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G2 Ocean successfully trials blockchain BoL

Shipping line G2 Ocean along with trading and logistics firm Manuchar have finished a pilot trial of CargoX’s smart Bill of Lading (Smart B/L) solution.

Northern Sea Route set to see more traffic

According to reports in the Barents Observer, Chinese shipping giant Cosco is ready to increase transit shipments on the Northern Sea Route though Russian Arctic waters.

Northern Sea Route set to see more traffic

According to reports in the Barents Observer, Chinese shipping giant Cosco is ready to increase transit shipments on the Northern Sea Route though Russian Arctic waters.

Air cargo demand continues negative 2019 trend

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell 4.7% in April 2019, compared to the same period the year before. This continued the negative trend in year-on-year demand that began in January.

BIFA Shuffles Board - New National Chair and Vice Chair elected and new Director appointed

John Stubbings has succeeded Mark Bromley as the elected National Chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Bromley becomes Immediate Past Chair for a two-year term.

BIFA Young Forwarder Network now fully established in the regions

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has concluded the initial series of meetings that have been taking place as part of the launch its Young Forwarder Network (YFN).

'Logistics for Europe' initiative becomes European

Following the launch of the website ‘Logistics for Europe’ in August last year by the German Freight Forwarders’ Association DSLV, today the baton was passed to CLECAT, the European Freight Forwarders’ Association. The initiative has received the full support of the wider European freight forwarders’ community. Since the launch of the website last year, more than 130 companies and associations in Germany gave their support to the industry campaign which emphasises the importance of the European Union for society and economy, while advocating the need of a border-free Europe.

Freight demand will triple by 2050 – new report

OECD report predicts air cargo will see the most rapid growth by mode, and all transport lanes will face major challenges.

Potential upgrade of the A66

Highways England is developing plans to fully dual the remaining 18 miles of single carriageway sections of the A66, a move that is claimed will bring enormous benefits to both the public and business community alike.

New HGV market up a fifth in Q1 2019

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market increased 21.2% in the first quarter of 2019, with 11,859 units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A number of large orders and strong market incentives helped drive registrations following flat performances in 2017 and 2018.