Vietnam’s state-controlled shipping group, Vietnam Maritime Corp (VIMC), plans to acquire more containerships and build more inland box depots in a bid to boost its competitiveness. 

 

VIMC is hoping to work with investors to develop the inland container depots and distribution and logistics centres in areas such as Haiphong, Hanoi, Danang, Quy Nhon and Ho Chi Minh City. 

 

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https://theloadstar.com/vietnam-to-boost-domestic-box-fleet-as-more-shippers-shift-from-china/ 

 

We have invested in developing our transport management system to enable us to digitalise a lot of processes and create more efficiencies in our day to day operations. This investment will provide real time tracking for all of our customers through a customer portal, creating more transparency and helping us drive our customer service and experience to new levels. 

 

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https://www.fargosystems.com/2023/02/prologic-digitally-drives-operations/ 

 

Associated British Ports has launched its wide ranging new sustainability strategy, Ready for Tomorrow (RFT), backed by a plan to invest around £2 billion in decarbonising its own operations by 2040 at the latest and in major infrastructure projects to enable the wider UK energy transition. 

 

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/abp-launches-gbp2-billion-plan-for-energy-transition-growth-and-net-zero-2040 

 

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 

 

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 

 

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. 

 

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 

 

As part of our growth and development strategy, we are constantly investing in new equipment to both refresh and grow our fleet. We recently added 3 new vehicles to our fleet, increasing capacity for our customers as well as adding more modern, fuel-efficient vehicles to the fleet. 

 

The new vehicles arrived with driver comforts such as Sat-Nav, fridges, microwaves and tv connections, to ensure our drivers have all the necessary comforts whilst they work hard to deliver for our customers. 

 

With more equipment due to arrive throughout 2023, we will continue to invest in order to provide the best working environment for our staff, as well as improving and developing our service offerings to our great customers. 

 

To find out more about how we can help with all your haulage and logistics requirements, please contact a member of our team who will be more than happy to help.