role is business critical.
» This is available on a contract basis only and is pre-agreed on an annual job-posting tariff. Service is payable quarterly in advance.
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A combination of both is highly recommended across all of your vacancies, to guarantee overall delivery, depending on timescales and seniority of the role.
2. talentconsulting This service is our platinum product and works well when our clients are considering the full picture, not just the recruitment fee. It guarantees that you get the best person for the job using our in-house freight forwarding Talent Consulting team. »
Talent Consulting is highly recommended for forwarders looking for fast-track sales growth. it will predominantly suit sales, senior appointments and business-critical recruitment needs.
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RECRUITMENT & TRAINING APPOINTMENTS WELCOMING TO
RICHARD LITCHFIELD
FREIGHT SOFTWARE GROUP
IN THE POSITION OF
MANAGING DIRECTOR
S
pecialist technology providers Freight Software
After leaving Europa, Richard launched a new IT
Group (FSG) has strengthened its team with
consultancy business Innovate Freight at the end of 2020
the appointment of a new Managing Director
which will continue under separate management.
Richard Litchfield at its Forward Computers business. Richard comments,
The freight and logistics sector
Forward Computers is the UK’s leading independent
is experiencing significant changes, the customer is
supplier of freight forwarding software to the logistics
ever more demanding, with higher expectations and a
sector and was acquired by Freight Software Group in 2019.
requirement to deliver goods quickly, reliably, and cost-
FSG is also the parent company of BoxTop Technologies.
effectively. With the onset of Brexit, transport operators are focused on optimising processes and there is a growing
The Forward Computers team of 23 is one of the longest
opportunity in the market to support operators of all
established freight software development companies,
sizes, so I’m really excited about joining the Group at
providing an end-to-end solution for a wide range of
such a dynamic time. Forward Computers has a long-
operators in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US.
established product developed over two decades and I’m looking forward to working with the team and our
With 20 years’ experience in the transport and logistics
customers to evolve our services, with new product
sector, Richard Litchfield was previously Group IT
development plans for 2021 already in progress.
Director at Europa Worldwide Group and Vice President / Global Head of IS Road Logistics at Kuehne & Nagel
Christopher Hewlett (CEO) of Freight Software Group
in Switzerland. He was responsible for designing and
(who was also previously MD at Forward Computers
implementing Europa’s Leonardo bespoke IT system
too) comments,
providing solutions across the operation from road freight
the Freight Software Group and leading the Forward
We’re delighted to have Richard join
to finance. At K+N, Richard had global responsibility for
Computers team. Having spent his whole career inside
Road / Rail IT Demand and all associated transportation
the freight sector, building vast experience in co-ordinating
management system (TMS) solutions, identifying best
and managing the many disciplines across the industry and
practices for each country and region.
covering all levels of national, international and domestic forwarding he brings with him unique insight.
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WELCOMING TO
EDDIE CHAN
B&H WORLDWIDE
IN THE POSITION OF
STATION MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA
B
&H Worldwide, the award-winning aerospace
About B&H Worldwide
logistics provider, is further expanding its
Established in 1988 in the UK, B&H Worldwide is a
leadership team in Asia with the appointment of
market leader in the highly specialist aerospace logistics
Eddie Chan as Station Manager responsible for business
industry. Over the last 30 years it has expanded globally
development in Asia. Eddie first joined B&H in February
and today operates from ten strategically located
2020, bringing with him more than 15 years’ experience
aerospace hubs around the world and has a customer
of the international aviation logistics business. He will be
base which includes airlines, spare part stockists, MROs
based out of the B&H Worldwide facility in Hong Kong.
and repair vendors. Its innovative, in-house designed IT solutions are highly tailored to suit customer operating
Originally from New Jersey in the US, Chan moved to Hong
models and its FirstTrac software sets the benchmark
Kong in 1995 where he worked for MNX. Since 2014 he
for the aerospace logistics industry. Information on B&H
has been based in Singapore where he has gained extensive
Worldwide’s leading logistics solutions can be found at:
experience of the Asian aviation industry. He will work
www.bhworldwide.com
closely alongside B&H’s Singapore-based BDM Chris Allen to develop sales opportunities throughout Asia. Chan will report to Group Head of Sales, Michael Haskins.
The aviation logistics market is fast moving
and dynamic across the South East Asian region and we are delighted to welcome someone of Eddie’s calibre to our team there to support B&H’s further growth and development.
says Michael.
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RECRUITMENT & TRAINING APPOINTMENTS WELCOMING TO
STEVE RUSHTON
CROWN COURIERS LIMITED
IN THE POSITION OF
COMPANY DIRECTOR
O
n the 17th of March, Steve Rushton, former
Steve Rushton, newly appointed company Director
general manager of Crown Couriers Limited
comments,
has been appointed as company director –
and integral by embracing a positive work culture that
to support the rapid expansion of the Tamworth-based
We aim make our drivers feel valued
promotes work life balance.
logistics company. To reinforce the evolution of Crown Couriers, the business has continued to expand upon its
Outside of their driver partnership scheme, Crown
services to greater adapt to the demand of their wide
promotes an ‘open, honest and transparent’ workplace
client portfolio.
environment, not exclusive to Crown’s Tamworth Head Quarters, but also for their new London branch based in
We’re delighted to announce Steve’s appointment as
Heathrow. Steve comments that
autocratic companies
company director. Despite the challenges triggered by
are breeding grounds for stressful workplaces, which is why
the pandemic – the company has continued to grow and
we actively promote an inclusive and engaging environment
has ambitious plans to expand further. Steve brings with
to motivate and maximise employee potential.
him a wealth of experience in the logistics industry and will be an invaluable contributor to the success of the
With their mission being, “to be the market leader in
company’s strategy going forward.
providing bespoke logistical solutions across all industries
Tim Seagers, Founder, Crown Couriers
- by setting the standard and exceeding customer expectations, through investing in IT and people”,
Providing greater depth and assistance on the A to B
Crown adopts a people-centric approach. Nurturing
journey, to deliver bespoke logistical solutions is at the
the businesses internal employees, its network of
forefront of Crown’s priorities – alongside ambitious
sole-trader-drivers and their client-base, to continue
future projects to support more self-employed driver-
delivering exceptional logistical services, is at the heart
sole-traders and SMEs. Crown ensures that drivers of
and soul of the company’s precedence.
all levels of availability can join the Crown crew; offering flexible driver opportunities that sole-traders can collect to formulate their own work schedule to their convenience.
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WELCOMING TO
RICHARD STEELE
THE INTERNATIONAL CARGO HANDLING COORDINATION ASSOCIATION
IN THE POSITION OF
HEAD OF ICHCA INTERNATIONAL
T
he International Cargo Handling Coordination
We are delighted to welcome someone of Richard's
Association (ICHCA) is pleased to announce
capability to ICHCA. We are committed to extending
the appointment of Richard Steele as the new
ICHCA’s delivery and reach.
Richard’s skills and
Head of ICHCA International. He will take over the role
experience will ensure that we move confidently
with effect from 1 July 2021, on the retirement of the
forward. He has proven leadership and organisational
current postholder Richard Brough O.B.E.
management ability which will be invaluable to our future. The ICHCA board is very excited about the journey
Reporting directly to the Board, Richard Steele will lead
ahead as we continue to build on the exceptional work
the organisation. ICHCA provides a focal point to help
of our outgoing Head, Richard Brough.
improve cargo handling throughout international supply
John Beckett, Chairman, ICHCA International
chains as well as representing its members, and the cargo handling industry, in front of national and international
Richard Steele said:
I am excited to join ICHCA at
agencies and regulatory bodies as a recognised non-
a time where there is real opportunity to build on the
government organisation.
success of this internationally recognised and respected association and to create new value-add services and
Richard is a safety and skills professional with a Masters
representation for our members.
in Training and Development who has been involved in the ports industry for over 21 years. He is currently the
PSS are clearly sad to be losing Richard after 11 Years
Chief Executive at Port Skills and Safety an organisation
of outstanding service where he has really driven the
that he has led for 11 years. Port Skills and Safety is
agenda, with his team, for safer ports. However, we
a subscriber organisation for UK ports with a remit
wish him every success as he moves into the International
to share best practice, develop safety guidance and
Arena and with the comfort that our respective
standards and produce qualification frameworks for the
organisations will continue to strive for ever greater
industry. Before PSS, Richard was the senior Learning
safety in the Maritime sector.
and Development Manager for Associated British Ports
David Brown, Chair, PSS
for 10 years. Prior to ports, he worked in the nuclear industry on safety and skills provision.
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RECRUITMENT & TRAINING VACANCIES
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• Previous experience in a fast-paced telesales role
the correct blend of ambition, drive and passion you will receive all the
• Able to build and develop lasting customer relationships
training you need in order to be successful!
• Able to work closely within a team and cross-department functions • Excellent communication skills • Target driven • Always looking to train and develop your skills to help you succeed
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DG INTERNATIONAL
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G international was established in 2009 to provide high
DG’s competitive pricing, customer service obsession and global
levels of customer service to a range of clients importing
network of highly respected and experienced partners allow us to
into the UK from Asia via sea and air. The company has
consistently deliver cost-effective, efficient solutions that exceed
grown rapidly since then and now offers a range of logistics services
expectations and add value to any supply chain.
across diverse industry sectors. DG is poised for significant growth, with a strategy to grow to double in
DG’s growth has been underpinned by a commitment to a set of shared
size over next three years. The leadership team is experienced, dynamic
values that creates a high performance culture. We have employed
and client-centric, and the focus for growth is around new technology
self-motivated people who are empowered to make decisions to
offerings that compliment current services and additional market share
accelerate our growth.
from emerging markets.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
REMOTE WORKING OR BILLERICAY, UK £COMPETITIVE
The role
Your role as Procurement Specialist, will be both strategic and hands-on. You will lead and support procurement projects by developing sound sourcing strategies informed by commercial knowledge. You will use your knowledge and experience to negotiate competitive pricing around shipping contracts for freight forwarders.
Responsibilities • Act as a commercial lead for freight forward shipping contacts by way of sourcing and negotiating the most competitive prices available • Negotiate best fit solutions to meet business needs • Negotiate with 3PLs and be prepared to challenge, when necessary
Requirements • Significant experience of working within the Logistics’ and supply chain industry • Be able to develop a robust supply base and ensure the ongoing efficiency • Experience gained in a fast moving company culture where you have had to build procurement process • A track record of delivering savings and service targets • Flexibility to think strategically but have a hands-on, pragmatic approach
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Personal attributes • A strong understanding of end to end procurement • Significant experience in the Logistics industry (Essential) • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Highly developed communication skills and a proven track record of managing and collaborating with senior stakeholder relationships internally and externally
What you’ll get in Return • In return, you can expect to be given considerable responsibility for implementation, and work closely with a small leadership team where your efforts and success will be noticed. • We offer a competitive remuneration package, including free gym membership, private medical care and an employer pension contribution of 5% (based on the employee contributing 5%).
We are an equal opportunities employment business and agency working on behalf of our clients and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Responsibilities • Claiming UCN’s for Customs Entries • Completing Customs Entries • Sending Clearance instruction Requests where applicable • Send out reports to customers • Data entering on spreadsheets • Interacting with customers, colleagues and visitors alike
Responsibilities • Generate leads and cold call prospective customers
BASILDON, UK £COMPETITIVE
in a positive and quality service manner
• Working as a sole player and/or team player as and when required
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager and/or Managing Director etc.
What you’ll need to succeed
To achieve all of that, you will be able to demonstrate and show evidence of...
• Previous experience as a Customs Co-Ordinator (Essential) • A solid understanding of UK Trade Tariff Import/Export • Experience of using customs software (Essential) • Previous experience in Customs Documentation (Essential) • Intermediate understanding of the law and regulations surrounding customs clearance requirements
• Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable) The role also involves being able to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required to be able to meet timescales.
Personal abilities/skills
This role would suit someone who is looking for a customs entry role in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• A customer centric work ethic • Excellent telephone manner • Strong communication skills • A keen eye for detail • Motivational: focused & self-motivated, task completion/
tenacity, close supervision not required • Confident negotiation skills to manage difficult situations and timescales • Intermediate Microsoft skills both Word and Excel.
BILLERICAY, UK £COMPETITIVE
(create a sales pipeline)
• Generate custom from said pipeline. • Meet with customers/clients face to face or over the phone • Build / develop relationships with customers/clients • Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these
• have a good understanding of the businesses’ services and be able to advise others about them
What You’ll need to Succeed
To achieve all of that, you will be able to demonstrate and show evidence of:
• An excellent telephone manner for making initial contact and for ongoing communication with customers and business associates • Interpersonal skills for building and developing relationships with clients • Written and verbal communication skills – needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills • IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets • Decision-making skills • A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment • Initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch.
Personal abilities/skills • Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets
• Teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to work • The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload • The ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
CUSTOMS IMPORT MANAGER
Overview
Overview
HARWICH, UK £ COMPETITIVE
This is a fantastic opportunity to join DSV as a Tax Accounting Assistant based in Harwich, this is an opportunity to join a company committed to providing quality, innovative value, and logistics services.
The role • Tax Assistants provide support to an organisation’s tax or accounting department.
• Their role is a combination of administrative assistance and accounting support.
FELIXSTOWE, UK £ COMPETITIVE
The Import Customs Manager will be expected to lead the Customs team to deliver department objectives and KPIs. A self-starter who is able to convey and implement their own vision to drive the team. Be able to create a culture that focuses on employees’ strengths through training and development. Have full responsibility for UK Customs processes and declarations. john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
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EXPORT CUSTOMS CLERK EXPORT TRANSPORT PLANNER PURFLEET, UK £ COMPETITIVE
PUFLEET, UK £ COMPETITIVE
The role • Work with FCL (Full Container Loads) and LCL (Less Container Loads)
Overview
The main part of the job is to plan groupage, part loads and full load consignments from the UK to Central Europe. This include sourcing haulage and negotiating prices, cooperating with DSV offices abroad and colleagues within the UK whilst identifying and exploiting opportunities to increase both profitability and turnover and above all possess a ‘can do’ attitude. john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
• Complete customs procedures and work with appointed routed agents and company operated services
• Prepare and provide documents to customers in accordance with the terms of shipment
• Carrying out all relevant administration in relation to the Export of products
• Completing all administration in relation to the export documentation, such as, invoices, packing documents, certificates, and other specific documents in relation to the product and export regulations for both UK and the receiving country. • Sending out order acknowledgements for all orders and providing customers with order updates and delivery scheduling. john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
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Overview
Reporting to the Director, Customs & Security, the main purpose of the role is to support compliance in customs & security activities across the companies, safeguarding the company’s assets, as well as ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors and for customers’ freight john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PURFLEET, UK £ COMPETITIVE
Overview
To win new business and work to agreed budget targets. To strengthen market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business by closing the sale. You will develop and maintain DSV Air & Sea services to existing and potential clients ensuring a profitable return for the company in accordance with company procedures, operational procedures and statutory requirements, including Health & Safety to the satisfaction of clients and ensuring the profit of the company john@forwardingjobs.com • +44 (0)1394 337 263
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LOGISTICS CUSTOMER SPECIALIST
TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR (FTC)
Job Overview
Your Role
KUEHNE + NAGEL UK NOTTINGHAM, UK £COMPETITIVE
We are looking for a Customer Care Specialist to join our road logistics operations. Do you have experience in providing first class customer service to customers and want to work for a global organisation with excellent career opportunities then this could be the role for you.
Your Role We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Customer Care Specialist to join our road logistics division at our site at East Midlands Gateway. As part of the role of the Customer Care Specialist you will be responsible for liaising with customers and relevant parties to ensure that customer expectations are met during the movement of cargo as well ensuring that we can maximise revenue on each market through co-ordinating the efficient operation and administration and building relationships with customers
Your Responsibilities • Process all bookings received from overseas partners and efficiently and accurately input them onto the internal computer system. • Process import and export bookings received from customers and branches and coordinate these consignments with our partners. • Build relationships with customers ensuring a steady flow of information and confirmation regarding imports especially. • Liaise with the Transport department to organize collections from the ports and to establish when the cargo is expected back • Book in deliveries of all consignments with UK customers, where relevant. • Provide the Warehouse and Transport departments with a manifest for each consignment giving clear loading and unloading instructions. michaela@headfordgroup.com • +44 (0)1454 628 779
KUEHNE + NAGEL UK DERBYSHIRE, UK £COMPETITIVE
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Co-ordinator to work within our Road Logistics team on a FTC until June 2021. You will be responsible for the day to day planning and execution of the domestic collection and delivery operation. As part of your role as a Transport Co-ordinator you will be required to plan and execute work with the fleet as well as allocating work within the partner network
Your Responsibilities • Constant communication via face to face, telephone and through messaging devices with drivers and other internal colleagues • Pre brief and de-brief drivers on their daily runs. • Liaise with drivers on the road over collection and delivery issues. • Record collection/delivery status and discrepancies in systems and escalate where appropriate. • Move freight between runs to ensure failed collections are minimised. • Allocate Collection and Delivery work to our Domestic Partners in accordance with their specific Service Level Agreements. • Liaise with the Nottingham / Dagenham Warehouses and Trailer Operations when required. • Respond to operational and financial KPI’s in order to drive efficiency in the Domestic Operation.
About Kuehne + Nagel
With over employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. As an employer, Kuehne + Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne + Nagel and look forward to receiving your application. michaela@headfordgroup.com • +44 (0)1454 628 779
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IMPORT CO-ORDINATOR HULL & FELIXSTOWE, UK £COMPETITIVE
The company
The John Good Group is one of the UK’s leading independent family owned shipping, logistics and corporate travel providers. A key player in the shipping and travel industries since 1833, John Good is the third-party logistics (3PL) and corporate travel provider of choice to the SME sector. The John Good family remains actively involved in the business ensuring that the family heritage, values and history sit firmly at the heart of everything we do.
The role
Working within the freight forwarding division of 3PL provider John Good Logistics, as part of a team dealing predominantly with Import shipments to UK from across the world, predominantly Far East, India, Turkey, Europe.
Responsibilities • Carry out booking procedures accurately, with a ‘right first time’ attitude, to ensure customers receive a high-quality service. • Handling of Import processes and have confidence to offer guidance to clients accordingly. • Where appropriate, collect payment from clients without credit terms in place. • Obtaining, checking, and preparing documentation to meet customs requirements
Skills • Previous experience within an Import Forwarding role, preferably including Customs experience.
• IT literacy with a good working knowledge of a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Adaptable to new working practices and embracing of Company Operating Systems and procedures.
• Confident communicator with good organisational skills • Experience of Cargowise One (CW1) preferred Benefits • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days Holiday excluding Bank Holidays
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Details • 10% commission • Car or car allowance • Pension / Healthcare / Childcare benefits • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays The company
Are you a commercially-minded Freight Forwarding Business Development / Outside Sales professional, with proven sales success? My client wants to talk to you today! My client is a global Freight Forwarder with a number of operational centres across the globe, in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. They have a proven successful history of providing excellent operational and customer support to their clients, giving you the perfect opportunity to go out and sell with confidence. They are now looking for a new BDM / Sales Executive / Outside Sales / Sales Manager candidate with proven experience and consistent billings above £500k per annum. You will need to be able to bring some business with you, and work independently, although a seat will be open for you at the office in London Heathrow. This is a real and very tangible opportunity for the right caliber of candidate – with strong Freight background, excellent commercial awareness, brilliant client relationships and the self-belief to confidently build a territory and develop a customer base. michaela@headfordgroup.com • +44 (0)1454 628 779
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VANILLA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BELA ELECTRONIC DESIGNS 8 MARCH 2021
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Further information can be found at vanillaelectronics.com
anilla Electronics Ltd, with the support of Literacy Capital,
Bela’s technical and highly proficient PCB design and manufacturing
has today announced the completion of its first acquisition
services perfectly complement Vanilla’s supply chain activities. The new
- leading electronics manufacturing services business, Bela
partnership will provide manufacturing customers worldwide with a fully
Electronic Designs Ltd. The strategic acquisition sees Vanilla strengthen its technical capability
scalable manufacturing service, from early product design, design for manufacture support, through to volume production. Dan Croft, CEO, Vanilla Group
in providing complex electronics design and manufacturing activities, whilst providing a stronger foothold on early product development to its global manufacturing customer base.
Thanks to all those who have helped me develop Bela over the past 35 years. This new collaboration is a great opportunity to provide a new level of growth. Michael, Dan and Matt will continue to develop those
Founded in 1986, by Mike Lafratta, Bela is now regarded as the one
values that we have held close, providing excellent customer service,
of the market leaders in the small to medium volume high complexity
beyond expectations, in the field of electronic design and manufacture.
manufacturing niche. Bela have worked hard to establish an excellent
Mike Lafratta, MD, Bela
reputation in the design and manufacture of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and the management team has ensured that the business remains
Michael Knight, Operations Director at Bela, will step up to the position
close to its core values based primarily on service and integrity.
of Managing Director, leading the business with the guidance of Dan Croft and Matt Negus, CEO and CFO of the Vanilla Group. Michael said,
Vanilla Electronics, formed in 2002, provide supply chain services
this exciting partnership will enable Bela to further enhance our
to global technology manufacturers, consolidating their typically
engineering and manufacturing expertise offering our market leading
complex supply chains, leading to operational and financial benefits
capabilities to an ever-expanding premium customer base and a wider
and longevity in the relationships. Shipping over a million parts per day
global market. The synergies between the two family businesses are
from their 25,000 square foot automated warehouse, Vanilla offers a
compelling and with the planned investment, complimented by the
fully outsourced service. From design, material procurement, kitting,
desire and ambition of the team, the group can look forward to the
manufacturing, through to end-customer order fulfilment, product
next stage of growth with excitement and optimism.
returns, warranty, repair and re-supply. Vanilla continues to look at other acquisitions that add technical, regional and commercial value to the Vanilla Group and its customers.
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS NEWS
FULFILLMENT SOLUTION CUBYN RAISES €35M 18 MARCH 2021
TO LAUNCH A 25,000m2 FACILITY IN FRANCE & EXPAND ACROSS EUROPE
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n-demand fulfillment startup Cubyn announces today a €35
We see a huge opportunity for a neutral, cost-effective, and efficient
million round led by Eurazeo and Bpifrance Large Venture
fulfillment network in the e-commerce space. 15% of the Gross Merchandise
with new participation from First Bridge Ventures and Fuse
Value transacted in e-commerce globally goes to e-logistics. Still today,
Venture Partners, and follow-on funding from DN Capital, 360 Capital,
there is no scalable, efficient logistics solution aside from the ones offered
Bpifrance Smart Cities fund and BNPP Developpement. Cubyn will use
by siloed marketplaces. Cubyn is disrupting the traditional e-commerce
its new funding to double its team of 85 to 170+ employees by the end
third party logistics market from the ground up, offering a better, faster and
of 2021, and deploy its service internationally, starting with Spain and
cross-border service at a 30% lower price. We are also providing merchants
Portugal launching in April 2021 followed by Italy, UK and Germany.
with not just additional revenue streams, but with our international roll
The company will also open a 25,000 sqm automated facility in the Paris
out, we are now opening up new markets for them, outperforming other
area in the coming months, to increase its automation capabilities and
options available in terms of cost and delivery speed by far.
continue to drive costs and delivery times down.
Adrien Fernandez-Baca, co-founder & CEO, Cubyn
Cubyn made a major, strategic product launch into end-to-end
Cubyn merchants can integrate their e-commerce inventory in 1-click
ecommerce fulfilment in Q3 2019, a fast-growing and highly fragmented
and start scaling their sales without worrying about logistics, all while
market estimated at 500B€ worldwide. Since then, the company has
monitoring the process from one simple SaaS solution. When an online
built the best proprietary technology to streamline merchant logistics,
order is placed, it is automatically exported and processed from a
ranging from web apps to advanced optimization through algorithm and
Cubyn warehouse. Thanks to CarrierPredict, an in-house algorithm
warehouse robotics Cubyn’s technology stack enables the company to
developed to determine the most efficient carrier for each package,
operate a fully integrated fulfillment solution at a fraction of the industry
parcels are inserted into the most efficient carrier network. Cubyn
standard cost. This positioning allowed the company to grow its Gross
leverages shipping data from millions of parcels to improve the customer
Merchandise Value from 30 to 250M€ in 2020 for its first full year.
satisfaction for merchants and marketplaces alike. With the pandemic, e-commerce exploded worldwide as billions of people were confined at home. From March to June 2020, e-commerce penetration grew as much in three months as it did in the last 10 years. With a total of 55M€ in funding, Cubyn is the uncontested market leader in the booming European e-commerce fulfillment sector. Cubyn is a work-from-everywhere company currently employing 85 people across the globe, and will double its team in 2021 with hires in sales, tech, data, robotics and product. Since inception, Cubyn has processed over 5 million shipments from its warehouse in Paris.
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ABOUT CUBYN Cubyn is an on-demand logistics and fulfilment platform founded in 2014 by Adrien Fernandez-Baca and Mathieu Lemaire. Cubyn leverage technology to provide a logistics service allowing merchants to reduce their logistics cost by 30% and improve their customer experience.
ABOUT EURAZEO Eurazeo is a leading global investment group, with a diversified portfolio of €21.8 billion in Assets Under Management, including €15.0 billion from third parties, invested in over 450 companies. With its considerable private equity, real estate and private debt expertise, Eurazeo accompanies companies of all sizes, supporting their development through the commitment of its nearly 300 professionals and by offering deep sector expertise, a gateway to global markets, and a responsible and stable foothold Covid has accelerated the need for merchants to have a reliable,
for transformational growth. Its solid institutional and family
scalable and tech fulfillment solution. We’re excited to work with Cubyn
shareholder base, robust financial structure free of structural
to scale their business across Europe in the next few months, unlocking
debt, and flexible investment horizon enable Eurazeo to support
access to their cutting edge fulfillment tech for more merchants.
its companies over the long term. Eurazeo has offices in Paris,
Antoine Izsak, Bpifrance Large Venture fund.
New York, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Berlin and Madrid. Eurazeo is listed on Euronext Paris:
The team has built a world class fulfillment solution very efficiently
ISIN: FR0000121121 - Bloomberg: RF FP - Reuters: EURA.PA
in only 18 months very. Cubyn now has the best technology and processes to win the European Market and we are very excited to be part of this rollout phase. Louis Bô, Investment Director, Eurazeo
ABOUT BPIFRANCE Bpifrance is he French national investment bank : it finances
International merchants represent 60% of Cubyn’s merchants. Their
businesses - at every stage of their development - through loans,
integrations with some of the world’s best marketplaces along with
guarantees, equity investments and export insurances. Bpifrance
their European network coverage unquestionably make Cubyn the best
also provides extra financial services (training, consultancy), to
option for international merchants looking to expand in Europe. We look
help entrepreneurs meet their challenges (innovation, export
forward to working with Adrien and the team to help him optimize and
…) For more information, please visit : www.bpifrance.fr and
tailor the product through this crucial phase of the company’s growth.
presse.bpifrance.fr
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS NEWS 30 MARCH 2021
WHICH LOGISTICS FIRMS CAN CLAIM
CAPITAL ALLOWANCES & WHAT TAX RELIEF IS IT?
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aulage and warehousing companies normally own hugely valuable
Property History
commercial premises but these firms are often shocked to
Some haulage firms won’t have built some of their premises but will have
discover they can be worth even more than they think.
bought them. Capital Allowances apply to them too. In fact, previous owners of commercial property may have also been prevented from claiming
The industry is missing out on tens of millions of pounds of government
Capital Allowances themselves, and this could mean the current owners
tax relief because companies are underclaiming on a key tax benefit
could claim even more than they expect. It doesn’t matter if the purchasing
known as Capital Allowances (CAs), business tax relief consultants
company didn’t install all of the qualifying installations and equipment itself.
Catax warn. There may be a number of reasons why a previous owner did not make The Capital Allowances legislation operated by HMRC is the most
a CA claim — most likely they were either a non-taxpaying entity
relevant form of tax relief offered to owners of commercial property.
(e.g. a charity, local council or pension fund) or were not carrying out
But many company managers, and their advisers, remain unaware of
qualifying activity at the premises (e.g. a developer).
what’s really at stake — in fact the average claim is worth £52,000. Since 2014, new requirements mean purchasers of commercial property
So what are Capital Allowances?
need to be careful to ensure vendors sign elections concerning past
Capital Allowances (CAs) are a form of tax relief that relate to physical
Capital Allowances claims in order to transfer the value of any unclaimed
assets. They allow a company to offset its Corporation Tax bill against
allowances to the new owner. You must do this within two years, so
all the expenses associated with a commercial property.
if you’re not sure whether this was carried out, it’s important to get professional advice as soon as possible. If a company has bought a new
Most commercial properties will house the basics such as electrics,
build property then there cannot be any past owners as developers are
lighting, heating, air conditioning and security systems. However some
prevented from claiming, so that makes a CA claim a dead certainty.
industries require more plant and machinery and that, in turn, translates into larger Capital Allowances benefits.
The haulage and storage industry is a rich source of Capital Allowances claims,
Distribution Centres
but not all businesses are making the most
A large warehouse could have all the above and more. The addition of
of it. We regularly come across firms that
radiant heating, a sprinkler system, roof smoke ventilation systems and
aren’t using this tax relief at all, which is
dock levellers will all qualify, raising the value of claims.
remarkable. Claims are time limited by the government so once you’ve lost them, they’re gone for good. It’s a complex area so you can’t just rely on generalist accountants to understand how to get the most out of the scheme. Richard Armstrong, Partnerships Director, Catax
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THE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
THE WAREHOUSE OPERATOR
Qualifying expenditure = Over £1.4m Client benefit = £122,000
Qualifying expenditure = £260k Client benefit = £98k
A company that bought a new build distribution centre for £4.7m
A business that constructed additional warehouse space at commercial
received £122,000 in Capital Allowances after our surveyors
premises rented to a book wholesaler received £98,000 in Capital
identified over £1.4m of qualifying expenditure. Qualifying expenses
Allowances after we identified £260,000 of qualifying expenditure.
included water, drainage, communication, security, mechanical and
This included construction costs as well as water, mechanical and
electrical installations.
communications installations.
ABOUT CATAX Catax is the UK’s leading expert in specialist tax relief. Since launch, it has recovered more than £350m of tax relief for its clients in the areas of Research & Development, Capital Allowances, the Patent Box and the Remediation of Contaminated Land.
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Let Catax uncover the hidden value in your business today.
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Uncover your hidden value If you or your business own commercial property, we can help you uncover thousands of pounds in tax relief.
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commercial property. It covers almost all elements that would stay in the building if you turned it upside down and shook it!
With over 12 years’ experience, we have identified over a quarter of a billion pounds in tax benefit for our clients to date.
Do you own a warehouse, office, or other type of commercial property? If so, you could be entitled to a significant cash refund in the form of Capital Allowances!
Knowing what does and doesn’t qualify can be complicated. At Catax, we are the experts in specialist tax relief. Our team understands the process inside out, so you can be assured we will help you receive the largest possible claim – on average, we help our clients receive £54,000!
Our team of professionals break down the claims process for you – all you need to do is provide us with some details and we’ll take care of the rest. There are no complicated forms to fill out, no legal language to unpick and no tax law to get your head around.
Capital Allowances tax relief is a way to claim tax back for all the embedded items within your
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Then it’s highly likely you are eligible for tax relief.
No risk-service. If no claim is identified, there is no charge. The process is made simple. All we need is a couple of hours of your time, then our specialists will take care of the rest. The experts in tax relief. The team has helped over 14,000 clients receive more than £350m back in cash benefits.
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS NEWS
TOTALMOBILE ACQUIRES COGNITO IQ 22 MARCH 2021
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at totalmobile.co.uk
TO ADD LEADING ANALYTICS CAPABILITY
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K-based Field Service Management (FSM) software company,
Today’s announcement marks Totalmobile’s largest addition to date and
Totalmobile, has today announced it has completed the
its sixth acquisition in the last two years, delivering on a dual strategy
acquisition of Cognito iQ, a Newbury-based provider
of combining the most comprehensive suite of FSM products with deep
of workforce management and analytics technology, to add to its
sector expertise. It sets Totalmobile firmly on track to achieve its goal
comprehensive suite of software solutions.
to become the world’s largest regional FSM company by the end of 2021.
The market leading real time analytics solution provided by Cognito
In today’s world the ability to manage, analyse and then action
iQ collects data from multiple sources to provide a clear overview
operational data is critical for any organisation that is striving to provide
of operational performance. This enables even the largest and most
an exceptional service. With today’s acquisition of Cognito iQ, I am
complex of organisations to manage data in a more effective manner,
delighted to announce that we have added a market leading real time
empowering their customers - that include Hermes, Transport for
analytics software solution that enables any customer to drive continuous
London and Argos - to achieve continuous improvements in productivity
improvement across their operations. In addition, this technology strongly
and efficiency.
complements our existing solutions which are providing our customers with mobile working, dynamic scheduling, job management, staff rostering
The acquisition of Cognito iQ enables Totalmobile to add a best-of-breed
and lone worker protection capabilities. The acquisition of Cognito iQ
real time performance analytics capability to an already comprehensive
is the largest in the history of the company and comes shortly after
suite of end-to-end Field Service Management technologies, enabling
the addition of utilities sector specialist GeoPal. This highlights the giant
customers to manage data better and closely analyse ongoing operations
strides that we are making as we continue to accelerate our growth. I’m
via a control room that ensures services are being delivered efficiently
very excited about what the future holds and look forward to welcoming
and KPIs are being met.
our new colleagues and customers to Totalmobile. Jim Darragh, CEO, Totalmobile
This highly capable technology will be rebranded and launched as Totalmobile’s new ‘Analyse’ product, presenting a significant opportunity
Totalmobile, with its uniquely strong position in the field service and
to offer the product to Totalmobile’s existing customer base of over 1,000
mobile workforce management market, is the ideal springboard to take
organisations, covering a range of sectors, including Government, Health
the revolutionary Cognito iQ products to market on a very large scale
and Social Care, Facilities Management, Infrastructure and Housing.
from day one. We very much look forward to joining the Totalmobile Group to accelerate growth and deliver transformational solutions to
The addition of Cognito iQ also provides Totalmobile with a strong
our customers.
presence in the fast-growing logistics market, which has an increasing
Laurent Othacéhé, CEO, Cognito iQ
need for transformative and scalable technology due to a change in consumer behaviours accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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rish waste recovery specialist RiverRidge has invested in an integrated vehicle camera and telematics solution to maximise driver safety and compliance, while mitigating insurance risk on
non-fault accidents. The company, which boasts some of the highest ISO safety standards in the sector, appointed the Simplicity Group to install the WEBFLEET
This is a strong example of connectivity saving a customer time, money
fleet management system from Webfleet Solutions, together with
and resources. WEBFLEET provides one hub, one interface and one easy
forward, side and reverse MANTIS Live cameras, across its fleet of 150
way of accessing and running multiple connected fleet solutions.
vehicles and trailers.
Beverley Wise, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Webfleet Solutions
We needed a fully connected vehicle camera and telematics solution
The MANTIS Live DVR is equipped with a 4G true multi-network SIM to
that was both robust and easy to use. Simplicity Group have achieved
provide the best connectivity available, ensuring vehicle cameras can be
this plus integrated our tachograph, maintenance and fuel management;
viewed live when needed. The MANTIS evidence centre takes data from
the result is a true fleet management solution supported by a local company.
Webfleet Solutions, which has built-in crash detection, and automatically
Tony Kirkpatrick, Transport & Logistics Director, RiverRidge
uploads footage to the cloud and the MANTIS Live Smart Phone App.
RiverRidge is using WEBFLEET’S OptiDrive 360 functionality to measure
The solution is also helping to drive down insurance costs for RiverRidge as
driver scores for safety and efficiency, while the integral Tachograph
Harry Girvan, Director of MANTIS Live, explains:
Manager remotely downloads drivers’ cards daily and automatically
vehicle is blamed for an incident when the driver is not actually at fault – and
analyses infringements.
the impact on insurance premiums can be substantial. With 24/7 MANTIS
All too often a large
camera coverage now in place, RiverRidge and their drivers now have Remaining driving time and distance updates show RiverRidge managers
irrefutable evidence to safeguard them in the case of non-fault incidents.
how long each driver has left before they need to take a break to meet Working Time Directive rules. Drivers use an app on their mobile
RiverRidge will also be using Bridgestone to monitor its fleet’s tyre
phone to conduct a daily digital vehicle maintenance check, which gets
pressures and make the appropriate interventions to reduce punctures,
automatically sent to the back office via WEBFLEET to ensure compliance.
cut vehicle down time and save fuel.
Underinflated tyres have a higher
rolling-resistance making them considerably less efficient. Maintaining Meanwhile, integrated CANbus fuel management also allows the
the correct tyre pressure will lead to longer tyre life for both the new
company to monitor fuel consumption.
Duravis regional tyres on the front vehicle axle and the Bandag BDU2 retreads on the rear. Andrew Frizzell, National Fleet Executive, Bridgestone Ireland 24 MARCH 2021
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evic Systems SE, part of Jost Group, introduces its new
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our visual identity to better represent our company values,
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reflect Sevic’s new products, brand mission and sustainability goals.
and novelty of our brand. Through our new CI we want to strengthen our commitment to clean and sustainable mobility. The monogram S
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Sevic Systems designs, engineers, and manufactures compact
for urban logistics, we will also add the slogan “Deliver electric. Sevic”.
fully electric utility vehicles in Europe. Our innovative vehicles
We also have exciting plans for expanding our range for the last-mile
are ideally made for last mile solutions and help companies
delivery ecosystem. We already offer our models with cargo capacities
reduce maintenance, labor, and operating costs. We are
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strategically based in the industrial heart of Germany and have
vehicles in this range in order to perfectly match our customers’ needs.
gained important experience from our various success stories in the mobility sector. Our mission is to develop and manufacture
With our new visual identity, we want to ‘electrify’ our appearance and
user friendly and fully electric commercial vehicles.By combining
become more modern and refined. This goes along with our desire to
innovation and creativity, we will convert our planet to electric
offer more customized solutions for our customers. Going forward
transportation and allow businesses to become more sustainable.
there are going to be more cargo options than ever. We have new
and Industrial. The company has 110 full-time employees.
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