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BIFA reveals new chair of its virtual Young Forwarder Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Herbie Cobby as the chair of its virtual Young Forwarder…
Young Forwarder Network gets back on track
Having ground to a halt in 2020 as a result of Covid-19, there has been a welcome return…
Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping group to sell a third of its fleet, report says
According to reports from Lloyd’s List, Russia’s largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, plans to sell up to a third…
BIFA awards Laura Hobby Young Freight Forwarder of the Year
Laura Hobby, Inside Sales Supervisor at FS Mackenzie, was named Young Freight Forwarder of the Year at the…
Suez Canal expansion expected to finish July 2023
The Suez Canal expansion is expected to be finished in July 2023, after two years of development. The…
Maersk and Unilever partner on international supply chain management
Maersk signed an international freight supply chain management partnership with consumer goods giant Unilever that will take effect…
Typhoon In-Fa continues to delay freight from China
Typhoon In-Fa hit eastern China last weekend, temporarily closing down many businesses and forcing over 100,000 people to…
UK Government’s decision to extend drivers hours receives kickback
In a bid to ease driver shortage problems, the UK government has made a temporary extension of freight drivers working…
Freight rates continue to rise as a results of Suez Canal Blockage, Covid-19 and Brexit
Routes around the world are being affected by the continuously rising rates of air freight. After the relaxation…
Breaking new ground – finding the right logistics partner in new territories
The choice of a logistics partner can make or break a business, especially when operating in a new…