UK – The Road Haulage Association (RHA), whose members so often have the finger pointed at them when air pollution is discussed, is calling for Government to show coordinated leadership by creating a well-considered, evidence-based national decarbonisation roadmap that fully takes account of the needs of users and the environment. AUSTRALIA – To date the country has seen under 1,000 deaths attributed to Covid with over 26,000 recovering from the disease. Compare this to the UK where the pandemic has claimed over 150,000 lives from almost four and a half million known to have been infected and one can see why, once again, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is upset at the latest headlines. UK – As the flannelled fools take to the pitches the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Young Forwarder Network (YFN) has passed the milestone of 50 events just two year's after the launch in March 2019. And this despite the bulk of the time being plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic. UK – WORLDWIDE – The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), which provides indemnity insurance for many in the fields of transport, including the maritime sector, has highlighted the importance of thoroughly checking the results of crew Covid-19 tests in a recent case handled by the insurer. BELGIUM – WORLDWIDE – AntwerpXL, the event dedicated to breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo, has released its first Trends Report ahead of its return in December 2021. The report, shows the result of a survey of the opinions of senior decision makers from a range of business types across the breakbulk supply chain. US – The global pandemic has had a massive impact on all levels of business throwing those whom love to analyse traffic volumes into confusion. This week the Port of Oakland provided a snapshot of how exactly container shipping is presenting an unfamiliar picture. US – UK – Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity and geotechnical drilling experts Gregg Drilling, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation Sealaska, have formed a Joint Venture (JV) to provide geotechnical services to offshore markets in traditional and renewable energy field developments and cables. UK – The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the news that the government is increasing incentive payments to companies that hire a new apprentice. TURKEY – The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is by its status as the second largest container shipping line in the world, usually considered as only that, an ocean box carrier. These days however the lines between land and sea are blurring with the onset of truly intermodal transport as a one stop offering. WORLDWIDE – SWITZERLAND – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of Director General of the organisation. He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac. 
Road Haulage Lobby Calls for Government to Rationalise Decarbonisation Agenda
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Again Maritime Union Demands Action on Covid Testing, Vaccination and Crew Changes
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As Cricket Season Gets Under Way Young Freight Forwarders Network Makes 50 Not Out
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New Report Studies the Current State of the Heavy Lift Supply Chain Sector
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US Port Offers Snapshot of Rising Container Traffic Levels Through March
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 View Article 
New Joint Venture to Assist in Offshore Energy Development
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Boost for UK Apprenticeship Scheme Wins Approval from Freight Forwarders
Monday, April 12, 2021 View Article 
New Rail Service from a Major Container Shipping Line Has Benefits
Monday, April 12, 2021 View Article 
Update on Freight and Logistics Appointments and Departures
Friday, April 9, 2021 View Article
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