Hillwood closes €368m loan with Aareal Bank
Hillwood’s EU Industrial Club III has announced the successful closure of a €368.19m loan with Aareal Bank AG, a leading international provider of financing, banking, and payment solutions for the property sector.
Derry Bros targets customs and international freight security and efficiency with AEO accreditation
Derry Bros’ customs clearance operation has achieved Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, the internationally recognised standard that is designed to enhance cross-border supply chain security and support legitimate trade.
Partnership in Action: Phelan Haulage and MV Commercial
Phelan Haulage is celebrating its ongoing collaboration with MV Commercial, recently highlighted by the integration of a DAF XG Demonstrator with a Palfinger 78002-SH crane into its operations during a week-long trial.
RECLAMET wins National Vehicle Recycling Company Award 2024
Kent’s largest vehicle recycling business RECLAMET has won the coveted national ‘Vehicle Recycling (Medium-size) Company of the Year Award 2024′. The Award was announced at a National Awards ceremony held at the RAF Museum, Cosford and organised by ATF Professional Magazine.
Wialon and Queclink Wireless Solutions to share guidance on collaborative telematics solutions for fleet success
Wialon and Queclink Wireless Solutions are inviting fleets to join an industry webinar that will discuss how collaborative and data-driven telematics solutions are transforming driver, vehicle and asset management. The online event will be hosted by telematics specialists from both companies, who will be discussing the challenges facing European fleets and how the latest technology trends are driving improved operational performance.
Surecam and Blackout Technologies create industry-first video telematics with integrated mobile device blocking
SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has teamed up with Blackout Technologies to develop the first fleet dashcam with mobile device blocking that helps tackle the dangers of smartphone distraction. The integrated solution is designed to eliminate the illegal use of messaging apps, social media platforms, streaming and Internet browsing when driving, which is believed to contribute to as many as 40% of vehicle collisions.
Derry Bros Launches Automated Declarations To Streamline Customs Process For International Freight Movements
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has enhanced its digital platform, Digicom, with the introduction of intelligent automation to help streamline compliance with the latest international safety and security regulations. The company will now be able to generate ICS2 and GB Safety and Security (S&S) declarations for its cross-border logistics clients at the click of a button to ensure all required documentation is efficiently and accurately prepared.
Toyota’s Iconic SAS forklift technology turns 25
One of the most significant developments in forklift truck safety technology turned 25 in 2024.
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Shipping News
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- Vanuatu hit by new earthquake, disrupting flight resumption December 22, 2024… the second earthquake emerged, the United Kingdom's King Charles wrote … the capital's main shipping port. Vanuatu is a South …
- Irish soldiers in EU Battlegroup could be deployed to Ukraine for peacekeeping in event of truce December 21, 2024… which handles logistics and communications. Among those troops are Irish Defence Forces … equipment from their base in Ireland to Germany. One of the … . He has just returned to Ireland from Germany. He has previously …
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- Gratton Warehouse Company Increases Client Base to Include All 50 States December 21, 2024Gratton Warehouse Company expands nationwide, now serving clients in all 50 states with seamless teamwork and support. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, December 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Expanding Horizons: Gratton Warehouse Reaches All 50 States …
- From daytime raves to late-night discos: 20 of the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Manchester December 21, 2024… RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Elie Diamond. There will … Corner Boy Celebrate NYE in Irish style with plenty of … info here. Fireworks Extravaganza at Freight Island The ‘ultimate’ disco party … good vibes is coming to Freight Island for New Year’s …
Material Handling & Logistics
- Sawing and storage equipment specialist relocates to the MidlandsThe UK and Ireland subsidiary of German metal sawing machine, storage system and materials handling equipment manufacturer, KASTO Maschinenbau, has relocated its headquarters from Milton Keynes to be even closer to its main customer base in the Midlands.Logistics & Handling
- Automation from KNAPP pushes order cut-off back by 6 hours for MatalanAn automated intralogistics solution from KNAPP has delivered multiple benefits for leading fashion and homeware retailer, Matalan.Featuring KNAPP’s proven Evo Shuttle and pocket sorter technologies, the automated solution has enabled the retailer to push its next-day delivery order deadline for online customers back by 6 hours and reduced the average time from order placement to […]Logistics & Handling
- Deployment of Dakota Voice-Directed Solution Enables Significant Productivity Uplift Within DCS Group (UK) Ltd FMCG WarehouseThanks to a firm focus on driving progression for its suppliers and customers alike, DCS Group (UK) Ltd has established itself over its almost 30-year history as a trusted supply chain partner and manufacturer of market-leading fast-moving consumer goods to its ever-expanding client network.Logistics & Handling
- AerOceaNetwork gains Freightlane Ltd in Dover UKAerOceaNetwork (AON) has added Freightlane Ltd, based in Dover UK, as a new member.Logistics & Handling
- Splend secures debt facility to double its zero emissions fleet and lead EV adoption across the UK and AustraliaSplend has secured a senior debt facility in excess of £150 million from Macquarie Specialised and Asset Finance (SAF) to drive its rapid global expansion and accelerate the adoption of EVs across the United Kingdom and Australia.Logistics & Handling
- WFW advises Globus on newbuild bulk carrier sale and leaseback financingWatson Farley & Williams (‘WFW’) has advised Globus Maritime Limited (‘Globus’) on the US$28m sale and leaseback of newbuild bulk carrier m.v GLBS MIGHT with a Japanese leasing house.Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- Container shipping poised for strong start in 2025 as rates rebound December 20, 2024Carriers are enjoying a late-year rate rally in the transpacific, Asia-Europe rates are holding fairly steady at high levels, and... Related StoriesCrimea to Syria route closed after Assad regime fallsDoubts raised over Bangladeshi report on LPG cargo originsDoubts raised over Bangladeshi report on cargo originsGreg Miller
- Soren Toft elected WSC board chair December 20, 2024The World Shipping Council has elected MSC’s Soren Toft and Wan Hai Lines’s Randy Chen as chair and vice-chair, respectively... Related StoriesWorker dies after fall at HD Hyundai Mipo yardRed Sea boxship transits hit 2024 high despite Houthi threatVehicle carrier supply crunch continues as uncertainty surrounds impact of EU tariffsLloyd’s List
- Red Sea boxship transits hit 2024 high despite Houthi threat December 20, 2024Smaller vessels were the main driving force behind last month’s uptick. This coincides with opportunistic carriers continuously stepping in to... Related StoriesContainer shipping poised for strong start in 2025 as rates reboundCrimea to Syria route closed after Assad regime fallsDoubts raised over Bangladeshi report on LPG cargo originsCichen Shen
- The Daily View: International law is a slippery fish December 20, 2024Your latest edition of Lloyd’s List’s Daily View — the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping Related StoriesWhat to look out for in 2025The Daily View: The ‘new normal’ is anything butThe Daily View: It’s the demand, stupidRichard Meade
- US lawmakers propose taxing Chinese ships, forcing cargo on to US vessels December 20, 2024America is woefully behind China when it comes to shipbuilding and shipowning. A new bipartisan bill proposes shock therapy to... Related StoriesSoren Toft elected WSC board chairWorker dies after fall at HD Hyundai Mipo yardRed Sea boxship transits hit 2024 high despite Houthi threatGreg Miller
- Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement appoints former chief financial officer to top role December 19, 2024Ian Beveridge to hand over executive management of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement to Sebastian von Hardenberg with effect from January 2025 Related StoriesSoren Toft elected WSC board chairWorker dies after fall at HD Hyundai Mipo yardRed Sea boxship transits hit 2024 high despite Houthi threatRob Willmington
Department of Transport News
- Decision: Leeds to Micklefield scheme: Transport and Works Act order December 20, 2024Approval for Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA order.HM Government
- Transparency data: Highways maintenance funding allocations December 20, 2024Allocations of the local highways maintenance funding by authority for the financial years from 2020 to 2026.HM Government
- Consultation outcome: Street works: fines and lane rental surplus funds December 20, 2024Seeks views on proposals for reforms to street works legislation covering surplus lane rental funds, fixed penalty notices and weekend overruns.HM Government
- Press release: Seven million more potholes to be filled next year as public urged to report roads in need of repair December 20, 2024Councils will receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes to start to reverse a decade of decline on our roads.HM Government
- Guidance: RTFO compliance December 19, 2024How to comply with the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).HM Government
- Guidance: SAF Mandate compliance December 19, 2024How to comply with the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.HM Government
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