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Jun 4, 2020
KAG chief expresses ‘pride’ in staff as COVID-19 impacts transportation industry
Bruce Blaise, CEO of the Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), has shared his insight on COVID-19 and its impact on the transportation industry. Blaise, who is head of North America’s largest tank truck provider and logistics provider, said: “I can’t begin to express how proud I am of the attitude, the camaraderie and the true ‘fight’ shown by our employees and others in our industry on the…
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Jun 2, 2020
TALKE chemical logistics supplies disinfectant to schools
Chemical logistics company TALKE has donated 500 units of hand disinfectant to schools in the city of Hürth. The disinfectant was delivered in 500 ml spray bottles and can be used directly without additional equipment. “For us, professional protection against infection is a question of occupational safety. And that traditionally plays a very important role for us,” CEO Alfred Talke said.…
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Jun 1, 2020
Vos Logistics makes €5,000 charitable pledge
Vos Logistics has kept faith with its promise to donate €5,000 to charity following feedback from staff. The logistics firm has made the pledge to various charitable organisations based on the preference of employees in the countries they are located in. A total of 1,450 people took part. In the Netherlands, the company chose to donate money to KidsRight, a charity Vos Logistics has worked…
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May 29, 2020
Abbey studies performance data during COVID-19 period
Abbey Logistics carried out a survey to look at the impact on HGV operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study covered the period of operations when the roads were quiter and large numbers of the population stayed at home. Steve Granite, CEO of Abbey Logistics, said: “We have all been trading in incredibly challenging circumstances, but as a result of quieter roads, we have seen an…
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May 28, 2020
UKIFDA exhibition in August cancelled over lack of mass gathering clarity
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has taken the decision to cancel its 2020 exhibition. The international event was due to take place on 18-19 August at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool. Guy Pulham, CEO of UKIFDA, said: “Following the publication of the Government’s Plan To Rebuild Strategy, UKIFDA has been working with Exhibition Centre Liverpool on ways in which…
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May 27, 2020
Sixfold appointed real-time visibility provider to STI Freight Management
Sixfold and STI Freight Management (STI) have announced a partnership that will support STI's European network to become more digitised. This will provide customers with real-time information on shipments and delivery times across the EU. "We have reached another milestone on our way to becoming a digital freight forwarder. After conducting an in-depth assessment including pilots with various…
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May 26, 2020
Hoyer reveals strong fiscal year figures
The international logistics specialist Hoyer closed the 2019 fiscal year positively as the company increased its turnover to €1.177 billion from €1.167 billion the previous year. The company said that as earnings before taxes was €38.052 million, this was a solid balance sheet on which to confront the effects of the COVID-19 crisis and to continue central investments. Hoyer said this…
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May 22, 2020
Cefic members ‘pushed capacity limits’ during COVID-19 emergency
“COVID-19 is a pandemic requiring a pan-European response,” stated the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) president Daniele Ferrari. The increase in production of critical supplies included disinfectants, diagnostic tests, ventilators, protective masks, gloves and gowns, intensive care unit medicines and equipment and protective clothing during the pandemic. He said: “The…
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May 21, 2020
Harvest Energy takes its road tanker logistics operations in-house
Harvest Energy has enhanced its delivery infrastructure by bringing its road tanker logistics operations in-house. Operating under the name Axis Logistics, this new division of the company, a member of the Prax Group of companies, will be wholly owned by the Prax Group. The service was previously performed by third party contracts, but Harvest Energy is now seeking to streamline all its…
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May 20, 2020
Industry collaboration and standardisation
Transport visibility along supply chains has become a key priority over the last few years to further optimise transport flows from a safety, sustainability and efficiency point of view, according to the European Chemical Transport Association (ECTA). Driven by digitalisation and raising expectations towards 24/7 shipment tracking, many supply chain users are looking for enhanced transparency…
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May 19, 2020
Suttons secures new contract transporting chemicals during pandemic
Suttons Tankers has won new business with Grace Overseas - transporting chemicals needed for hygiene products that contribute to the battle against COVID-19. The nationwide logistics operator with strategically placed depots and out-bases across the UK, part of global firm Suttons Group, was able to redeploy resources and materials within 48 hours of the request for transportation. Suttons…
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May 18, 2020
Stolt Tank Containers online upgrade to provide live shipment tracking system
Stolt Tank Containers has upgraded its website to provide a more extensive range of information and functionality. In addition to latest news from the company and the industry, plus a range of insights into Stolt Tank Containers’ services and workforce, the upgraded site provides access to a live customer shipment tracking system and brand-new supplier portal. The improved online…
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May 15, 2020
Abbey extends contract with ADM edible oils
Abbey Logistics has secured a multi-year contract extension with ADM UK, one of Europe’s leading edible oils producers, following a competitive tender process. The company has worked with ADM for more than 20 years providing bulk liquid transport to customers throughout the UK and this latest extension sees Abbey placing an even greater emphasis on service and customer support. ADM and Abbey…
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May 14, 2020
US haulage industry unites in appreciation for those on frontline
American Trucking Associations will be providing more support for drivers with additional hand sanitiser stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The association along with OneBeacon, US Bank, Michelin and Hydro-Chem Systems are behind a new initiative - Providing for the Frontlines. This new initiative aims to support workers in the haulage industry who continue to deliver US goods throughout…
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May 13, 2020
Den Hartogh Logistics plays vital role in supply of methanol
Den Hartogh Logistics provided a supply chain solution and logistics support for a shipment of methanol. This was in collaboration with Helm Proman Methanol AG to deliver a specialised ISO-tank to SAL Heavy Lift M/V Trina. This was done in Hamburg, Germany, and the product was fitted onto the deck using for-purpose brackets, securing the ISO-tank safely during the vessel’s journey. The…
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May 11, 2020
Hoyer makes major investment to modernise fleet
The HOYER Group has taken delivery of more than 500 new trucks throughout Europe, for which it has invested around €42.7m (£36m) to transport mineral oil, chemical products and gases. The trucks have innovative technologies that more than fulfil the legal requirements relating to safety, and offer added value with regard to economic efficiency and environmental protection. The company…
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May 6, 2020
Suttons distributes ethanol for hand sanitiser to fight Covid-19
Suttons Tankers is playing a key logistics role in the distribution of ethanol for the production of hand sanitiser to UK healthcare organisations and communities. The logistics business, part of global firm Suttons Group, will transport denatured spirit supplied by William Grant & Sons, the independent, family-owned global distillers, and co-ordinating tank collections and urgent deliveries to…
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