The return to ’supply chain normalisation’ has led to the container liner industry being hobbled by an estimated surplus of 5m teu of boxes, piled high on storage quays and in depots around the world. 

 

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https://theloadstar.com/ocean-carriers-boxed-in-by-5m-teu-surplus-equipment-mountain/ 

 

The ship agents have forewarned the cash-strapped Pakistani government that all export cargoes could come to a halt as foreign shipping lines are considering stopping their services for the country after banks stopped remitting freight charges to them due to a lack of dollar availability, according to a media report on Saturday. 

 

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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/foreign-shipping-lines-may-stop-services-for-cash-strapped-pakistan/ 

 

Maersk says “there may be reasons for optimism”, as it hopes for a “surge in demand from the second half of 2023” onwards. 

 

Although the carrier added that there was “little sign of any short-term improvement”, there were some positive signs emerging from the container industry services sectors. 

 

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https://theloadstar.com/charter-and-equipment-demand-offers-some-hope-for-carriers-in-h2/ 

 

The Road Haulage Association is leading calls to secure more lorry, coach parking, and improve the standard of facilities. 

 

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/rha-leads-industry-call-for-improved-driver-facilities 

 

Associated British Ports has announced an agreement to acquire Solent Gateway Ltd, the operator of Marchwood Port on Southampton Water. The deal is focused on delivering the vision of the Solent Gateway, with ABP’s record of port operation and investment supporting SGL’s plans for development and job creation. 

 

Today’s agreement also paves the way for development that would also substantially upgrade Marchwood’s capabilities as a defence facility serving the Ministry of Defence. 

 

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/abp-acquires-solent-gateway?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-02-05-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticleabpacquiressolentgateway 

 

On the basis of preliminary and unaudited figures, Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the 2022 financial year – in which it celebrated its 175th anniversary – with an EBITDA of USD 20.5 billion (EUR 19.4 billion). The EBIT rose to USD 18.5 billion (EUR 17.5 billion), which can primarily be attributed to higher freight rates. At the same time, disruptions in global supply chains and inflation have led to a significant increase in costs. 

 

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/hapag-lloyd-achieves-extraordinarily-strong-result-in-its-anniversary-year-2022?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-02-05-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticlehapaglloydachievesextraordinarilystrongresultinitsanniversaryyear2022 

 

DP World has agreed to lease a 7,500 sq. m site next to its Southampton container terminal to develop state of the art facilities for lorry drivers, as the leading provider of smart logistics solutions continues its major investment programme in the UK. 

 

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/dp-world-invests-gbp15m-for-southampton-drivers?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-02-05-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticledpworldinvestsgbp15mforsouthamptondrivers 

 

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 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 

 

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