The director-general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said it is vital that the government stops procrastinating over expanding the aviation capacity of the UK and takes steps to move forward with the Airports Commission recommendation to build more capacity at Heathrow Airport. Robert Keen welcomed the news that the government now has a new […]
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While you might think that weak Sterling is not good news for any British manufacturer who exports to Europe and the wider world, the UK’s beer and wine producers may in fact see more overseas shipping than ever, thanks to the effects of Brexit. Sterling currently sits at its lowest rate since 1985, with analysts
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has called on the government to bring out a national freight strategy in a bid to improve traffic congestion, support the economy and improve air quality. Figures from the organisation\’s latest report UK Freight: In For The Long Haul show that up to 30 per cent of all haulage vehicles on roads
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China is the biggest exporter of goods in the whole world and it’s not hard to see why when you consider how they’re able to manufacture products like clothes, electrical goods, computers and toys quicker and cheaper than any other economy going. This is excellent news for British businesses, since China is one of the
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There could be additional rail freight services in the West Midlands if proposals are given the go-ahead following a public consultation. Designs for the West Midlands Interchange, which will have direct access to the West Coast Main Line and will be built across 615 acres in South Staffordshire, are set to be unveiled. The development
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Network Rail has announced it has created a ‘virtual route’ for freight services and national passenger operators. The new route has been introduced as the result of recommendations in the Shaw report and will allow the rail company to focus their improvements. Paul McMahon will take over as Network Rail’s managing director for freight and
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With the prospect of a possible exit of Britain from the European Union, could the UK’s export market be in danger? The UK is currently the eleventh biggest export market in the world and a recent report by WTex found that around 53.6 per cent of UK exports go to its trading partners on the
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Levels of air freight have grown at one of the biggest airports in the North of England, according to the latest figures released by Manchester Airport. With over 100,000 tonnes of freight shipped by air, the 2015-16 year has been the best year for the airport since 2011-12. Ken O\’Toole, chief executive of the airport,
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As a huge contributor to carbon emissions, whether that be by road, rail, air or sea freight, the industry has a duty to ensure it helps to bring down pollution levels to help meet climate change targets, according to a group of big businesses. The alliance of companies including Ikea, Nestle and Heathrow Airport have
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According to BBC, industrial action over labour law reforms is gripping France nationwide, with oil refineries, nuclear power stations and transport hubs affected. Motorways and bridges are blocked and flights delayed while clashes erupt with police in several cities. At the port of Marseille, a strike by dockworkers has led to a total shutdown in
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