18 Mar
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WS Transport Acquires EV Cargo Logistics Division

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WS Transport has announced the acquisition of EV Cargo’s managed transport and contract logistics business, marking a significant expansion for the company in the UK freight market.
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27 Sep
Alternate Fuels, Future, Shipping Containers

Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor Project to support net zero carbon fuels methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia

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In the UK, the Port of Tyne, working with Connected Places Catapult and partners Arup, Lloyds Register, EDF R&D UK, Newcastle University and the North East LEP, has published the results of a feasibility study looking at the decarbonisation of the maritime industry through the creation of green shipping corridors, and the adoption of scalable zero-emission energy sources.
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22 Aug
Distribution, Freight, Haulage, International, Logistics, Shipping Containers

Port Of Liverpool Staff Threaten Strike Action

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This week saw staff at Felixstowe, the UKs biggest container port walk out for 8 days over pay and conditions. The summer of industrial action looks set to continue with staff at the Port of Liverpool threatening similar walk outs over pay. This follows a comparable offer of a 7% pay deal, which has deemed inadequate by the Unite union.
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