The Port of Blyth has announced a robust set of financial results and operational performance figures for 2020. Overall Group turnover grew to £22m, the second highest total in the Port’s history, whilst adjusted operating profit almost doubled to £1.51 million against 2019. The major driver for these results was the main port operating business,…
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FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or the ‘Group’) has reached agreement with the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) on the termination fee payable for the TransPennine Express (‘TPE’) train operating company. As previously indicated, a condition of the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (‘ERMA’) put in place by the DfT to provide continuity for rail passengers and the…
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Hospital visitors and drivers of classic cars, military vehicles and school buses will be among those eligible for exemptions under Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It will come into force from 1st June, with a charge for vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards. People who live and work inside the zone will also get…
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A.P. Moller – Maersk had an exceptionally strong start to the year, with strong earnings and growth momentum across all our businesses in ocean, port services and logistics. The company benefitted from strong demand in a market still influenced by the pandemic and significant disruptions in global supply chains. Strong demand coupled with significant operational…
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is offering advice to traders in Great Britain on how to submit their delayed customs import declarations for non-controlled goods imported from the EU. The government department that is responsible for customs and tax processes, has written to more than 200,000 customers with top tips for how to be ready…
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The Institute has identified that I have been a member for 60 years. Whilst I am senior I am not ancient, so to achieve 60 years I must have started young. I did! I should like to offer some words explaining how I managed to reach this significant milestone. My key message is: don’t wait…
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IAG Cargo and its sister company British Airways will operate a relief flight to India transporting 27 tonnes of medical aid as the humanitarian crisis in the country worsens. The B777-200 will be loaded with emergency aid to Delhi to support the Indian government as the country continues to battle rising Coronavirus cases, with dwindling…
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Work to enable the safe return to international travel continued at a meeting of transport ministers hosted by UK government Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The virtual meeting brought together transport ministers from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the EU Commission to identify common goals and principles that will help develop globally recognised…
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XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, was awarded a contract by new customer Pearson Education to distribute courseware and assessment materials in the UK. British-based Pearson is a leading provider of educational materials, e-learning programs and assessment services for schools, corporations, students and clinicians in 70 countries. Pearson’s published materials in…
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GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced a new two-year deal with the global provider of end-to-end logistics services, the Danish company A.P. Moller -Maersk. The first rail collaboration between the two companies. The service will operate from Felixstowe to Newell & Wright in Tinsley and will consist of daily trains, five times a week. The new…
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