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The freight industry's month in review with Michael King

INDUSTRY NEWS

News and press releases from the world of freight

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Jobs and candidates in the freight industry

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his month China celebrated the 20-year anniversary of regaining control of Hong Kong and within these two decades, we have seen a huge increase in technological

advances in the country. They have measured this with their success as the 8th largest trading entity in 2015, their increased involvement of the in the advancement of tracking, automation and apps and with

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With the Asian markets in mind, Japan has also been at the forefront

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a steady increase in air, sea, river and road freights, their ability to

of developing innovative locomotives, freight trains, and containers to meet the countries evolving freight and shipping needs. In comparison, the European rail sector has, simply, not been able to compete with the technical standards that they are evolving at, thus leading to calls for ‘equal market access’ with both Japan and Hong Kong.

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rexit's threat to trade... US economic nationalism is a danger to the rules-

BREXIT vs TREXIT

Donald Trump has consistently said he will make US economic decisions

based system which has governed world

as a businessman rather than as a politician. In Trump’s world, trade is a

trade and facilitated the expansion of

zero sum game which means the US should sell more than it buys, not

the logistics and forwarding industries

run huge trade deficits. True to his word, on winning the Presidency he

since the Second World War, writes

was quick to appoint a number of economic nationalists to his team.

Michael King.

Mexico, China and NAFTA were the expected trade targets of the Trump

The UK’s latest national election in June

threw a spoke in the wheel marked ‘Brexit’. Prime Minister Theresa

administration. Less than six months into the new Presidency, priorities appear to have changed although not the overall intent of policy.

May had sought a clear electoral mandate for her vague version of ‘hard Brexit’, assumed by most to mean a scorched earth approach

Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade advisor and a leading advocate of

to withdrawal from the European Union. Instead she received a

unwinding and repatriating the international supply chains on which many

bloody nose from an electorate which failed to warm to her, or to

US multinational companies rely, instead took aim at Germany which he

the Conservative manifesto.

claimed managed the Euro in manner which exploited the US. The Trump government also confirmed that the proposed EU-US Transatlantic Trade

Those in the business of trade have warned repeatedly that a ‘hard’

and Investment Partnership (TTIP), already unpopular in Europe, was dead

withdrawal by the UK from the EU’s customs union and single

in the water. Thus far, Trump has appeared reluctant to fulfil campaign

market would be painful, particularly if the UK left without a trade

threats of a NAFTA withdrawal or the imposition of wholesale, 45 percent

deal with its largest trading partner and was forced to fall back on

import tariffs on China. Instead a slew of investigations has been launched

World Trade Organisation rules.

into specific trades such as steel and aluminium imports using previously unused trade barrier-erection tools. In some cases, the justification for

As Forwarder went to press, the political power of ideologically-driven

import tariff increases is being made on national security grounds.

Tory Eurosceptics was waning and Theresa May’s tenure as Prime Minister seemed certain to be coming to an end. A more consensual,

Such stealth protectionism could quickly lead to retaliation from

less economically disastrous ‘soft Brexit’ strategy was being promoted

trading partners. Less stealthy are the proposed border adjustment

by leaders from across the political spectrum. But none of this changed

tax, a value-added tax levied on imported goods but not exports,

the fact that unless last year’s referendum result is somehow reversed,

and plans to build a wall on the Mexican border.

the UK’s eventual departure from the EU in 2019 will seriously disrupt European trade and send forth economic ripples worldwide.

TRUMP’S TRADE-OFFS

Yet the most obvious expression of ‘Trumpian’ protectionist economics Yet the impact of Brexit in a global context will be miniscule when

was the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). As

compared to the prospect of a continued US pull-back from the

Tami Overby, U.S. Chamber of Commerce senior vice president for

post-World War 2 institutions it largely designed and which have

Asia, recently pointed out, pulling out of a deal which took years to

enabled global trade to flourish in the decades since.

negotiate was both bad for US business and national influence in Asia.

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As Overby notes, trade within Asia is surging, yet following

US trade deficits have long been a pillar of the current geopolitical

withdrawal from TPP the U.S. is party to only three Free Trade

and trading system which is powered by the ready availability of

Agreements – with Australia, Singapore, and South Korea - in the

the greenback. Should the US continue its retreat from global

APAC region. So while total Asian imports rose three-fold over the

trading structures and seek national advantage above all else then

past 15 years, 'the U.S. share of the pie has dropped dramatically,

this system, which has supported global prosperity and stability for

from 12.2% in 2000 to 6.6% in 2014', said Overby.

decades, could quickly begin to unravel.

What lessons the Trump government will draw from ‘losing’ in Asia

The possibility of a global currency shortage turning markets illiquid

remain to be seen given the President’s penchant for ‘winning’ at all

might seem far-fetched, but multiple economists have already raised

costs. But what is clear is that a US withdrawal is creating a vacuum,

this as a serious possibility and predicted trade wars would quickly

and vacuums tend to be filled.

break out. And, much as it seeks to expand its global influence, China

VACUUMS & LOSERS

Japan and New Zealand, the only countries to have ratified TPP, are

has so far given little indication that it would be willing to roll out the Renminbi as a replacement for the US dollar to ensure the liquidity of markets as the price of superpower status.

now pushing forward with a possible ‘TPP-11’ arrangement— i.e. one without the U.S. There have also been suggestions that China

Resulting trade protectionist conflicts could quickly lead to the rise

could replace the US in TPP.

of regional trading blocs, more populist ‘mini-Trumps’ preaching economic nationalism, or even a return to something like the

Meanwhile, sixteen Asian economies – China, Japan, Korea, Australia,

aggressive zero-sum mercantilism of the 19th Century. And it is

New Zealand, India, and the 10 ASEAN countries – are accelerating

worth remembering that the latter provoked the rapid of spread of

efforts to conclude negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive

colonization in search of captive markets, an upsurge in economic

Economic Partnership (RCEP). Although RCEP is a less ambitious

nationalism and a host of local and regional wars which finally led to

and lower-standard agreement than TPP, both a revised TPP and

World War 1. Nazism and WWII followed.

RCEP are possible pathways toward the longstanding APEC goal of a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP). Efforts by China

As Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, recently explained, the world needs

to expand its influence and trade network via RCEP in Asia and, in

globalization and trade because the alternatives are terrible. 'Everybody

Eurasia and North Africa, via ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR), are

is concerned about trade wars. If trade stops, war starts,' he added.

viewed by many as having political and military ramifications as well as purely trading objectives.

ECONOMIC NATIONALISM: THE DANGERS

‘Trexit’ has the potential to be far more damaging to world trade (and peace) than any form of Brexit.

The Trump administration’s actions have, so far at least, simply

Michael King, Contributing Editor,

served to diminish US influence overseas and annoy shippers and

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INDUSTRY NEWS

AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO OPENS

NEW, EXPANDED LDN PHARMA ROOM A s part of American’s commitment to support the

The newly enlarged CRT room will be of significant value to

expansion of its healthcare and pharmaceutical services,

customers moving specialist pharma traffic between Europe

American Airlines Cargo has announced the opening of

and the U.S. As the second largest carrier from LHR across

a new Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility at its London

the Atlantic, American offers up to 20 daily departures to

Heathrow (LHR) cargo center. The new room is 1,700 square feet

the United States, including two daily flights between LHR

(160 square meters), and is a testament to the airline’s dedication

and Philadelphia (PHL), home to American’s industry leading

to temperature-controlled healthcare shipments.

25,000 square-foot pharmaceutical facility.

The new CRT can accommodate up to 16 times more standard euro skid pallets at one time than the previous room, providing airline customers with greater capacity when it comes to moving temperature-sensitive healthcare freight to and from LHR. Both inbound and outbound logistics companies supporting American's ExpediteTC service will utilize the new CRT room. It is a fully monitored and alarmed facility, where the standard operating temperature will be set to maintain passive products at +59°F to +77°F (+15°C to +25°C). Euro Scan software is used to monitor precise temperatures within the facility, which will provide real-time information to the American operations team, and will be used for reporting purposes.

This is a tremendous service enhancement for our European customers. This new, far larger facility, can meet their needs even more effectively now and in the future. And this will be further improved when our COL +2°C to +8°C (+35°F to +46°F) storage for pharma products comes on stream later this summer.

Andy Cornwell, Regional Sales Manager Northern Europe, AAC

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ANTONOV APPOINTS SALES AGENT IN AUSTRALIA AS PART OF ONGOING EXPANSION

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NTONOV Airlines has appointed Air Cargo Partners

We are excited to be continuing to expand globally with new

Worldwide (ACP) as its General Sales Agent (GSA)

representation in Australia, following the recent establishment of our

in Australia.

office in the United Kingdom and appointment of our GSA in Japan. We will be making further announcements regarding more new offices.

The GSA representation, part of ongoing expansion for the heavy

Oleg Orlov, Vice President, ANTONOV Airlines

lift, super-heavy lift, and project cargo specialist, will be managed

by Ken Lyons, Sales and Development Manager, ACP Worldwide.

ACP Worldwide’s team of over twenty five airline cargo professionals has over twenty years’ experience in the Australian and New

ACP Worldwide has five offices in the region comprising Melbourne,

Zealand market.

Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and an office in Auckland.

We were appointed to provide a competitive local sales and service ANTONOV operates a fleet of seven AN-124-100 freighters, with

value proposition to major industry segments engaging with heavy

a payload of up to 150 tonnes, in addition to the 60 tonnes payload

lift projects across a wide range of sectors. In addition to securing

AN-22 and the AN-225, which is the largest aircraft in the world,

new business, we will maintain effective communication in support of

with a payload of 250 tonnes.

ANTONOV Airlines’ regular aircraft market updates, and distribute information on fleet availability in the region, including special offers and

We recognise the strong project cargo

backloads. We look forward to bringing our regional expertise to further

nature of the Australian market, ranging

complement ANTONOV Airline’s international market presence.

from oil and gas to mining and other

Ken Lyons, Sales and Development Manager, ACP Worldwide

industrial sectors, and appointed a GSA to bring our expertise right to the doorstep

ACP Worldwide specialises in a variety of industries, including oil and

of these key industries. ACP Worldwide

gas, mining, construction, automotive, pharmaceuticals, technology

was chosen as the Australian GSA for

and transport.

ANTONOV Airlines due to its ten years’ experience of working in the heavy lift

The Kyiv, Ukraine-headquartered carrier recently announced

industry and its extensive experience in

it is working with Ukrainian and western suppliers for its fleet

dealing with AN-124s. They have supported

modernisation programme, and will establish a presence in the USA

us on a number of occasions in the past and

and Hong Kong.

have put forward a compelling plan to take us forward in the Australian market.

ANTONOV Company designs, develops, manufactures and

Martin Griffiths, Commercial Manager,

maintains the AN freighters.

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NEW JV COMPANY ALLSEAS PROJECT SOLUTIONS TO

SERVE BOOMING INDIAN MARKET I ndia is on the fast track in terms of growth, consumer demand

Allseas Project Solutions has the experience and expertise to

and cargo flows – the Indian government is taking every possible

provide tailor-made solutions to customers and offer single window

step to simplify business processes, and the focus is on the

services – whether it be port to port, port to door or door to door,

manufacturing sector under the ‘Make in India’ programme. As a

there is a need to combine knowledge of the domestic market with

result, there are significant new opportunities in logistics, including

global expertise to offer efficient solutions.

that of project related movements. However, for those not familiar

with the processes, shipping goods to and from this booming market

The Seamless team has more than three decades of experience in the

isn’t always straightforward.

freight forwarding business and is very well recognised and respected in the local market, with strong contacts with reliable service providers.

In response to the growing demand for expert support and logistics services, UK-based Allseas Global Logistics and Mumbai-based Seamless Projects have created a new joint venture company, Allseas

Moreover, the senior management is highly active and visible on various forums in freight forwarding and the shipping industry.

Project Solutions.

Indian customers will benefit from the experience, expertise This unique partnership is based in Mumbai and is poised to expand,

and global network of partners and contacts that Allseas brings

with plans for offices at gateway ports such as Mundra, Chennai and

to the new company, says Upadhyaya.

other strategic locations.

total logistics solutions – and exporters from the UK and other

Together, we will offer

parts of the world, who are supplying to Indian importers, can now Pradip Upadhyaya, who is heading up Allseas Project Solutions, has

be assured of a dedicated professional service in India and a local

more than 35 years’ experience in the shipping and logistics industry

expertise in terms of documentation, Customs clearance and last-

and is in no doubt as to the advantages that the new company will

mile services. And similarly, Indian exporters will benefit.

offer shippers to and from India. In the changing global economic scenario, India is a country to focus on, he says.

Both partners in the new company are strong in their own right, he points out. Allseas Project Solutions will handle the full range of cargoes, including containers, general cargo and heavy lift/project cargoes.

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Opportunities are plenty. Specialised logistics services are now in great demand in India. Similarly, bilateral trade with various partner countries

Allseas Project Solutions, India has just completed its first

is on the rise. Infrastructure, power, heavy engineering and the medical

major project, the transportation of two sets of 30-metre

sector will be major contributors to the growth of our economy.

wind turbine blades from India to the UK. These were crated and loaded onboard eight flat racks for shipment on

India is a massive market and is following the same route as China in

a container vessel out of Mundra.

terms of growth as a mass manufacturer of consumables. This similarity is also extended to an enormous consumer market. Allseas Global Logistics

India is producing a large number of wind turbine blades, says

has experience of exporting to India and, through its sister company

Pradip Upadhyaya.

DKT Allseas, represents the National Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).

of this type. The ‘Smart Cities’ initiative by the Government

Setting up our new company is the logical next step in a market that we are

of India simultaneously in different parts of the country also

already serving and important for us. We have worked through partners

provides new opportunities for the services we offer.

We look forward to more assignments

in India before, but now we will have own freight forwarding offices locally to handle both the destination and origin side of shipments. We want to be closer locally to suppliers in order to handle export consignments to the UK and Europe. Operationally, Allseas Project Solutions will give our customers an end-to-end service, all by ourselves.

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DIMERCO TAKES DYNAMIC APPROACH TO

OVERSIZE FREIGHT PROJECT

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imerco has demonstrated its flexibility and creative thinking

extensive planning to achieve the aim of fewer containers filled to

to pull off a major freight project transporting over-sized

maximum capacity by layering between 6 and 7 pipe spools in each of

cargo for a leading utility provider based in the Middle East.

the packing cases. All logistics were carefully mapped taking account of the location of the warehouses and terminals ensuring their close

Dimerco used its connections to minimize freight size and decrease

proximity to the trucking carriers.

the total cost of logistics to deliver shipments of pipe spools, destined for the Water Security Mega Reservoirs Project, achieving

The end result was the delivery of the project on time and within

a cost saving on ocean freight of around 9%.

budget and a very happy customer. Commenting on its dynamic approach to the project, Mr. Eric Roh, Ocean Freight Director of

The first step was sub-contracting with a packing company to solve

Dimerco Express (Korea) Corp. said:

the issue of boxing up pipe spools of differing sizes into 159 wooden cases with a total weight of 760,000kg and size of 4,300m3.

Our mission is to achieve results for our customers using our professionalism, teamwork and flexibility to respond to and solve

The cargo was then secured in the containers by a specialist lashing and

any arising issues. Our considerable experience in logistics planning

tally company and delivered to the container yard. Having negotiated

enables us to make smart decisions such as opting for a container

a space guarantee with empty space supplement on 40’ Super Rack

carrier rather than a bulk handling vessel; as the former has a

(SR) containers, which are larger and scarcer than 40’ Flat Rack (FR)

more regular schedule and guarantees to deliver the consignment

containers, Dimerco split the cargo between 2 shipping lines with

on time. As well as being keen negotiators and securing optimum

different targeted schedules in order to meet the customer’s budgets.

freight costs, we were also able to make additional savings by selecting 40’ SR over 40’ FR. We always look to improve our

Once loaded, the vessels followed a route from South Korea to the

services and are fully aware of the growth of the cross-border

Middle East. At every stage, the carrier’s status and schedule had

freight train route but know that for shipments to Middle East, the

to be minutely monitored to ensure success for the end customer.

container ship option is still the best. Having successfully handled another significant project, Dimerco has again fulfilled its vision to

Executing this highly complex cargo project relied heavily on

“be the most competitive global transportation & logistics service

Dimerco’s expertise, long-term relationships with carriers and

provider, integrator and consultant.

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uropa Air & Sea, a dedicated division of ambitious logistics

The move to our new premises has been essential in supporting

operator, Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating record

our ambition to expand our overseas operation. It’s location and

breaking growth in its Hong Kong office which has been

status have provided the ideal market place for sales and we have

helped by the ongoing growth of e-commerce across Asia.

seen a fantastic year of unprecedented growth, with more forecast this year. Asia’s reputation as the fastest growing e-commerce centre

Europa, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has had

in the world has undoubtedly helped to expand our portfolio and

an office in Hong Kong since 2009. It has since continued to grow

build our client base in sectors such as retail and manufacturing.

in the region through investment and expansion, and has forecasted

We have also been able to develop our relationships with existing

a volume growth of 10-15 per cent in 2017. This success has been

customers, some of which we have been working closely with for

helped by a recent explosion in e-commerce in Asia, with the

as long as eight years.

continent accounting for 40 per cent of global e-commerce sales

Carmen Tsang, General Manager of Air & Sea in Hong Kong, Europa

in Q1 of this year.

These fantastic growth figures are a testament to the way our Europa’s presence in Hong Kong, coupled with its market leading

Hong Kong team has embraced the changing face of global trade.

European road freight product allow customers to consolidate

Online sales are booming and with that comes a greater demand for

in China, ship directly to the UK where on arrival the cargo can

overseas air and sea services – the new office has further enhanced

be handled and split in Europa’s Heathrow facility before being

our abilities to deliver for this in the most efficient way possible.

distributed nationally and internationally.

The future looks incredibly bright for our operations in Asia and we look forward to strengthening our presence in Hong Kong and

This year also marks the second anniversary of the team’s office

the wider region.

move to the prestigious Metroplaza Towers in 2015, which has

Angus Hind, Director of Air & Sea, Europa

provided Europa with easy access to both container terminals and the airport, allowing it to capitalise on Hong Kong as one of the

Europa is a member of the FETA Freight Systems International

world’s top air and sea freight destination.

Network (FFSI), a global agent network of companies offering the full spectrum of transport services.

As well as strengthening their existing export accounts with longstanding customers, Europa are now looking to expand their sales

As well as its successful air & sea division, Europa Worldwide Group,

operation in Asia by recruiting two new sales team members to

which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, also provides

build its inbound traffic.

specialist road, warehouse and showfreight services.

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DRIVES SUCCESS FOR EUROPA’S HONG KONG TEAM

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DP WORLD LONDON GATEWAY

SECURES MSC SERVICE

FURTHER BROADENING ITS GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

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SC’s West Africa Service has started calling at DP World

This move follows the reconfiguration of our West African

London Gateway. MSC Sabrina was the first vessel to

services and we have decided, as we aim to continue to

call at the UK’s most integrated logistics facility on the

deliver the highest level of service to our customers, that

reconfigured service, on Tuesday, June, 27th.

our UK call to West Africa will now load from DP World London Gateway. This will enable us to offer market-leading,

The West Africa Service provides a fast link for shippers between the

direct transits and enhance our nationwide coverage whilst

UK & Northern Europe and Senegal, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, with

improving our London and South-East services.

transit times of under 22 days to ports-of-call in those countries,

Michael Collins, UK Commercial Director, MSC

including Dakar, Abidjan, Lagos, Tema.

DP World London Gateway Port now has 15 weekly services calling into the terminal, with direct, deep-sea access available to and from more of the world’s locations than any other UK container port.

We’re delighted that MSC has chosen DP World London Gateway as the port-of-choice for the West Africa Service’s UK call, opening up a new trade-route out of our state-of-the-art logistics facility. Shippers using this MSC service to export to West Africa can be assured of the very best in port service, with access to our Where’s My Container application, class-leading resilience and reliability and use of the very best port technology, all of which ensure we’re well placed to offer greater speed, visibility and improved supply chain certainty.

James Leeson, Head of Port Commercial, DP World London Gateway

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EUROPA ROAD DARTFORD TEAM

ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS T he Dartford branch of Europa Road, a division of ambitious

LeoRoad includes real time operation monitoring of shipments,

independent logistics business Europa Worldwide Group, is

discrepancy management, workflow management, and proactive

reporting a record-breaking start to 2017 with consignment

customer and partner daily reporting.

growth increasing by 16 per cent compared to quarter one last year.

Paul continued:

LeoRoad has transformed our sales operation,

This success coincides with Europa’s 50th birthday celebration and

enabling us to be completely transparent with our customers about

also with the second anniversary of it’s move to its 1hub facility in

the progress of their shipments. Although we are dealing with

Dartford. The opening of the £30 million 26,368m2 site greatly

more freight, we are physically handling it much less, which greatly

enhanced Europa’s road services, enabling the team to operate

minimises the risk of damage to goods. We are currently dealing

more effectively and to achieve double digit growth throughout the

with 40 per cent more freight than three years ago and that looks to

network for the past two years.

increase even further as LeoRoad continues to work hard for us.

Europa’s 1hub facility has done what it was forecast to do; not

As well as this boost in consignments, the Dartford Road team has

only has it increased our ability to handle more business in terms

achieved an 18 per cent increase in revenue in quarter one of 2017

of obvious volume, but it also allows us to handle individual items

compared to last year. The team of 22 have seen particular growth

more efficiently. Our service portfolio has grown significantly with

in the automotive and fashion sectors.

the inclusion new daily direct services and additional departures on some existing routes.

These impressive developments mean that the team is looking to

Paul Melanaphy, Branch Manager, Europa Road Dartford

expand and has recently recruited a new Senior Account Manager, with plans for two more in the coming months.

The effectiveness of 1hub’s simple centralising concept, meaning all of Europa Road’s 11 branches trunk directly into one site, has been

Paul commented:

We’ve enjoyed brilliant progress over the past

further enhanced by the introduction of LeoRoad last summer, the

two years and introducing new talent into our team will be key to

first phase of Europa’s bespoke £1.7m IT investment, Leonardo.

keeping up this success. It’s great to be able to expand our team at this rate and to welcome them to a fresh approach and working environment Our plan is to continue this rate of consignment

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growth whilst strengthening our European partner network to help

Europa Worldwide Group employs 600 people across 12 sites

Europa’s Road division in its ambition to become the market leader

in the UK plus Hong Kong and is represented in 100 countries.

for the distribution of goods between the UK and Europe by 2018.

The company is currently averaging 25 per cent growth across all

Our team is stronger than ever and we look forward to expanding

divisions, with turnover recently breaking the £100m turnover mark,

even further in the coming months.

which is set to increase to £116m for 2016/17.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at www.kerrylogistics.com

KERRY LOGISTICS LAUNCHES

NEW LCL RAIL FREIGHT SERVICE

TO STRENGTHEN OVERLAND CONNECTION BETWEEN EUROPE & CHINA

K

erry Logistics Network Limited has announced the launch

route for cargoes from industrial freight, down to smaller e-commerce

of its weekly scheduled Less Than Container Load (LCL)

commodities. Acting as the consolidator ourselves allows us to offer

rail freight service between Duisburg, Germany and

shorter lead times, moving each shipment faster than if we had to wait

Shanghai via the Yiwu terminal in the Yangtze River Delta, China,

for a full container from each customer, who can monitor their cargo

using its own consolidation containers.

along the route via online track and trace. We can be more reactive to our customers’ rapidly evolving needs,

This additional service option for east- and westbound shipments

Thomas Blank, Managing Director Europe, Kerry Logistics

enhances Kerry Logistics’ existing Full Container Load (FCL) and LCL services, offering a transit time of 16 days for westbound cargo,

The announcement of the new service comes just two weeks after

and 21 days eastbound.

the investment in Globalink Logistics DWC LLC, a freight forwarding group headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with operations spanning

Shipments have already been successfully moved using the new

across the Commonwealth of Independent States. The partnership

service, which offers weekly departures on Friday eastbound and

significantly increases Kerry Logistics’ presence and capabilities across

Wednesday westbound.

Central Asia on its overland network connecting Europe and China.

The rail freight solution is part of Kerry Logistics’ end-to-end freight

In April, Kerry Logistics made London the 15th European city to

management service, which provides an unrivalled range of upstream

be added to its China–Europe rail network under China’s Belt and

services, including storage, quality control, assembly, and reworking

Road Initiative, and inaugurated the first eastbound rail freight from

in addition to the pre-carriage and delivery to final destination.

London to Yiwu in Eastern China. The Company became the market pioneer with the first ever westbound rail freight being sent off in

Our proven track record and unparalleled service network in Asia, together with our local expertise throughout Europe, promise that we can now offer our customers a flexible, cost-effective solution on this

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August 2016, from Yiwu to Madrid, Spain.

M

aritime Transport Ltd (Maritime), a leading container

In an honest review of the new vehicle, based on it’s performance,

transport and distribution operator, has invested in

comfort and standard of equipment, Maritime Driver Trainer, Steve

Scania’s Next Generation truck, trialling its efficiency,

Smith, provided some feedback:

sustainability, driver comfort and overall performance.

Driving a mixture of motorways, dual carriageways, single

Following John Williams’ acquisition of the business back in 2001,

carriageways and side roads, the first thing I noticed was how quiet

Scania and their vehicles have been an integral part of Maritime. As

the engine is. It still has the Scania trade mark low revving, high torque

a result of Maritime’s year on year growth for the past 16 years,

engine but there was little wind noise whilst driving on motorways.

purchasing a Scania has become the norm, and this year has been

The torque coming out of the 450 and 500hp engines at 950 revs is

no exception with a purchase of over 100 new Scania trucks, which

virtually the same at 1,400 revs ensuring the engine gives a smooth

includes five of the Next Generation vehicle following its release in

increase in road speed and uses as little fuel as possible. The gear box

August 2016.

has been improved significantly, giving a near seamless gear change as the vehicle increases speed and the deep windscreen and new style mirrors

All five of our Next Generation Scania’s have now arrived and

offer good all round vision. These features, combined with some of

been integrated onto our fleet. Of the five Next Generation vehicles,

the vehicles nifty new fittings, including a larger bed, pull out table for

three are the R450 and two are the S500. We’ve based them at

mealtimes and an immensely improved drivers seat, meant I found the

several of our depot locations and each of our Driver Trainers, for

Scania R450 to be a lovely drive that ticks a lot of the boxes.

those locations, has received specialist training on the new vehicle

Steve Smith, Driver Trainer, Maritime

to ensure we maximise their potential whilst they’re on fleet.

Stuart Wardlaw, Fleet Director, Maritime

Whilst developing our Next Generation Vehicles, we’ve had the future in mind every step of the way. We share a belief with Maritime

With a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, spread across 27 strategically

that sustainability is essential in business, along with performance

placed locations throughout the UK, fuel efficiency, driver comfort

and efficiency and so we’ve tried to encompass this in our new

and safety are vital when introducing new models. With Maritime’s

generation trucks. We were delighted when Maritime placed their

commitment to sustainability, along with Scania’s investment in

order earlier this year and their iconic blue and white livery looks

increased fuel efficiency, the Next Generation Scania has so far been

fantastic on the Next Generation Scania.

a welcomed addition to their ever-growing fleet.

Kevin Lanksford, Fleet & Specialist Vehicles Sales Director, Scania

MARITIME WELCOME

THE NEXT GENERATION

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at marinetraffic.com

MARINETRAFFIC JOINS NEW IMO-LED INITIATIVE TO

SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENT SHIPPING

G

lobal ship tracking intelligence company MarineTraffic

13 companies have so far signed up to launch the GIA, under the

has become a founding member of the International

auspices of the GloMEEP project, a Global Environment Facility

Maritime Organization (IMO) suppor ted Global

(GEF)-United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-IMO project.

Industry Alliance (GIA).

Together, the GIA partners will collectively identify and develop

GIA, launched yesterday (29 June 2017) at IMO's London

innovative solutions to address common barriers and promote the

headquarters, is an alliance made of 13 leading shipowners and

uptake of energy efficiency technologies and operational measures.

operators, classification societies, engine and machinery builders

Activities likely to be undertaken by or promoted by the alliance

and other technology providers to support shipping and its related

will include: research and development; industry fora to encourage

industries towards a low-carbon future. The alliance will be working

global industry dialogue; and the implementation of capacity building

to support the implementation of energy efficiency measures for

and information exchange activities.

shipping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The founding GIA members are: As a provider of independent, reliable and comprehensive data

ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd., DNV GL SE, MarineTraffic, Lloyd's

on vessel movements, MarineTraffic is proud to be playing its part in

Register EMEA, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.,

supporting the shipping industry's drive towards a cleaner and more

Ricardo UK Ltd, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Shell International

efficient future. We are passionate believers in the huge changes which

Trading and Shipping Company Limited, Silverstream Technologies,

transparency and big data can help deliver across the shipping industry.

Stena AB, Wärtsilä Corporation, Total Marine Fuels Pte Ltd, and

Argyris Stasinakis, MarineTraffic Partner

Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.

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uxembourg, 30 June 2017 – Cargolux Airlines adds Atlanta

In addition, Cargolux connects Zhengzhou and Chicago with direct

to its destinations served from Zhengzhou, China (CGO).

flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The North American city becomes the second destination,

after Chicago, to receive direct connections to and from Cargolux’s

The two additional China – USA services cement Cargolux’s strong

Chinese hub.

position in China and on transpacific trade lanes. Demand on Cargolux’s Zhengzhou flights is exceptionally strong, fuelled in part

Effective 30 June, Cargolux introduces its first commercial service

by growth in e-commerce. Demand from Asia to the Americas is

from CGO to Atlanta, in combination with Chicago, on its flight

also boosted by growing markets in Brazil and Mexico that are mainly

CV9765 that originates and ends in Luxembourg. The flight departs

served via North America.

CGO on Sundays 8.45 a.m. and arrives in Atlanta on 12.50 p.m. (all times local). On the westbound lane, CV7856 leaves Atlanta on

With the new flights, Cargolux is able to offer additional capacity to

Sundays at 2.50 p.m. and arrives in Zhengzhou at 9.15 p.m. A second

and from China and give shippers in the United States more reliable

new service from Zhengzhou to Atlanta is inaugurated on 4 July as

and fast connections to Chinese producers and consumers.

flight CV9793, leaving from CGO on Wednesdays at 7.15 a.m. with arrival in Atlanta at 2.30 p.m.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at www.traffixuk.com

TRAFFIX LIGHTS THE WAY AHEAD WITH INNOVATIVE, BEVAN-BODIED DROPSIDERS

T

he UK’s leading temporary traffic and event management

The addition of the tail-lift meant there was no longer room for arrow

specialist is now running the first of a new generation of

boards and light bars, a challenge which Bevan overcame by fitting two

dropside vehicles built by Bevan Specialist Products.

pairs of strobe lights in recesses at the tops of the specially designed tail-lift pillars. The result: even more illumination than before.

Twelve are already in service with West Midlands-based Traffix, while the fast-growing operator has a further 32, including a couple

Other features – also deployed on previous vehicles – include Bevan’s

with crew cabs, on order. All are based on 3.5-tonne Vauxhall

patented Safe-T-Drop system, which is designed to eliminate any

Movano chassis.

risk of a fall from height by operatives working on the vehicle bed.

The impact-resistant Safe-T-Drop rails can be easily folded away for

The Bevan Group’s commitment to ongoing product development and

loading and unloading. Raising the dropsides is also quick and simple;

innovation is evident in the specification of the new vehicles, which it

they can only be closed with the Safe-T-Drop rails in place, ensuring

designed in close partnership with Traffix Operations Director Derek

correct use of the rails at all times.

Vinning, and with Vauxhall Fleet Manager Amy Parker.

Traffix operates from a head office in Solihull, a depot in the Significantly, they are the first Traffix dropsiders to be fitted with tail-

Nottinghamshire village of Newton, and another, recently opened, in

lifts – 500 kg column units by DEL, with maximum-width platforms

Telford. It supplies equipment for pedestrian walkways, contraflow

fabricated from mesh to reduce drag while on the move.

systems, and road works. Pledged always to “go the extra mile” for its customers, Traffix offers a comprehensive service, ranging from

Traffix had been using trailers to transport its portable traffic light

design and consultancy, through to implementation and maintenance.

systems. However, by utilising the more efficient V-groove side raves introduced in place of the previous floor-fixed lashing rings, Bevan

Derek Vinning is responsible for a fleet of 110 trucks and vans, the

has developed a bespoke, stainless steel racking system in which,

vast majority of which are 3.5-tonne dropsiders. Traffix had been

having been locked into place, the light posts can be carried vertically

relying on the former Stag Bodies, in Stone, Staffordshire, to build

on the vehicle bed.

its vehicles, prior to that company’s acquisition by the Bevan

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Group in 2015. Re-launched as Bevan Specialist Products, the

what will and won’t work, and make their own recommendations.

business relocated recently to Wednesbury, West Midlands, a stone’s throw from the Bevan Group’s new headquarters.

We’ve gradually been able to shed weight, moved from traditional bulbs and halogen lighting to more effective flashing LEDs, and

Traffix has been buying Vauxhalls since it switched from its previous

now fit Safe-T-Drop as standard – it’s a fantastic system and very

brand of chassis in 2013 – the 130 hp Movano has been a big success,

reassuring, because unlike conventional, removable side rail bars, it’s

thanks to its combination of light weight and reliability. The operator

impossible for an operative to forget to use it.

chooses the longest, L4 variant, with optional extendable/long arm door mirrors.

The new tail-lifts are also safer for the guys than the trailers we were using before. The lockable housing on Bevan’s racking is totally

Derek Vinning comments:

I’ve worked with a few traffic

secure and the fact that the traffic light posts are now carried on

management vehicle bodybuilders over the years and there’s

the vehcle itself means we can deploy our equipment more quickly,

no doubt in my mind that when it comes to product quality and

a particular benefit when we’re responding to a call from the

workmanship Bevan is far superior to any of them.

emergency services.

We work closely together to evolve the design and specification of

There are other companies out there using tail-lifts, but none with

our dropsiders. It’s very much a two-way process – we don’t pretend

a vehicle that rivals the design of ours. When it comes to traffic

to know everything but will make suggestions and observations

management, I confidently believe this is as good as it gets.

based on our experience of doing the job, and Bevan then tell us

Derek Vinning, Operations Director, Traffix

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at www.ccwells.co.uk

t’s a regime that few would envy, but for fruit and vegetable

The truck has a steering rear axle for enhanced manoeuvrability;

merchant Steve Pegrum the nightly journey from Norfolk

unusually for an LnR variant with low frame height, this has been

to London’s New Covent Garden Market has become

engineered by Mercedes-Benz so that it can also be lifted when

a lot more enjoyable since the arrival of his company’s new

running light, allowing the operator to reduce tyre wear.

Mercedes-Benz 26-tonner.

Smartly finished with colour-coded bumpers and door mirror covers, an

Mr Pegrum is a Senior Director at Dereham-based CC Wells,

air management kit and alloy wheels, the Antos is proving impressively

a family-owned supplier and retailer of top-quality produce for the

fuel-efficient while making day-time collections from growers in

last 35 years. A successor to its two previous

Lincolnshire, and on its nightly runs through East Anglia and into London.

Mercedes-Benz trucks, both 18-tonne models, the low-riding Antos

Mr Pegrum and his driver Paulius Kuizinas undertake the 220-mile

2536 LnR ENA arrived via the Norwich branch of Dealer Orwell

round trip to the capital five times a week. They leave at 6pm,

Truck & Van, and is the subject of a CharterWay contract hire

stopping off regularly at Shouldham Thorpe, near Downham Market,

agreement from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.

to pick up herbs and salad leaves, and making other collections along the way, before reaching their destination at around 9.30pm.

The six-wheeler is fitted with an insulated curtainside body and Thermo King refrigeration unit, while the advanced six-cylinder

Then comes the hustle and bustle of the UK’s biggest and busiest

engine transmits its 265 kW (360 hp) output to the road via a

fruit, vegetable and flower market – while his colleague distributes

smooth Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated gearbox. Not only does

to different stands the produce they have brought with them, Mr

full air suspension ensure a comfortable ride, but it also helps to

Pegrum concentrates on buying the finest fruit and vegetables at

protect fruit and vegetables from transit damage.

the best prices.

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It can get quite hectic down there, with plenty of activity crammed

Mr Pegrum works alongside son Darren, the company’s

into a relatively short period of time. But I’m nearly 60 now, and I’ve

Sales & Warehouse Manager, and daughter Siobhan, a

been doing this job for many years, so I take it all in my stride.

Sales Assistant. The Antos is its only truck to wear a three-pointed star, though the two Sprinter vans it uses

Not until 4am do the pair head for home. Mr Pegrum is glad that

for smaller and urgent collections and deliveries were

he specified the truck’s ClassicSpace M-Cab with optional Comfort

also supplied by Orwell Truck & Van.

seats for the passenger as well as the driver, as he invariably takes the opportunity to grab some well-earned ‘shut-eye’ on the trip back to Norfolk.

Mercedes-Benz certainly builds a superior product but after sales support is every bit as important to me. Our Antos is a very unusual vehicle. In the event that it went

The Antos is a beautiful piece of kit, and a fantastic-looking mobile

down we’d find it virtually impossible to hire a replacement,

advertisement for our business. It’s comfortable, economical, and

refrigerated curtainsider. It is crucial, therefore, that we

handles brilliantly, as well as offering the extra space and capacity

avoid unplanned downtime. Experience with our previous

we badly needed. We’re carrying more and more product for other

Mercedes-Benz trucks, and with our Sprinter vans, has

people these days, and the 26-tonner’s payload allowance ensures

confirmed that Orwell’s service is second-to-none. They

we’re always well within legal limits.

do everything well. Truck Sales Executive Tony Simmons will always go the extra mile, while the workshop team

CC Wells supplies fruit and vegetables on a wholesale basis to

appreciate that when a vehicle’s not on the road it’s costing

schools, colleges, shops, cafés, restaurants and other caterers, and

its owner money, so can always be relied upon to do

sells direct to the public five days a week at markets across Norfolk.

whatever it takes to keep us moving.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Further information can be found at www.bifa.org

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT RECIPE FOR A

BIFA FREIGHT SERVICE AWARD? T he British International Freight Association - www.bifa.org

For 2017 the entry process has been simplified and all categories

– has added a culinary touch to its annual Freight Service

are now completely free to enter. The deadline for entries is

Awards event as this year's competition opens for entries.

September 25th.

BIFA's Director General, Robert Keen has revealed that the celebrity

Sponsored by a number of blue chip companies, each of the ten

host for the awards ceremony in January 2018 will be entrepreneur

award categories is recognised as very prestigious and winning an

and musician Levi Roots.

award has become more coveted year-on-year.

I am often asked for the secret ingredients that constitute the

The awards ceremony luncheon is an annual event on the industry

recipe for success for any company looking to win one of our awards.

calendar. This event will take place on Thursday, January 18th next

So it seemed appropriate to invite someone who chose to sing his

year and will provide a valuable opportunity for the 500 or more

way to success to win financial backing for the launch of his 'Reggae

attendees to acknowledge the winners as well as network with

Reggae Caribbean' sauce in the BBC's Dragons' Den competition.

people from within the industry.

We ask for submissions that detail a relevant service or project such as a specific case study, the development of a new service for

The awards are an important part of BIFA’s mission to encourage

a particular customer, or a more generic example of good practice.

our members in their pursuit of improved standards and excellence

The ingredients should include examples of innovative ideas; service

within the logistics and supply chain industry. Levi Roots is a classic

enhancements; as well as customer and company benefits. And like

example of someone who has used an award to go on to achieve

the end result of any decent recipe, presentation counts for a lot.

even more successes, and I would hope that any of the winners of

Robert Keen, Director General, BIFA

our awards would see the same results.

Now in their 29th year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport.

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T

he partnership with Vos Logistics’ client Pipelife is

At Pipelife we are going to great lengths in order to be a

flourishing. 1,5 years down the road of having taken over all

trendsetter in the area of sustainability. We are always on the

of their transport operations, Vos Logistics has added two

lookout for innovations in technology and plastics, while at the

new LNG Ecocombi trucks to their fleet to meet the companies’

same time lowering our energy consumption when it comes

common goals on sustainability and cost efficiency.

to our processes.

Mark van Loon, Managing Director, Pipelife Benelux

The cooperation between Pipelife, one of the largest manufacturers of plastic piping and fittings in Europe and Vos Logistics is still going

With an eye on the goals of both companies in terms of sustainability

strong. In January 2016, Pipelife Netherlands transferred all domestic

and cost efficiency, Vos Logistics has now added two new LNG

and international transport operations to Vos Logistics as a result of

Ecocombi trucks to their fleet.

the successful partnership with Pipelife Belgium since 2013. All daily shipments from Enkhuizen to different building sites and retailers

Up until now there was the choice of either one of the two:

are the norm. For this, a wide range of transport equipment has

employing an LNG truck or making use of the Ecocombi for

been deployed, including semi-deep loaders, crane trucks for long

transporting goods. This combination is quite innovative. The new

transport and taut liners.

additions are exclusively deployed for Pipelife.

Roy van Tilburg,

Despite the fact that there is a constant focus on minimizing empty

Manager Domestic Transport & Service Deliveries, Vos Logistics

kilometers, there is also the everlasting aim to make use of LNG trucks whenever possible. LNG makes a positive contribution to

LNG trucks are responsible for a reduction in CO2 emissions of up

both companies’ sustainability goals owing to their lower emission

to 15% compared to diesel trucks. In addition, trucks running on

of hazardous substances such as NOx, SOx, particulates and

LNG have been equipped to also run on liquefied biogas (LBG) where

greenhouse gases.

available, contributing to more sustainable energy consumption and a better living environment. The Ecocombi itself takes up to 60% more volume (145 m3) in one move.

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D

avid Geer has been appointed as Managing Director of

David will be based at Virgin Atlantic’s VHQ close to London

Virgin Atlantic Cargo. David succeeds John Lloyd, who in

Gatwick Airport.

May announced his decision to leave the airline after 30

years. John, who has headed Virgin Atlantic’s cargo division since

Commenting on his new role, David said:

John is certainly

2000, officially steps down in August.

going to be a hard act to follow but this is an exciting new challenge and I am really looking forward to working with

David joined Virgin Atlantic in April 2012 as Head of Strategy &

our cargo team and getting to know our customers. Virgin

Development at Virgin Holidays following six years as a Manager

Atlantic Cargo has a great reputation for its service levels,

with L.E.K Consulting. He has spent the last five years with Virgin

strong customer relationships and winning mentality, and the

Holidays, most recently as Commercial, Product and Business

business has a very important role to play in the continued

Development Director, before being appointed as interim Managing

growth of the airline.

Director of Virgin Holidays in February.

Driven by a passion for customer service, Virgin Atlantic Cargo is an extremely important and vibrant part of our business

Cargo is consistently rated by customers as one of the best

and it makes a significant contribution to the overall success of

cargo carrying airlines in the world. It has won 14 ‘Cargo

the airline. John has been a great leader of Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Airline of the Year’ awards since 2002 based on votes cast

and has helped us to consistently punch above our weight in the

by buyers of international cargo services.

cargo market. With his own proven track record within the Virgin organisation, David also understands our passion for customer

In 2016, the airline carried over 218,000 tonnes of cargo,

service and I am confident he will continue to take the business

2% ahead of its target for the year.

forward with the support of our outstanding cargo team.

Phil Maher, Executive Vice President Operations, Virgin Atlantic

DAVID GEER APPOINTED

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7 TIMES A DAY, 7 TIMES A WEEK

TO & FROM NEW YORK FOR VIRGIN ATLANTIC CARGO CUSTOMERS

V

irgin Atlantic Cargo is now offering customers seven

The launch of New York services from the north of England follows

flights a day, seven times a week to and from New York,

the introduction of three flights a week connecting Manchester and

just in time to meet fast-growing customer demand to

San Francisco as well as twice-weekly Manchester-Boston services

and from the U.S.

at the end of March.

In March and April, the airline saw its business from London Heathrow

Most of our U.S. routes from the UK performed above our

to New York increase by 20% and 21% respectively on budget, while

expectations in the first four months of this year, with particularly

tonnage from the U.S. to the UK in March rose 3%, contributing

strong demand to New York. Increasing our capacity to seven flights

towards Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s best overall month for three years.

a day to New York and also giving customers direct services to and from Manchester comes at the perfect time. We are already

Now, Virgin Atlantic is giving customers even more choice to and

seeing positive customer support for our new San Francisco and

from New York with the launch of new daily flights from Manchester

Boston flights from and to Manchester and we are confident this

to New York JFK, which commended at the end of May. This is in

will continue with the addition of New York.

addition to the airline’s existing five daily services to the airport from

John Lloyd, Managing Director, Virgin Atlantic Cargo

London Heathrow and its daily Heathrow-Newark service.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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LOGISTICS CHAMPIONS CROWNED

AT WOMEN IN LOGISTICS PRIZE GIVING

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our inspirational logistics champions have been honoured

The festivities, which take place each year, were organised by

at the annual Women in Logistics prize-giving ceremony.

Women in Logistics, a membership group formed in 2008 to increase the number of women in the industry, improve life for

The Leader of the Year Award prize was presented to

Jacqueline O'Donovan of O'Donovan Waste Disposal, while Sarah

those women already working in logistics and to address the gender imbalance issue.

Shaw from the University of Hull was given a rare 'highly commended' award, proving just how tough the competition was.

WIL champions the vital contribution that women must make, to ensure the sustainability and success of the logistics sector within

The Diversity Champion of the Year Award (sponsored by The

the UK economy. Our prize-giving ceremony provides a platform to

Forton Group) was won by Jennifer Swain of JPS, and the under 30

showcase the talents and achievements of some exceptional role-

Young Woman of the Year Award (sponsored by DHL) was won by

models and we are delighted to be able to share their stories with

Kelly Wilson of Dynamic Medical.

a wide audience. By learning about our winners, we hope others will believe in themselves even more and be inspired to sponsor the

DHL also earned the Company of the Year Award for its role as an

women around them too.

employer promoting diversity in the workplace.

Clare Bottle of Women in Logistics

The awards ceremony was at an exclusive dinner and ball, where

The awards and charity ball this year raised ÂŁ4,000 to support

logistics professionals from throughout the UK gathered to celebrate

Transaid, a charity that tackles poverty and disadvantage by building

the year's successes.

transport skills and knowledge in the developing world.

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YEAR FOUNDED

Group: 1908

EMPLOYEES

Group: 18,000

SPECIALISM

Group: Train, bus, hotel, retail, logistics TURNOVER

Group: $4,000,000,000 PERFORMANCE INCREASE

Consistent organic global growth year on year.

UK EBIT doubled in last 5 years.

SITES

130+ globally MODES

Air, ocean, road, rail, contract logistics MAIN TRADE ROUTES

Japan, China, Hong Kong, USA ACCREDITATION

AEO, AS9120, ISO9001, ISO14001, CAA security approved MILESTONES

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LEE SAYS... we have gone from strength to strength: we are double the size now and I’m proud of our achievements.

How did you get into the freight industry?

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hhh my plan was a career in journalism but a friend mentioned that a decent stop gap would be in cargo.

I couldn’t ever get out again!

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LEE SAYS...

We have the support of 100s of years of intelligence within our group and so we very rarely get it wrong.

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To what extent is NNR GL a 360-degree logistics service? Do you work extensively with forwarders or other suppliers?

The best value with NNR is in complex solutions that require fully managed, multi-faceted approaches. To be a successful 4PL you need to collaborate with other partners and be totally transparent about that. In the old days it was called freight forwarding; now it’s similar but robustly joined together by a sophisticated IT platform that delivers metrics

Q A Q A

How did you get into the freight industry?

Ahhh, my plan was a career in journalism but a friend mentioned that a decent stop gap would be in cargo. I couldn’t

Q A

for optimisation and continual improvement.

How do you make strategic decisions?

What’s your method?

Everything NNR does is very well thought out. A notion is tabled and assessed for value, be it corporate value or financial. Once agreed we assess the investment required and rigorously Q&A test for durability, sustainability and return-on-investment potential. We

ever get out again!

subscribe to kaizen (continual, incremental improvement) [Japanese,

How did your role at NNR come about or evolve?

I joined 13 years ago to head up UK sales, then progressed to General Manager to consolidate departments and drive NNR’s expansion to the next level. I was rewarded with a directorship in 2011. Since then we have gone from strength to strength: we are double the size now and I’m proud of our achievements, considering our growth is always purely organic.

lit. improvement] and I am personally very careful and pragmatic by nature. We have the support of hundreds of years of intelligence

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within our group and so we very rarely get it wrong.

Does Japanese culture have much influence on NNR? Yes, most definitely. It’s absolutely the best thing. We are so focused on fine detail, manners and accountability. I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Asia and the more time you spend in Japan, the more you realise how much the West can learn from the East. Japanese culture is a perfect complement to the Western style. That’s where the magic is!

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How does this translate to NNR’s trade in a global market?

NNR has operations all over the world and recognise that one size doesn’t fit all, therefore the group has been transforming over the past decade and localising the management structures throughout the NNR global network.

Q A

How much autonomy does NNR Global Logistics have within the group?

NNR Global Logistics has become a large part of the group. When I joined, Global Logistics was around 10% of the group, the big divisions being Bus, Train,

The attention to detail required helps us to understand an

Hotels and Retail. These days we are just about the

opportunity and apply our strengths accordingly. This gives us

largest division. At NNR Global Logistics, we have a

the ability to deploy what’s suitable in the local environment –

fairly free hand here. We are trusted. Big decisions

but with strict compliance controls.

have to be endorsed by HQ, naturally.

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LEE SAYS...

I take after my father in that I’m a bit of a workaholic..

Have the cultural roots of the company affected your work ethic or work/life balance?

YES and NO! I take after my father in that I’m a bit of a workaholic. Apparently that’s the trait of a perfectionist and that cap certainly fits. I’ve always worked long hours but my family are amazing and we’re a really close-knit bunch so they accept that I travel a fair amount. I must have flown 50 times or more already this year.

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The whole company ethos fits with my own ‘give first, take second’ ideology; my kids all grew up knowing this would give them the skills required to navigate through life and be successful.

But weekends are precious and that’s full-on family time.

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I need to spend more time at home, as my dad often said.

As a Brit working for a Japanese company, what are your views on Brexit?

Do you think the UK and Japan will emerge as stronger trade partners?

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If you could change anything about the industry as a whole, what would it be?

For starters, I’d have more people selling value rather than cheap nonsense. The major disappointment is that there is so much disgruntlement in the industry, caused by artificially low pricing that destroys service.

Yet people keep buying it. It always strikes me that an individual wouldn’t buy £5 shoes for themselves but they would for their company. When the shoes fall apart, they blame the shoe shop and replace them

I was raised to understand that being British was about

with £5 shoes. Amazing.

a stiff upper lip and determination to succeed, expecting nothing for free; so I’m OK with it personally.

I’d apply far more automation too and hook more into IoT. NNR is ready but honestly, many carrier

If the UK is not able to at least replicate any EU trade agreement

partners are not. But it’s like the Emperor’s new

with Japan after Brexit, it would naturally be detrimental to our

clothes: nobody wants to say it first.

trade with Japan. However, Japan and the United Kingdom have had a trade alliance for well over 100 years and are therefore historically strong partners. I can’t envisage a dramatic change in the short term as everyone treads carefully.

...did I just do that?

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ASK THE EXPERTS

ARE YOU MEETING THE CHALLENGE TO

AVOID DISRUPTION TO YOUR IT SYSTEMS?

T

he Association of Freight Software Suppliers was formed

The disruption to power supplies in their business premises, flood,

in 1993 and membership now stands at 31. AFSS brings

fire and any need for employees to evacuate the premises can result

together and represents the majority of leading suppliers

in major problems for companies whose daily operation demands

of software to the freight and transportation industry in the UK.

access to their systems. Providing an ability for remote working is another factor to consider, especially where staff may find it difficult to

The members of AFSS supply not only software but also hardware,

get to their offices. In recent years both weather and public transport

communications and consultancy to companies of all sizes involved in

disruption have increased the need for this IT requirement.

freight, customs broking and international trade. They provide a wide range of systems and services using different types of technology to

During my career in the industry these types of event, whilst uncommon,

meet their customer’s needs.

have happened and I have witnessed first-hand on several occasions the disruption and cost that result. A serious fire in a warehouse adjacent

With our industry now so reliant on technology, which ensures

to where I was working resulted in the evacuation of our building which

both efficiency and cost effective operations, the ability to use this

we could not reoccupy for several hours.

technology without disruption is vital.

With the availability of mobile technology and the use of multiple locations The recent Malware attacks have further demonstrated how

from where the systems can operate, the risks to disruption can be mitigated.

vulnerable we are in our daily lives and how disruption to systems

Both Forwarder and Transporters do need to have a contingency plan

can have serious consequences. It is for this reason that Software

in place and utilise the different technologies now available to keep their

Suppliers, in addition to the constant improvement and development

business running in the event of disruption to their working environment.

work, also look to improve the security of their systems. This includes that provision of Disaster Recovery sites and Fallback options.

Having an ability to continue to communicate to your staff and customers in the event of unplanned disruption is perhaps a

Of course, despite the improvements to the security and continuity

prime requirement of any organisation. Where companies have a

plans provided by AFSS members, the impact of events outside their

contingency plan it may also be beneficial for the team managing the

direct control cannot always be fully catered for.

plan to have real-time visibility of the actions and progress being taken by those delegated to perform these tasks.

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Once again technology can help in providing the access to company systems and procedures remotely via mobile devices or using an alternative site from which operations can continue.

In my role as Chairman of AFSS I often get to see demonstrations of new technology and new systems being developed. I’m also frequently approached by developers wishing to demonstrate some of their new projects on which they are engaged.

At our AGM this year we were able to see a presentation from one member who has developed a system which provides an ability for any organisation to maintain their operation remotely should there be disruption of any type within their business.

A number of AFSS members have been actively engaged in providing fallback functionality for the submission of import and export declarations via the CCS-UK Community Service. Other CSPs in the Ports have also developed improved Disaster Recovery processes and enhanced reporting to both HMRC and Border Force.

Your software or system provider should be included in the development of your business continuity plans and should be able to provide you with advice and guidance on the best ways to safeguard your IT services.

AFSS members will be only too happy to assist you in examining how to safeguard your business against the disruption that might result when your systems cannot be accessed for reasons beyond your control.

My advice is to prepare and plan for the unexpected disruption to your business and routinely practice your continuity plans in collaboration with your systems providers.

AFSS membership is open to any company providing software or related services to companies within the fields of freight, transportation, warehousing and international trade. Members are required to follow the guidelines contained in our Code of Conduct.

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ASK THE EXPERTS WHAT DO YOU DO? MCP is a Port Community System provider and as such we facilitate the electronic exchange of information between the

HOW CAN CUSTOMERS BE MORE AWARE OF YOUR ROLE IN THE MULTIMODAL OPERATION?

relevant stakeholders. Our initial system (FCP80) was designed

That’s a very interesting question and not an easy one to answer.

and implemented back in 1984 and it has evolved into what we

Destin8 is a very efficient and integrated system and tends to work in

have today, namely Destin8. From the very beginning our aim has

the background most of the time and because it runs smoothly, people

been to remove paperwork from the system and we like to think

tend to take it for granted. We do, however, maintain good contacts with

that we have revolutionised the flow of both imports and exports,

our customers by attending business-specific exhibitions, hosting Destin8

helped to reduce clearance times from days to minutes and enabled

training seminars throughout the UK and by participating on the panels of

forwarders to interface with HM Customs, other government

several working groups, both industry and government based.

agencies and, of course, other port community stakeholders.

Less paperwork results in fewer errors, which in turn leads to dramatic increases in productivity and asset utilisation.

WHERE DO YOU FIT INTO THE SUPPLY CHAIN?

HOW DO YOU IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCT? By liaising with and listening to our customers on a daily basis. Destin8 is very much a system that has been developed by the users for the user. Our customer services team are the eyes and ears of the company, feeding back clients' comments, operational practices and suggestions for

As the hub/conduit for the exchange of information, the Destin8

enhancements. Regular internal meetings are held to discuss potential

Port Community System sits between the shipping lines, freight

system changes and also to balance the development work required

forwarders, clearance agents, hauliers, HMRC and other government

against the benefit to the customer base as a whole. Changes are

agencies, ensuring the real-time exchange and visibility of information

implemented through our regular, scheduled, system update releases.

between all relevant parties.

WHAT KIND OF INFORMATION IS PASSED THROUGH YOU?

WHAT INNOVATIONS HAVE YOU BROUGHT TO THE MARKETPLACE? We try to be constantly innovative. One of our most recent

We process a vast amount of data relating to and including: cargo

modules, Destin8 Drive, has certainly made an impact within the

manifests, container movements, dangerous and polluting goods,

haulage sector. Drive is laid out like an online traffic sheet and

maritime statistics and vessel waste, to name but a few. We also

provides real-time container-status information, from not-landed/

exchange information in real time on the movement of containers/

landed, cleared, to out-gated. Based on a traffic light system, the

cargo during each stage of the import/export process.

information is clear and concise. Functionality within enables the client to ‘quick view’ consignment information, call for a system generated PIN for container collection and enables the haulier to ‘pre-exec’ the empty container back onto the terminal.

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Another significant enhancement to Destin8 saw extensive

enabled legislative compliance between diverse stakeholder

functionality being provided to facilitate implementation of the IMO

types, offering a simplified approach using a combination of

SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) legislation that came into force

existing infrastructure and enhanced functionality, with no

with effect from July 1 2016. This is a very good example of how

additional cost to the end user!

our port community system provides value to the supply chain. We

THE ROLE OF SYSTEM PROVIDER IN A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

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PRIVATISING BOMB DOGS FOR AIR CARGO SCREENING ...ARE YOU READY?

T

he air cargo sector continues to be a primary target for

By all early indications, this proposed TSA programme has elicited

terrorists. With billions of pounds of cargo transported

genuine interest and support within the industry. A TSA third-

nationwide each day and the growing prevalence of explosive

party EDC screening programme would require stringent testing

threats, security vigilance is a constant priority throughout the industry.

and certification specific to air cargo screening requirements: this

The TSA is currently pursuing updates to its Certified Cargo Screening

would ensure that all EDC screening of air cargo is conducted

Programme to expand its use of Explosive Detection Canines screening.

only by teams that meet rigorous TSA standards, fully and efficiently address federal mandates, and are well equipped to

To avoid carrier delays, cargo backlogs and transit time increases, the

protect the nation’s air transportation industry from national

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently allows screening

security threats.

at multiple points through the CCSP. The CCSP permits regulated air cargo entities to utilise x-rays, explosive trace detection, physical searches and searches by TSA-certified canines at individual facilities prior to shipment.

COMPUTERS VS. CANINES FOR EXPLOSIVE SCREENING

So, how does a canine stack up against other TSA-approved With an ongoing mission to protect the nation’s transportation systems to

primary screening technologies? The robust technology used

ensure security of people and commerce, the TSA is working on expanding

today for primary air cargo screening is effective and continues

its internal capabilities to stay ahead of the exponentially growing threat of

to evolve, with manufacturers introducing new TSA-accepted

explosives. The Department of Homeland Security FY-17 Appropriations

applications. However, even when compared to the latest gadgetry

Bill has allocated $3.4 million for the establishment of a Third-Party Air

—and with the tens-of-billions spent on research and development—

Cargo Screening Programme and the TSA is now charged to move forward

a properly imprinted and trained canine remains the most

with the development and rollout of a privatised Explosive Detection

effective, safest and operationally efficient tool for cargo screening.

Canine (EDC) programme: this means that bomb dogs owned, operated,

Here are just a few of the distinctions that EDCs offer in the air

and trained by the private sector and validated by the agency, will soon be

cargo screening environment:

permitted to screen cargo as part of an updated CCSP.

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Unmatched Ability to Identify Explosive Odors With an unparalleled sense of smell, bomb dogs have a unique ability to sniff out odors in parts-per-trillion. Canines also smell in layers, which allows them to recognise and discern an individual explosive ingredient even when that explosive is masked by other odors. The best EDCs are imprinted and trained on all five families of explosives, in addition to homemade explosives (HMEs) like TATP, HMTD, Potassium Chlorate, Ammonium Nitrate and Urea Nitrate—always live, pure and never 'cocktailed' to ensure recognition accuracy in the field.

Expedient & Unobtrusive Explosive Screening As a practical matter, the modern technology used to screen large quantities of air cargo with the speed necessary to satisfy the worldwide supply chain simply does not exist—and may not exist for some time. A properly imprinted and trained EDC can screen a typical Unit Loading Device(ULD) in minutes, not hours, with minimised interruptions to business.

Full Container Screening Capabilities Canines allow for the effective screening of shipment types that may prove more challenging to screen using conventional technological methods. EDCs are one of the few tools to effectively screen entire pallets, containers or ULDs containing multiple types of goods without the need to break them down to individual components: this translates into considerable labor, operational and time efficiencies.

Operational Training Specificity While EDCs are a proven tool for addressing and preventing the

Simply put, there is no machine or technology application able to

threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), not just any canine will

detect the presence of explosive materials in the same way as a

do. It is critical that the EDC deployed in an air cargo environment

canine. The value of an organisation, its people, operations and

carries an imprint and training specificity for that deployment.

facility is immeasurable: explosive detection canines are the best

Additionally, EDCs should receive operational training based on

solution to safeguard—and embolden— this value.

individual and specific loading protocols for a given deployment, which may include partial screening as cargo is loaded, full pallet

Marc Murphy,

screening or other unique requirements.

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A

ccurate and timely visibility of your orders, shipments,

Increase sales with consistent service levels

and inventory can create many opportunities for

Better visibility can help organisations improve delivery

lowering end-to-end supply chain costs. But the value

performance to their customers. Early warning of late orders

doesn’t end with cost reduction. Supply chain visibility can have

or shipments makes it possible to implement contingencies.

significant impact on revenue generation as well. Here are

Perhaps stock can be sourced from another location. Or maybe

some examples of the benefits your organisation could receive

product can be reallocated from a less important order. In some

by improving the visibility you get from your logistics providers.

cases in-transit product can be diverted or re-routed on a faster transportation mode. But if you don’t have the visibility, you are

Recognise revenue faster

blind to the existence of a problem and by the time you realise

Most organisations have very clearly defined rules about when

you’re going to miss a delivery date, it’s too late.

they can recognise revenue. Often revenue recognition is tied to a supply chain event like a product being shipped or delivered.

React more quickly to demand fluctuations

Having timely visibility allows you to book revenue more quickly

Want to build a demand-driven supply chain? You’re going to need

and with fewer mistakes. Recognising revenue faster usually

accurate data about your supply pipeline. Transparent visibility

means invoicing customers faster as well which speeds your

between you and your suppliers is critical to responding to sudden

cash-to-cash cycle.

demand changes. The sooner you can communicate information about demand to suppliers and carriers, the more likely they can

Improve product availability and order fill rate

collaborate to help. After all, it’s in their best interest to fulfil bigger

When you don’t have available inventory to fill orders you lose

orders and move heavier shipments. Reacting to fluctuating demand

sales. Better visibility about in-production orders and in-transit

effectively involves speed and agility. Visibility is critical to provide

inventory allows you to more effectively allocate your inbound

you the ability to make faster and more informed decisions.

supply pipeline to sales orders. When unexpected supply chain disruptions affect available product, proper visibility makes it

Retain more customers with proactive

possible to dynamically reallocate inventory across your sales

problem management

order backlog. Additionally a solid understanding of historic lead

Although your customers would love to see perfect customer

times by your suppliers and carriers is a key factor in planning

service they can often forgive an occasional service failure…

safety stock levels. To optimise fill rates it’s critical to position

if you can manage the incident proactively. When you provide

the right inventory levels in the right places and that requires

early warning to customers about a late shipment, it allows them

great visibility data.

to mitigate the impact. This creates transparency between the supplier and customer that supports collaborative problem solving. By using visibility to identifier risks and proactively manage them, you develop a sense of partnership with your customers that will ultimately retain them.

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Align supply chain operations with overall business strategy Supply chain execution has become a competitive differentiator in many industries. By integrating supply chain capabilities into product development and marketing strategies, organisations can often create new revenue sources or business models. But it’s rarely possible to effectively build supply chain into high level strategy unless the supply chain processes are well-defined, managed, and optimised. This kind of process management requires great data. Ultimately the operational KPIs used for the supply chain should be linked with overall strategic objectives to keep all parts of the organisations aligned with the strategic plan.

Improving your supply chain visibility can offer many potential improvements to business performance with quantifiable return on investment. NNR Global Logistics understands the link between visibility and your bottom line so we have invested heavily in developing

However, the first step on that journey will be getting the

world-class visibility tools. Our Videre SCM web application offers end-

fundamental visibility systems in place. Few organisations have

to-end visibility across orders, shipments and inventory. Then we take

really mastered supply chain visibility yet so it’s not too late to

it to another level by providing 'analytics' and data exploration tools

build visibility into your business planning.

to help you identify trends and patterns in your supply chain. These features can help you unlock huge opportunities for optimisation.

John Berry, IT Director, NNR

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W

ho’d be a freight forwarder right now? It seems

If digitalisation has been the watchword of 2017, then surely

that wherever you look, freight forwarding is

blockchain is snapping at its heels. Thanks to the two big blues,

under attack, whether it’s by new entrants like

the concept of blockchain and shipping has got tongues wagging.

Amazon Logistics and Uber Freight, or by people saying that

But what is blockchain, and what does it mean for forwarders?

digitalisation renders the concept obsolete. When it comes to ocean freight, we’re certainly in a perfect storm – continually

Forwarding’s silver bullet?

low rates, vessel over supply and economic volatility in parts

Fortune defined blockchain as ‘a way to structure data, and the

of the world that have previously over performed are coupling

foundation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin…[It] consists of

with the impact of digitalisation to put pressure on all parts of

concatenated blocks of transactions…to share a digital ledger

the supply chain.

across a network of computers without need for a central authority.’ So I create a block of data, for instance containing

Digitalisation isn’t just a logistics challenge, obviously – it’s

information on the verified weight of a container, and I can

something that’s affecting every sector, but when it comes to

share it with anyone with access. In its purest form, this can

container shipping, it’s the watch word of 2017. Everyone, from

be done without the need for interested parties to all use the

the biggest to the smallest, is talking about it, how it’s going to

same systems – so no changing the data format to fit carrier A’s

change the industry, unlock value and ultimately protect us all

requirements, which are different to port B’s, which are different

from market volatility. But what does it mean?

to carrier B’s, even though it’s all the same data. What’s critical is that if you’re an interested party, you can not only see the data,

Digital or die?

but when and where it was created, and no one can alter that.

As forwarders, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it means

If I’ve captured that information from a weighbridge in North

the end of freight forwarders as trusted advisors acting as an

Wales, you can see that straight away.

extension of their customers’ team, and the beginning of the sector as online platforms. Look at the number of companies, both traditional forwarders and new players pitching themselves as forwarders, who are making a big thing of their digital capabilities – Damco, for instance, have gone as far as launching a whole digital brand, Twill.

So, is that the only way? Is it convert to being a technology platform or go out of business? Or can digitalisation mean something else?

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Think about it – greater transparency, from beginning to end

Open and collaborative

of the supply chain. Not just taking the load site’s word that

...even with the competition

it was all graded scrap metal in the container, but being able

When it’s done in an open and collaborative manner, however

to verify that without needing thirty emails between shipper,

(admittedly not words we as an industry often use if it means

forwarder, carrier and port, with a bunch of iPhone snaps that

working alongside competitors or even customers), then types of

get lost somewhere in the middle and could be from a different

blockchain can change things for the better. Imagine not having to

container anywhere.

upload data in a different way for every different party involved in getting a container from Tanjung Pelepas to Daventry. Imagine

Every silver lining has a cloud

being able to trust the data and share it instantly.

I mentioned blockchain in its purest form before. That might seem a bit evangelical, but like anything there’s the concept of blockchain, and then the reality. There’s several different

Imagine the time and money saved, and how that could be

types and derivatives, like Bitcoin, ethereum, hyperledger and

deployed elsewhere in your business – providing an enhanced

distributed ledgers, and whilst they may all use blockchain as a

customer service, with greater time for the expertise and insight

starting point, ultimately it comes down to the implementers – if

that great forwarders can give their clients.

people want to keep it a closed shop which requires significant investment in certain types of systems, then blockchains are

Perhaps that’s digitalisation that doesn’t mean a complete end to

no different than any other proprietary technology that’s been

freight forwarding as we know it.

rolled out in the industry over the last 20 years.

Jody Cleworth, CEO, Marine Transport International

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he Freight Transport Association (FTA) says new proposals

FTA will closely monitor the implications of the new proposals for the

announced today by the Mayor of London for road charging

re-allocation of road space on behalf of its members to ensure the

based on elements such as distance travelled and vehicle

vital role of freight in the capital is recognised and accommodated.

emissions could be a positive step for freight operators - provided they don’t simply add cost.

Ms Chapman said:

We need to ensure that any changes to road

charging actually promote more efficient use of the transport

The organisation, which represents half the UK’s road fleet, is

network, and are not simply taxes by another name adding cost to

interested in distance-based charging as an alternative to broad

operating and living in London.

schemes such as congestion charging and low emission zones. But it says the proposals must be well planned and take advantage of new

Consultation on the new strategy runs until 2 October, with a final

technology available.

plan launched in early 2018. The full consultation can be read at www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/transport/our-vision-transport/

The Congestion Charge has arguably played a role in suppressing traffic demand in central London, but FTA has always argued that it is a blunt tool which fails to recognise the essential role that freight plays in serving London's businesses, residents and visitors. New and emerging technology could play a pivotal part in providing a more sophisticated system that accounts for the essential role of the vehicle and the time of day and incentivises cleaner vehicles.

Natalie Chapman, Head of Policy for London, FTA

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he aims to reduce freight traffic in the capital by 10% by 2026. FTA believes this is an unrealistic target given the needs of London’s growing population and the Mayor’s agenda on demanding HGVs change shape to increase direct vision – a change which may cost load space, thus requiring more vehicles on London’s roads.

Ms Chapman added:

It costs so much to deliver into London that

the road freight industry is already highly load efficient. There may be some benefits from further consolidation we can gain, but these will be outweighed by the needs of London’s larger population. The real gains in traffic management will come from private car use – if car users can be enabled or encouraged to switch to public transport, cycling or walking then London’s transport network could become exponentially more efficient.

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ir and ocean volume growth on the Transpacific and

The latest APAC Forwarding Index survey also revealed

Asia-Europe trades stalled in June and optimism ahead

buoyant three-month intra-Asia demand expectations with

of the peak season is starting to subside, according to

43% of respondents anticipating ‘higher’ volumes across

the latest APAC Forwarding Index survey results.

modes in September than experienced in June.

However, the survey also revealed robust volume growth

Rail sentiment was strongest with 72% of respondents

and forward sentiment on intra-Asia trades. 49.3% of survey

expecting ‘higher’ volumes. 55% of respondents predict

respondents indicated ‘higher’ month-to-month intra-Asia

‘higher’ volumes for ocean in September compared to June

volumes in June, while 44% reported the ‘same’ month-to-

and 45% of respondents expect ‘higher’ intra-Asia volumes

month volumes.

by air. Economic indicators across most of the Asia Pacific region remain very positive and there is no sign of slowing

Gains in rail were strong with 78% of respondents reporting

intra-regional trade by sea and air. But international road

‘higher’ volumes as China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative gains

and rail services in Asia are relatively undeveloped, certainly

traction,

compared to Europe, so I think that’s where we can expect

said Cathy Roberson.

significant and dynamic long-term freight expansion.

Roberson conducted the survey with fellow consultant Mike King as the pair continue to collate data ahead of the launch of their new APAC Forwarding Index in late summer [to take the July survey please click here].

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respondents predicted ‘higher’ volumes on ocean freight APAC

Only 22.6% of survey respondents predicted ‘higher’ volumes

lanes in September compared to June, while 31.2% anticipated

across APAC air freight trade lanes in September compared to

‘lower’ volumes.

June, while 38% forecast ‘lower’ volumes.

In the June APAC Forwarding Index survey only 35.7% of

For example, on the APAC–North America head-haul trade,

The 3-month air freight outlook has also taken a bearish turn.

In the next three months, we are hopeful of some growth in

38% of respondents predicted ‘higher’ volumes in September

air cargo demand but we expect rates to be flat,

compared to June and 42% ‘lower’. Meanwhile, 58% of

respondent.

noted one

We’re not expecting a major change until Q4.

respondents anticipate the ‘same’ volumes on the backhaul North America–APAC trade.

European lanes were the most optimistic with 34% of respondents on the Europe–APAC lane expecting ‘higher’ volumes in

The fall in optimism – at least compared to previous surveys -

September compared to June, while 47% expect APAC–Europe

chimes with recent ocean spot freight rate declines on the major

lane volumes to be the ‘same’ and 19% expect them to be ‘higher’.

trades. However, the latest survey results for freight volumes

Optimism on North American lanes declined significantly with

on APAC ocean freight trades in June compared to May were

only 22% of survey respondents forecasting ‘higher’ volumes

positive. Some 50.8% of respondents indicated ‘higher’ volumes

for the North America–APAC lane over the period, and 44%

in June versus May. This compared to 47.5% noting ‘higher’ in

predicting ‘lower’. On the APAC–North America lane, 22%

May when compared to April.

predicted ‘higher’ volumes and 41% ‘lower’.

Could peak season patterns be shifting or is this the result of

Month-to-month air freight forwarding volumes also saw slower

global economic uncertainties?” said Roberson. “There certainly

growth last month. 41.4% of respondents recorded ‘higher’ air

seems to be uncertainty about how strong and long this year’s

freight volumes on APAC air freight lanes in June compared to

ocean peak season will be and the readings on the Transpacific

May, while 35.2% noted ‘lower’ volumes.

and Asia-Europe have diverged. Spot freight rates have been volatile and bearish on headhaul trades in recent weeks and the

After two months of 50% plus noting ‘higher’ month-to-month

economic signs on exports out of Asia have been mixed. It will

volumes optimism is dimming - 41.4% is the lowest response we have

be very interesting to see how ocean volumes fare in July and

recorded noting ‘higher’ APAC air freight volumes in our first four

August and how this plays out in liner markets.

months of surveys,” said Roberson. “Meanwhile, those respondents noting ‘lower’ air freight volumes - 35.2%, month-to-month - was a sharp increase from the 5% noting the ‘same’ from April to May. Mike King & Associates & logisTIcs

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few decades ago, Japan was called 'the electronic

When you hear automobile parts, you may recall radiators,

nation' with numerous electronic products and parts

silencers and seat belts. Those products have not been

manufactured and shipped from the region. More

manufactured in Japan for a long time. Aside from hybrid vehicles

recently, relocation of production lines to overseas locations

and EV, high performance electric devices will be present in all

have accelerated after the appreciation of the Yen, leaving the

kinds of automobiles. The control of fuel injection, car navigation

Country without the former economic momentum.

systems, auto-braking systems, self-driving controls and so on – the demand for high tech in automotive is increasing rapidly. NNR

Nowadays, the investment into the semiconductor sector has

Global Logistics has globally supported Japanese manufacturers of

been towed by Taiwan, China, Korea, USA – and Japan’s position

semiconductor, automotive, electronics and high tech equipment

is currently assessed to be 5 in terms of export. However,

for nearly 60 years, so is well positioned to support the demand.

th

the market share of Japanese manufacturers remains over 22%, which is 2nd place next to the USA. The movement of the semiconductor manufacturing equipment has been very active since last year and worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment totaled $41.2 billion in 2016 (a 12% increase compared with the previous year) and growing. Export from Japan in 2016 reached US$8.75 billion – that exceeded last record boom of 2011. In addition, the figure is expected to be exceeded again in 2017.

The main reason for the sharp demand highlighted here is the

With regards to the economy: in 2016, there appeared to be a slight

increasing interest in '3D-NAND' technology-supporting smart

increase of 1.2% in annual growth of GDP. In Q1 2017 the growth of

phones and internet-connected devices such as PCs and tablets

GDP was 0.3%, and the annual growth is forecast as 1.0%. Despite

which require ever increasing memory. The demand is forecast to

instabilities such as geopolitical risk, it is estimated that there will

expand to air conditioners, refrigerators, TVs and automobiles.

be stable economic growth at least until the Olympic year of 2020.

Japan and the United Kingdom remain strong economic partners.

In 2015, the direct investment from Japan to the UK rose from ¥53,784 billion in 2014 to ¥62,577 billion. According to trade statistics the total amount of bilateral export and import has been growing year by year and trade between the two nations is reportedly over $17 billion, supporting mainly transportation equipment, machinery and medicine.

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The number of the Japanese-affiliated companies in the UK is

So how is NNR positioned in Japan?

about 1,000. It is in second place to Germany. Also, the number

NNR Global Logistics has over 25 locations in Japan and is

of employees at Japanese-affiliated companies in the UK is

headquartered in Tokyo. The organisation delivers a complete

over 140,000. It occupies approximately 30% of the whole EU

suite of supply chain solutions, including significant warehousing

Japanese-affiliated workforce and is No.1 in Europe.

and distribution services with strong presence in both Japan and the global market. NNR has signed global partnership programmes with major air and ocean carriers that enables NNR to secure capacity and pricing to facilitate our global organic expansion.

A Nishitetsu Group Company

NNR, fulfilling Eastern promise.

Lee Griffiths, Executive Director, NNR Global Logistics

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apan is the world’s third largest economy in the world – bigger than the UK and Germany combined. In 2014 it made up 6% of world Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Japan remains the high-tech powerhouse economy of Asia.

Japan ranks second in the 2013 Global Wealth Report.

Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Japan •• Stable place to do business •• Strategic stepping stone for other Asian markets •• Strong political, trade and social ties between the 2 countries •• Highly educated consumers who are early adopters of new products and services •• Large and rich consumer market based in urban areas •• Tokyo conurbation is the world’s largest at around 35 million Strengths of the Japanese market include:

Challenges You need to adopt a strategic approach rather than an opportunistic one when doing business in Japan. Quick success is possible, but you’re more likely to get long-term benefits by being patient. Do as much market research and planning as possible.

•• A huge, open economy •• A cutting-edge business culture

Be prepared to:

•• An increasingly globalised outlook

•• Make a longer-term commitment and visit regularly

•• Strong intellectual property (IP) protection

•• Develop and maintain relationships

•• Hunger for new trends and technologies •• High levels of disposable income, particularly older people and young singles living with their parents

You can now enter the Japanese market directly due to: •• Changes in business culture

EXPORT TO JAPAN

•• Recognition of the importance of cost cutting •• Easier communication, with a rise in English-speaking employees •• Growth of e-Commerce platforms offering ease of access to foreign companies.

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UK & JAPAN TRADE

TAX & CUSTOMS

In 2012 UK exports to Japan were worth over £9.4 billion,

Tax

almost evenly split between good and services

You can find information on tax in Japan for businesses in JETRO’s ‘Taxes in Japan guide’.

The UK’s biggest visible exports are: •• Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors, power generation equipment and vehicles

Customs

•• Chemicals, including medical and pharmaceutical products

and trade procedures. It also provides links to regional offices.

Other successful sectors include:

You can find more information on import tariffs in non-EU

•• Scientific and medical equipment

markets on the Market Access Database.

The Japan Customs website introduces the customs system

•• Natural or cultured pearls, precious stones and metals •• Food and drink •• Apparel and clothing accessories, cosmetics and perfumery •• Transport, including shipping, aircraft and spacecraft •• Media, including TV, film and publishing

BUSINESS BEHAVIOUR Japanese is the only official language. English is spoken by growing numbers, but many Japanese are sometimes too polite to let you know when they don’t fully understand.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

Keep what you say simple and straightforward. Repeat key points if you’re not clear on what has been agreed.

You should seek legal advice from English speaking lawyers

Contact Department for International Trade (DIT) Japan for

in Japan before entering into a joint venture or similar type

details of local translators and interpreters.

of partnership. Lists of English speaking local lawyers and chartered accountants are available on request from the Department for International Trade (DIT) team in Japan.

Small details can have a positive impact: •• Give out and accept business cards with both hands •• Supply hard copies of your company literature

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) produces a

•• Professionally wrap gifts

guide on ‘Laws and regulations on setting up business in Japan’.

•• Accept social invitations Read Department for International Trade (DIT) Japan’s Business Etiquette guide for more details on business behaviour in Japan.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS British nationals can visit Japan for up to 3 months without a visa.

Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/ exporting-to-japan/exporting-to-japan

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ong Kong is the world’s eighth largest trading economy and one of Asia’s leading financial and business centres. It has been ranked as the world’s freest economy in the Index

of Economic Freedom for 20 consecutive years.

Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Hong Kong •• Open, transparent and competitive market •• Largely English speaking •• Strong intellectual property rights protection •• Well established and familiar rule of law •• Proximity to Pearl River Delta (PRD), an important Chinese region Strengths of the Hong Kong market •• Popular base for hosting regional headquarters or representative offices •• Leading telecommunications hub for Asia Pacific region •• Premier offshore centre for trading in the Renminbi (RMB) Chinese currency

Challenges doing business in Hong Kong

•• World’s busiest airport for international cargo

Business index. It presents fewer challenges for UK companies than

•• One of the world’s busiest container ports

most overseas markets.

Hong Kong is ranked third in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing

•• The second largest private equity centre in Asia •• The third largest stock market in Asia and the seventh

EXPORT TO HONG KONG largest in the world

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UK & HONG KONG TRADE

TAX AND CUSTOMS

UK goods exports were £6.3 billion in 2014, an 11%

Hong Kong has one of the lowest tax rates and simplest tax

increase on 2013. Hong Kong is the UK’s second largest

structures in the world.

market for goods in Asia Pacific (after Mainland China), and 11th largest worldwide.

There are only 3 direct taxes which are on: •• Profits

Top UK exports to Hong Kong (2014) •• Miscellaneous manufactured articles •• Power generating machinery and equipment

•• Salaries •• Property

•• Telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing equipment

None exceed 17% and there are multiple deductions.

•• Non-ferrous metals

clear instructions on payment and procedures relating to tax.

•• Electrical machinery and appliances •• Vehicles •• Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and appliances •• Beverages, spirits and vinegar •• Plastics and plastic products

There is no sales tax. The Inland Revenue Department gives

Customs The Customs and Excise Department has responsibility for customs procedures and revenue collection in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a free port so goods are not subject to import duty with the exception of:

•• Clocks and watches

•• Liquors (30% and above alcohol by volume)

•• Meat and meat preparations

•• Tobacco

The majority of these items are ultimately destined for other markets in Asia and around the World. In 2013 the

•• Hydrocarbon oil •• Methyl alcohol

value of goods re-exported by Hong Kong was 86% of the

If you are importing these items you will need to obtain

value of goods that it imported.

an import and export licence from the Customs and Excise Department, and you will also need a removal permit should you wish to re-export them. There are a number of goods

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

which cannot be imported without a licence, but are not

The legal framework in Hong Kong is very similar to that of the

certain foodstuffs. You can find a full list of these items on

UK. Many of the lawyers operating in Hong Kong have been

the Customs and Excise Department website.

subject to duty. These include pharmaceutical products and

trained in the UK and almost all are fluent in English.

Documentation You can find a full list of lawyers operating in Hong Kong and

Visit the Customs and Excise Department website for details

the areas they cover on the Law Society of Hong Kong website.

of the trade related documents needed to get your goods into Hong Kong.

Some businesses require a license or registration to operate.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ exporting-to-hong-kong/exporting-to-hong-kong Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0.

You can get a complete list of the licenses required from the Business License Information Service of the Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department.

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EUROPA ACCELERATES

ACQUISITION AMBITIONS F ollowing its most successful year to date, leading independent

logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has officially announced it is on the acquisition trail.

Europa Worldwide Group is a privately-owned operator which

delivers air, sea, road and warehousing services, employing around 650 people across 11 sites in the UK plus Hong Kong and is represented in 100 countries.

The business was acquired in 2013 by Managing Director Andrew Baxter and, following a bold front-end restructuring which has seen turnover

increase to £116m, the company now intends to expand through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. To begin with, the company is looking to buy a £20m-£60m turnover freight business.

Andrew said:

To be honest, we are pretty open minded in

terms of acquisition targets. We are looking to develop all of our international markets, therefore the first acquisition may be air, sea or road orientated. We are also pretty open as to whether the business is a regional or national operator, or where it is based in the UK. As long as the business adds strength to our market position in one of our core sectors, then we are happy.

Andrew Baxter, Managing Director, Europa Worldwide Group

Europa Worldwide Group’s turnover has seen a £20m increase on the previous year, while profit before tax has increased to £2.3m

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from a loss of £1.6m in 2015. All divisions of the business – Air, Sea, Showfreight, Road and Warehouse – have all seen turnover growth respectively too.

Andrew added:

We’re in a very strong position now and so I

believe the time is right to start to acquire businesses which fit well within our operating model and which will improve our market position. We believe that we will continue to have strong organic growth of around 20% across the business this year. In the Road division, during the last two years we have been focused upon building daily services from Dartford to around 30 European hubs.

Now that that project is nearing completion, we are planning to start developing additional lines to the continent directly from our 10 regional depots. If for example we were to acquire a regional operator, with existing direct lines, then this would help speed up this process. We see the opportunity to make multiple acquisitions of this nature in the next few years. In addition, we want to strengthen our Air and Sea activities. Therefore, again we are interested in those opportunities.

Projected turnover for the business for 2017 is £140m, with strong growth trajectories established across all areas of the business.

Now that things have settled down post restructuring, we have management capacity to focus upon new projects. Therefore the next logical step is to look for sensible bolt-on acquisitions. Our success is a result of the bold decisions we made three years ago.

We made the biggest single investment in Europa’s history when we opened our £30m 1hub in Dartford, which is the UK’s largest European groupage hub, and we invested nearly £2m in completely overhauling our IT system by introducing our own, Leonardo TMS software. Our experience of restructuring and all of the challenges associated with it makes us well placed to deal with the subtle process of integrating new businesses into our group.

Rob Ross, Finance Director, Europa Worldwide Group

Europa Worldwide Group now employs around 650 people across 11 sites in the UK plus Hong Kong and is represented in 100 countries.

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COMPANIES

FOR SALE RAPIDLY GROWING FORWARDER OPPORTUNITY

UK PHARMA STORAGE/DISTRIBUT'N OPPORTUNITY

Ref. FM04768 | South England, UK

Ref. FM1512 | Home Counties – N. London, UK

Key business features

Key business features

•• Company growing year on year with forecast growth at 17%

•• Long-standing business with over three decades of experience

•• Networks across the globe with strong links in Europe, China, USA and Middle East

•• Specialists in providing forwarding and storage services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector

•• Providing 3PL, air/ocean/road freight, worldwide domestic •• Large focus on e-commerce sector

•• Office and warehouse facility (15,000ft2) providing flexible, temperature-monitored storage, in-transit storage and short term

•• Fantastic digital infrastructure online and for customers

•• Supported by the membership of a UK distribution network

•• Largest client only 11% of revenue, the majority <5% each

•• Fantastic customer spread with largest accounting for 21.5% of revenue, the remaining top 5 each between 5 and 7%

•• A customer base of over 600 with 30 new clients per month •• Retirement based company sale with owners willing to undertake a hand over period in order to guarantee goodwill of the business JACK LONNEN Principal M&A Consultant

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•• Owners willing to undertake a hand-over period •• 24/7 365-day high-dependency drug distribution service to all UK hospitals DAVID ROBERTS Senior M&A Advisor

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UK INDEPENDENT FREIGHT FORWARDER

Ref. 00191FM | South East, UK

Ref. 68321FM | North West, UK

Key business features

Key business features

•• South East-based import and export customs clearance company

•• Well established after trading for over 20 years

•• Clients primarily professional relocation specialist companies •• BIFA and Institution of Export Member

•• LCL and FCL to all parts of the Mediterranean, Middle East & Indian sub-continent, both Import & Export

•• Badged at all UK major ports: Felixtowe, Liverpool, Tilbury etc.

•• Experienced, loyal, very capable senior management team

•• Retirement-driven sale after 30+ years in the industry

•• Warehouse facility of 20,000sq ft. owned by the company

•• No debts/long term liabilities attached to the operation

•• 70% of their work is with other freight forwarders

•• Located close to motorway network and London Gateway

•• Sizable customer base, circa 200 trading clients

•• Fully experienced team in place to continue the business

•• 16 members of staff who will continue under new management

•• The business is primarily import biased (99%)

•• Owners willing to undertake a handover period

JAMES HUGHES Principal Consultant

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FOR SALE

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN PHARMA FORWARDER BASED EXPORT FORWARDER IN N.E. ENGLAND FOR SALE

Ref. 2254FM | North East, UK

Ref. 93472FM | India

Key business features

Headford M&A are currently facilitating the sale of an air and ocean

•• Over 30 years trading; consistent annual profits year on year

pharmaceutical forwarder situated in the world’s biggest emerging

•• Located at one of the business ports in Europe, in the Humberside area

market, India.

•• Strong client spread with no single client accounting for more than 10% of revenue •• Established trade routes to Europe & Scandinavia short sea and China, India and USA deep sea

Key business features •• Operating across 6 prime locations in India •• 18 full-time employees •• Main routes: USA, Africa, Europe, Far East, Australasia

•• Multi-faceted service provider including freight forwarding, ships agency, warehousing and distribution

•• 50,000ft2 of temperature-controlled warehousing

•• Controlled exit sought by the owner due to retirement

•• Adjusted net profit: $360,000

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•• Turnover: $9,300,000

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EUROPEAN ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR WITH A FOCUS ON GROUPAGE

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Ref. FM49815 | South of England, UK Key business features •• An established business with a heavy focus on groupage

ROAD

•• A sale is being arranged in order to allow new owners to assist with the growth of the business

Import 70%

•• The present owner is happy to remain in a commercial/operations capacity

FINANCIALS

•• Asset light forwarder with leased vehicles and a cross dock facility •• A team of 28 trained staff are involved in the business •• Trade routes: Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey and Greece

Export 30% (2017, anticipated) T/O: £4,500,000 NP: £150,000 GET IN TOUCH

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SOUGHT

UK GENERAL FORWARDER AIMING FOR ACQUISITION

PRIVATE EQUITY ENTERING EURO FREIGHT MARKET

Ref. 3130FM | UK

Ref. 8429FM | Europe

Having made four successful acquisitions in the last six years, one

Our client is a long term investor who primarily operates in service

of the UK’s fastest growing logistics providers is aiming to continue

orientated industries, with over £1bn invested into the European

this growth with fresh acquisitions. The management are focussing

market our client is now looking to make an investment into the

on acquiring asset light air/ocean companies in addition to companies

freight and logistics sector.

offering European / UK haulage and pallet services.

Features sought

Features sought

•• EBITDA of £3m with no upper limit

•• Positive balance sheet and three years of steady or increasing profits

•• Multiple locations; however, headquarters required to be based in or able to be moved to Europe

•• EBIT no less than £200k

•• Strong management team wishing to grow the business with an investment teams support

•• Owned/controlled business making the majority of customer book JAMES HUGHES Principal Consultant

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in the United States of America who will either be interested in being

multiple high profile European and global acquisitions completed in the

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past five years this group offers company owners an opportunity to

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organisations and NGO’s. Regularly arranging the movement of freight

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United States being one the largest providers of overseas aid goods to the regions in which our client is a specialist they are keen to develop their US operation. Our client requires a business with experience in arranging the movement of freight to dangerous or conflict areas.

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We have packages available to suit any marketing budget.

KATIE ELLIOTT KATIE@FREIGHT-MEDIA.COM +44 (0)1454 628 771

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