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CONTENTS

FORWARDER DIGEST

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The freight industry's month in review from the Editor

INDUSTRY NEWS

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News and press releases from the world of freight

FOCUS ROUNDUP

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Articles from the last 12 months relating to this month's focus

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Air ports & sea ports: the capital of innovation

REGIONAL FOCUS Perfect storm...safety in Australian freight | Manchester's clean-air zone: the best scheme?

FORWARD TECH

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'How the tech?' ...purposeful change in your business

ECO 2020

NEW SECTION Fast fashion and its impact | Top tips for a more energy-efficient fleet

M&A FOCUS

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Freight companies for sale and sought

RECRUITMENT FOCUS

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Jobs and candidates in the freight industry

MARKETING FOCUS

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THE EDITORS

MEET THE TEAM

his month’s edition is ripe with news of innovation and

CRAIG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

forward momentum when it comes to ports around

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the globe. It was a struggle to narrow down the list of

SARAH SENIOR EDITOR

potential articles when every topic seems exciting, but the result

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has been a selection of think-pieces that are rich with invention.

Likewise when it came to exploring our regional foci: both our

RACHEL EDITOR

UK Northern powerhouse in Manchester and the distant shores

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of the Australasian continent have seen parallels in development, investment and industrial momentum, making rich pickings for news.

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n issue 38 you can expect to see us delving into the most recent

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industry updates out there. Despite the uncertainty of what

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lies ahead over the next couple of months, FORWARDER

always aims to provide the readers with the most up-to-date and

researched freight news available. Our 'Eco 2020' section holds key discussion topics at the moment – from reports of electric vehicles

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oll up, roll up! Gather round and witness the latest and greatest in freight forwarding technology! It’s doubtful that this is the exact call Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen used when seeking investment for his ‘forwarder of the future’ from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, but whatever he has said, it’s certainly resulted in an incredible spectacle.

I’m sure that almost every one of our readers will have seen the news this month of Flexport’s latest round of funding: a modest $1 billion USD, in fact. But for those who haven’t, the startup acts as a digital shipping broker, allowing unrivalled tracking and comparison for businesses across the globe. After the latest round of capital, Flexport is valued at $3.2 billion USD making them the world’s 11th largest freight forwarder – not to be sniffed at, considering the company is just six years old.

The company already boasts an impressive portfolio of 10,000 clients, with the aim of annihilating inefficiencies in the logistics industry. Flexport’s main angle is supporting direct-to-consumer

Closer to home, Freightabase is celebrating its own milestone of

e-commerce, to enable business scaling without having to implement

six months in operation, with over 21k unique monthly users on

additional logistics infrastructure into their models. Moving goods

the comparison site. Freightabase connects users of its service to

quickly and to as many locations across the globe as possible makes

specialist freight providers, moving away from the traditional price-

this company a no-brainer for many smaller e-commerce companies,

comparison model. Bespoke quotes are given based on the items

and could start to see a more even playing field when it comes to

being shipped, with carriers on the website catering to their own

independent retailers vs. established giants such as Amazon.

expertise, and a focus on quality service rather than cheap prices. The startup has also launched a new Quick Quote app as it expands its

The time is right for platforms like this to gain more traction. There have been calls to move towards digitalisation for years, and it feels as though there is finally significant progress being made. Flexport is far from the only digital platform to see rapid growth, with Uber Freight’s hiring reportedly up 165% since their new head, Lior Ron, took over.

It’s been rumoured that the Uber spin-off company is aiming to expand internationally from their current U.S operations region.

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reach globally, with carriers in more than 200 countries and rising.

Stepping back from the virtual world and into the real one, trade

Of course, this month is also a big one back home in the UK: the

talks between China and the U.S. are on the up, as President Donald

Brexit deadline is upon us. News has leaked that a number of trade

trump pushes back proposed increases to import tariffs for a

deals look to be impossible to secure before the March 29th deadline,

second time. The increase on Chinese goods was set to go ahead on

including with Japan. It’s a huge blow, not just to the economy itself,

1 March, rising from 10% to 25% in what would have been a huge blow.

but to the logistics industry’s confidence in the future of trade. If MPs

However, talks between Trump and President Xi Jinping have taken

reject Theresa May’s latest Brexit draft agreement, it sees another

an upward turn and resulted in Trump delaying the tariff increases.

vote on a No-Deal exit by March 13 at the very latest. There are still conflicting predictions as to what a No-Deal Brexit would mean, ranging from huge gridlocks on UK roads to increased fluidity in trade between the UK and the world. And when all of the ‘experts’ have opposing opinions on the matter, it’s hard to know who to trust.

If we take things off-road, there is some much-needed good news where our nation’s ports are concerned. There has been some planned simplification of customs declarations, and HMRC is waiving safety and security declarations for British imports to try and ease a potential pile-up. However, much of the new customs paperwork is

The trade war has been ongoing for almost a year, and the first

still going to be new, not only for importers and exporters, but also to

penalties on Chinese imports were implemented in August 2018.

customs officials themselves. The Financial Times reported that there

China’s stock market suffered in 2018 as shares dropped by 25% in a

remain ‘too few’ customs clearance agents and freight forwarders

devastating blow to the region’s economy. The manufacturing sector

to ease trade flow, compounded by the issue of new legislation,

has been a significant casualty, as January 2019 saw the market hit

and so the simplification process may not stretch far enough amid

its lowest level in almost three years.

quarrels over whose cargo is most important. The EU27 states have not necessarily looked to make things easy, with no reciprocation of

The quashing impact of this trade war could be clearly seen in the

customs simplification processes at the time of writing. It remains to

market surge seen following the news: Shanghai saw an incredible

be seen just how severe any trade bottlenecks will be as we march

increase of more than 5% in the moments after Donald Trump

towards the deadline.

announced the delay in hiking tariffs, and the rest of the Asian market followed suit. Investors have ramped up their buying, and currency markets have also seen extended gains in the wake of the news. It’s

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hoped that the economy will continue to rebound and we will see a much more prosperous 2019 for Chinese stocks – although this is not guaranteed until talks have been finalised. A number of market experts believe these talks should be complete in the early days of March, despite suspicions that things could get worse before they get better.

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INDUSTRY NEWS 14 FEBRUARY 2019

UK LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL TAKE-UP HITS

TEN-YEAR HIGH T he UK logistics market had a record-breaking year in 2018

Precautionary stockpiling ahead of Brexit has been well

with annual take-up reaching 35.9 million sq ft, the highest

documented in the media but overall has had limited impact on the

level since 2008.

market so far, with only a few deals understood to be motivated by the need to hold additional stock in the UK. The coming weeks will

Research from Cushman & Wakefield has revealed that in the fourth

reveal if stockpiling is just temporary or could become a permanent

quarter of 2018 take-up reached 11.1 million sq ft, the strongest Q4

feature of the market. Assuming a smooth transition after Brexit day,

on record in over a decade. Whilst 2018 saw fewer deals, take-up

enquiries tracked by Cushman & Wakefield point to a slower start

was boosted by above-average deal size (191,000 sq ft). E-commerce

to the year, with an expected rebound on the cards thereafter.

accounted for 26% of annual take-up with Amazon taking 5.3million sq ft

Bruno Berretta, UK Logistics & Industrial Research & Insight,

of space in the quarter. Across the UK take-up reached record or near-

Cushman & Wakefield

record highs in the South East/East (7.4m sq ft), East Midlands (6.9m sq ft), North West (5.7m sq ft), North East (6m sq ft). The largest deal was

The report also warns that regardless of the outcome of Brexit,

Amazon’s letting of 1.99m sq ft at Integra 61 in Durham.

labour availability is likely to become an increasingly critical factor in site selection, with four-fifths (81%) of manufacturing companies

Speculative development also saw the lowest void periods since

recently surveyed by the British Chamber of Commerce struggling

Cushman & Wakefield began tracking it across the UK in 2009,

to hire the right staff in 2018.

reaching on average nine months for new spec-built space. According to the report, 42 schemes of 50,000 sq ft and above are scheduled

This report reinforces the underlying strength of the logistics

to complete this year, totalling 6.9m sq ft – 17% above the five-year

sector, which is fuelled by the growth and changing demands of

average, with more on the starting blocks

the e-commerce sector. Greater inventory diversity and reduced delivery times are impacting on logistics networks, generating

Prime rents for larger units rose by 3.3% during 2018, below the

demand for new warehouses, which is also impacting on the

five-year annual average of 4.6%, with London registering the highest

growth of the average warehouse size transacted in 2018. Land

annual rate of growth (5.7%). The Investment market remained

shortages in some locations may impact on take-up levels, but

resilient with volumes in Q4 totalling £1.6 billion, taking annual

there is no current evidence to suggest that the overall market

2018 turnover to £6.7 billion. Foreign investors remained active,

trend will change in the near future.

accounting for a third of all purchases across the year, with US

Simon Lloyd,

buyers, led by Blackstone, being the most acquisitive foreign investor.

Partner, Cushman & Wakefield’s Logistics & Industrial

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he leading supplier of IT solutions, support and connectivity

and it will reflect adversely in the cost and specification of their

to the freight industry warns that shippers and freight

systems during 2019. There are some simple ways forward here; all

forwarders need to act during the first half of this year to

companies regardless of their size or their offerings should get their

ensure that their IT systems are ready for the end of extended support

new systems installed and working by the end of Q2 2019 at the

for the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Operating systems.

very latest to avoid the industry-wide rush and any price increases.

Working with a technology partner who knows the industry and the

the end of Windows 7 support has been creeping towards us

specific requirements of the customer to deliver the new solution

for a very long time now. Windows 7 has been a loyal servant to

will certainly help. Also, there’s the Brexit grant scheme that’s now

many Albacore customers and to businesses worldwide since its

gaining momentum which can provide funding for new equipment. I

launch in 2009, but it’s now time to move things forward. What

think the key thing that decision makers need to have in their minds

we know from preparing customers for the end of Windows

when signing off on IT improvements are the improved productivity

XP support back in 2014 is that the global manufacturers of the

and efficiency benefits to their employees, who are of course the

hardware components and systems already know that the end of

most expensive resource in any business.

Windows 7 support is coming and that demand for their products

Cliff Atkinson Director, Albacore

will increase at the end of 2019. New Windows 10 ready hardware will bring advances in storage and CPU technology. Updated server technology, in particular the growth of virtual machines, allow for more cost-effective deployment of server hardware, and more modular IT systems, as well as opening the door to cost-effective disaster recovery solutions. Intel, the largest global player in CPU and chipset technologies, continues to report stock shortages of CPUs due to problems with delivering sufficient volumes of their latest CPU parts. This adds to the pressures on PC manufacturers

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INDUSTRY NEWS

ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSIONALS URGED TO SHARE BEST PRACTICE 14 FEBRUARY 2019

IN SUPPORT OF UK GOVERNMENT ‘FLAG IT UP' CAMPAIGN

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ccountancy professionals are being encouraged to share

Money laundering could be seen by some as a victimless crime

best practice in order to eliminate money laundering in

but that perception betrays the human misery which hides behind

response to the UK Government's ‘Flag It Up' Campaign.

illegal financial transactions. It is essential that all members of the

David Redfern, managing director of DSR Tax Claims Ltd, called

accountancy sector play their part in eradicating the ways in which

upon those within the financial services sector to share anti-money

the criminal economy aims to launder its proceeds.

laundering resources and methodology in order to ensure that the

David Redfern, MD, DSE Tax Claims

sector is not complicit in illegal financial activity costing the UK economy billions each year.

The ‘Flag It Up' campaign urges accountancy professionals to report any suspicious activity to the NCA, using a Suspicious Activity Report

The National Crime Agency (NCA) estimates that the scale of

(SAR). Redfern gave further guidance on what might be classed as

money laundering within the UK is as high as hundreds of billions of

suspicious activity, stating,

pounds each year, with the illegal funds fuelling further societal ills

have unanswered questions regarding the source of your client's income

such as modern slavery, human trafficking, fraud, corruption, drugs

and funds, or there may be financial transfers without any apparent

and terrorism. The ‘Flag It Up' campaign is aimed at professionals

business relationship underpinning them. Maybe your client has made a

within the accountancy, legal and property services, saying that the

request of you that is out of character, or wants you to make financial

authority of these professions can give an air of legitimacy to criminal

arrangements on their behalf that just don't make commercial sense -

activity. Redfern warned professionals within the accountancy sector

you don't have to have solid proof of illegal activity, you just need to

that they played a vital role in protecting the UK economy by

have a sense of misgiving or mistrust that something is not quite right

reporting any suspicions they might have regarding money laundering.

about your client's financial activities. However, that suspicion might be

As an accountancy professional, you might

the last jigsaw piece of the puzzle required by the NCA.

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He added that although the very nature of suspicion could be hard to

He stated that ensuring that anti-money laundering

define, it was crucial to both the industry, and to the UK economy

measures were added to standard terms and

as a whole, that suspicions were flagged up appropriately.

conditions would strengthen the significance of the message to potential clients.

Redfern added that he wanted to see the accountancy sector share best practice in order to eliminate money laundering within the financial services sector. He stated that,

by sharing best practice

accountancy firms can not only protect the economy from the

ABOUT DSR TAX CLAIMS LTD

DSR Tax Claims Ltd are a firm of tax rebate specialists

effects of money laundering, but can help to create an industry which

serving clients nationwide. DSR Tax Claims are tax

is a no-go area for criminal activity. This would not only protect the

preparation experts who specialise in identifying

UK economy but would also protect each and every member within

potential allowable expenses for tax rebates for

it. Accidental involvement in money laundering is no protection

clients. Their specialist team can help employed

against prosecution and even minor infractions can lead to the loss

and self-employed subcontractors with all relevant

of licences and fines. By keeping money laundering out of the sector

paperwork to ensure their claim is handled in an

altogether, it safeguards us all.

accurate and efficient manner.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

HAULAGE FIRMS NEED TO REVIEW THEIR APPROACH TO

FINANCE IN THE RUN-UP TO BREXIT, WARNS SALHAN ACCOUNTANTS

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ward-winning accountancy firm and haulage specialists,

are likely to have their work and finances affected if a no deal Brexit

Salhan Accountants, is encouraging businesses in the

occurs, so while there is still time left it makes sense to review your

sector to conduct a thorough review of their financial

current finances and see what steps can be taken to ensure a minimal

pinch points ahead of the UK’s departure from the EU.

impact on your turnover and profit post-Brexit.

Dr Anjulika Salhan,

With the prospect of a no deal Brexit growing, Salhan Accountants

Director, Birmingham & Droitwich Salhan Accountants

is worried that some hauliers and logistics firms may be too exposed in certain areas, such as cash flow or debt, which could lead them

The firm said it was genuinely concerned about how some businesses

into financial distress

might cope and feels that some companies in the sector could be one of the hardest hits if Brexit takes a turn for the worst.

The firm, which is a member of the Road Haulage Association, says there are a number of tools at businesses disposal to help them

Once businesses have assessed their position and taken a closer

evaluate their current position and plan ahead, including detailed

look at their cost analysis, they may find that there are certain parts

management accounts and the implementation of the latest online

of their company that could be run more efficiently or, with the help

accounting software.

of a tax planner, they could reduce their liabilities.

Everyone is very much doom and gloom about Brexit, and the

Even if Brexit isn’t disastrous, this type of information could

majority of businesses hope it will all go ahead without complications,

prove really useful to businesses who conduct this research now

but it certainly pays to be prepared. Some businesses may find that after

and provide them with a competitive edge over those who are just

the 29 March they enjoy an increased workload as customs brokers

sitting and waiting for things to change.

seek additional capacity to get goods into and out of the continent efficiently, while others may see a decline in trade or additional costs associated with complicated border arrangements. Even those who do not operate on the continent and work further down the supply chain

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mperial Logistics International continues to strengthen its senior

Imperial Logistics International is composed of many very strong

management team with the appointment of Juergen Mues to

operators with unparalleled capabilities and track records in their

the post of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from 15

own fields; but few of these currently exploit their potential across

March 2019.

all available geographies. In order to realise Imperial Logistics’ ambitious growth plans, we need to take these highly-successful

Reporting to CEO Hakan Bicil, Mues will assume overall responsibility

businesses, and create a framework that will support their expansion

for all operational aspects of the business, which employs some

into new locations. The creation of this new COO position is a key

9000 staff at 170 locations in 20 countries throughout Europe, South

component in facilitating this lateral growth of our businesses.

America and China.

Hakan Bicil, CEO, Imperial Logistics International

Mues joins Imperial Logistics from SBB (Swiss Railways) Cargo, where

He continues,

he spent 13 of his total of 30 years in logistics, in a variety of senior

of Juergen Mues, who brings with him a wealth of experience, and

posts - most recently as its Head of Production, and an Executive

an enthusiasm for innovation and the use of latest technology. He

Board member. Prior to that, he was Director of Logistics and

adds significantly to our senior management complement, and I am

Informatics at Roche Consumer Health, and Supply Chain Manager

confident he will help us to take Imperial Logistics International

at SANOFI, based in Paris and Cologne. He holds degrees from the

to the next level.

We are very fortunate in securing the services

University of St. Gallen and Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

I am extremely happy to take up this new role within Imperial The appointment of Mues as COO at Imperial Logistics International

Logistics International; the company enjoys an excellent market position

is part of a rationalization of the business, which is currently

and reputation, and has tremendous further potential supported by

geographically diversified and comprises many subsidiaries that are

a great team of people. Logistics is my passion. I am excited to join

highly-specialised: for example, in hazardous materials warehousing,

the Imperial Logistics team, and have this opportunity to devote my

automotive logistics, chemicals road transportation and inland

experience, skills and full energy to its future success and growth.

waterways barge operations.

Juergen Mues, Chief Operating Officer (as of 15/03/19)

MUES TAKES NEW C.O.O. ROLE

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EXMAR SHIP MANAGEMENT OPTS FOR LUMINULTRA 18 FEBRUARY 2019

TO VERIFY QUALITY OF ONBOARD DRINKING WATER

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elgium-headquartered EXMAR Ship Management has

The QGA test kit has been in constant use over the past four years

selected the LuminUltra Quench-Gone Aqueous (QGA)

aboard EXMAR Offshore Services’ 450 POB barge Nunce and the

test kit to monitor the quality of the drinking water

300 POB Wariboko. The LPG FSO NKOSSA II will be equipped

produced onboard the LPG FSO NKOSSA II.

with the kit later this month and the company is considering its use aboard LNG and LPG vessels.

The decision follows the success of the QGA solution in analysing the quality of the water produced by reverse osmosis aboard accommodation barges operating offshore West Africa.

We are delighted that EXMAR Offshore Services has selected the LuminUltra QGA water test kit for additional use in its fleet.

Regular potable water testing is vital to prevent any risk of infection

Paul-Philippe Halleux, who is a Technical Superintendent from EXMAR Ship Management’s Offshore Services division, commented: We cannot emphasise enough the importance of testing the

from water-borne pathogens, thereby ensuring the well-being of seafarers, offshore workers and guests on board.

Pat Whalen, President & CEO, LuminUltra Technologies

quality of our drinking water on a regular basis. We produce drinking water through reverse osmosis and with some of our

Using a single analysis based on the measurement of Adenosine

accommodation barges operating offshore Africa we do not have

Tr i p h o s p h at e (AT P), Q u e n c h - G o n e A q u e o u s (Q G A)

the time to wait for onshore laboratories to test the samples.

provides a rapid and interference-free determination of total

As a shipmanager, we are responsible for health and safety of all

microbiological concentration in any filterable water sample

the people onboard our vessels. Even though regulations require

with a wide detection range.

bacterial testing only twice a year, we prefer to carry out water quality tests every week. For us the best way of assessing whether

Designed for low-solids, low-biomass concentration applications, the

water is safe is to use LuminUltra’s portable test kit onboard.

speed and portability of the QGA kit enables tests from many points

The results are available within minutes, so we know immediately

in a water generation system to detect elevated microbial growth

if the water is fit for human consumption.

levels in real-time. Results are available in under five minutes.

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Drinking water standards are heavily regulated by the World health Organisation, and in 2006, the Maritime Labour Convention introduced guidelines [Standard A3.2] aimed at maintaining the quality

ABOUT LUMINULTRA

LuminUltra is a global leader in microbial monitoring

of drinking water onboard ships. In the case of accommodation barges,

solutions that deliver real-time feedback on microbiological

SOLAS recommends that drinking water is tested for bacteria just

content. Founded in 2003, the Canada-based company serves

twice a year, although other tests are more frequent. Shoreside,

customers in the industrial, municipal, maritime and oil and

water samples are routinely analysed to determine the type and

gas sectors via sales network partners operating around

concentration of microbes present. Rapid bacteriological water analysis

the world. Its rapid microbiological test kits, equipment and

gives us access to critical data, making it possible to identify trends

analytical software solutions are used in the drinking water,

and proactively address concerns. In the past years, LuminUltra have

wastewater, ballast water and manufacturing industries.

developed three monitoring kits for the marine industry. LuminUltra

InstantLabs, a LuminUltra company, is a global molecular

has already developed three monitoring kits for the marine industry.

diagnostics company focused on building next-generation

Now, using the same equipment, operators are able to check ballast

DNA-based analysis tools and services for industry.

water, drinking water and fuel quality in minutes.

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INDUSTRY NEWS 4 FEBRUARY 2019

BIFA LAUNCHES

FREIGHT APPRENTICESHIP MICROSITE T he British International Freight Association (BIFA),

The microsite includes case studies containing an array of tips all

the trade association for UK freight forwarding and

of which come from the experiences of BIFA members and their

logistics companies, has launched a dedicated website –

apprentices. With the aim of creating a support network, there

apprentices.bifa.org – that will focus on helping both employers and

are a range of materials for employers including information about

potential recruits to better understand apprenticeship opportunities

funding and hiring.

in the freight forwarding industry.

Advice for apprentices includes highlighting a myriad of career Having been actively involved in the creation of the

pathways as well as information about the International Freight

apprenticeship, BIFA has committed to promote the availability

Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship scheme. It aims to help those

of the new apprenticeship and encourage employers and potential

seeking apprenticeships in freight forwarding and be a resource to

entrants to consider this apprenticeship as a route into the

find opportunities.

industry. After meeting with various employers, BIFA wanted to provide a support system that means its members have the

Hobbis adds:

One of the big attractions of choosing a career in

accessible resources to enable them to confidently reach out and

freight forwarding is the different pathways that your career could

engage with local communities. The website aims to be a basis of

take you. On the microsite, visitors can read a range of case studies

materials to support them in doing so.

from established BIFA members which demonstrate some of those

Carl Hobbis, Training Development Manager, BIFA

fascinating career paths. They can also see top tips from existing apprentices as to why an apprenticeship should be considered.

The development of the microsite follows last year’s introduction of the International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship,

It follows BIFA’s recent addition of an apprentice category into the trade

providing more opportunities for young people in the industry.

association’s annual Freight Service Awards competition, which was created to encourage and reward high standards and professionalism and represent the ultimate recognition of special achievement.

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In 2018, freight apprenticeships came to the fore, and there has

BIFA wants its members to be ahead of the curve in thinking about

already been significant interest from both employers and candidates.

their early talent planning and there is no better way than during

If you need guidance to cut through all of the red-tape, the website

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) which runs from 4-8 March.

provides a range of assets that can be used for attending careers or local community days, clarity on funding benefits and practical tips

Too many companies leave their recruitment planning until the

that can create a better chance of hiring the best talent.

summer – but the ‘early talent’ that are potential candidates have

Robert Keen, Director General, BIFA

already made their career choices,

Keen concludes.

...& A NETWORKING GROUP Y 19 FEBRUARY 2019

oung Forwarders Network (YFN), aimed at supporting

members develop their knowledge and professional skills, but in a more

individuals that have recently joined the sector, will launch

social environment. Initially, we will start with regional groups at London

on 6 March during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW

Heathrow; as well as in the North West; the Midlands; Anglia and the South

2019) which will run from March 4 to 8, 2019 in which BIFA has been

East – with more regions to follow. The events will give YFN members

encouraging its members to participate.

the opportunity to network with their peers and learn from industry professionals, at the same time, boosting their continuous professional

The timing of the National Apprenticeship Week could not be better

development. Each networking group will have a chairperson and vice-

and we intend to be actively involved through the networking group.

chairperson, and we will create a local organising committee, governed by at

Throughout the week we will be taking to Twitter social media to share

least two regional employers, as well as a BIFA representative. So far, every

useful tips and advice with both employers and employees who are

employer I’ve asked to get involved has been very supportive and extremely

interested in learning more about apprenticeships in the industry,

positive about its concept, the more that get involved the better.

Carl Hobbis, Training Development Manager, BIFA BIFA says that all apprentices participating in the International Freight The theme for NAW2019 is ‘Blaze a Trail’. Showcasing the benefits

Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship scheme will automatically be

of apprenticeships to local communities, employers, individuals and

invited to join – everyone is welcome. Membership of the YFN will

the economy.

count towards the 20 percent off-the-job learning that apprentices must complete and membership is free. The YFN has been created to help

The idea of the YFN is to create several regional networking groups, run by young forwarders and designed to help early talent and young BIFA

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INDUSTRY NEWS

KERRY LOGISTICS FORMS MEATLAB WITH SUTHERLAND 12 FEBRUARY 2019

TO ESTABLISH HONG KONG’S FIRST ONE-STOP MEAT-PROCESSING PLANT

K

erry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock

Sutherland has been our valued customer for decades. We are

Code 0636.HK), today announced the establishment of

very excited to take our partnership to another level. This strategic

MeatLab, a new joint venture with Sutherland Company

collaboration is part of our long-term development strategy to

Limited (‘Sutherland’), one of the leading luxury meat purveyors in Hong

deepen our cold chain business, from upstream meat processing,

Kong and Macau. The strategic partnership will allow Kerry Logistics to

to F&B trading to logistics and final delivery to end-users. MeatLab

combine its cold chain logistics expertise with Sutherland’s professional

strives to be a regional pioneer in bringing revolutionary changes

know-how in the meat industry to establish Hong Kong’s first world-

to the industry in terms of its scale, standard, and automation.

class semi-automated meat processing plant, as well as to further

Samuel Lau,

extend its F&B logistics and trading business upstream the supply chain.

Deputy Managing Director – Integrated Logistics, Kerry Logistics

MeatLab is one of its kind in Hong Kong in terms of scale and extent

Our vision is to be the prevailing voice in raising industry standards

of automation, featuring semi-automated production lines in a

so as to give better life and value back to the community whilst

30,000-sq ft facility with meat processing capacity of 1,500 tonnes

remaining competitively priced. It brings a great sense of fulfillment

per month, which amalgamates the meat processing operation under

to both companies as MeatLab was born out of our common dream

one roof to enhance cost-efficiency and maximise economies of

and vision. This collaborative endeavour will result in a raised

scale. With the use of skin packaging and modified atmosphere

consciousness, impacting the attitudes towards meat quality, food

packaging (MAP) technology, it is able to extend the shelf life of meat

safety, and efficiency, as well as challenging the meat industry and its

products and preserve peak freshness. On course to be accredited

supply chain towards the next level betterment.

with ISO22000, HACCP, British Retail Consortium (BRC), organic,

Romeo Alfonso, Managing Director, Sutherland

and HALAL certifications, MeatLab is set up in compliance with the global traceability standard to ensure optimal food safety and quality

MeatLab is committed to providing Hong Kong consumers with safe,

assurance across the product spectrum.

reliable, high-quality meat. MeatLab will officially open on 18 February.

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erry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock

key market for Kerry Logistics. Professional teams provide end-to-

Code 0636.HK) has announced the appointment of Oliver

end logistics solutions for automotive, fast moving consumer goods

Loch as Managing Director for its entity in Germany. Loch

(FMCG), industrial goods, and high-tech industries. Kerry Logistics’

has taken up his new position on 1 February 2019 and is based

service portfolio encompasses a full suite of International Freight

at the Kerry Logistics (Germany) headquarters in Raunheim, by

Forwarding services and integrated supply chain solutions leveraged

Frankfurt. He will be responsible for driving the strategic business

by a strong Asian network.

development of Kerry Logistics’ second largest country organisation in Europe, focusing on growing the International Freight Forwarding (IFF) business and integrated supply chain solutions.

We are pleased to welcome Oliver to the Kerry Logistics family.

With over two decades in the logistics industry, he has gained indepth knowledge both on operational level as well as in business

With more than 20 years of experience in the transport and logistics

development. This wealth of experience will be a great asset to

sector, Oliver Loch has worked for well-known global logistics

continuously drive service enhancements.

companies where he held key management positions. Loch joins

Mathieu Biron,

Kerry Logistics from Rhenus Freight Logistics Air & Ocean where

Managing Director – Global Freight Forwarding, Kerry Logistics

he was International Key Account Manager Europe.

Oliver Loch said,

I am thrilled to join the Kerry Logistics Germany

team. A leading logistics service provider in Asia, Kerry Logistics has continuously expanded its footprint in Europe over the past years. In Germany, we aim to contribute to this trend by growing our organisation sustainably and continue to strengthen long-term customer relations.

Kerry Logistics (Germany) employs over 170 logistics experts at five strategic locations in Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. As the economic powerhouse of Europe, Germany is a

...& APPOINTS OLIVER LOCH AS MD

5 FEBRUARY 2019

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INDUSTRY NEWS

GAC NAMED TOP STEAMER AGENT

18 FEBRUARY 2019

AT KRISHNAPATNAM PORT

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he Office of the Additional Commissioner of Customs has named GAC India the Top Steamer Agent at the Krishnapatnam Port for the financial year 2018-2019.

ABOUT GAC GROUP

GAC is a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services. Emphasising world-class performance, a

This recognises the company's outstanding performance as a

long-term approach, innovation, ethics and a strong human

ship agent, as well as the fact that it handled the most port calls

touch, GAC delivers a flexible and value-adding portfolio

throughout the period. From April 2018 to January 2019 alone, the

to help customers achieve their strategic goals. Established

number of port and coastal calls handled by GAC India increased

since 1956, the privately-owned group employs over 9,000

82% and 3,000% respectively year-on-year.

people in more than 300 offices worldwide.

The award was received by GAC Krishnapatnam's Assistant Manager, Shipping Services, Nagaraja Sekhar, who says the company has benefitted from a rise in transshipment activities at the port: The demand for agency services has increased as a result of the growth in transshipment volumes and the demand for coal. We act as port agents for an increasing number of coastal vessels carrying thermal coal to Krishnapatnam.

GAC made its first foray into the Indian Subcontinent in 1983. Today, GAC India is a leading provider of shipping and logistics services throughout the country with 26 offices along the eastern and western coastlines.

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AC’s Group-wide initiative to raise awareness of

The direct result was that we succeeded in giving our staff

threats to cyber security has earned it recognition

greater awareness and we lowered the risk for our company. This

in the CIO 100 Awards for 2019.

project has a high business value that mitigates risk and protects our customers’ data.

Hosted by Tahawultech.com and Computer News Middle

Martin Wallgren, CIO, GAC

East magazine, the fifth annual awards honoured the top 100 C-level IT leaders from across the region, including GAC’s CIO Martin Wallgren.

The Group was selected for the mandatory worldwide Cyber Security Awareness course conducted through the GAC Corporate Academy last year. It tackled the threat and impact of cyber crime on the shipping and logistics industries, and outlined smart technical solutions and practices to stay ahead of the criminals.

A series of short movies under the slogan ‘Think Before You Click’ created an easy-to-follow and engaging programme covering scam emails, social engineering, smart and secure passwords, identity and personal information theft, the risks of social media, and more.

More than 4,000 GAC employees worldwide were invited to take the course and after just six weeks, 94% had completed it and provided positive feedback.

...& HONOURED IN CIO 100 AWARDS 7 FEBRUARY 2019

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INDUSTRY NEWS

PORT OF HAMBURG SETS RECORD 18 FEBRUARY 2019

FOR SEAPORT-HINTERLAND RAIL

H

andling 135.1 million tons of seaborne cargoes (down one

In container transport with China, along with the ocean-going vessel

percent), Germany’s largest universal port can report

as the main carrier, a distinct increase is occurring in transport by

a respectable result for 2018. Hamburg successfully

rail. China again remained the Port of Hamburg’s largest trading

asserted itself in a difficult environment, achieving a distinct advance

partner in 2018. One in three of all containers handled in the port

on railborne seaport-hinterland transport. In 2018, this category

are for, or from, China.

accounted for totals of 46.8 million tonnes – up 2.7 percent – and 2.44 million TEU – up 4.7 percent. More than 60,000 cargo trains

Complementing the excellent seaborne services, more than 235

with around 1.6 million freight cars were handled during 2018 on

connections by rail are now offered from Hamburg along the New

the Port Railway network alone. This topped the record total set in

Silk Road.

2016 and extended Hamburg’s position as Europe’s leading rail port.

China, compared to other locations in Europe Hamburg is the main

Having handled around 4.8 million TEU for or from

hub for China freight by a wide margin.

The positive figures for the Port Railway are a success that we achieved together with our partners last year. We can be justly

Hamburg is the central freight handling hub for transport along

proud of this performance.

both the maritime and overland Silk Road.

Jens Meier, CEO, Hamburg Port Authority

strengthening and expanding our location in terms of transport

We shall be further

geography for the benefit of our worldwide port customers.

To a large extent this strong position is based on the large number, exceeding 100, of liner services linking Hamburg with the great

HHM’s Joint CEO sees tremendous growth potential in logistically

majority of the 1,000 seaports worldwide.

linking the countries of the Baltic region with the Silk Road. No centre anywhere else in Europe offers this variety of direct sea and

Right at the outset of the new year, the Port of Hamburg is off

rail services with China, emphasises Mattern.

The short distances

to a flying start as it accepts four new liner services. With weekly

between the high-sea and hinterland services by all carriers make

sailings from Hamburg, these four Transatlantic container services

Hamburg especially attractive as a hub for China trade. “A dense

also link ports on the US East Coast plus others in Mexico. With the

network of around 2,000 container train connections, excellent

transfer of these, ‘THE Alliance’ liner services additional throughput

autobahn infrastructure, a host of possibilities for transport by

volume of the order of up to 500,000 TEU is arriving on the Elbe.

truck and inland waterway craft, as well as an airport with an air

Axel Mattern, Joint CEO, Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM)

freight centre, justify Hamburg’s claims as a leading logistics hub.

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HANDLING 46.8 MILLION TONS IN 2018, THE PORT OF HAMBURG ACHIEVED A RECORD FIGURE FOR RAILBORNE FREIGHT TRANSPORT AT 135.1 MILLION TONS, TOTAL SEABORNE CARGO THROUGHPUT WAS STABLE, WITH A SLIGHT DOWNTURN IN BULK CARGOES AND HANDLING OF LOADED CONTAINERS STEADY CONVENTIONAL GENERAL CARGO HANDLING INCREASED Works on upgrading the fairway have already started,” says Michael

Once the Elbe has been deepened, large containerships and bulk

Westhagemann, Minister of Economics & Transport. “We shall be

carriers will be able to bring around 18,000 tons more cargo to

implementing the project as swiftly as possible and hope that no delays

Hamburg, likewise being able to sail with increased quantities. The

will arise. On 9 March I shall be travelling to Asia to personally brief

port and its handling terminals are already clearing mega-carriers

our port customers and to showcase the location. I shall naturally

with slot capacities of over 21,000 TEU and, looking to the future,

also be visiting our clients in Europe. I want to express my thanks that

are preparing to clear arrivals and departures by even larger vessels.

shipping companies have remained loyal to us for decades. But I also

The order book for the new generation of the Mega Carrier is full.

want to tell them just what Hamburg has to offer with its port.

We are raring to go with carrying out all necessary preparations, so that even the 23,000-TEU vessels can make it safely into the Port

Ingo Egloff, Axel Mattern’s Executive Board colleague, also points

of Hamburg,

says Jens Meier.

out that commencement of construction work as part of the fairway adjustment on the Lower and Outer Elbe represents a positive signal

The Port of Hamburg, which is also Germany’s largest integral

for shipping companies and shippers in Germany and internationally.

industrial area, will harness technological progress to expand its

He is delighted that major shipping company alliances are already

existing know-how in the logistics field, while keeping in view the

announcing that after the deepening and widening of the Elbe, they

aims of climate policy. The port and Northern Germany as a logistics

will be making Hamburg their first discharge and last loading port in

region are positioning themselves as an attractive location with

Northern Europe for their container services.

superb prospects for the future.

Adjustment of the fairway will not just simplify calls in Hamburg

As a broadly based universal port, the Port of Hamburg provides

for shipowners, but will also permit handling of larger volumes.

more than 156,000 jobs in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. The

Extra draft and an improved situation for passing on the Elbe will

port is also a significant industrial location and, in generating added

also facilitate better use of transport capacity on their ships,

value of 21.8 billion euros, is also of immense importance for the

explains Egloff.

entire German national economy.

For 2019, the Port of Hamburg’s marketing organisation reckons with the distinct growth of between three and four percent in container transport, and a stable outcome for bulk cargo handling.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

RELAUNCH AT DP WORLD LONDON GATEWAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019

SEAFARERS’ CENTRE

D

P World London Gateway port has officially opened

DP World London Gateway is enabling global trade and working

its newly refurbished seafarers’ centre. The ceremonial

to create a better future for everyone. Shipping services, and the men

ribbon was cut by Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon

and women that operate these services at sea, are at the very heart of

and East Thurrock.

this global trade; without their work, we would not have the expanse of goods that we enjoy in the UK, from bananas and avocados to flat

DP World London Gateway has recently invested £10,000 in the

screen TVs! Having served in the Merchant Navy, I well understand

facilities as part of a joint project with Queen Victoria’s Seamen’s

what life is like on a vessel. It can be a lonely and isolating experience,

Rest (QVSR), who manage the centre on behalf of DP World

with arduous work and long periods at sea without contact with

London Gateway.

family and friends. It is therefore only fitting that DP World London Gateway provide a comfortable and well-equipped seafarers’ centre,

The centre, which is located just a stone’s throw from the port,

where sailors can enjoy much deserved respite.

has benefited from redecoration and upgraded facilities to create a

Colin Hitchcock, Harbour Master, DP World London Gateway

more ‘homely’ environment for sailors to enjoy some respite away from their ship.

Good welfare facilities in a port can help break down some of those feelings of isolation and loneliness that seafarers may

Amenities include free Wi-Fi, television, pool table, comfortable

experience. The new facilities at DP World London Gateway offer

seating and a vending machine to re-stock essentials such as phone

an opportunity to rest and relax away from the ship. Seafarers can

cards and toiletries.

communicate with family and friends via the free Wi-Fi network, play pool or watch some sport on television. The centre is comfortable and has a London theme which allows ‘selfies’ to be taken against a River Thames backdrop; providing a taste of the city for those that don’t have time to visit!

Alexander Campbell, Chief Executive, QVSR

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I was delighted to open the newly refurbished and expanded Seafarer’s Centre at London Gateway. Queen Victoria’s Seamen’s Rest (QVSR), who operate the centre provide a vital and much

Sailors that are docking for longer periods can make use of a free shuttle ABOUT bus, also DP funded WORLD

by DP LONDON World London GATEWAY Gateway, to the seafarers’ DP World centre London at the Gateway port of Tilbury is the that UK’salso most hasintegrated a pool table,

needed service to seamen from around the world who find

football logistics pitch,facility, basketball a state-of-the-art court and bar among deep-sea its facilities. port located

themselves on unfamiliar shores. I want to thank both QVSR and

on the same site as one of Europe’s largest sites for the

DP World London Gateway for the care they provide to those who

development of ancillary logistics services, including

keep goods flowing in to our country, as well as those who help our

distribution centres and warehouses.

exports reach every corner of the world.

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock

The semi-automated port terminal opened in November 2013 and currently comprises three deep-water berths, all

ABOUT QVSR

capable of handling the world’s largest container ships, and the UK’s longest rail terminal; capable of connecting the UK

QVSR provides accommodation for seafarers, both active

to national and international rail hubs. The port is connecting

and retired, ex-servicemen and other adults in need of

shippers with emerging and mature markets all over the globe

accommodation. In addition, QVSR is committed to providing

and is highly efficient, reliable and safe – enabling supply chains

first class support to seafarers visiting the port of London;

to operate faster, with greater visibility and more certainty.

its Seafarers’ centres at DP World London Gateway and

The Logistics Park and its team of supply chain experts can

Tilbury offer a warm welcome, welfare support and a ‘home

offer bespoke, flexible and sustainable logistics solutions.

from home’.

Being located on the same site as the port ensures UK importers and exporters can capitalise on the seamless link between Britain’s most sophisticated deep-sea terminal and distribution and logistics facilities.

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AIR PORTS & SEA PORTS

THE POTENTIAL OF INLAND NAVIGATION & RIVER-SEA-SHIPPING FEBRUARY 2018

MUST BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF

I

nland navigation could have a crucial role in the sustainable, multi-

The Conference in Berlin is organized jointly by project EMMA

modal transport system in the Baltic Sea Region. Perspectives for

and the Chamber Union Elbe/Oder, providing representatives of

inland navigation and river-sea-shipping markets are discussed

politics, industry and inland navigation a great possibility to exchange

at the Nordic Embassies in the heart of Berlin on Wednesday the

knowledge and experiences during the conference.

21st of February.

The keynote speeches focus on inland navigation and the importance

Increasing the modal share of inland navigation within the European

for a sustainable transport system in the Baltic Sea Region and

transport system would help to handle the expected growth in

Europe. The event will be opened by Per Thรถresson, Ambassador of

transport volumes in a sustainable way. Using environmentally

the Swedish Embassy in Berlin. Among the keynote speakers is Kurt

friendly inland shipping for freight transport is a means to save

Bodewig, European Coordinator for Baltic-Adriatic Core Network

transport costs, reduce emissions and decongest roads. Even though

Corridor TEN-T and Mandate Innovative Financing Instruments

the potential of inland waterway transport is high, it currently has

at DG MOVE. In moderated panel discussions, the status quo,

only 6 % share of freight volume in the European Union.

challenges and opportunities of inland navigation and river-seashipping will be debated. The discussions will focus for instance on

International cooperation is necessary to improve inland waterways,

development of infrastructure and technical solutions to overcome

since international and inter-modal transport chains have lots of

challenges for inland shipping in the region, the modernisation of

potential for development. The Interreg Project EMMA has joined forces

existing fleet, and the new propulsion system technology which can

from Germany, Poland, Sweden, Lithuania and Finland to enhance inland

contribute to greening of the fleet. Furthermore, funding support

navigation in the Baltic Sea region. EMMA is funded by the Interreg Baltic

instruments for inland navigation will also be touched upon.

Sea Region Programme 2014-2020 and is a flagship project of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in the Policy Area Transport.

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A

ir Europa, Spain’s second largest airline, has chosen

The relationship with WFS represents a powerful opportunity for Air

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its cargo handling

Europa to significantly expand our services in Europe. WFS has clearly

partner at nine major airports across Europe.

demonstrated its ability to apply its considerable resources and expertise not only in Madrid but also in other major European Airports. We’re

Commencing this month, the three-year contract gives WFS

excited to partner with WFS as we focus our combined energies on

responsibility for handling the airline’s cargo volumes in Amsterdam,

serving our large range of customers with leading airfreight solutions.

Brussels, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Paris

Jordi Pique, General Manager, Air Europa Cargo

Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, and Milan Malpensa, as well as at Air Europa’s Madrid hub.

Air Europa is a very important customer of WFS in Madrid, so this contract to extend our partnership across the airline’s network

WFS will handle cargo onboard more than 38,000 flights a year

in Europe reflects their confident in the service, safety and security

from the nine airports, with Air Europa’s volumes in Madrid alone

we provide, and emphasises the strength of the WFS network. Air

exceeding 50,000 tonnes per annum. All of the airline’s flights from

Europa has a successful and growing cargo business and we are

Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK –

confident we can deliver the high quality of service at each of these

operated by Boeing 737-800, Airbus A330-200 and Embraer 195

airports to further enhance its reputation with customers and lead

passenger aircraft – fly directly to Madrid, from where its network

to more growth opportunities for the airline.

connects to some 60 cities globally.

Dan Parker, SVP Commercial Cargo – EMEAA, WFS In Italy, Air Europa will be handled in WFS’ brand new cargo terminal in Milan, which opened this summer.

AIR EUROPA EXTENDS ITS CARGO HANDLING PARTNERSHIP DECEMBER 2018

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MONAHANS TRANSPORT BRINGS THE KRONE BOX LINER MAY 2018

TO SOUTHAMPTON PORT

M

onahans Transport, the specialist container logistics

Our operation requires high quality, versatile equipment which can

operator has taken delivery of two Box Liner container

be used for a range of different sized containers. These sliding bogie

carriers from Krone which, reports the company, are

trailers can handle single 20’, 30’, 40’ and 45’ containers, two 20’ boxes

the first to operate from Southampton Port.

at once or any standard sized tank. Furthermore, the quick-release twistlocks and compact controls make operation fast and easy – just

Joining Monahan’s vehicle fleet of 26 Euro 6 tractors and accompanying

what our drivers require for a busy pick-up and drop operation.

container carriers, the new sliding- bogie skeletal trailers are

Mo Hashem, Director, Monahans Transport

manufactured by Krone in Europe and designed in Germany with close involvement from the UK sales team to ensure compatibility

Based in Fawley near Southampton, Monahans Transport provides

with the UK and Irish market.

a logistics service for shipping lines and freight-forwarders, which mainly involves collection from Southampton Port for delivery to

The Box Liner combines features which have been tried and

RDCs and some retail outlets throughout the UK.

tested over several decades with the latest (KTL) paint application technology and is designed for loading flexibility, hard work and a

Good maintenance is also guaranteed using Monahan’s own dedicated

long working life.

service provider.

We are a fast-growing container logistics operation and already in under three years we have expanded rapidly with a reputation for providing modern, reliable and hard-working transport equipment. In this respect, the Krone Box Liner perfectly matches the expectations of our customers in the container transport sector.

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BP South Wales has purchased a 190,000 sq ft former engineering works on a 10 acre site adjacent to the East Gate at its Port of Newport.

The sale of the site, known locally as the Neptune Works, is believed to be the largest industrial property sale in South Wales so far this year.

The purchase of the Neptune Works will allow the port owner and operator to expand its offering to customers interested in port-centric manufacturing. It will also serve to increase storage capacity for current customers who export and import via the Port of Newport.

The Neptune Works lies adjacent to the northernmost part of

ABP has invested significantly in Newport over the past few years,

the port and its acquisition makes perfect sense – either to enhance

in schemes including new warehousing facilities, open storage areas,

access to the port, enable us to expand by adding good quality

and additional rail sidings.

storage accommodation or by letting it to a third party. For instance, its size, height of access, cranes and yard space make it potentially

The Neptune Engineering Works was established early in the

attractive to accommodate plant and engineering works for some

20th century and soon after became Braithwaite & Co., Neptune

of the major infrastructure projects under way in South Wales and

Works. The works specialised in structural steelwork and

across the South West, such as Hinkley Point C.

continued to do so as part of the Rowecord Group. It was more

Rhys Morgan, Head of Property, ABP South Wales

recently used by AIC Steel.

ABP SOUTH WALES PURCHASES SITE SEPTEMBER 2018

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DECEMBER 2018

REAL-WORLD TESTING & SCALING PHASE FOR

MARITIME BLOCKCHAIN LAB’S FUELS ASSURANCE PLATFORM ANNOUNCED IN PREPARATION FOR COMMERCIALISATION

M

aritime Blockchain Labs (MBL), a partnership set up between

A prototype digital system, providing fuel assurance for ship owners

Lloyd’s Register Foundation and BLOC to explore the

and suppliers, was developed earlier this year together with a

use of blockchain for the assurance and safety of critical

consortium including the International Bunker Industry Association

infrastructure and drive new business models for the global maritime

(IBIA), LR’s FOBAS team, Bostomar, Heidmar, BIMCO, Goodfuels

industry, announced today that its first demonstrator project, a fuel

and Precious Shipping. The demonstrator phase of the project was

provenance register for the maritime sector that aims to provide trusted

funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

information about fuel origin, journey and characteristics, is set to enter a phase of further development as a key step towards commercialisation.

The successful development of a marine fuels quality tracing and compliance prototype involved testing in a simulated environment

The next phase will involve the further development and scaling of

with the consortium in September this year. The demonstrator

the solution, capturing fuel deliveries and associated verified data

closed with the prototype being used for the manual capture of

into the system. It is intended that this will be undertaken by a

the world’s first end to end fuel transaction on a blockchain in the

consortium formed of ship owners or operators, fuel suppliers, port

Port of Rotterdam. The solution also won the team the prestigious

authorities and a fuel testing body and MBL is inviting interest from

MIT SOLVE competition, in the category of coastal communities.

stakeholders within these groups to join and co-sponsor this next phase of work. It is expected to begin January 2019.

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Commenting on this next significant milestone for MBL and this

verify and validate transactions across the fuels supply chain.

solution, Deanna MacDonald, CEO of BLOC said: MBL’s platform provides a chain of custody on quality and quantity The recently concluded MEPC73 showed us that there are still

documentation points for interested stakeholders within the supply

burning questions about the availability of compliant fuels post-2020

chain, which in turn will provide a decision support system around

– and the current epidemic of bad bunker, as it’s been called by

marine fuels.

Intertanko and others, shows that building traceability and trust in the marine fuels supply chain is one of the most vital issues

This is achieved by using Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology.

facing shipping right now. Our demonstrator phase has shown us

This technology creates an immutable chain of custody of quality

that dealing with marine fuels’ quality and quantity assurance is

analysis documentation and specification of fuels from the various

an industry wide issue, and that the industry is looking to work

actors transacting and transferring the fuels throughout the supply

together to solve this issue. We’ve built something that for the first

chain. The analysis results of the fuel supply are then associated or

time, will allow stakeholders across the global shipping industry to

linked to the specific transaction offering this fuel.

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DECEMBER 2018

PD PORTS BECOME FIRST UK PORT OPERATOR TO COMMIT TO

PREVENTING PLASTIC PELLETS FROM LEAKING INTO THE SEA T eesport has become the first UK port to actively minimise

Plastics have a crucial role in our economy but it is vital they are

the risk of plastic pellets from leaking into the environment,

produced and transported in a responsible fashion. I hope other

as its operator PD Ports signs up to the Operation Clean

UK ports will now follow Teesport’s lead – both our own and future

Sweep® (OCS) initiative. The project, run in the UK by the British

generations will have reason to thank them if they do.

Plastics Federation (BPF), introduces measures to keep plastic ‘nurdles’ safely away from rivers and seas.

Operation Clean Sweep® is already implemented across the UK in over 250 sites, which up until now have largely been plastics

Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland,

manufacturing plants. However, the recent announcement

announced the landmark agreement, while presenting the OCS

represents an important shift, incorporating other companies who

certificate to PD Ports at a BPF reception at the House of Commons

handle these materials along the supply chain – ensuring plastics are

on Monday 10th September. Mr Clarke states:

handled responsibly during transportation.

Today’s news is a major step forward in the fight against plastic

With headquarters in Middlesbrough, PD Ports has several

pollution, and will delight the hundreds of my constituents who take

operations across the UK at key ports including Teesport. One

part in regular beach cleans at Saltburn and along our local rivers

of the major shipping and logistics hubs in the North of the UK,

and streams. The British Plastics Federation is doing wonderful work

Teesport handles over 500,000 teu a year.

tackling this scourge, and PD Ports deserve great credit for engaging swiftly and decisively as the first UK port to sign up to Operation Clean Sweep.

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As a port, we already have a number of initiatives in place to work with river users to reduce plastic making its way into our environment and our work with the British Plastics Federation

OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP®

...aims to ensure that plastic pellets, flakes and powders that

reinforces our commitment. Plastics are clearly important for a

pass through manufacturing facilities in the UK are handled

number of purposes, but it’s important that we all take responsibility

with the care they deserve. By signing up to Operation Clean

for how they are managed and disposed of, so as to not be detrimental

Sweep®, companies make a commitment to adhere to best

to the planet.

practice and implement systems to prevent plastic pellet

Jerry Hopkinson, COO & Vice-Chairman, PD Ports

loss, to play their part to protect and preserve the aquatic environment. www.operationcleansweep.co.uk

The British Plastics Federation is proud that PD Ports is the first UK port to sign up to Operation Clean Sweep. We highly value Simon Clarke MP’s involvement in helping to achieve this important landmark. Many manufacturers and logistics operators are putting

THE BRITISH PLASTICS FEDERATION

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the UK trade

their weight behind Operation Clean Sweep and we urge other

association for the plastics industry – representing the whole

organisations that handle plastic raw materials to follow the fine

supply chain including polymer producers, distributors,

example set by PD Ports.

additives suppliers, machinery manufacturers, processors

Philip Law, Director General, BPF

and recyclers. For more information, BPF logos and images please contact press@bpf.co.uk.

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MARCH 2018

P&O FERRYMASTERS OPENS ITS

FIRST WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN THE UK

BY FERRY BERTHS AT LIVERPOOL PORT

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&O FERRYMASTERS today announces that it has further

We manage more than 800 trailer movements a week into and

expanded its supply chain network by opening an 800

out of the United Kingdom and our unique value proposition is being

square metre warehouse at Liverpool Port to support its

able to offer our customers – who come from all sectors including

customers with cross-docking operations and feed its connection

retail, fast moving consumer goods, automotive, and horticulture – a

with P&O Ferries’ Liverpool-Dublin sailings.

seamless, reliable and punctual service between Ireland, Britain and continental Europe.

The warehouse - which will be open 24 hours a day and comprise eight loading bays supporting trailer and container operations -

P&O Ferrymasters is a leading pan-European provider of logistics

will give the logistics company an increased capacity to handle the

solutions. The company serves 20 strategic locations in 12 countries

projected uplift in daily full and part-load shipments across the Irish

across the continent, operating integrated road, rail and sea links

Sea. It will also support daily groupage and cross-docking operations,

via a fleet of 4,000 trailers and containers. P&O Ferrymasters

where loads from more than one customer are consolidated.

also owns a rail terminal in the Romanian city of Oradea, which facilitates the onward movement of goods to Britain from Asian

Following feedback from our customer base, we are introducing

countries via the Silk Road.

a cross-docking facility at Liverpool Port which will enable all customers to benefit from our portside location, streamline their

The company is a division of P&O Ferries, which sails on eight major

logistical requirements and ultimately reduce their costs. Industry-

routes between Britain, France, Northern Ireland, the Republic of

leading IT systems such as load and cost optimisation and track and

Ireland, Holland and Belgium. It operates more than 20 vessels which

trace visibility will further enhance the customer experience.

carry 8.4 million passengers and 2.3 million freight units annually.

Andy Apsley, General Manager Ireland, P&O Ferrymasters

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eesport has been awarded Terminal Operator of the Year

by Finnish shipping and logistics group Containerships.

This is only the third time they have recognised a terminal

and PD Ports’ Teesport follows on from awards to St.Petersburg and Klaipeda in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Containerships and PD Ports have been working together for more than 40 years and this latest award recognises their commitment to service levels and productivity at Teesport.

Michael Povey, Vessel Operations Manager for Containerships in

Frans Calje, Chief Executive Officer of PD Ports welcomed the award

the North East, states the high service levels at Teesport played a

from Containerships:

significant part in the award.

always an honour and especially when it comes from one that we have

Being recognised by one of your customers is

maintained a special working relationship for more than 40 years. It In 2017, our volume throughput increased by 10% and this was

is testament to our team and their commitment to Teesport that the

supported by improved service levels from Teesport. Continued

award takes into account the volume growth at the port, our increased

investment over the last seven years by PD Ports at Teesport has

efficiencies and services levels, productivity and investment. More

provided significant growth for the Port and our €200m investment

than £1billion of investment has been attracted and secured both by

for an LNG door to door supply chain to make us the most eco-

PD Ports and third parties over the last 10 years to underpin growth

friendly transport solution provider continues to move forward.

and development. As part of this investment, PD Ports upgraded the

Last year saw the installation of Teesport’s third ship to shore crane

port capacity with a new ship-to-shore crane, co-financed by the

which was perfect timing as this coincided with the implementation

European Union's Connecting Europe Facility, that offers customers

of our new nine-vessel sailing schedule which makes our presence at

faster and more efficient operations. We see Containerships as a

Teesport a rewarding one for both Containerships and PD Ports.

valued customer and they have faith in Teesport and our commitment to be a reliable and productive partner for them.

PD Ports is only the third Terminal Operator to receive this award in competition with 10 other ports visited by Containerships.

FEBRUARY 2018

CONTAINERSHIPS RECOGNISES PD PORTS’ TEESPORT AS

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ew York, New Jersey, Vancouver, Singapore, Hamburg:

The challenges of the energy transition and digitisation can only

cities spanning the globe, and some of the world’s

be met if we also focus on the [sic] social transition. By working

most-connected cities at that. Unsurprisingly, they

together and sharing knowledge and experience in this area with

all have a number of other qualities in common, aside from

other international port authorities in the Human Port Capital

excellent transport links and a future-proof outlook...

initiative, we are creating a new generation of port employees.

Ultimately, it's the people who make the difference.

One of those common initiatives is Human Port Capital. Alongside

Allard Castelein President & CEO, Port of Rotterdam

the sea ports within all of the aforementioned cities, the ports of Los Angeles, Busan, Barcelona, Riga, Le Havre, Livorno and

It is not just the port operators who are involved in the initiative:

Rotterdam have joined forces to launch the initiative, along with

their efforts will be complemented by those of educational

the Human Capital Ports Action programme.

institutions and other relevant city authorities worldwide.

The programme itself is one of social innovation, rather than a

Essentially, it is a drive to keep up employment levels and

new venture into technical upgrades or legislation agreements that

productivity. A focus on education and skill sharing means

is more often seen. ‘Human Capital’ refers to the measure of a

that international powerhouses are all operating on the same

worker’s skillset based on a number of factors such as knowledge,

wavelength. Greater efficiency, higher job satisfaction and a

habits, social and personality attributes: it is a measure of economic

dynamic economy all result from the implementation of globally

value. As part of the Human Capital Ports Action programme, ports

uniting standards.

will collaborate on complex HR issues and social transition with the aim of

creating a new generation of port employees.

It is important to stress that this initiative is not designed to replace other sustainability and digitalisation goals, but rather

But why is a focus on social innovation so important?

to complement these efforts with an equally developing and improving socio-economic state. The Port of Rotterdam, for

As times progress and technology’s complexity accelerates, it is

example, has launched this programme alongside their already

imperative that employees across the world are able to keep up. As

ongoing work on CO2 management, with over 40 projects at

Human Port Capital puts it,

Strong hands alone are not enough;

various stages working towards its sustainability goals. With

Technology is only as good as the

more than 385,000 people working in and for Rotterdam’s port

people working with it, and it is an essential factor that workers can

and industrial area, optimisation of people’s working habits and a

access this technology and utilise it to their advantage.

rise in economic output would make an incredible difference.

smart heads are also needed.

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outcomes of such investment will have an impact not only within

by every business. Companies around the world can begin by

a company itself, but on the wider-reaching economy.

being more accountable for the development of their staff, and implement lifelong learning as a core business value. Investing in staff, training and developing employees and focusing on the

Sarah O'Connell, Senior Editor, FORWARDER magazine

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AUSTRALASIA

PERFECT STORM ...SAFETY IN AUSTRALIAN FREIGHT

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looding and drought are seldom more extreme than in

There can be no doubt that there will need to be a multi-faceted

Australia. The last couple of months have been illustrative

approach to upgrading the country’s operations, not least

of the extremes in climate that are experienced in this

because each vertical has its own challenges. Australia’s National

part of the world and the effect it has on the freight industry.

Transport Commission (NTC) is looking into telematics as one

Rising temperatures have seen tarmac melt on roads and metal

possible solution, for road freight safety in particular.

warp and expand, with subsequent downpours resulting in widespread, devastating floods. It’s no surprise that there has

Telematics is a combination of communications and technology in

been significant disruption to life across the country.

transport and will allow vehicles to communicate with one another and their ‘base’ in order to improve safety and efficiency. If a driver

One disastrous result of extreme weather has been the closure

gets into trouble in hot weather, for example, a telematics solution

of a key railway in the state of Queensland after flooding. The

such as a remote monitoring system could allow their base to

route acts as a major artery enabling the movement of freight to

track the vehicle’s position in real time. There could be alerts if a

businesses in the region, so the ripple effect has been profound.

truck deviates from its planned route, if it doesn’t move in a certain

With the economic impact of route and business closures, delays,

amount of time – or conversely, if a driver has been going for too

lost business and infrastructure damage, the figures soon mount

long without a break. It all begins to add up to a safer, more secure

up when it comes to calculating losses – although it is expected

supply chain. The benefits are clear: safety, boosted productivity

that investigations will take weeks to complete.

and increased compliance across the board, not to mention the precision afforded to both drivers and the fleet manager.

And it’s not just rail freight which is vulnerable to the weather: heat rejection is becoming a real issue for heavy-duty trucks

Similar systems could be used for sea freight. Ports and channels

as the mercury rises to almost 50 C in some parts of the

are affected by extremes in weather: flooding and storms cause

country. Heat rejection, or waste heat, is produced as part of a

disruption and damage to infrastructure. A weather-based routing

machine’s operational process, but once engines reach a certain

system, for example, would help to divert cargo ships away from

temperature they struggle to run or shut down completely.

potential poor-weather hot spots – so to speak. If it’s predicted

The extreme heat is making the transportation of temperature-

that there will be impassable weather next week, software could

controlled cargo increasingly difficult, not to mention placing

be used to assess vacancy spots in cargo shipments happening

strain on long-haul drivers themselves.

this week, so that freight may be transported in advance either

o

by road, rail or sea, and arrive as or before it was originally due.

How can the logistics industry begin to tackle the vulnerabilities in the system? How can they protect the health and livelihood of

It's crystal clear that investment in increased safety is going to

employees up and down the country? When the country’s climate

lead to a happier, more productive workforce overall, and will

isn’t inclined to steer away from being so volatile any time soon,

be sure to minimise business losses.

something needs to change so that industry doesn’t grind to a halt in difficult conditions, or at least so that people are protected.

Sarah O'Connell, Senior Editor, FORWARDER magazine

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ustralia’s National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy

At the last count in 2017, 14.1% of the Australian population

is an initiative that was launched by the government

live in rural locations, and there has been significant pressure

in May 2018. The aim of the strategy is to make it

to ensure that these communities are better provided with

easier, quicker and cheaper to move goods and to increase the

access to the freight industry. One of the outcomes of the

competitiveness of Australian business.

National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy focus groups was to take further consideration of first-mile and last-mile issues,

A large part of the essential freight framework is the Inland

for this very reason. It certainly is a key point when Australia’s

Rail project. Historic progress has been made as the Inland

agricultural sector is worth an estimated $60 billion and would

Rail project has now been worked on in earnest: construction

benefit hugely from enhanced rural connections.

began in December 2018, with the first trains expected to operate in 2024 or 2025. This behemoth venture is the largest

Another of the topics which was revisited during these focus

infrastructure project in Australia and will comprise 1,700km of

groups was that of safety. There have been three freight-train

freight rail infrastructure upon completion. The project has had

derailments in as many months, which is of particular concern.

$9.3 billion of funds dedicated to it but is predicted to be well

One of Australian coal haulier Pacific National’s trains derailed

worth the investment, with an economy boost of $16 billion.

in January 2019 near the Hunter Valley in New South Wales.

Although on this occasion there were no injuries, the incident

The Inland Rail venture is itself divided into 13 separate and distinct

was significant, with Pacific National adding that the last six

projects, each of which was assessed and analysed for its economic

wagons of the train had derailed.

benefits. The project should create an estimated 16,000 jobs – 700 of those ongoing upon the project’s conclusion. One of the most

The regulator is currently on site assessing the situation with

significant benefits is the lightening of road freight and congestion,

the removal of the wagons and repairs to the track expected

creating additional capacity for Sydney’s road and rail infrastructure

to commence after assessments have been completed,

in particular. Another key benefit of the project will be to better

the company said.

connect cities and farms to markets, enabling further development of vital industry such as agriculture, manufacturing and mining.

In November, BHP Group forced a train off the track after it ran away without its driver en route to the Northwestern iron ore

The design of this project couldn’t be produced by government

export hub of Port Hedland.

alone, so there were a number of focus groups held in December 2018 which resulted in tweaks being made to the programme, its

The following month, around 30 wagons in an empty iron ore

implementation and a breakdown of how industry would support

train derailed around 700 km (438 miles) east of Perth after poor

the initiative.

weather eroded part of the track.

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The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development

involved unique circumstances and cautioned against trying to

has cited in the Freight and Supply Chain Strategy’s supporting

link them.

The rate of freight train derailments in Australia

documents that rail safety will be enhanced through the

in recent years has remained steady at between 0.4 and 0.5

implementation of digital train-management systems.

derailments per million freight train kilometres,

the Office

The systems are expected to upgrade the capabilities of the rail

of the National Rail Safety Regulator told Reuters in an email.

industry as a whole, alongside making it safer and more reliable.

It said it was working with the industry to drive the figure lower.

It is also hoped that consolidating loads will also improve safety, as it lowers congestion across the system.

Sarah O'Connell, Senior Editor, FORWARDER magazine

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MANCHESTER

IS A CLEAN AIR ZONE

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ir quality in our cities is officially improving; in fact,

coaches, taxis, lorries and vans, as well as some private cars

nitrogen dioxide emissions fell by almost 70% between

registered outside the area. It would not apply to private cars

1970 and 2015 in the UK*. But there is still work to be

registered in Greater Manchester, as Andy Burnham explained

done. Currently, the government is implementing a variety of air

during the proposal launch,

80 per cent of these cars are already

quality schemes across the UK, including an Ultra Low Emission

compliant and we believe that restrictions on the remaining 20 per

Zone (ULEZ) in London and Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in several

cent would be neither progressive nor proportionate.

cities, in a bid to drive further improvements. Greater Manchester is one of the cities mandated by the government to introduce a

According to FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics

CAZ; Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently

sector, the Mayor’s proposed CAZ would significantly increase running

announced his plans to push forward with proposals for a Zone.

costs for local businesses, while failing to provide the most effective long-term solution to improving air quality. While the logistics sector

The Mayor’s proposal for a CAZ would impose a charge on any

is fully committed to reducing vehicle emissions wherever possible,

commercial vehicle entering the city which does not meet the

and acknowledges the role the industry must play in improving the

highest environmental standards. This would apply to buses,

air quality of our cities, it is essential that any air quality scheme for

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Greater Manchester is developed with the needs of local businesses

Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having

in mind. A CAZ would cause operating costs for small businesses to

an impact on more than seven million people employed in

soar, unfairly penalising the hard-working companies and individuals

the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new

that keep Greater Manchester’s economy thriving, while ignoring

technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the

other contributors to emissions levels across the city.

way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. A champion

CAZs are not the only method available to drive air quality

and challenger, FTA speaks to Government with one voice on

improvements: Nottingham City Council successfully presented

behalf of the whole sector, with members from the road, rail,

its case to DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and

sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services

Rural Affairs) that other solutions can deliver a better outcome

such as retailers and manufacturers.

in a quicker time frame, without damaging the local economy.

FTA is calling upon Greater Manchester to follow suit, and

Malcolm Bingham, Head of Policy for North of England, FTA

carefully evaluate whether a CAZ truly is the best option for the businesses which keep the city’s vibrant economy buoyant.

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t’s forgiveable, if short-sighted, for much of the country – and

there needs to be a significant improvement in local infrastructure.

possibly more of Europe and the world – to consider London and

In 2018, Transport for the North authored a report which outlined

its surrounding areas to be the beating heart of UK industry. Those

a case for investment in the region, as well as a vision for its future.

involved in the shipping of cargo, however – the physical movement of those goods which contribute to our economy – know that there are

Part of this report cited forecasts based on the 'Great Britain

some overlooked towns and cities which act as arteries for the flow of

Freight Model.' The model is used to predict and analyse freight

our country’s lifeblood: Dover, Felixstowe, Holyhead, among others.

flow as it currently stands and under future conditions. In all

A less-overlooked but often underestimated region is Greater

predicted outcomes listed in the report, every single mode of

Manchester and the surrounding area.

freight transportation is set to increase significantly in both volume and distance travelled by 2050.

Manchester is often described as the 'gateway to the North', an epithet which is supported by the Invest in Manchester

The M62 corridor is already at peak capacity (both consumer

campaign. The thriving city is also at the heart of the Northern

and industrial) so there is significant momentum to try to move

Powerhouse. This is the collective name for the region comprising

things onto the railway. The trans-Pennine route is one which

Greater Manchester and the surrounding cities and towns with

is seeing significant investment. It will run from Mersey, through

a total population of 15 million people. It is a hub for innovation,

Manchester, to Yorkshire and Humber. Rail freight alone is worth

supported by the region’s excellent education establishments and

£1.7 billion to the UK economy and is one of the cleanest forms of

manufacturing hotspots. Over 2,000 international businesses have

freight transportation. Compound this with our busy roads and

a major presence here. A combination of industry and education

it makes complete sense to further develop the infrastructure

results in money being available for development in the area, as well

to support more freight trains.

as ample opportunity to found and support new working initiatives.

Developing the rail network is seen as an essential move forward Transport for the North is based in Manchester and is England’s

towards empowering the North and supporting the growth of

first sub-national transport body, comprising a partnership of

the local economy, rates of employment and the development

transport authorities, delivery partners and local enterprise

of innovation. Manchester is already home to the World

partnerships, all working in tandem. As the name suggests, the

Freight Terminal – the largest in the UK outside of London –

partnership aims to deliver comprehensive transport plans –

and remains the preferred distribution hub for international

both commercial and otherwise – for the north of England: from

powerhouses such as Adidas, L’Oréal, Kellogg’s and Procter

waterways to air and sea ports to passenger trains.

& Gamble. This significant work to improve the Manchester region’s freight connections will have an incredible impact on

A huge part of Transport for the North’s drive is to support the freight and logistics industry and its peripheral sectors in order to enhance the potential for economic growth. For this to happen,

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business’ intelligence, development, growth and support.

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MANCHESTER

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ew Zealand has a population of over 4.6 million and a global ranking of 23 for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at current exchange rates. Its economy was

worth about £140 billion in 2016.

For many years earnings were mainly from farm products, such as wool and dairy goods. Today these are combined with new developments like tourism, film production, and winemaking.

New Zealand depends heavily on international trade, especially with Australia, China, the United States and Japan. Economic free-market reforms from the 1980s have removed many barriers to foreign investment. Strong cultural ties with the UK have created a shared trust – a great platform to start doing business.

Benefits for the UK–New Zealand export include...

•• Similar legal and financial systems to the UK

Strengths of the New Zealand market include...

•• Geographic position allows for easy access to Pacific Island market

•• Excellent test market for niche and high-value products and services

•• Opposite time zones allow for 24 hour working

•• English speaking

•• Strong intellectual property (IP) and regulatory systems

•• Small but developed market

•• Low corruption levels Challenges doing business in New Zealand:

•• Stable political system •• Ranks first of 189 economies for ease of doing business

Doing business in New Zealand is very similar to doing business in the UK. If your product or service is successful in the UK, there’s a good

EXPORT TO NEW ZEALAND chance you’ll be successful in New Zealand. At present there are no major challenges to UK companies.

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TAX & CUSTOMS

The UK is New Zealand’s fifth largest 2-way trading partner.

Goods and services tax

It is the fifth largest market for total exports from New

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax on most goods and

Zealand and the ninth largest source market. Imports of

services in New Zealand. The current GST rate is 15%.

goods and services from the UK were worth over £1.1 billion in 2015.

Company tax

New Zealand’s top 5 imports from the UK are...

The company tax rate is 28%. For more information visit

•• Vehicles •• Machinery and mechanical parts •• Electrical machinery and goods

Inland Revenue.

Customs All goods imported into New Zealand for business or

•• Print products, such as books

commercial purposes are liable for Customs duty, GST and

•• Pharmaceutical products

other applicable fees. Indicative rates can be found in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand. The Customs NZ website explains how the charges are calculated.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

Entry requirements

All legislation relating to the conduct of business and

You must have a valid passport to enter New Zealand. You

the operation of companies is enacted by New Zealand’s

can enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to six months

parliament and administered by government agencies.

on arrival without a visa. Anyone wishing to work in New

You can see all legislation on the Parliamentary Counsel

Zealand requires a work visa.

Office website.

For advice on legal issues, the New Zealand Law Society provides details of local lawyers.

Standards and technical regulations All products sold in New Zealand must be safe.

There are two key laws that deal with product safety: •• The Consumer Guarantees Act, which gives minimum standards of quality for goods and services •• The Fair Trading Act, which promotes product safety Importers must ensure products meet the minimum standards for the products to be allowed to enter the country.

Intellectual property (IP) The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is the government agency responsible for granting and registering intellectual property.

Copyright protection automatically applies in New Zealand from the date of creation. Patents and trademarks only provide protection within New Zealand.

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he transportation and logistics markets are growing, not

I am a huge advocate of the digitalisation of our supply chain,

only in size, but also in complexity. The intricacies and

and of the introduction of technology where it makes lives and

inner workings of our industry are further compounded

jobs easier. But it seems easy for business owners to get carried

over time by the acceleration of e-commerce, shifts in trade and

away with launching a new app or introducing VR training or

increased legislation.

wearables in their workplace, without considering the usability of these products.

Long story short: any new additions into our crowded pipeline need to make our lives easier.

Automation software feels like an excellent option if we’re considering next steps. There is a multitude of automation

New tech must be necessary. This means, if it isn’t making

programmes, platforms and databases available that cater for

your work more efficient or growing productivity, it should

logistics businesses in all parts of the supply chain. Automating

be increasing workforce accountability. There’s no room for

processes saves time, minimises the risk of error, improves

‘innovation for innovation’s sake.’

accuracy and productivity, and has even been shown to increase employee satisfaction, by removing the mundane, repetitive

According to a PwC survey conducted in 2018, 68% of transport

tasks from the working day – inventory checking in warehouses

& logistics CEOs expect that changes in core technologies or

is a great example of this. Even getting a little more complex

service provisions will be disruptive to their business. Another

and thinking about pick-and-pack robotics in warehouses – an

study lists more than half of CEOs citing artificial intelligence

excellent example of purposeful technology.

(A.I.) as the next technology they’re planning to implement.

Optimise the services you already provide. Shave time off What these studies didn’t demonstrate was the exact products

your operations and ask your employees whether there’s

which would do this – it’s all very well saying A.I. is the next

anything they want. It may begin as something as everyday as

big thing, but unless you can demonstrate a specific product or

an IT software upgrade which would make the biggest impact,

process, it’s all just hot air.

or new hardware which can shorten processes. If there’s a choice between introducing wearable technology such as

There’s certainly big talk: artificial intelligence and machine learning

gloves which can scan barcodes, or upgrading your current IT

are often cited as ‘the next big thing’ alongside blockchain. But

software so that accounts navigation becomes more efficient,

if you follow up with questions about specifics, such as 'how will

I’d say it’s a no brainer.

companies will train their workforce to understand and utilise these technologies?', 'how might they manage the skills gap?', 'how

Change is good. Purposeful change is better.

long will this investment take to become profitable?' and 'how it might futureproof a workforce’s jobs without making them feel alienated?', then the answers soon become a little more vague.

Sarah O’Connell, Senior Editor, FORWARDER magazine

PURPOSEFUL CHANGE IN YOUR BUSINESS

HOW THE TECH?

& HOW WE CAN REDUCE ITS IMPACT

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ast fashion. You’ll undoubtedly have heard all about it in the news or on TV. Maybe you’ve been made aware of the scale of it simply through the constant bombardment of fashion

advertising on our newsfeeds, billboards, ad reels and the like. The term ‘fast fashion’ refers to the rapid-cycle consumption of clothing with trends changing all the time, meaning cheaply manufactured clothing, sold at rock-bottom prices and in vast quantities.

Ultimately, there’s a strong link between personal expression and fashion, and it’s unlikely that our ever image-conscious western culture is going to shift away from this behaviour any time soon.

What cannot be ignored, however, is that fashion is one of the most polluting, wasteful industries on the planet. So how do we redress the balance?

What is the real issue?

Fashion is a USD $2.4 trillion industry according to a report by Mckinsey in 2018. In the UK, less than 1% of all clothing is recycled.

Instead, more than a million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year. That’s a lot of clothes.

It’s incredibly damaging to the environment: 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide are produced annually by the industry, and an impossible-to-imagine 79 billion cubic metres of water is used every year – that’s 2% of the entire planet’s fresh water and 10% of every global industry’s total water usage combined. This number is set to double by 2030.

To put this into perspective, the amount of water it takes to make one

What else is being done?

cotton T-shirt is 2,700 litres. If you were to drink two litres of water a

Thankfully, lots.

day, this is the amount of water you would drink in around three-anda-half years. It's even worse news for jeans, which can take as many as

Levi Strauss have recently manufactured 100,000 pairs of jeans using

11,000 litres for a pair, in some brands. This is without counting the

100% recycled water, and adidas have been producing trainers made

amount of water which is spoiled through the shedding of microplastics

from recycled ocean plastic for a few years now. Stella McCartney

and fibres when you wash your clothes. These microplastics are

and her eponymous brand have been active campaigners for a

incredibly difficult to filter out of the system and cause our water

sustainable and eco-friendly supply chain, promoting the idea of a

supplies to become toxic, often ending up in our oceans where they

circular economy that benefits everyone.

don’t ever degrade, causing untold damage to wildlife.

A report produced by the UK government’s Environmental Audit It’s not just water that’s the problem. Last year it was reported

Committee this month has also recommended a number of initiatives

that Burberry burned almost USD $40 million of unsold products

to try to combat the trend. One of those initiatives is to implement

in order to protect their exclusivity. For an industry which is one

a penny-per-garment fee for textiles producers whose products

of the word’s most polluting, to pump additional carbon into the

are sold in the UK, which would be redirected to power a textile-

atmosphere is a practice that can’t be afforded.

recycling programme.

As if this weren’t enough, there’s also the issue of labour standards

UK-based organisation WRAP has created a consumer campaign as

across the industry. It’s barely deemed ‘news’ anymore (instead

part of their Sustainable Clothing Action Plan. The Love Your Clothes

viewed as a fact of life) that the supply chain is tainted with indentured

campaign aims to educate consumers on the value of their clothes,

servitude, prison work, child labour and other abuses. It should not

as well as how to handle clothes that are no longer wanted.

be ignored. To treat these issues with complacency or as ‘out of our control’ whilst buying tainted products is ultimately funding and

There’s a long way to go. But there’s something that everyone

endorsing these practices.

can do to contribute, to educate and to place pressure on the companies responsible.

What can I do?

The first point of action is simply to buy less. Investing in higherquality clothing made of natural materials is a great first step to

Sarah O’Connell, Senior Editor, FORWARDER magazine

a simplified wardrobe, and one fewer funder of the fast-fashion business. You could also look at recycling clothes at 'end of life' by giving them away to friends or donating to charity shops, rather than landfill. For the more 'crafty', repairing clothing or repurposing it (cardigan lampshade, anyone?) is a great option. You can end up with something completely unique and potentially a fun project for you or your kids to work on.

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D

iesel prices in the UK are amongst the highest in the

racking up the most fuel expenses. With this intelligence, they

world, and three out of five of the 50 most expensive

can also more effectively plan how drivers’ days are scheduled.

countries in the world to buy diesel are in the EU.

This helps reduce the number of miles covered each day to

For fleets operating in the UK and across Europe, fuel can

make cost savings and increase energy efficiency.

constitute a large portion of overheads, whilst the unforgiving profit margins in the transport industry mean consuming less fuel

Monitoring driver behaviour

can have a significant impact on a business’ bottom line.

Making efforts to minimise fuel consumption a step further, fleet management software can help managers monitor how

Fuel efficiency should be the top of the agenda for fleet owners

drivers are impacting fuel consumption and overall efficiency. For

aiming to reduce operational overheads and drive overall business

example, fleet-management software can help make it simple to

profitability. With so many aspects of fuel efficiency dependent on

spot undesirable driving habits such as speeding, idling and other

driver behaviour and vehicle maintenance, the simple answer to

actions that can waste fuel and resources.

lowering fuel costs lies with spreading awareness. With the right practices embedded into daily operations, as well as the right tools

Not only can speeding put the driver and other vehicles at risk,

to monitor areas where fuel efficiency can be improved, reducing

it can also reduce fuel efficiency and increases costs. Fleet-

fuel consumption can be as easy as a Sunday drive.

management tools can help business owners see which drivers speed on the job and can coach them to improve their behaviour.

Cutting down on excess fuel consumption

It can also identify which drivers leave their engine on whilst

Getting to grips with data and analytics can be a simple way to

loading, waiting for jobs, or being generally neglectful with their

help drive improvements in this area. Technologies such as fleet

vehicle. By having a clear picture of how drivers are performing,

tracking can help identify problem areas. By running a simple

managers can reward their best performers for sticking to their

report, fleet managers or business owners can gain a clear

key performance indicators (KPIs) and helping the business to

picture of how their vehicles are utilised and which vehicles are

run more efficiently.

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Staying on top of vehicle maintenance

Making the most of the fleet

Vehicles that receive regular maintenance usually run more

Near-real-time data is particularly effective to help drivers find

efficiently and waste less fuel. By using a fleet management

the best and quickest routes to cut down on wasted fuel. Fleet

system, businesses can stay on top of vehicle health and receive

managers can also plot which driver is closest to the job to

pre-emptive maintenance alerts. These systems can track key

optimise operations across the entire fleet at any one time.

indicators such as engine on-time and mileage, depending on the

By driving energy efficiency gains in this area, managers can

type of service a vehicle may need. Once a vehicle hits a point

also improve customer service by providing a more accurate

where maintenance may need to be checked, an automatic email

'estimated time of arrival' to customers.

can be issued, or an alert can come up in the reporting suite.

Making the fleet more energy efficient can be easier than it By taking extra care of the fleet, vehicles can run more efficiently

sounds. By making very small changes to cut down on fuel

and have a smaller environmental footprint. It can also decrease

wastage, optimise routes and change driver behaviour, businesses

the likelihood that vehicles will need to be taken off the road

can quickly see the results. By increasing energy efficiency, other

for unscheduled repairs – helping to reduce the risk of an LCV

key business priorities can also start to improve, from customer

malfunctioning out on a job as well as boosting safety.

satisfaction to driver safety and cost savings.

Derek Bryan, Vice President EMEA, Verizon Connect

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lastic is designed to last. Fortunate for our shelves, but

recycled and re-used. Due to the lack of recycled produce, this

unfortunate for our oceans. It is reported that 5.25

has slowed down the Chinese economy and plastic shipping rates.

trillion plastic pieces have travelled into our oceans,

FORWARDER spoke to freight forwarder Transocean, specialists

and an additional 8 million tonnes is added to this number year

of recyclable cargo, who agreed that there has been a noticeable

on year. Due to the durable material most packaging is made

decline in plastic waste transportation. Ultimately, less plastic is

out of, plastic remains in our oceans for decades until it actually

being recycled, so there’s less demand for the shipment of it.

breaks down. The multiple-mile clusters of plastic that swamp our oceans are affecting the freight industry’s biggest form of

This slowdown of recycled goods is potentially a knock-on affect

cargo transportation: shipping. How is the supply chain coping?

from the new quality standards that have recently been implemented.

What are the problems that lie ahead, and what does the future

Standards of recycling have become much stricter. For example,

of our blue horizons look like?

materials such as cardboard will only be accepted by China if the contamination rates fall below 0.5%, as opposed to the previous 1.5%

According to government statistics, the UK uses 13 billion

rate. This means that cardboard could be rejected and sent back via

plastic water bottles every year, yet only 7.5 billion of those are

container ships to where it came from, should it still have staples or

successfully recycled. Furthermore, the UK throws away 2.5

dirt. These regulations have been tightened with the aim to recycle

billion coffee cups every year, and yet again, less than 1 in 400

more efficiently and effectively, thus making the environment much

of the 2.5bn are actually recycled. We’re living in a throw-away

more sustainable, however there still remains a chance these new

culture: in the bin goes our empty plastic bottle, but so does

recycling rules are forming more problems than it solves. For example,

our consideration of where it will end up. Intrigued as to where

recycling companies could be finding themselves with more frequent

it does end up? Sadly, in our oceans and landfills.

rejections, and should recycling rules become 'too strict', consumers could form a negative view on recycling, not bothering at all.

As you can imagine, this creates an abundance of problems for the ocean freight industry, such as creating obstacles, delays and

Countries including the US and the UK rely on cardboard and waste

even potential hazards or damages to engine propellers. According

recycling, exporting millions of tonnes of products to China. Some

to the International Maritime Organisation, these problems are

or all of this produce could be rejected, so along with the above

becoming more serious for overseas shippers, especially if the

issues, this could be problematic for the freight forwarding industry,

amount of waste in our waters is on the increase. Scientists

shipping waste back and forth to importers and exporters. This is

anticipate that by 2050, there will be more plastic waste in our

called ‘reverse logistics’, which also applies to e-commerce.

oceans than fish. Should these predictions come true, it could affect freight, disturbing ships and vessels’ route accessibility.

However, it’s not all doom and gloom. The good news is that the Government has enforced a strategy to encourage

Another area of freight that is being affected is the slowdown of waste

efficient recycling, aiming to

that is being imported. Let’s revisit the aforementioned government

minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving

statistic: 13 billion plastic water bottles are used, yet 7.5 billion are

towards a circular economy in England.

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reserve material resources by

The newly implemented plastic-hacking method is set to eliminate

Our strategy focuses on known problems with effective

all type of waste that is avoidable (including public waste) by 2050.

solutions that, among other benefits, will reduce our reliance on single-use plastics, cut confusion over household recycling,

There is a prioritisation on waste crime, seeing as it cost the English

tackle the problems of packaging and end the economic,

economy around £600 million in 2016 alone. In order to create

environmental and moral scandal that is food waste. Nations

cleaner and safer oceans, these government’s actions consist of:

such as China are no longer prepared to accept lower quality waste materials; nor indeed should this nation be offshoring its

•• Preserving stock of material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards

waste for others to deal with.

Michael Gove, Secretary of Food & Rural Affairs

a circular economy •• Minimising the damage caused to our natural environment by reducing and managing waste safely and carefully •• Dealing with waste crime

With the promise of a waste-free 2050, there is still a long way to go to improve ocean quality. Whether it’s environmental, freight-related or health concerns, plastic waste seeping into our oceans is having an impact the economy, worldwide. Is this plastic problem getting caught up in your freight business? Get in touch at rachel@forwardermagazine.com to share your thoughts.

Rachel Jefferies, Editor, FORWARDER magazine

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recent study from AAA claims that electric vehicles (EVs) lose significant range in below-freezing temperatures, revealing that Tesla vehicles lost 41% of range in study

findings. The drop is caused when the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system is used to heat the interior of the vehicle, which ultimately consumes significant energy that could be used on the car’s mileage. However, despite AAA’s research, Tesla have claimed that the data from their own vehicles is not 'anywhere near' what AAA report suggests.

AAA’s research explains that

in order to facilitate the development

current capability, long cycling life and low production costs are essential. To meet these requirements, Li-ion batteries are This therefore means that

the

driving range of any EV is determined by two factors, the capacity of its fully-charged battery pack and the efficiency of its electric powertrain. With most EVs, one kWh of electrical energy from the battery pack will provide between two to four miles of driving range. The EPA publishes range estimates for all EVs, but real world results can, and do, vary based on several factors, [which are] battery temperature, interior temperature, driving habits and operating conditions.

in a 12 percent decrease in combined driving range and a 9

percent decrease in combined equivalent fuel economy (when compared to testing conducted at 23.8°C (75°F)).

b

On average, an ambient temperature of 95°F resulted in a 4 percent decrease in combined driving range and a 5 percent

decrease in combined equivalent fuel economy (when compared to testing conducted at 23.8°C (75°F)).

and uptake of EVs, traction batteries with high specific energy, high

currently utilized within EVs.

a

On average, an ambient temperature of -6.6°C (20°F) resulted

All of these factors are influenced by extreme weather

conditions, particularly snow.

The study conducted by AAA took various vehicle brands into consideration, including Nissan, Chevrolet, Volkswagen and BMW. AAA’s overall key findings were...

2 a

HVAC use results in significant reductions in driving range and equivalent fuel economy.

On average, HVAC use at 20°F resulted in a 41 percent decrease in combined driving range and a 39 percent decrease

in combined equivalent fuel economy (when compared to testing conducted at 23.8°C (75°F)).

b

On average, an ambient temperature of 35°C (95°F) resulted in a 17 percent decrease in combined driving range and an

18 percent decrease in combined equivalent fuel economy (when compared to testing conducted at 23.8°C (75°F)).

3

Depending on ambient temperature, HVAC use results in a significant monetary cost increase.

Despite these results, a spokesperson for Tesla told FORWARDER: Based on real-world data from our fleet, which includes millions

1

In isolation, hot and cold ambient temperatures resulted in

of long trips taken by real Model S customers, we know with

modest reductions of driving range and equivalent fuel economy.

certainty that, even when using heating and air conditioning, the

Driving range and equivalent fuel economy reductions slightly differ

average Model S customer doesn’t experience anywhere near that

due to the temperature dependency of both the recharge allocation

decrease in range at 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and the decrease in

factor (RAF) and battery discharge capacity.

range at 95 degrees Fahrenheit is roughly 1%.

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Furthermore, Tesla notes that AAA’s tests were based on a complete discharge of the battery from full to empty, which does not fully represent real-world or everyday usage of a vehicle. Telsa voices that distances of 50 miles or more are categorised as 'long trips' in everyday use of the vehicle.

Recent claims that EV batteries’ range shrink in the cold, Telsa say is a misreport. This statement around EV batteries suggests that the range loss Tesla vehicles experience in extremely cold temperatures is due to the impact of the temperature on the battery. Tesla disputes this claim, explaining that the primary reason for shorter range is the impact of the cold on overall energy usage (i.e. MPG and MPGe).

This affects gas-powered cars in addition to EVs. Tesla spoke with high confidence in their vehicles, stating that

NEW AAA STUDY CLAIMS

ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOSE SIGNIFICANT ENERGY IN COLDER CONDITIONS

their electric vehicles are designed to be both inherently more efficient and minimal in terms of energy wastage in comparison to traditional cars, meaning that the vehicle is built to handle features that consume energy (such as HVAC systems). Despite AAA’s findings, Tesla explained that various impacting factors of colder or below-freezing temperatures may have an effect on both internal-combustion vehicles and across electric vehicles in general.

For example, in cold conditions, the rubber in tyre compounds dissipates more energy, subsequently increasing aerodynamic drag due to the higher density of cold air, meaning more energy is used. Additionally, oil in a car’s gearbox becomes thicker in colder temperatures, which affects the vehicle’s performance. Whilst these factors are relevant to IC vehicles, gasoline engines in fact dispose around 75% of the energy in their fuel during everyday driving, altering the significance of energy waste. According to Tesla, electric motors typically throw away less than 15% of the battery’s energy during everyday driving.

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WELCOME TO FREIGHTABASE

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reightabase is an online digital platform for sourcing specialist

At Freightabase we understand that consumers’ needs are changing,

carriers to or from any part of the globe. You can source

and with constant time constraints freight buyers need to make

all carrier types, ranging from airlines, shipping lines, freight

educated decisions quickly. The idea of a shipping manager being able

forwarders and parcel carriers.

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to source information to make a well-informed decision is exciting.

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QUICK QUOTE

The ‘Quick Quote’ is designed to assist busy cargo owners who may not have the time to do an advanced search. Simply complete a very simple form and our customer services team will do the rest for you. The service is available on desktop and mobile and the app is being released soon.

DIRECTORY

The ‘Directory’ is recommended if you are looking for a carrier by name or in a specific location. You can also select carriers by key words, e.g. ‘perishables’ or ‘project cargo’. The Directory also lists service suppliers to the industry, e.g. marine insurance or mergers & aquisitions.

LOADING LIST

The ‘Loading List’ is a more advanced search where users can find carriers that specialise in a specific trade lane or shipping route.

You can select mode of transport, collection and delivery point. This will then produce a list of specialist carriers to consider for your shipment.

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WELCOME TO FREIGHTABASE

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

GT Couriers offer a service that is tailored to their

Chandler Freight’s 150+ years of freight and logistics

clients’ logistical requirements, delivering a simple,

experience will ensure you get the best out of the

cost efficient and hassle-free solution. From single-

service available.

courier packages to 26 pallets, delivery options range from same day UK, next day Europe and bespoke

Founded in 2000, Chandler Freight is proud to hold over 150

worldwide – whatever your requirements, GT

years experience in the freight logistics industry throughout

Couriers have got you covered. GT also own a variety

its team. Chandler Freight understand that it can become a

of vehicles, so you can expect a flexible service similar

complicated process when dealing with more than one mode

to a premium door-to-door service.

of transport for your goods. With the aim to make the process as simple as possible, Chandler Freight offers an end-to-end

Established in 2000, GT Couriers (Gibbins Turner) has been

solution – a complete service to transport your goods hassle-

offering a service of unrivalled, dedicated same day delivery

free. Offering a service with industry experience, enthusiasm

which has grown from the East Midlands to Europe over the

and widespread organisational links with overseas partners,

course of almost two decades. The combination of GT’s road

Chandler Freight guarantees fast and expert handling of all

and air freight industry knowledge and customer demand

your consignments with close attention to detail.

in the East Midlands meant that the company could quickly evolve and expand to both domestic and European services.

Find out more at freightabase.com/chandler-freight-ltd

Find out more at freightabase.com/gt-couriers

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

UniExpress were established over 30 years ago,

We provide urgent same day collections & deliveries,

starting out as a small, independent company,

and can collect within the hour anywhere in the UK.

growing into one of the UK’s leading businesses

7 days a week. Environmentally friendly, our aim is to

within its sector. Clients are guaranteed that in this

be carbon neutral.

turbulent market, a quality and loyal service will be given, whether it is now or in the future.

We are an urgent courier and transport service who adopt a greener approach to business, trading since 2005. Specialists

UniExpress take great pride in offering a personalised service,

in the delivery of time-sensitive, fragile, abnormal, heavy,

from start to finish for all clients. The expertise of 50+ staff

high-value and difficult to handle loads, we are able to collect

members will assist you throughout the process, and are

within the hour, 24 hours a day and 7 seven days a week. We

dedicated to handling your shipping requirements. Furthermore,

genuinely care about the impact of our transport operation

clients will be given a key contact that you can be in touch with

on the environment so please read the environmental section

at any time to discuss your shipments. This will then be backed

of our website to check out all the projects we are involved

up by a member of the field sales team covering the whole of

with to help reduce our carbon footprint. There isn’t a more

the UK, who will be happy to come and discuss our services

secure method of transporting your goods, than by using

or any future projects that you may have at your convenience.

one of our dedicated delivery vehicles. From collection to delivery, your consignment will be cared for by one of our

Find out more at

fully trained members of staff.

freightabase.com/uniexpress Find out more at freightabase.com/ecospeed

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Freight Mergers are specialists in selling owner-managed freight forwarding businesses. For most company owners, selling their freight forwarding business is the most important financial transaction of their life. To meet the challenge of getting a fair price for a business, we have developed a proactive approach to selling a business that connects buyers with sellers with the best synergy.

We have over ten years of experience in the freight forwarding sector and, due to our niche-specialist approach, can put you in touch with the best sellers for your business.

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UK DISTRIBUTION, UK PHARMA EURO FORWARDING STORAGE/DISTRIBUT'N & PALLET COMPANY OPPORTUNITY

Ref. 55146FM | South West, UK

Ref. 1512FM | Home Counties – N. London, UK

Key business features

Key business features

•• Regional leader in UK distribution, European freight forwarding and member of an established pallet network

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

•• A well-established business for over 25 years is available for acquisition due to the planned retirement of its owner

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

•• A number of blue-chip clients trade with the company

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

•• Secure warehouse storage and custom export packing solution

•• Supported by the membership of a UK distribution network

•• 15 vehicles

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

•• 10 operational/management staff, 18 drivers

•• Owners willing to undertake a hand-over period •• 24/7 365-day high-dependency drug distribution service to all UK hospitals

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INT'L FORWARDER & WAREHOUSING /PICK & PACK BUS.

PERISHABLE GOODS FORWARDER

Ref. 07633FM | East Midlands, UK

Ref. 1502FM | South East, UK

Key business features

Key business features

•• Air and ocean forwarder with value-added logistics and

•• Company trading 14+ years

fulfilment services provided to key clients, trading for 20 years

•• Temperature-controlled handling and customs clearances

•• Largest key client accounting for 22.5% of revenue

•• Handle in excess of 50 million kg of air freight per annum

•• Domestic distribution

•• 60,000 ft2 temperature-controlled facility that has been approved as a Bonded Warehouse by HMCE

•• Exceptional and knowledgeable team, highly competent in all aspects of logistics and transportation, with manager and succession plan in situ •• Quality client relationships with in-depth understanding of continuous requirements

•• Can provide customer visibility throughout the entire supply chain via implemented IT system •• UK & EU transportation and value-added services •• Portfolio of large blue-chip clients •• Accredited by the British retail consortium, BIFA and IATA

DAVID ROBERTS, M&A CONSULTANT, FREIGHT MERGERS

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GERMAN FREIGHT FORWARDER

Ref. 898FM | France

Ref. 763FM | Germany

Key business features

Key business features

•• Established in 2004

•• International air & ocean freight forwarder

•• Privately owned

•• Privately owned – one shareholder

•• International air & ocean: 70%

•• 3 offices across Germany

•• Logistics & road freight: 30%

•• 19 staff

•• 46 staff (2 locations)

•• 50% air freight, 50% sea freight | 70% export, 30% import

•• Clearly defined 2nd-tier management structure

•• Sectors: events logistics and general cargo

•• Export: 66% (China, India, S.E Asia) | Import: 33%

•• Export to China, South America, North America

•• Sectors: aerospace, events, AOG, general cargo

•• Import from China

•• Turnover €16m

•• Turnover €7.0m

•• EBITDA €1.0m

•• PBT €1.0m

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SOUTHERN & SOUTH AMERICAN N.V.O.C.C. & FORWARDER

Ref. 290FM | Germany

Ref. 448FM | South East USA & South America

Key business features

Key business features

•• Established in 1980

A licensed, national customs broker, freight forwarder and NVOCC

•• Privately owned

•• Established 20 years ago

•• 2 offices across Europe, 44 staff combined

•• Privately owned – looking to continue under new ownership

•• 90% sea freight – Asia, EU, Far East | 10% air freight

•• 20 staff across 3 locations

•• Imports: FAK Cargo, consumer, textiles, industrial

•• Sector: focus on moving large mining, construction and oil/gas machinery, also moving general freight

•• Exports: Automotive, chemicals, industrials

•• 60% ocean | 30% road | 8% air | 2% rail

•• Owner would look at retaining a minority stake in the business

•• Turnover $10m

•• Turnover €20m | PBT €200k •• No debt

DAVID ROBERTS, M&A CONSULTANT, FREIGHT MERGERS

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Ref. 2232FM | London Heathrow (LHR) Key business features

AIR

Import 17% Export 48% OCEAN

•• Company trading 10+ years •• Six full-time members of staff including two Directors •• IATA and BIFA accredited •• Diverse spread of clients, top 15 represent 78% of T/O •• Global network of partners offering multimodal solutions •• Moved 683,218 kg of air freight in 2017 ••157 LCL and 175 FCL shipments in 2017

Financials

Import 18% Export 8% ROAD

Import 3% Export 1% UK DOMESTIC

4%

FINANCIALS

T/O: £1.3m Adj. PBT: £200k

2018 ••Turnover: £1.30m

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•• Gross profit: £410k •• Adj. Profit Before Tax: £200k 2017 ••Turnover: £1.43m •• Gross profit: £454k

SELLER OF THE MONTH •• Adj. Profit Before Tax: £220k

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Ref. 4356FM | UK, US & Germany Overview •• My client offers global freight forwarding, customs brokerage and supply chain management providing air, ocean & road services alongside value-added services •• Having grown organically over a period of 45 years, they are now generating annual consolidated revenue of €300+ million •• Originally established in Europe, they now have a worldwide presence with 20 offices and 1,000+ employees whilst still remaining privately owned ••The primary markets for my client are China, U.K, Australia, South Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. •• With consistent profits and a capital fund, my client is in a strong position with the ability and capacity to acquire privately owned companies

Investment remit •• Focus on international freight (air and ocean), with limited trucking or domestic operations •• Companies located in UK, U.S and Germany ••Turnover of the business to be a minimum of €5.0m, preferably €10m - €50m •• Privately owned companies •• 5+ staff •• Gross operating margin: Expected to be in region of 15 to 30% •• Company must control business rather than large amounts of agent-routed cargo

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BRANCH START-UP WEST YORKSHIRE ryan@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 787

•• £110K GP new business so far this year and more within pipeline •• Business to bring: 80% road, 10% air & 10% sea •• Mode experience: 50% sea, 25% air & 25% road •• Trade routes: Far East, USA, Eastern & Western Europe •• Salary: £45,000

MANAGING DIRECTOR (WILL RELOCATE UK-WIDE)

BRANCH MANAGER MANCHESTER

jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

•• 10 years’ experience within the industry •• Multi-modal (air, sea & road) •• Directly in charge of 5+ employees •• Operations, sales & business development experience

UK Multimodal Managing Director available for relocation UK wide. Ideally looking for another senior executive level role within an international forwarder of any size. Previous experience primarily with large multinationals.

•• Air, Ocean, Road, Rail, 3PL experience •• Managed over 450 employees across multiple UK offices •• Led and overseen merges between companies •• Experienced in aerospace, oil & gas, healthcare and chemical •• Over 30 years of international experience

ryan@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 787

BUSINESS DEV. MANAGER SOUTH EAST – £50k jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

•• Over 10 years within logistics field sales •• Air, ocean & road sales experience •• Won major accounts for a global forwarder •• Specialist in RORO, machinery & automotive sectors •• Based in the South East

EUROPEAN ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR ESSEX, UK – £25,000 john@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 932

•• 10 years' road freight experience •• Stable career history, 2 jobs in the past 10 years •• Dealing with Euro imports and exports across Europe •• Dealing with all documentation from A-Z

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CANDIDATES GLOBAL ACCOUNT DIRECTOR ESSEX

jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

SALES EXECUTIVE, GOVERNMENT, DEFENSE & FMS WASHINGTON DC, USA

•• 20 + Years industry experience •• Handles £5 mill GP on blue chip accounts •• Won multiple awards within the industry •• Previous shipping line experience •• Asia, Far East & USA focus

danny@headfordgroup.com | +1 646 915 1495

AIR & OCEAN SALES EXECUTIVE SFO, CA

AIR & OCEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MIAMI, FL

samuel@headfordgroup.com | +1 312 496 6624

•• Achieved $450K+ GP in 2017 •• Territory: National •• 75% new business - 25% existing •• 50% air & 50% ocean – 65% import & 35% export •• Trade routes – Asia, Europe & Latin America •• Verticals: general cargo including high-tech, solar, medical, machines, packaging, temperature controlled, •• Salary: $95K

•• Handles medium – large Project accounts •• Close to $1m GP – 2018 YTD •• Main lanes are Middle East, Africa & S. Asia •• 70% Air, 20% Ocean, 10% Trucking •• Handles accounts nationwide •• No non-compete

lewis@headfordgroup.com | +1 404 592 6315

•• GP for 2017 was around $710,000 •• Territory – Florida with a focus on Miami •• 30% air & 70% ocean – 60% export & 40% import •• Domestic trucking (brokerage LTL & FTL), warehouse & distribution •• Trade routes: Latin America, Asia & Europe •• Salary: $85K

RECRUITMENT FOCUS POWERED BY

LCL EXPORT OPERATOR SOUTHAMPTON, UK – £26,000–£31,000

OCEAN IMPORT OPERATOR SOUTHAMPTON, UK – £23,000–£28,000

tom@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 934

tom@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 934

•• Manage Export process from

•• All ocean import documentation from A-Z •• Will be dealing with customs entries •• Ocean import experience needed

start to finish •• Receive bookings from clients and issue booking confirmation •• Manage load factors to ensure optimum loading •• Create export customs entries

CUSTOMS CLERK SOUTHAMPTON, UK – £18,000 ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR LEEDS, UK – £23,000–£26,000 paul@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 785

•• Keeping customers advised and updated at all stages •• Can complete all documents from A-Z •• Experienced in Groupage, LTL, FTL

MULTIMODAL OPERATOR BIRMINGHAM, UK – £neg. katie@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 797

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•• Will be completing customs entries for ocean imports

•• Will be assisting operations team •• Experience of processing customs entries required

OCEAN FREIGHT BDM SOUTHAMPTON, UK – £40,000 + CAR jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

•• Covering Solent area •• Selling FCL & LCL freight services •• Global forwarder

VACANCIES CUSTOMS CLEARANCE CLERK HEATHROW, UK – £22,000–£30,000

GENERAL MANAGER, UK & EUROPE HEATHROW, UK – PACKAGE UP TO £90,000

tom@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 934

jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

•• Completing a high standard of air/sea import customs entries •• Working accurately in fast-paced environment •• 3 or more years’ experience with customs entries

•• Air, ocean & road freight •• Managing around 30 employees •• Strong people management required •• Commercially focused

IMPORT OPERATOR HEATHROW, UK – £27,000–£31,000 tom@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 934

•• Working full import process from start to finish •• Over 2 years’ experience required •• Will be working in a fast-paced rates and bookings department

PRICING SPECIALIST BIRMINGHAM, UK – £26,000–£30,000 katie@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 797

OCEAN EXPORT OPERATOR BIRMINGHAM, UK – £neg. katie@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 797

AIR FREIGHT SPECIALIST (4 ON, 4 OFF) HEATHROW, UK – £28,000–£32,000 tom@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 934

OCEAN EXPORT TEAM LEADER BIRMINGHAM, UK – £neg.

•• Dealing with exports, AOG, entries, cutting AWBs and

katie@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 797

completing data entry •• Strong experience in exports •• 3 years+ experience required

AIR & OCEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER KENT, UK – £40,000 + CAR + COMMISSION jamiew@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 275 951

OCEAN IMPORT OPERATOR BIRMINGHAM, UK – £neg. katie@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 797

•• Mid-sized forwarder •• Covering Dartford, Essex & Solent •• Selling air & ocean services

RECRUITMENT FOCUS POWERED BY

FULLY MULTIMODAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MANCHESTER, UK – £40K–£50K + CAR + BONUS ryan@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 787

•• Building and maintaining a customer network and hunting for new business (air, ocean, road & rail)

•• Client development •• Maintaining existing relationships •• Presenting monthly and quarterly performance figures to the board and sales team members

MULTIMODAL INSIDE SALES NORTH MANCHESTER, UK – £20K–£30K + BONUS ryan@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 787

•• Actively plan and co-ordinate your local area sales strategy, ensuring consistent and regular contact is maintained with existing and potential customers •• Assist and complete Tenders for nominated area •• Raise appropriate quotations and sales literature

AIR IMPORTS OPERATOR LIVERPOOL, UK – £23,000–£26,000 paul@headfordgroup.com | +44 (0)1454 628 785

•• Import and custom documentation from start the finish •• Can complete all documents from A-Z •• Manage your territory and maximise time and opportunity

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