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GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:53

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers.

Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses.

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-minister-supports-rha-drive-for-better-truck-stops

DP WORLD INVESTS £12M IN NEW RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:40

DP WORLD INVESTS £12M IN NEW RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

DP World is investing £12m in two new Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes at London Gateway to meet fast growing demand for rail connections from customers at the smart logistics hub, which will increase its capacity by a third when a new fourth berth opens next year.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/dp-world-invests-gbp12m-in-new-rail-infrastructure?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-30-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticledpworldinvestsgbp12minnewrailinfrastructure

FREIGHTLINER AND ONE LAUNCH RAIL SERVICE USING GD+ FUEL

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:28

FREIGHTLINER AND ONE LAUNCH RAIL SERVICE USING GD+ FUEL

On January 17th, 2023, a new Freightliner service made its first journey travelling from Southampton to Crewe. For this journey, ONE purchased GD+ fuel to cover 100% of the fuel volume required.

The train then continued its journey to Freightliner Coatbridge terminal, Scotland, using an electric locomotive, making this one of the greenest rail freight routes in UK Rail.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/freightliner-and-one-launch-rail-service-using-gd-fuel?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-30-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlefreightlinerandonelaunchrailserviceusinggdfuel

FREIGHT FORWARDERS WELCOME CONTAINER SHIPPING MARKET PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:20

FREIGHT FORWARDERS WELCOME CONTAINER SHIPPING MARKET PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The British International Freight Association welcomes the news of the launch by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) of a public consultation on the latter's proposed recommendation to UK government regarding the retained Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/pledge-helps-bifa-guide-members-on-environmental-issues?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-30-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlepledgehelpsbifaguidemembersonenvironmentalissues

Industrial action to impact freight movements

Posted on 26th January 2023 at 16:44

Industrial action to impact freight movements

We have received a notification from BIFA regarding the possibility of impacts to movement of freight through ports and airports as a result of planned industrial action by.

Industrial action is planned to take place on the 1st February 2023 involving members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union .

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Maersk announce 2M Alliance to discontinue

Posted on 25th January 2023 at 10:50

Maersk announce 2M Alliance to discontinue

Mearsk has announced that their 2M Alliance with MSC will discontinue in January 2025.

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https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2023/01/25/changes-to-2m-alliance?utm_source=salesforce_mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=M_5D9731B5422DC_63D100923A19E&utm_term=M_5D9731B5422DC_63D100923A19E+https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2023%2f01%2f25%2fchanges-to-2m-alliance&utm_content=4F0821723E426526B558CAA8F0D566E9DA066A2B0614654746FCB50054F1E015&utm_id=109508&sfmc_id=181065135

Investment in new Genset trailers

Posted on 24th January 2023 at 18:45

Investment in new Genset trailers

As part of our investment strategy, we will soon be taking delivery of a batch of new Genset trailers to add to our fleet. We continue to invest in refreshing and adding to our current equipment in order to provide our customers with the best possible, all round service. This investment will help us support our customers further with additional refrigerated transport options.

If you have any refrigerated transport requirements or Genset requirements, please get in touch with our team to find out more about how we can help.

SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT

Posted on 24th January 2023 at 18:22

SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT

The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/short-sea-boost-for-london-thamesport?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-20-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticleshortseaboostforlondonthamesport

PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL

Posted on 24th January 2023 at 18:14

PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL

The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study.

Property adviser Knight Frank analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its latest Future Gazing report.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/port-of-liverpool-ranked-as-uks-top-port-for-port-centric-logistics-potential?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-20-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticleportofliverpoolrankedasukstopportforportcentriclogisticspotential

Freeport East receives final Government approval

Posted on 16th January 2023 at 12:31

Freeport East receives final Government approval

Freeport East has received final Government approvals allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase.

The development of the Freeport, which is expected to create up to 13,500 new jobs, will be boosted by £25 million in Government funding to support infrastructure enhancement.

https://www.multimodal.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242:freeport-east-receives-final-government-approval&catid=8:news&utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-01-13-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukindexphpoptioncomcontentviewarticleid242freeporteastreceivesfinalgovernmentapprovalcatid8news

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Posts from January 2023

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

DP WORLD INVESTS £12M IN NEW RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

FREIGHTLINER AND ONE LAUNCH RAIL SERVICE USING GD+ FUEL

FREIGHT FORWARDERS WELCOME CONTAINER SHIPPING MARKET PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Industrial action to impact freight movements

Maersk announce 2M Alliance to discontinue

Investment in new Genset trailers

SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT

PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL

Freeport East receives final Government approval

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