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INDUSTRYNEWS 6Cameron returns to the Port of Britain | New container weighing regulations

BREXITFOCUS 28LEAVE or REMAIN? Here's what the industry is saying | Europa boss backs Brexit

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ahead of the referendum on 23 June it would be

remiss of us not to consider the ramifications on

trade of an independent Britain. In this edition we carefully evaluate

the benefits and risks, and we look to trusted professionals for their

views. Leave, remain or on the fence? Whichever way the polls go

next month the logistics landscape will inevitably change.

It is perhaps relevant, then, that we should look at Scandinavia this

month for our regional focus since Norway is, perhaps controversially,

not a member of the EU. As part of the feature, Panalpina considers

the impact of the dwindling cost of oil on the Norwegian economy

and how in turn this has bolstered their salmon exports.

We also look to China this month as WiseTech Global discuss the current

challenges facing Chinese logistics. With controversy surrounding the

supposed ‘overproduction’ of Chinese steel and the crash in ocean

freight pricing it is appropriate that these challenges be addressed.

Last but not least we ask our Ask the Experts contributors to

introduce us to new concepts and ideas. This month we hear

Rothera Dowson’s predictions concerning the potential Brexit and

Safety Horizon give us their take on post-Brexit health and safety.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

The Rt Hon David Cameron MP has paid his second visit

to the Port of Felixstowe in a little over 12 months.

He visited the port back in March to speak to a group of employees,

port customers and local councillors about the benefits of the UK’s

membership of the European Union.

Accompanied by Clemence Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of

Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited and Managing Director of HPH

Europe division, the Prime Minister visited the recently opened

extension to the port’s Berth 9 before delivering a speech at one of

the port’s engineering workshops.

Speaking about the importance of the forthcoming EU referendum,

David Cameron said:

I can’t think of anywhere better to talk about this issue of

whether we should stay in a reformed European Union or whether

we should leave.

We are a trading nation and we feel this more than ever here at the

Port of Felixstowe, the biggest container port in our country.

I’m absolutely convinced the right decision for Britain is to stay in

a reformed European Union.

Clemence Cheng said:

We were honoured last year when the Prime Minister chose the

Port of Felixstowe to launch the Government’s economic plan for

the East of England and we are very pleased that he has visited us

again, this time to speak about the importance of our continued

membership of the European Union. 26% of exports from Felixstowe

go to other European Union countries and during his speech Mr

Cameron acknowledged that good trading relations are important

with all countries to help the UK economy continue to thrive.

THE PRIME MINISTER RETURNSTO THE PORT OF BRITAIN


Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has

introduced Theben, a brand new High

Efficiency RoRo (HERO) class vessel. Theben

is the third in a total of eight ‘Post Panamax’ vessels to be

launched in the years 2015-2017. She joins her sister vessels

Thalatta and Thermopylae in the line of RoRo vessels taking

advantage of the new vessel size limit based on the third set

of Panama Canal locks expected to commence operation

in June this year.

Like her sister vessels, Theben measures almost 200 metres long,

36.5 metres wide and features five liftable car decks, allowing for

multiple configurations and a wide variety of customer cargo. The

vessel can transport up to 8,000 car equivalent units. With the

new draft, she can call ports with shallower depths, increasing her

geographical scope of service.

On her maiden voyage she will be employed in the Asia-Europe

trade, where loading started on 18 April in Yokohama, Japan.

WWL EXPANDS GLOBAL FLEETWITH MV THEBEN

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INDUSTRYNEWS

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol logistics community

has launched a closed pharma chain programme that will

be IATA CEIV Pharma certified and will offer pharma

manufacturers new levels of transparency. The announcement was

made during the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Berlin.

The initiative is the brain child of Schiphol’s Pharma Task Force,

launched in July 2015 by Air Cargo Netherlands, the Dutch Air Cargo

Industry Association, and supported by a number of organisations

at the airport.

The new pharma chain has been branded 'Pharma Gateway

Amsterdam – Qualified & Transparent'. Its objective is to create a

‘closed’ pharma chain at the airport, further developing Schiphol’s

pharma proposition. Schiphol is already one of Europe’s largest

gateways for pharma traffic.

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam aims to support a certified track from

the shipper, all the way to the consignee. It will achieve this locally

by involving airlines, handlers, hauliers and logistics service providers,

all of which will be certified to the IATA CEIV Pharma standard.

For imports, this means covering the unloading of aircraft, ramp

transfers, first-line handling (through the handling agent), transport to

the second line (forwarder warehouse) and any handling carried out

there, then haulage to the consignee or distribution centre. This all-

inclusive approach will ensure the integrity of shipments remains intact.

IATA CEIV has been selected as the basis for Pharma Gateway

Amsterdam as it builds on the storage-centric scope of GDP by

covering all air cargo processes and provides a uniform global

set of standards without any scope for localised interpretation.

Participants in Pharma Gateway Amsterdam are benefiting from

co-operative and competitive knowledge sharing.

By the time of its unveiling at IATA WCS, Pharma Gateway Amsterdam

had already recruited WFS, DNATA, Swissport, Air France – KLM –

Martinair Cargo, De Jong Special Services, D.J. Middelkoop & Zn., Jan

de Rijk Logistics, IJS Global/GEFCO, VCK Logistics, Yusen Logistics

and Cyberfreight as members; more companies are expected to

join in the near future. Pharma manufacturers will continue to deal

direct with their chosen suppliers, but will also be able to contact the

neutral Pharma Gateway Amsterdam administration for unbiased

additional information and a full list of participants.

The driving force behind the Pharma Gateway Amsterdam

programme is Ferry van der Ent of Air Cargo Netherlands, who says:

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam goes well beyond a simple marketing

programme. This new body is tackling the entire proposition of

Schiphol Airport for pharma manufacturers, and is commercially

neutral. We’ll provide a transparent and qualified process, which

can be fully monitored. We are targeting quality and transparency by

closely linking all service providers, and setting uniform standards

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CREATING EXCELLENCE IN PHARMA BY AIR


and procedures. At the same time, we’ll continue to offer shippers

and their forwarders a choice of partners in their new, closed

supply chain. We have adopted CEIV as our base, as it’s the only

truly worldwide standard today. Slowly but surely, more logistics

partners are choosing CEIV, driven by shipper demand. Although

it’s not mandatory yet, it may be in the future. We cannot rule out

the adoption of even higher standards in due course.

Ferry van der Ent, Air Cargo Netherlands

Schiphol is banking on its supportive Customs, state-of-the-art

facilities, mainport network and technical innovations (such as

real-time temperature measurement) to ensure Pharma Gateway

Amsterdam will achieve its full potential.

Concludes van der Ent:

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam builds on the best that has been

achieved anywhere in the world so far and takes it to a new level.

We feel we have taken the next step in promoting excellence in

pharma transportation by air.

The website and branding of the Pharma Gateway Amsterdam will

be an integral part of Schiphol Cargo’s worldwide promotion, in

support of the cargo community.

Future plans for Pharma Gateway Amsterdam include real-time

monitoring on the ramp on a collective basis, similar to the airport’s

current 'Milkrun' transport collaboration.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

Exis is pleased to announce the introduction of two new

e-learning courses for safe handling and packing in accordance

with the CTU Code and to assist compliance with the SOLAS

Verification of Gross Mass (VGM) regulation. TT Club has provided

sponsorship to support development of the courses.

As consistently evidenced by the experience of both global freight

transport insurer TT Club and the Cargo Incident Notification

System (CINS) Organisation, poor CTU packing is responsible for an

alarmingly high number of incidents leading to damage, loss, injuries

and fatalities. Additionally, the declaration of incorrect container

weight (or gross mass) also contributes to adverse safety conditions.

There have been two recent, important developments that are

aimed at improving this situation. The first is the introduction of

the Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU

Code) formulated jointly by three United Nations bodies, IMO, ILO

and UNECE, and approved as non-mandatory international law.

The second is the amendment to SOLAS to require verified gross

mass (VGM) for packed containers, which enters into mandatory

force on 1 July 2016.

Exis Technologies, a leading supplier of compliance systems to the

freight transport industry, has responded to these positive initiatives

to improve transport safety by introducing two new e-learning courses.

Introduction to the CTU Code Course provides an overview

to the CTU Code. It highlights how to navigate the key

sections of the Code and how it can support training in the

packing and securing of cargo into/onto CTUs. The course is

aimed at all those who are involved in packing and consigning

goods through the supply chain, including warehouse

operators, forwarders, freight depot staff, hauliers and

logistics service providers. This practical course contains

direct links to the electronic version of the CTU Code.

Introduction to Freight Container VGM Course explores the

verified gross mass requirement, including the two methods

permitted in obtaining VGM, being weighing the container once

it is packed (Method 1) or weighing all the constituent parts

and adding that to the tare mass of the container (Method 2).

This course is designed to provide all the information needed

to understand why this legal requirement was developed, its

objectives and to offer practical solutions. The new courses

will follow the tried-and-tested e-learning format already being

used for the Exis IMDG Code courses, launched in January

2010 to meet the mandatory requirements for training of

shore-side staff involved in shipping dangerous goods by sea.

The end-of-course review and assessment will provide a final

summary and test understanding of the material covered.

A certificate is automatically generated and can be printed.

EXIS TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES

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MODAL TRAINING LAUNCHES

NEW SOLUTION TO TACKLE DRIVER SHORTAGE

Modal Training, the first organisation in the UK to offer

integrated, multimodal logistics training, has responded

to the national driver shortage by providing dedicated

training and support to facilitate recruitment, staff retention and

workforce development.

The unique partnership with DriverMetrics, which was developed

at Cranfield University, utilises the Driver Risk Index, the world’s

number-one behavioural driving safety programme. Modal Training

can help businesses to analyse the profile of their drivers and their

behaviour using software to identify areas to make them safer or

more efficient on the road.

The shortage of skilled drivers in the UK is well reported and we

wanted to provide a solution. Our offer will help businesses assess

people at an early stage, as part of their recruitment process, to

ensure our industry has a supply of competent drivers. It will also help

to identify any skills shortfalls in their current workforce, to ensure

the drivers they have are operating to the highest standards. We are

looking forward to working with DriverMetrics to deliver this analysis

and with Carmichael Training & Consultancy to offer driver training.

Patrick Henry, Managing Director, Modal Training

Driver behaviour is a contributing factor in around 95% of road

incidents, but we have the knowledge, expertise and software to

transform this, enabling businesses to make their drivers safer.

With the bottom line high on the agenda for many companies, our

programme can also bring benefits in terms of efficiency awareness,

ensuring drivers are operating as effectively as possible.

Richard Hill, Sales Director, DriverMetrics

The partnership between DriverMetrics and Modal Training will be

of great benefits to businesses operating in our sector, and will make

professional drivers the very best they can be. Once driver behaviour

has been analysed using the Driver Risk Index, companies will be

able to take advantage of a variety of tailored solutions to businesses

who want to build the skills of their drivers, to make their transport

operations safer and efficient.

Ian Carmichael, Managing Director, Carmichael Training & Consultancy

Jointly funded by the Grimsby Institute and the Humber LEP as

part of the Humber Growth Deal, Modal Training will be located in

purpose-designed 5,696m2 facilities on Kings Road in Immingham,

and is set to open in September 2016.

Its £7m centre of excellence for the ports, energy and logistics sectors

will be equipped with state-of-the-art simulators for training maritime

crew, truck and crane drivers, delivering realistic training, replicating

the working environment, in a wide range of settings. Facilities will

include extensive warehousing, engineering and rail safety teaching

facilities, and the UK’s only Freight Forwarding Academy.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

Adgero, the French transport tech developer, has unveiled

the world’s first operational energy-saving, hybrid electric

system for road transport at Britain’s biggest commercial

vehicle conference.

Adgero has displayed the regenerative braking-powered UltraBoost ST,

a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) installed on a curtainsider

semi-trailer, that aims to cut fuel and carbon emissions by up to 25 per

cent, at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham from April 26-28.

The unique hybrid technology consists of an electrically driven axle

mounted under the semi-trailer, powered by a bank of ultracapacitors

and controlled by intelligent management software that automatically

controls regenerative braking and acceleration boost.

The UltraBoost ST uses a compact and lightweight YASA motor

to recover kinetic energy, otherwise lost as heat during braking,

and stores it in high-power graphene-based ultracapacitors from

European manufacturer Skeleton Technologies (who helped develop

the KERS technology for road haulage with Adgero last year).

Leading European manufacturer SDC Trailers installed the system on

a 13.6m curtainsider trailer, finished in the livery of major UK-based

transport and distribution company Eddie Stobart. The transport

operator will be conducting road testing of Adgero’s UltraBoost ST

system in coming weeks.

The Adgero UltraBoost ST system has the potential to boost

fuel eff iciency, reduce overall fuel consumption and reduce

associated emissions. And because our hybrid system can be

easily and economically retrofitted to existing fleets, voluntary

f leet-based implementation could have an immediate and

meaningful impact on fleet costs and vehicle emissions within a

very short time frame.

Road haulage accounts for over a fifth of the EU’s total CO2 emissions,

so fuel-efficient solutions are crucial. We are beginning to see

regenerative braking systems in automotive applications but the

market clearly needs a similar solution for articulated lorries.

Unveiling the world’s first operational hybrid electric system for road

transport at Britain’s biggest commercial vehicle show has taken a real

collaboration between leading industry players and we’re now looking

forward to the next phase of road testing in coming weeks.

Mack Murray, President, Adgero SAS

Operator eff iciency was the driving force behind the

[KERS] trailer innovation. Our customers are always looking

for ways to reduce their fuel consumption and overall carbon

footprint, especially in demanding applications such as heavy

terrain or continuous urban transport.

Jimmy Dorrian, Head of Engineering, SDC

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INDUSTRYNEWSWOODLAND LOGISTICS SECURES

SECOND CONTRACT WITH M&H PLASTICS

Woodland Logistics, a division of The Woodland Group,

has announced their second logistics contract with

M&H Plastics, part of the RPC Group.

The partnership between the two companies commenced in July 2015

when Woodland began operating out of the M&H Ellough, Suffolk

site with a dedicated distribution fleet and in-house operations team.

The latest site in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, began joint operations

in February 2016.

We are very excited to be working with a dynamic, progressive

company such as Woodland Logistics and look forward to seeing an

increase in performance, customer service and efficiencies in our

UK and International market sectors.

Eduardo Gomes, General Manager, M&H Plastics Market Rasen

The Woodland Logistics team will deliver improved

performance to the M&H Plastics business, by working

closely with the key stakeholders in the business making the

necessary, essential improvements to the operation to the

benefit of M&H Plastics and its valued clients.

Sean Kirby, Managing Director, Woodland Logistics

At the announcement of the Market Rasen contract:

We are conf ident that Woodland Logistics will

deliver the high level of service, attention to detail and

efficiencies that they have delivered to the Ellough site.

The RPC M&H Plastics Group have a great partner in

Woodland Logistics.

Pamela Fisher, M&H Plastics Ellough Supply Chain Manager

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Truck Parking Europe has joined with TomTom to make

the Truck Parking Europe app available for its customers,

to reduce the time that truck drivers across Europe take

searching for a parking space.

Users of TomTom BRIDGE driver terminals and the TomTom PRO

8 series will be able to download the app directly onto the devices.

The Truck Parking Europe app is already available for smartphones

and has been downloaded more than 150,000 times. For the first

time it will be made available for truck navigation devices.

A challenge for truck drivers is balancing the need to comply with resting

period legislation, against knowing when and where they can take their

break in the safest and most comfortable way, TomTom stated.

By bringing TomTom’s Remaining Driving Time (RDT) app that reminds

drivers when the next stop is due and the Truck Parking Europe (TPE)

app which shows where suitable truck parking spots are located, drivers

are offered the tools they need for safer driving and parking all in one

unit, the company added.

The app has an up-to-date database of over 23,000 parking areas

across Europe.

Each area is evaluated by other app users, which gives drivers access

to ratings from community of truck drivers in Europe.

Helping customers drive more safely is a core part of what

TomTom’s open platforms are all about. By offering Truck Parking

Europe as an integrated part of TomTom driver terminals we are

adding another component to our overall portfolio for truck

drivers, which includes truck navigation, the Remaining Driving

Time app, the recently released OptiDrive 360 for trucks

and buses, full fleet management service integration and our

WEBFLEET tachograph manager.

George de Boer, Manager, TomTom international alliance

By combining the TPE app with the TomTom RDT app, professional

drivers know exactly when and where to go for the most highly

recommended resting places from our Europe-wide database.

This helps to ensure hassle-free driving and can contribute to

increased road safety.

Niels de Zwaan, Director, Truck Parking Europe

The app can be downloaded to TomTom PRO8 devices through the

TomTom Telematics MDM platform and will also be made available

for download in the TomTom Bridge App Store.

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INDUSTRYNEWSTRANSPORT SELECT COMMITTEE:

STOP DITHERING AND EXPAND HEATHROW

The Transport Select Committee today urged the

Government to stop the ‘dithering’ and approve a third

runway at Heathrow.

In its third report on Airport Expansion in the South East, the

Transport Select Committee said:

Expansion at Heathrow offers the greatest economic benefit

and would do more to improve connectivity internationally

and within the UK. We recognise that local residents and

environmental campaigners have raised legitimate concerns.

These deserve serious consideration.

We do not underestimate the scale of the challenge but we

believe that the noise and environmental effects can be managed

as part of the pre-construction phase after a decision has been

made on location, as can the challenge of improving surface access

and devising suitable schemes for compensation for residents in

affected communities.

It is vital that a decision is made. We recommend that the Government

make a decision on location at the earliest possible opportunity.

We would prefer that decision to be for the construction of a third

runway at Heathrow, together with the package of accompanying

measures recommended by the Airports Commission.

A national asset that benefits every nation

and region of Britain

Commenting on the Transport Select Committee’s report on

airport expansion in the South East:

The real, independent evidence continues to point towards

Heathrow. The Transport Committee and the Prime Minister’s

Airports Commission have confirmed that an expanded Heathrow

will be an economic powerhouse driving job creation across the UK

and fuelling a boom in British exports. Families and businesses across

the nation are counting on the Prime Minister to secure Britain’s

long-term future. Only an expanded Heathrow delivers and now is

the time to make it happen.

Heathrow spokesperson

The government must make up its mind. The decision on location

is not the end of the process, it is the start of one. Real progress

cannot begin until the location is declared. Work on environmental

issues can run in parallel with other pre-construction work.

Louise Ellman MP, Select Committee Chairman


TRANSPORT SELECT COMMITTEE:

STOP DITHERING AND EXPAND HEATHROW

SCOTLAND

<£14.1bn

economic benefits

<16,100

new jobs

N. IRELAND

<£3.9bn

economic benefits

<5,000

new jobs

NORTH EAST

<£4bn

economic benefits

<5,100

new jobs

YORKS/HUMBER

<£9bn

economic benefits

<11,200

new jobs

EAST MIDLANDS

<£7.8bn

economic benefits

<9,800

new jobs

WALES

<£6.2bn

economic benefits

<8,400

new jobs

EAST

<£11.5bn

economic benefits

<12,900

new jobs

SOUTH EAST

<£23.6bn

economic benefits

<33,200

new jobs

SOUTH WEST

<£10.2bn

economic benefits

<12,300

new jobs

NORTH WEST

<£12.5bn

economic benefits

<15,300

new jobs

WEST MIDLANDS

<£9.7bn

economic benefits

<12,000

new jobs

LONDON

<£35.1bn

economic benefits

<38,400

new jobs

Breakdown of the economic benefits and jobs estimated to be created by Heathrow expansion*

* Source: Regional Distribution of Employment and Economic Impacts (QUOD, 2015)


INDUSTRYNEWSPD PORTS

INSPIRES THENEXT GENERATION

PD Ports teaches school children about logistics to attract

future talent and plug skills gap.

The logistics division of PD Ports, PD Portcentric Logistics, took part

in an ‘employability’ event hosted by Tees Valley education centre,

Inspire2Learn and Routes to Employment which offers independent

careers information, advice and guidance to young people.

Year Five children from the Redcar and Cleveland area have been

invited to attend one of five sessions being held over the coming

months at Inspire2Learn’s base in Eston.

The nine- and ten-year-olds learned about the careers in key sectors

for employment growth where there are particular concerns about

skills shortages in the Tees Valley over the next ten years.

They were motivated by representatives from the engineering,

construction, logistics and digital technology industries at today’s

presentation including Harry Dent, a driver from PD Portcentric

Logistics in Billingham, who arrived with a tractor unit and trailer.

He talked about the varied career opportunities at PD Ports,

the UK’s fifth largest port by volume which employs more than

1,300 people.

Jim French, Director of PD Portcentric Logistics and national

chairman of the Road Haulage Association, said it was important to

engage and inspire local school children.

I think the younger you can catch them the more chance you have

of attracting them into the logistics industry. Nationally, the industry is

worth £96 billion per year but it needs 1.2 million additional workers

by 2022 and we are also aiming to encourage more women into the

sector. For the economic growth of the Tees Valley and the wider

area, the port is vitally important as far as that is concerned.

Mr French is taking a lead on the Stockton Riverside College-run

Logistics Academy which delivers industry-focused masterclasses,

mentoring and internship opportunities running alongside its full-

time courses.

The academy was launched to help tackle the region’s logistics skills

gap in conjunction with NETA Training Trust, Think Logistics and

national charity Career Ready.

It’s important to engage with young people to get them to think

about what roles they want to go into. The event has been very

hands on so children have been able to explore the vehicle brought

by PD Portcentric Logistics and get a sense of what working in the

sector is really like.

Michelle Elliott, Dir. of Business Development, Stockton Riverside College


PD PORTS

INSPIRES THENEXT GENERATION

Andrew Stogdale, Manager/Learning and Teaching Consultant at

Inspire2Learn, added: The aim of the event is to keep children’s

eyes open to a multitude of possibilities because we know from

research and our own experience as teachers that it is the age where

many children begin to decide on what they definitely don’t want

to do in later life.

It fits into the bigger picture of events aimed at a range of ages where

younger students have their awareness and aspirations raised about

the local possibilities and the older students also start to get more

information about how to access these opportunities.

GEODIS SHOWCASES ITS

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS CAPABILITIESAT BREAKBULK EUROPE 2016

GEODIS’ Industrial Projects business is specialised

in heavy-lift and serves different segments,

such as oil & gas, mining, infrastructure,

renewable energy, power, nuclear and rail. With a

competence team of more than 700 people across

a global network, GEODIS delivers innovative solutions for

numerous and diverse project cargo customers worldwide.

Philippe Somers (Senior Vice President Industrial Projects)

attended this event together with key representatives of the

GEODIS’ Industrial Projects team.

Breakbulk Europe is one of a series of international exhibitions and

education forums and the foremost in the world addressing the needs

of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logistics professionals.

With over 350 exhibitors and sponsors providing specialist services

this event was a key networking opportunity for specialized ocean

carriers, freight forwarders, ports, terminals, logistics providers,

ground transportation companies, equipment companies and more.


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INDUSTRYNEWSFTA CHIEF ASKS FOR

MEETING WITH THE MAYOR

Freight Transport Association (FTA) Chief Executive David

Wells has written to the new Mayor of London to request

a meeting to discuss the impact of his plans on the freight

and logistics sector.

Sadiq Khan has already announced a package of proposals to improve

air quality including an additional central London charge in 2017

which is expected to impact vans and lorries, a requirement for vans

and lorries to be Euro VI/6 across inner London as early as 2018

and a ruling for lorries to be Euro VI across all of Greater London

as early as 2020.

FTA says these plans will add substantial cost for transport operators

and businesses and could put some small firms out of work altogether.

Mr Wells sent Mr Khan a copy of FTA’s Freight Manifesto for London,

which outlines how the Mayor and London Assembly can work with

the logistics industry to create a stronger economy, safer roads and

a cleaner environment.

FTA’s 15,000 members operate more than half of the UK lorry fleet

and consign over 90% of rail freight and 70% of exports by sea and air.

The logistics industry is working (and succeeding) in improving

its record on safety and emissions in London but more can be

done, and crucially we believe it can be achieved without adding any

unnecessary cost to London life and development.

I must be honest and say that, given calls for simplistic HGV bans,

the way policy may develop in London concerns our 15,000-member

businesses more than almost any other issue in the UK.

David Wells, Chief Executive, FTA


WANT TO KNOW MORE?You can find more information at theemiratesgroup.com

EMIRATES GROUP

ANNOUNCES 28TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF PROFIT AND EXPANSION

The Emirates Group has announced its 28th

consecutive year of profit and steady business

expansion, ending the year with record profits,

and in a strong position despite the global and operational

challenges during this period.

During the 2015-16 financial year, both Emirates and dnata

achieved new capacity and profit milestones, as the Group

continued to expand its global footprint and strengthen its

business through strategic investments.

Released today in its 2015-16 annual report, the Emirates

Group posted an AED 8.2 billion (US$ 2.2 billion) profit for

the financial year ending 31 March 2016, up 50% from last

year. The Group’s revenue reached AED 93 billion (US$

25.3 billion), a decrease of 3% over last year’s results, and the

Group’s cash balance increased strongly to AED 23.5 billion

(US$ 6.4 billion).

His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,

Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, said:

Emirates and dnata delivered record profits, solid business

results, and continued to grow throughout 2015-16. Against

an unfavourable currency situation which eroded our revenues

and profits, an uncertain global economic environment

dogged by weak consumer and investor sentiment, as well as

ongoing socio-political instability in many regions around the

world, the Group’s performance is testament to the success

of our business model and strategies.

Our ongoing investments to develop our people and to enhance our

business performance, enable us to react with agility to the new

challenges and opportunities that every year brings. In 2015-16, the

Group collectively invested over AED 17.3 billion (US$ 4.7 billion) in

new aircraft and equipment, the acquisition of companies, modern

facilities, the latest technologies, and staff initiatives. These will

build on our strong foundations, extend our competitive edge, and

accelerate our progress towards our long-term goals.

The Group’s employee base across its more than 80 subsidiaries and

companies increased by 13% to over 95,000-strong representing

over 160 different nationalities.

Looking at the year ahead, we expect that the low oil prices will

continue to be a double-edged sword – a boon for our operating

costs, but a bane for global business and consumer confidence.

The strong US dollar against major currencies will remain a challenge,

as will the looming threat of protectionism in some countries.

However, we enter the new financial year with confidence, backed by

a robust balance sheet, solid track record, diverse global portfolio,

and international talent pool. We will continue to evolve and grow

our business profitably and work even harder to meet and exceed

our customers’ expectations, said Sheikh Ahmed.

In line with the overall profit, the Group declared a dividend of

AED 2.5 billion (US$ 681 million) to the Investment Corporation

of Dubai.

http://www.theemiratesgroup.com/annualreport


INDUSTRYNEWSCAKEBOXX TECHNOLOGIESLAUNCHES

Q-BOXX AT MULTIMODAL

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based Buildings. CakeBoxx, the innovative 'deck and lid'

shipping container, is a new intermodal cargo container

technology that raises the bar for cargo security. By significantly

increasing the level of effort required by thieves to access

its contents, CakeBoxx is a hard target to defeat and deters

criminal intent.

CakeBoxx containers were designed to provide increased security

and improved business process to the Global Supply Chain.

A natural progression due to the CakeBoxx innovative design has

been to develop 'Q-Boxx', a new product in the CakeBoxx range.

Q-Boxx uses the patented CakeBoxx design to provide double-

height/two-storey living/working space.

Using the CakeBoxx top-lift containers, organisations desiring to

provide work/living space can do so with the two-storey Q-Boxx,

which provides double the available space on the same footprint,

avoiding the need to purchase two standard containers with

doors to perform the same task. With the provision of internal

stairs, access to the upper floor is integral in Q-Boxx with no

requirement for additional doors or an external stairway assembly,

therefore reducing costs and providing a more comfortable living/

working environment.

Q-Boxx can be transported and installed on site with limited effort

and is sold in a standard version, customised to the client’s exact

needs or potentially provided in base format for the customer’s in-

house build specifications. The number of applications and options

for Q-Boxx is vast.

The raising of the Q-Boxx upper level can be either by conventional

container lift methods or by an integral hydraulic lift system as

an option. All the lifting and locking is made simple and secure

to minimise handling and maintenance requirements, reducing

installation costs while maximising site space and use.

When not in use, the Q-Boxx can be fully closed and locked as

with a normal CakeBoxx container and stored or shipped ready

for its next task or application. Due to the fact that there are

no doors or windows accessible when fully shut down, Q-Boxx

is protected against vandals and theft of contents, exactly like a

CakeBoxx container.

Q-Boxx will provide a missing solution for the needs and requirements

of many key industries and organisations.

Q-Boxx will be available to purchase in the CakeBoxx 20ft- and 40ft-

high cube container versions. For applications with more specific

requirements Q-Boxx can also be built in custom sizes.


WANT MORE?You can find more information at worldshipping.org

Despite rumours about ‘tolerance’ regarding the SOLAS

container weighing rules coming into effect on 1 July, there

is little room for manoeuvre for most shippers.

Containers which are already at sea on 1 July and need transhipment

are the only (deepsea) ones which will be able to avoid being

subject to the rules, Keith Bradley, Technical Advisor at the

Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) told a packed seminar room

at Multimodal 2016 this month. (It is already well-known that ro-ro

containers on shortsea routes are exempt).

Lars Kjaer, Senior VP, World Shipping Council, said there were two

main changes to the rules regarding container weighing:

• Shippers need to provide a VGM (Verified Gross Mass)

– an estimated weight is no longer good enough

• Carriers and ports/terminals are jointly responsible for not loading

a packed container which does not have a VGM, onto a ship

Loading will not happen. There is no leeway. This is global law

which shipping lines will follow, so no VGM, no load.

Kjaer says there needed to be close collaboration between shippers,

carriers and terminals to work with these rules or ‘international

trade will suffer’.

For instance, cut-off times for shippers to communicate the VGM

to the carrier will be determined by the individual carrier according

to local practice and arrangements.

Chris Welsh, Director of Global and European Policy, FTA, explained

that there are two methods of determining VGM:

• Weighing the packed container using calibrated and certified

weighing equipment

• Weighing all packages and cargo items, including packing materials

and the tare weight of the container and adding them all together

In order to be able to use the second option in the UK, shippers

need to be approved and accredited by the MCA.

If they want this to happen by 1 July, they need to make application

to the MCA by 16th June at the latest.

Captain Richard Brough of ICHCA stressed that communication,

compliance and contingency were the three watchwords.

If you are not ready to comply by 1 July, you need to have a plan.

Luckily, most UK ports say they will supply a weighing facility

(at a cost) so that is always an option, at least in the short-term.

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INDUSTRYNEWS

A record-breaking 9,000 supply chain decision makers

visited over 325 exhibitors at Multimodal 2016 last week

Multimodal 2016 was a record breaker for the supply chain show,

with 9,021 logistics buyers visiting over 325 supply chain providers

over three days at the Birmingham NEC.

Multimodal’s educational programme was also the best attended

in the show’s nine-year history, with 21 sessions covering new

regulations, industry trends, and useful advice on how to run a slick

supply chain.

Many of the sessions were standing room only.

Seventy-two industry experts took to the stage to share insight

and advice on topics from impending container weighing rules, to

disruptive technologies and warehouses of the future.

Multimodal continues to grow and provide a fantastic platform

for logistics buyers and suppliers to meet and grow business.

We are pleased that so many exhibitors have already signed up to

join us next year and we are looking forward to hosting another

great show in 2017.

Robert Jervis, Director, Multimodal

Hundreds of shippers, including Unilever, Tata Steel, Domino UK,

and the Co-op, took part in the workshops and visited the free-to-

attend show. Exhibitors included DSV, Heathrow Airport, Malcolm

Logistics, and DP World London Gateway.

This year’s Awards, held for the first time in partnership with the

FTA, were attended by over 650 guests and included new modal

categories voted for on line by FTA members and Multimodal visitors.

Multimodal is the UK and Ireland’s leading logistics show and we

will be growing the event next year and introducing more features,’

said Ed Hubbard, Events Manager, Multimodal. As we celebrate our

first decade, the Multimodal community should expect plenty of

fresh ideas and opportunity to learn, network and improve their

supply chains.

Multimodal 2017 will take place at the Birmingham NEC from

4-6 April.

RECORD NUMBERS

OF SUPPLY CHAIN BUYERS

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BREXITFOCUS

BRITAIN STRONGER IN EUROPEThese people are of the view that there is strength

in numbers and that we have more global influence

as part of a united Europe.

BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVESConfident that we can be great once more as

a global player, this group is for independent trade

agreements and loosing the shackles of Brussels.

ON THE FENCE Whether down to a lack of information, distrust

of propaganda or simply a 'que sera, sera' attitude,

some wish to see which way the wind is blowing...

LEAVEREMAIN

ABSTAIN

IN OR OUT? HERE'S WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING

SAYS WHO?These figures are taken from research conducted by the FORWARDER team during the course of interviews with industry

professionals and from standalone questions directly about this topic. Any 'on the fence' vote was allocated as such by the team

according to the general feeling of the opinion proffered.


56%

13%

31%

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKENThe general consensus seems to be that free

movement of goods is pivotal to the industry

and that Brexit would impact our economy severely.

STICKING TO THEIR GUNSWe found that a few were of the opinion that the

halcyon days of empire are not over and that we can

be stronger as an independent power.

SWINGS AND ROUNDABOUTSA surprisingly significant percentage were a little less

vehemently opposed to either option and acknowledged

the potential advantages of both.

WHERE DO YOU STAND?We'll be keeping track of the industry's opinions leading up to the referendum in June.


BREXITFOCUS

REMAIN

I am firmly in the Remain camp. We should persevere with

any changes that we want to see within the EU, not just cut

and run and hope that the EU will still agree to the advantages

that we had before. Most seem to scaremonger about ‘taking

back our borders’ or ‘Eastern Europeans reducing the wage

levels in the UK’. At a recent Commons Select Committee,

even the former Mayor of London had to withdraw claims

about supposed forced regulations about teabag recycling and

the age you need to be to blow up balloons. Britain seems

bent on isolating itself and is blissfully lacking awareness

about our image in the EU and farther afield.

Ray McCord, Barronwood Distribution

It’s critical that the UK stay in the EU. I think [Brexit] could

have a major knock on how businesses operate and cost in

business will increase. Being an island nation, we don’t have

that degree of manufacturing prowess that we had all those

years ago. The main risk now is that a lot of manufacturing

is under foreign control. There is no allegiance to stay in

business with the UK.

Andrew May, DHL Freight

I believe we should stay in the EC. It is possible that we

could set up new trade deals with other countries but that

will take some time to organise. The uncertainty has already

taken its toll on our exchange rate against other currencies

and share prices have been hit. Better the devil you know

than risk the unknown. We have some influence which we

can use for the migrant issue etc. but being a lone voice in

the wilderness is not helpful. I believe David Cameron did

his best to secure changes within the EC which will prove

helpful for our country.

Mike Deacon, ASL Freight

It’s a very complex issue and I’m extremely worried that

the UK government is asking the general population to make

a very important and difficult decision. I just don’t think the

public should be making this decision as generally they are not

fully informed and will be steered by public opinion. My own

view is that it is essential for the UK to remain a major player

within Europe. I am sympathetic to the calls for a reduction

in bureaucracy and simplification of legislation that does, at

times, strangle business but leaving the EU completely is not

the answer. Whatever the result there will be significant

change within Europe during the next couple of years. The

migrant crisis has closed borders within the ‘new Europe’ and

has highlighted many issues that were simply lying below the

surface and not being dealt with.

Matt Beech, Maltacourt

ANY COMMENT?Here are a few opinions from freight industry leaders and experts, collated by the FORWARDER editorial team. We have arranged them

roughly in accordance with the quotees' stance on the Brexit issue, with the REMAIN campaigners towards the left, the LEAVE advocates

to the right, the abstainers and diplomatic philosophers in between.


LEAVE

If we opt out, then there could be major difficulties for

UK & EU Customs to enforce the UCC changes that are

planned to take place. A withdrawal vote by the UK will

have a massive impact on all sorts of customs planning and

legislation. Personally, I think the best option is for the UK

to stay in but under differing rules, not just for business but

for Britain as a whole. I think the majority of the British

public have had enough of being told what to do by Brussels.

Hopefully our PM can pull off the changes we all want to see

enforced. Wasn’t the EU originally set up as the ‘common

market’? ...not the bureaucratically run state that it has

somehow turned into today.

Tony Davison, MIES

There are arguments on both sides which have varying

degrees of validity. If you are involved in the importation

or exportation of products or services then your opinion

will be undoubtedly influenced by the degree to which your

business trades with Europe. Businesses whose clients are

predominantly outside Europe and therefore depend less on

Europe, may be less concerned on a business level but more

concerned personally. The stark truth at the moment is that

whichever side of the fence you are on, we still simply don’t

know what effect the final decision will have on our lives,

either professionally or personally.

Ian White, dap UK

This immigration issue (that is, as it affects transport

operators at the port) is a defining one and I think—focusing

on the context and not the humanity side—there will be a

disruption to the supply chain and that is something people in

our industry are going to have to think about. I don't doubt

that if we were all prepared to weather the difficulties then

the UK would re-emerge as a successful economy and nation

if we were to exit. However, I don't think there is an appetite

for this [yet] as we are still recovering from the recession and

the economy is weakening by the week, I feel.

John Williams, Maritime

The question for me is, how much do we believe in

this word ‘uncertainty’, and how valid the claims of each

argument stack up? It’s indeed a fact quoted by Remain

campaigners that 48% of our Exports are to the EU,

however what nobody fails to recognise is that our imports

from the same region are worth £85 billion per year more.

Last year we spent £218 billion importing from Europe vs

£133 billion sold. A free circulation trade deal is important,

but do I doubt our ability to get one? No. Not when our

net imports with the EU have grown 10.71% over the last

8 years and continuing to do so. We have had 72 opposes

to EU measures over ruled in total, giving us 100% zero

say/control. It’s not working, and I do not think it’s any

coincidence that the only two countries in Europe that are

not EU members are in No.1 and 2 position for GDP wealth,

(Norway and Switzerland) and the only other continent in

the world alongside Europe that has failed to double it’s

GDP over the last ten years is Antarctica.

Ryan Clark, Westbound

For me it is clear that the EU is set on a misguided and

damaging course which is why I will vote for Britain to leave

the EU on the 23rd of June.

Andrew Baxter, Europa

We must stress that these are the opinions of the individuals stated

and in no way represent the political or professional stance of the

companies they represent.

This information was gathered in a conversational manner and is

merely intended to portray the general spread of opinions across

the freight industry.


BREXITFOCUSTURNING BACK THE CLOCK WITH BREXITKEVIN BRADY

Some will remember the days when Great Britain was

independent of the EU and Customs Clearance was

mandatory on all borders to and from the Republic of

Ireland. When Britain finally became part of the EU in 1973, the

ease in which we could then travel to and from the UK was a

positive change for the better and something which has been taken

for granted ever since. Now the clocks are turning back as we are

faced with Brexit, the vote is due to be cast on June 23rd, with very

serious implications for Ireland Inc. if Brexit becomes a reality.

With many of our agreements in Ireland cemented through EU

legislation, we share a very close economic and cultural relationship

with the UK. As such, if the relationship between the UK and Europe

changes significantly as predicted, there will be significant changes in

the UK/Ireland working relationship too.

A recent ESRI report ‘Scoping the Possible Economic Implications of

Brexit in Ireland’ analysed the situation as it stands. One of the main

concerns discussed in the report relates to an estimated decrease in

trade between the two countries – it’s estimated that the reduction

could be as high as 20%, which would have a significant impact on

both economies but obviously for Ireland the impact would be felt

more keenly. Trade barriers may increase and cause a very significant

decrease in trade across some products. This is especially true for

sectors like farming and food & drink, which are very vulnerable as

they have a high dependency on UK exports.

In terms of exports from Ireland to the UK, the services sector is

buoyant, however, in the context of imports, merchandise is more

important. There is a lot of activity between the two countries in

terms of business services and financial services. And the statistics

also show how important the UK is to the Irish market in terms of

supplying intermediate and consumer goods, including of course the

prevalence of UK retailers in the marketplace here. Trade between

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is lower than might be

expected for two countries on the same small island and the value

of exports is higher for NI into the ROI than the reverse therefore

in that context the implications are more negative for the North.

At this point, all discussions are conjecture of course but if the UK moves

outside the EU then it is feasible that trade between Ireland and the UK

will be subject once more to customs controls. This will inevitably increase

the cost of logistics as the paperwork needed for this process will be an

additional cost to business. It may also add time to the transportation

process and inevitably there will be unforeseen delays from time to time.

The most likely outcome would be that the UK would negotiate a

free trade agreement. As the largest export market for the EU, it is

in a strong position to do so.

Kevin Brady, MD, Woodland Group Ireland


BREAKING UP IS NEVER EASYANDREW AUSTIN

The battle lines have been drawn and in less than four months

from now Britain could start the process of separating itself

from the European Union (EU).

A lot of the public debate, particularly in the tabloid media, has

focused on freedom of movement and the nation’s so-called ability,

or inability, to control its own borders. Beyond this rather emotive

subject, another freedom – free movement of goods – is an equally

important factor for the UK economy and central to an effective

and efficient logistics network operating throughout Europe and

the wider world.

What impact would ‘Brexit’ have on the international logistics industry?

At this stage, it’s difficult to predict with any certainty – and this

ambiguity is a concern in itself. What we can state with some confidence

is that Britain operating outside the EU would add complication and cost

to the supply chain and inhibit movement of goods across our borders.

Rather belatedly, British businesses have woken up to the potential

ramifications of Brexit. The leaders of many of the biggest companies

in Britain have come out strongly in favour of staying in.

Rather than reducing red tape, Brexit would mean the opposite, as

the country would have to take on the challenge of negotiating its

own trade deals with the rest of the world.

Those campaigning for Britain to leave from an economic perspective

say that Britain will never reach its true potential within the EU –

unshackled, Britain would soar as an open economy that continued

to trade with European countries and the rest of the world. The

reality isn’t that straightforward. The EU is currently in free-trade

talks with the US, China and India, from which a ‘sovereign’ Britain

would be excluded. The EU has 53 such deals. Britain would have

to try to replicate them, which would be a huge challenge. The US,

China and India have made it clear that they would prioritise a deal

with the EU over any agreement with Britain.

Brexit would most likely lead to an uplift in demand for specialist

logistics services, such as managing complicated and unfamiliar

customs procedures, as businesses get to grips with life outside

EU-negotiated free trade deals.

Ultimately, if you believe in free trade and freedom of movement, the

benefits to Britain of its EU membership have probably never been

in much doubt. In a world with a network of international treaties

and obligations, sovereignty is an opaque concept. Britain outside

the EU would still have to comply with the rules – of which it would

have no future role in formulating.

Voting to ‘Leave’ or ‘Remain’, either way it’s a big decision, and one

that needs some serious thought.

Andrew Auston, Group Operations Director, Priority Freight


BREXITFOCUSEUROPA BOSS BACKS BREXITANDREW BAXTER

Leaving the EU would mean that every shipment between

the UK and Europe would require customs clearance.

Therefore, Brexit would undoubtedly make our business a

more complex one. On top of that whilst I do not believe that the

UK exiting the EU would materially damage UK - European trade,

it is unlikely to help trade in the short term.

Many might think that I would be an advocate for Britain remaining in

the EU. Why on earth would someone whose business very largely

revolves around trade between the UK and Europe want Britain to

leave the EU?

The simple answer to that, is that two of the most important

factors for our business to succeed, are firstly that the UK economy

succeeds, and secondly that the European economy succeeds. I firmly

believe that exiting the EU, will help to protect both.

Whilst the remain campaign are busy telling us why the UK should

fear the uncertainty of exit, I hear nothing from them about the

benefits of staying in, or even a genuine belief in the direction of the

EU. We know that it costs the UK a contribution of £50m per day

to remain, we know that we have to give up control of significant

areas of self-governance to remain, we know that we have to adhere

to many, many laws that we do not agree with to remain, and we

know that we have to give up our immigration controls to remain,

so there must be a benefit, right? I mean, we would not make these

sacrifices if there was no benefit, would we? Well here’s the real

kicker: there is no material benefit.

Yes, customs clearance makes trade easier but in the context of the

above, it is broadly irrelevant; yes, if you want to emigrate at some

point to live in another EU country, then it would be nice not to

have go through an administrative process to make that happen. But

we are not really saying, are we, that these are reasons to give up

control of the self-governance of our country, and send unending

amounts of money to the EU? It’s like people saying the reason

to join the Euro is that you won’t have to change currency when

you go on holiday. Well try telling that to the millions of Southern

Europeans who have been thrust into poverty as a consequence of

their countries joining the Euro.

So from a purely selfish UK perspective I believe the significant

downsides of membership are not outweighed by these very

modest upsides, and it is not even worth mentioning the concessions

achieved by David Cameron, that frankly don’t add up to a string of

beads, in the overall context of this debate.

From a continental perspective, it is suggested that the exit of the

UK would damage their economies, therefore shouldn’t we stay in,

in order to support them?


The EU political machine is obviously pushing towards the creation

of a single European state, regardless of the fact that there is no

political mandate, or even popular support for it. For the Euro to

succeed it needs a single government with centralised taxation and

spending policies. Therefore they have a very serious problem. They

have created a single currency that cannot work without a single

state, but a single state cannot succeed, as it does not have the

support of the people of Europe. So they are locked in a horrendous

catch twenty-two position. Therefore, the current concept is to

bury their heads in the sand and ignore the fact that there is no

democratic mandate and to carry on regardless.

The problem is that this will not work. At some point, the people of

Southern Europe will wake up to the fact that far from the Euro being

an economic tonic, it is actually poisonous for their economies and

ultimately the people of Northern Europe will get sick of sending

money south. I believe that this harsh reality will lead to the Euro

being broken up, causing economic hardship.

Therefore, the answer is not for the UK to acquiesce, roll over

and go along with this approach of bouncing member states into a

single European state. If the UK votes to leave, this is the strongest

message that we can send, to tell the EU, to stop and think again. We

need to show them that our prosperity, far from being dependant

on membership of the Euro or the EU, is increased by being free of

them. We need to be a shining example of what is on offer if they

stop focusing on centralising power, and start focusing on making

their economies more competitive and flexible.

Therefore, as far as I can see my interests as well as Britain’s and

Europe’s are aligned. I will vote to leave, to protect Britain’s interests,

and to give the EU the strongest possible message that we can of the

need for them to change direction.

Andrew Baxter, MD, Europa Worldwide Group

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BREXITFOCUSPROTECTIONISM IS THE ENEMY OF TRADE & LOGISTICSALEX VON STEMPEL

When Britain signed up to the EU in the 70s, it should

have known what it let itself in for: freedom of

capital, freedom of movement, both of which

forming the vital ingredients for freedom of trade, including relatively

unrestricted movement of perishable cargoes by sea, air or road.

Blaming Brussels for excessive bureaucracy is failing to admit that

this country has sanctioned many of the restrictive practices that

have crept in since and become law.

But why should Britain not leave now when everything is going pear-

shaped? Precisely because the job isn’t done.

Leaving aside heady questions of sovereignty such as why for example

EU commissioners cannot be elected directly by the people of

Europe, a practical comparison with the world of food and logistics

could be more useful.

Europe resembles the cold chain. It is as bad as it weakest link.

Most laws and regulations such as those determining the permissible

curvature of a sausage or shape of a vegetable merely reflect the

interests of pressure groups that have been allowed to hold sway

over other groups. By banning certain products it has become

possible to cover up massive over production. However, what are

the reasons for oversupply, if not a persistent misunderstanding

of current ‘demand’ being based on a deadly mix of inefficient

production methods, poor forecasting and a lack of end-to-end

perishable supply chain visibility.

If Britain leaves the EU it will merely diminish trade conditions and

lose out on effective international co-operation in areas such as

technology, security, accurate data management, science and general

resource planning, not to mention securing a more sensible approach

towards environmental legislation and paving the way for a more

equal society in Europe.

Trading means exchanging goods, services and ideas for the benefit

of everyone.

(United we stand, unité fait la force, zusammen sind wir stark. By

cutting itself from the Continent, Britain should start promoting

joined up thinking in Brussels.)

Alex von Stempel, MD, Cool Logistics Resources Ltd


My personal opinion is that we should stay within the EU,

the popular myths that we don’t control our borders

continues and that’s why we still have border controls.

In addition we also have an automated system in place that many

freight companies can take advantage of to allow their goods to exit

the UK and enter the European market place with comparative ease,

it’s almost the best of both worlds but of course it can be improved.

So, let’s consider for a moment that there is a vote for the UK to

leave. What position will that leave the UK in? To date, I have not

heard one person outlining the case of how the future would look,

what trade agreements will be, what changes would take place with

border controls, or even how the government could support business,

jobs and the economy in particular in the short term during the ‘shock’

period that all agree will happen. In short I hear lots of people arguing

to leave because they feel there are poor border controls in place but

nothing about how the UK will manage afterwards.

I am concerned that there is a belief that Britain could negotiate

new trade deals with Europe but you would have to ask why Europe

would want us. What does the UK offer that cannot be sourced from

elsewhere in this very small global market place we now have? Again, I

see no one standing up to say what those trade deals would look like.

The UK is not self-sufficient in most commodities, we don’t produce

enough oil, gas, electricity or food and rely on imports. In addition

the costs of production from the North Sea are becoming prohibitive

and it’s estimated that the number of offshore rigs will begin to

decline rapidly over the next 10 years. This means that we will have

to import and again, not one person has begun to explain how this

will be paid for. If we think we will get these goods and services at

the same price as we do now then I think we will be sadly mistaken.

Let’s take a moment to consider this from the European business

perspective. If we take a manufacturer with multiple production sites

across the EU with one in the UK and the vote is for us to leave. As

a manufacturer my additional costs are expected to rise, the cost of

production will go up in the UK because of the expected increase

in energy costs. Base material costs will rise overall for the same

reasons and I would envisage an increase in import / export costs

as a result of changes to the current process. After all, why would

the EU continue with the present agreement?

I appreciate that the EU is not perfect, nothing is, but the arguments

that I hear for leaving seem to me to be based on poor information,

a lack of a future strategic plan for the country and an emotional

argument that we need to ‘close our borders’. On balance I will

vote to stay in the EU.

Paul Jorgensen, Senior Partner, Strategic Analytics Team

WHY LEAVE WHEN THERE IS NO CREDIBLE PLAN?PAUL JORGENSEN


BREXITFOCUSARE THE BRITS MORE AFRAID TO ENGAGE IN LOGISTICS THAN THEIR EURO COUNTERPARTS?RODERIC JAMES

Recall 2004 – still the largest succession to date with the

expansion of the European Union a large amount of logistics

work collapsed in the UK and was taken over by these

same EU states immediately upon joining. The work consisted of

Export declarations on cargo moving to Eastern Europe (until this

succession UK firms had this work to undertake along with the

preparation of documents, the admin and transportation that went

with it).

Until this period in 2004 it could be argued that the UK was the

leading country for import/export geographically within the European

Continent. After this expansion of the EU the UK, it could be argued,

was left behind and, increasingly, UK Export Directors gave away the

logistics work to the Eastern European ‘rep offices’ which sprouted up

at that time in UK. Incoterms were changed from prepaid DDU traffics

to ex-works (most commonly Directors could be heard saying 'we don’t

need the hassle of arranging logistics') – so now the referendum is

looming, will people in our logistics industry remember these times?

Furthermore, in the current climate of potential political shift how

can British logistics re-align itself with competitive edge? If we pause

to think, how did EU directives quite literally overhaul our own RHA

rules and regs, and why are there relatively so few British hauliers

compared to Eastern European hauliers? Is the answer simply

fuel and vehicle registration costs? Is it more to do with better

investment by Eastern European companies in their infrastructure?

Whatever it is the job market is one main arena where the European

Union’s influence is felt.

During these changing times, to be or not to be a logistician? That is

the question. After a decade of ups and downs in the freight business,

it is now possible to honestly say there is never likely to be the type of

investment and stability required to match a career in other industries.

Logistics has too many inter-dependent criteria to offer such stability,

inter-dependencies like currency markets, trade agreements, quotas,

bank lending and other political relationships with member states.

When benchmarked against other sectors, such as education,

the logistics sector does not even rank, nor return any credible

statistics to the UK economy Could this be due to the public-

sector government-level investment versus the private-sector lack

of commitment? Over the past decade the countries in S.E. Asia

have averaged a growth rate of more than five percent per year5 The

UK does not boast such growth rate during the period of our EU

membership; how different would it be were we not to have been

part of the EU during this period (and maybe into the future).

The referendum is looming. Brexit... can this once-in-a-lifetime

chance go begging?

Mr. Roderic James Morris MSc (M.I.L.T.)

http://Mr.Roderic


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KEVIN BRADY,WOODLANDGROUP IRELAND

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YEAR FOUNDED1988

TURNOVER£120m

SALES INCREASEDouble-digit growth over the last seven years.Expect the same this year, even in a soft market.

SPECIALISMSDivisions in Global, Media, Entertainment, Sport logistics & Specialist services

NO OF EMPLOYEES550

SITESUK: 7; US: 6; Ireland: 1;Woodland Logistics in the UK: 18

MODESAir, sea, road

AWARDSBIFA – Training and Airfreight Awards.

Shortlisted for three Forwarder of the Year awards with the Irish Transport & logistics awards.

MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTSAcquired CMR Logistics in 2005 which latterly formed Woodland Logistics division.

Celebrated 25th anniversary in 2013.

Launched the Woodland Sports division in 2015.

Acquired Courier Elite in 2016.


At Woodland we have a customer-led approach

to business, we go out of our way to fi nd out

intimately what our customers, and their products,

are all about and what challenges they face in developing their

business. Taking the time to build and develop relationships

is really important to us and I think this explains why our

customer retention is as good as it is. The fact that we are

100% independent also assists greatly with quick decision

making, which ensures we can deliver the right solution to

our clients quickly and effi ciently.

KEVINSAYS...

My primary focus

has been commercial

development,

something I have

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YEAR FOUNDED1988

TURNOVER£120m

SALES INCREASEDouble-digit growth over the last seven years.Expect the same this year, even in a soft market.

SPECIALISMSDivisions in Global, Media, Entertainment, Sport logistics & Specialist services

NO OF EMPLOYEES550

SITESUK: 7; US: 6; Ireland: 1;Woodland Logistics in the UK: 18

MODESAir, sea, road

AWARDSBIFA – Training and Airfreight Awards.

Shortlisted for three Forwarder of the Year awards with the Irish Transport & logistics awards.

MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTSAcquired CMR Logistics in 2005 which latterly formed Woodland Logistics division.

Celebrated 25th anniversary in 2013.

Launched the Woodland Sports division in 2015.

Acquired Courier Elite in 2016.


At Woodland we have a customer-led approach

to business, we go out of our way to fi nd out

intimately what our customers, and their products,

are all about and what challenges they face in developing their

business. Taking the time to build and develop relationships

is really important to us and I think this explains why our

customer retention is as good as it is. The fact that we are

100% independent also assists greatly with quick decision

making, which ensures we can deliver the right solution to

our clients quickly and effi ciently.

KEVINSAYS...

My primary focus

has been commercial

development,

something I have

always enjoyed.


Tell me how you got into freight?

I started my career in freight as a junior in a dispatch

offi ce dispatching ship spares. It was a great introduction

to the industry because being immediately immersed in

the diff erent modes of freight was a steep learning curve.

From there I moved to Transfl ash in ’77 which some readers

might remember! I stayed with them as they became MSAS,

Nedlloyd and P&O before joining Woodland in 1995.

How did the opportunity at Woodland come about?

A colleague of mine, Alan Langdon, had joined Woodland

and persuaded me to join the company, so I’ve got him to thank

for that. I came in as the Northern Regional Manager with the

task of opening an offi ce in Newcastle. The Newcastle offi ce is

a truly multimodal offi ce with a fantastic team at the forefront

and it has gone from strength to strength.

From there the plan was always to open and develop

an operation in Ireland where I’ve been ever since. The

offi ce is now in its 19th year and off ers the full range of

Woodland products.

What has been your focus since joining the company?

My primary focus has been commercial development,

something I have always enjoyed. When we opened the

branch in Newcastle we already had business in the area

but the Ireland operation was a diff erent story. When I got

off the plane we didn’t have a single client and had to start

from scratch. I have always enjoyed the challenge of fi nding

and developing new business.

From a group point of view, I focus on the strategic planning

covering marketing and sales and am involved in business

development and promotion of company culture.

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When I got off the

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What makes Woodland unique?

At Woodland we have a customer-led approach to business.

We go out of our way to fi nd out intimately what our customers,

and their products, are all about and what challenges they

face in developing their business. Taking the time to build and

develop relationships is really important to us and I think this

explains why our customer retention is as good as it is. The

fact that we are 100% independent also assists greatly with

quick decision making, which ensures we can deliver the right

solution to our clients quickly and effi ciently.

What are Woodland’s core values?

At Woodland we pride ourselves on being easy to do

business with and being passionate about our customer-

fi rst attitude. Our customers can give us an order and then

eff ectively forget about it because we handle the full process,

from inception of PO through to delivery to their customer’s

door, giving our clients visibility every step of the way. No

fuss, just a solid reliable service. Each employee has the

freedom, ownership and desire to deliver a consistently high

level of service to our clients and partners.

How has the company evolved?

Upon conception, we concentrated solely on the forwarding

side of the industry and didn’t own any assets, and in fact, it

wasn’t really part of our plans. Woodland Logistics was born

out of a customer need for a 3PL service provider and it’s

now been operational for 10 years and growing successfully.

What’s the most important thing you’re working on and how are you making it happen?

India is very much a priority for us this year and features

heavily in our fi ve-year plan. It’s an area we’ve been operating

in since the beginning and so one of our action points is to

build on what is already a good base of business. We feel

there is a real opportunity there and we want to be involved

in a much more signifi cant way moving forward.

Woodland’s air/ocean product in/out of the U.S. is

very strong, we’re supporting this by growing our sales

resource on both sides of the water. Also, we have

recently opened a new offi ce in Kearney, NJ to support

the development of this important product. We are

certainly setting our sights on bigger growth this year.

What are you doing to reduce your impact on the environment?

We’re running 225 trucks in the UK now, all of

which operate to a minimum of euro 5 engines, with

a strategy to replace to euro 6 engines. We’re also

fully committed to complying with ESOS legislation.

As part of the initiative we have really focused on

fuel effi cient driving and as a result the entire fl eet

has predictive powertrain and onboard telematics

monitoring driving behanviours.

What are your thoughts on Brexit?

It’s the uncertainty to business which is the real

concern, not just for intra-European trade but

International also. Taking President Obama comments

that a post-Brexit Britain ‘will go to the back of the

queue’ when it comes to striking a UK–US trade deal,

this should give us food for thought, I feel.

Can you describe your company culture?

At Woodland the focus is very much on providing

the best possible experience for our customers,

the prime reason that our service stands head

and shoulders above the rest is our people. We

encourage a vibrant offi ce culture, somewhere with

personality which people enjoy and respect. We’re

constantly innovating and fi nding new ways to support

our teams to be the best they can be and to deliver the

best customer service possible. We want our staff to

see that there are real opportunities for progression

and so professional development is an investment

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Woodland have committed to make in their staff which

has led to outstanding retention rates. In the UK we have

teamed up with Cranfi eld University to send our senior

members of the team on courses, so they can continue their

professional development. it’s a way of cultivating the next

generation of managers and leaders on whom our customers

can depend.

How do you measure success?

At Woodland we are constantly redesigning the way

we do things with the customer in mind. We regularly gain

feedback from our customers via surveys and questionnaires

and use this data to improve the customer experience.

We are also introducing a bi-monthly recognition scheme

called our ‘Making a Diff erence’ award which we give to

those members of staff who really are going the extra

mile. We have fun with it, talk about it on our social media

channels and the proud recipient does not make coff ee for

the offi ce for a whole month!

What’s your marketing strategy?

We have put a lot of focus on our marketing strategy

this year, it’s all about refl ecting the real core values and the

personality of Woodland as a business, that includes having

fun as well, an important ingredient in what makes us tick.

We’ve got a great PR & marketing company in place who we

feel understand us and are working hard to communicate the

Woodland brand out to our global audience.

Which division is thriving the most?

We are seeing some real growth in fulfi lment. With

e-commerce on the up and the whole online shopping and

home delivery market expanding, its allowing us to work

with some really diverse customers.

Woodland Sport is a young business for us which is

doing extremely well. They are covering everything right

through from procurement to shipping and delivery to

the customer’s door. It’s a true end-to-end supply chain

specifi cally targeted to the sports logistics sector.

What’s really interesting for us is the way demand

has changed with certain products. If you look at our

entertainment division, we are seeing a resurgence in

people buying vinyl – who would have thought this when

you were throwing those old LPs out of the attic!

What’s been your biggest challenge so far?

Setting up our operation in Ireland from a start-up was a

huge challenge at the time but one which I enjoyed. Using our

existing contacts and supplier base, we set about developing a

road groupage service to/from the UK. We then introduced

the full Woodland product off ering a couple of years later, and

after 19 years the region is now well established and thriving.

What about your biggest achievement?

A real achievement for me has been assisting in the

development our people, seeing them develop as the

business has grown and seeing how they have delivered to a

very high level what our customers have and still demand...

we call it the ‘Woodland Way’! I feel fortunate to have been

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able to have had an impact on that. Finding out what the

customer really needs was a key part of what Woodland has

been all about from its early days and I’ve always ensured that

our teams are clearly focused on the ever changing needs of

our clients.

What’s in your fi ve-year plan?

Our fi ve-year plan is really to narrow the focus to our core

air/ocean/road products like the US, South Africa, Australasia

and the Far East. This will include ongoing development of

our Pan-European road freight product off ering. We’re also

looking to increase our Trans-Pacifi c trade.

We want to develop our Fulfi lment product across UK/Ireland

and US, and have some real focus on India development also.

We will continue to invest in our IT infrastructure and

develop our people as we expand the business.

What’s next for you?

I am blessed with a great management/support team in

place and a fantastic foundation to build from. It’s all about

taking our product off ering and development of our core

products to the next level; add to that some very exciting

projects coming up... Watch this space!

Lauren O’Driscoll, contributing writer

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WHAT WILL BREXIT MEAN FOR UK LOGISTICS?ROTHERA DOWSON GIVES US THEIR TAKE

ASK THEEXPERTS

On 23 June 2016, Britain will head to the polls to vote

on whether the United Kingdom remains in the

European Union. The issue has been one of the most

hotly contested political debates for years, with the outcome

having potentially huge implications on the logistics industry. In this

article, leading motor transport lawyer Anton Balkitis from law firm

Rothera Dowson explains his thoughts on the so-called ‘Brexit’.

Perhaps understandably, the UK press has recently been a hotbed

for discussion on the freedom of movement and the nation’s ongoing

issue of closing or opening its borders. However, without the obvious

heart-wrenching human element, it’s the free movement of goods

across Europe and beyond which is imperative to the industry.

If the decision is made to exit, there will inevitably be a lengthy

period of uncertainty whilst the ties to the EU are unpicked.

A lot of regulation of the industry, relating to professional

competence, drivers’ hours and operator licensing is based on

strict EU rules, and it is unlikely that there will be any relaxation

in the way that the industry is governed.

In truth, it’s difficult to actually pinpoint the full impact at this

early stage. However, what we do know is that if the polls

favoured an exit, Britain operating outside the EU would add

a greater burden and cost to the supply chain and restrict the

movement of goods across our own borders.

Leaving the EU would potentially mean that every package that

came out of the UK would need to go through customs in the

recipient country. With over 50 per cent of UK exports going

to the EU, if would create a huge strain on the 27 countries that

the UK leaves behind. The strain would be replicated on British

shores, as the shipments, which once flowed so freely into the

UK, would come under the same scrutiny.

There’s a hefty financial impact too, as every item that comes

into the country with a minimum value of £15 would be subject

to VAT and duties. Businesses who have a high import rate

would be liable too. Through UK membership in the EU, the free

movement of goods has allowed businesses to avoid having to pay

these taxes. In exiting, businesses would effectively be removing

European suppliers from circulation and forced to find new ones,

with more cost effective organisations in China favourable.

It’s been well documented that those campaigning for Britain

to leave the EU believe that the country will never reach its full

potential whilst shackled by its European counterparts, and that

Britain would prevail as an open economy.


WHAT WILL BREXIT MEAN FOR UK LOGISTICS?ROTHERA DOWSON GIVES US THEIR TAKE

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However, it’s simply not this black and white. The EU is currently in

free-trade talks with the US, China and India, for which a ‘sovereign’

Britain would be excluded. The US, China and India have made it clear

that they would prioritise a deal with the EU over any agreement with

Britain, which may well swing the decision of many voters.

There has, however, been many murmurings from the ‘out’ camp

that we may be able to negotiate trade deals to avoid such heavy

red tape, and that we will remain a strong exporter who will

be able to hold our own in the market place. This still remains

hearsay and time will tell.

It has also been suggested that Brexit would see the UK’s

GDP drop by a minimum of 2.2%. A dip like this could prove

catastrophic to the courier network, which is still licking its

wounds from the recession in 2008.

The recession saw a vast decline in the number of heavy goods

vehicle drivers and another drop off would cause ripples in a

fragile industry. HGV drivers are vital to an evolving courier

network and it’s key these job roles are harnessed and protected.

This is just a small example of how the logistics industry could

be affected by the economic implications Brexit may well pose.

The fact the courier network has only just recovered from the

last crisis should provide great warning about what could lie

around the corner.

The next few months will see politicians and the media wrestling

with ideas over whether Brexit will benefit the United Kingdom.

The risks are evident for us all to see, with the tax and duties

implications adding further fuel to a potentially potent fire.

There’s no doubt that voting to ‘Leave’ or ‘Remain’, is a big decision,

and one that needs some serious thought, not least from those

businesses and individuals wishing to see a thriving British courier

network benefitting from the free movement of goods.

Anton Balkitis, motor transport lawyer, Rothera Dowson

http://rotheradowson.co.uk


I have heard various comments from a lot of people in business

about the benefits of leaving and the impacts of staying within

the European Union. I am surprised of how many people are

talking about it.

My personal view is that whatever the outcome it will not change

health and safety regulation within Great Britain nor will it alter the

positive culture that exists where our perception of risk and attitude

to ‘comply’ is far greater than anyone in Europe.

Not only is this my view but is also a fact. The fatality and injury

incident rates within Great Britain are the best in Europe and have

been for at least the last 10 years. We are the pioneers of health

and safety globally with other countries looking at Great Britain as

setting the standards for everyone else to follow.

We are the country that sets occupational health and safety

standards within all industries and has a register for professionals

who advise on aspects of accident prevention systems.

The numbers of fatalities and workplace injuries are reducing every

year within Great Britain and this has been achieved through:

Although there is still work to be done on reducing incidents we

have made great strides with some organisation now taking the

next steps of introducing arrangements to improve ill-health and

raise awareness of general well-being amongst employees. More

dynamic organisations are now actively introducing behavioural

safety programmes to empower all levels of their business to make

decisions which gives them the confidence to stop anything they are

doing if they perceive it poses a significant risk.

ASK THEEXPERTSIS THERE A HEALTH & SAFETY IMPACTFOR BRITAIN LEAVING THE EU?

• The on-going review of health and safety

regulations and industry best practice

• Influences through insurance companies

and underwriters

• Procurement procedures from local council

and first-tier companies within the supply chain

• Learning from previous incidents and challenging

our own systems from any failures identified

• Continual education for all levels of an organisation

through set learning outcomes


When you look at what Great Britain has achieved (and continues

to achieve) since the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work

Act 1974, it is no wonder that the majority of people believe that

leaving the European Union will have very little impact and health

and safety. The impact of leaving will be more felt within Europe

than in Great Britain.

We will still apply the same principles that we always have and have

done so to date with very little influence from Europe.

Mark Stallard CMIOSH, DipSM, DipEM, MIIRSM

Safety Horizon (South West) Ltd

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REGIONALFOCUS

Dominic Lam, General Manager of Business Development

North Asia for WiseTech Global, says the technology tools

to transform logistics productivity are within easy reach.

Logistics businesses in China face common issues: finding and

retaining staff, overcoming the misallocation of skilled resources and

the lack of accurate and accelerated systems to underpin the quality

of service demanded by clients.

Forwarding organisations are often held back by a reliance on paper.

Many operate with discrete, functionally oriented, departmentalised

resources (import sea & air, export sea & air, customs brokerage

and so on), and their staff tend to specialise in a single area. Other

operations can be very linear, meaning that the person who starts

a file often handles it at points along the way: from registration,

through tracking, paying charges, arranging delivery, and on to billing.

Because we’ve enjoyed China’s low-cost labour environment and

simply employed more staff to cover increasing loads, this hasn’t

been too much of a problem, until recently.

Now, especially in the sea ports of Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and

Guangzhou, wages are rising quickly. The impact of China’s slowing

economy is creating fierce competition in the logistics industry.

CHALLENGES OF CHINESE LOGISTICS

AND 3 STEPS TO OVERCOME THEM


THE CHALLENGES FACING CHINESE LOGISTICS PROVIDERS

Primitive systems

Freight forwarding the old fashioned way requires operational staff to learn vast amounts of processes,

technical details, and customer specifications. You have to rely on people to memorise steps and to use the

company handbooks, neither of which provide for variations or customer specifics. Often, your most skillful

people are wasted on training other staff.

The single-child policy

Younger-generation employees have entered the workforce at a time of low unemployment. They’re tech

savvy and, as members of the ‘one child’ era, they tend to be overprotected by their families. So when they

start with a forwarder that uses ‘primitive’ systems—where the work is complex and repetitive and there are

high levels of stress—these young employees are not inclined to put in the effort. The work quickly becomes

too hard, and they leave. Thus an already costly staff turnover rate only becomes more and more costly.

The impact of wages

In the high labour cost areas, employees are costing forwarders about 7,000 RMB (or 1,200 USD) per month

per operative. Compared to Western economies (where a similar position could cost 3,000-5,000 USD

per month) these salaries are still low. However, the crucial factor here is that Chinese forwarders aren’t

competing for workers or business with overseas forwarders; they’re competing internally. As the economy

slows, the internal market shrinks.

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REGIONALFOCUS

Overcoming the workforce problems

Many forwarders and shipping lines are looking to overcome

the issue of wages by relocating their documentation centers

and customer service operations inland to lower cost areas.

But splintering your business is not easy. Any relocation or

outsourcing of services still needs to be managed.

The best solution is to improve the productivity of your staff to

maximise the output of existing resources wherever they are

located, rather than adding numbers.

Chinese freight forwarders and Customs brokers are having to

quickly come to terms with not only the concept of productivity

but the actual implementation of tools to streamline their

operations. Luckily there’s a simple three-step process to a

prosperous future.

If it’s worth doing three times, it’s worth not doing it at all. More precisely, if you’re willing to invest time, money, and effort over

and over again in repeating a task or an entire process, then consider investing time, money and effort just once in not having to do

it at all. There are three steps to productivity:

• Eliminate unproductive, manual and repetitive tasks

• Automate processes and workflows

• Accelerate throughput with the right tools

These three steps have transformed logistics businesses across the globe and, although China presents its own unique challenges,

the logistics processes are essentially the same. If eliminating, automating and accelerating works elsewhere, they can work just

as well in China.

THE THREE STEPS TO PRODUCTIVITY


The automation and integration effect

A single platform automates the supply chain and integrates

the flow of data to manage all logistics transactions from one

database across multiple users, functions, offices and even

countries and languages. This data integration means information

is only entered once, cleanly and accurately and never re-entered.

As it passes among modules, departments and organisations—

all within the single platform—the data grows, allowing more

operators to do more work with much less effort. Handling

costly credit notes can be eliminated, for example, once the

correct invoicing is entered.

With automated notifications (such as arrival notices and

delay alerts to clients, and communications to Customs)

your processes are fast and high quality. Job data between

two forwarders, to external brokers, or transport job data

to external transport companies is automatically transmitted.

Again, you gain all these benefits with no delay in communication

or re-entry of data and no misuse of staff skills or resources

being spent checking and correcting.

Even if staff do intervene in parts of a process, they can now see

the obstacle right away and address it in a fraction of the time.

You can detect and act on faults before they escalate and thus

improve your quality control.

Driving Your Profitable Future

Chinese logistics organisations now have the potential to evolve

into more international companies and to truly compete in the

global market. The unique questions that forwarders and brokers

face—of staff wages, staff motivation, and technology tools—can

all be answered by implementing a productivity solution that

saves costs, provides simplicity and eliminates, automates and

accelerates the repetitive tasks that slow business.

WANT MORE?You can find more information at wisetechglobal.com

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REGIONALFOCUS

It made the Norwegian and international headlines in January. For

the first time ever, a standard farmed, good quality Norwegian

salmon was worth more than a barrel of oil. The price of salmon

stood at 70 kroner per kilogramme, which meant an entire fish

weighing 4.5kg cost 315 kroner, while a barrel of Norwegian oil went

for just 270 kroner.

In fact, it was partly the tumbling oil price that pulled down the

Norwegian krone (NOK) – which in turn favoured Norway’s

strongly export-oriented fishing industry.

Besides traditional fishing, there is a huge seafood industry in

Norway, especially for farmed salmon. Norway is the world’s leading

producer of farmed Atlantic salmon and a leading exporter in the

seafood industry. It is a thriving billion-dollar industry and global

demand continues to grow. According to the Norwegian Seafood

Council, seafood exports from Norway have more than doubled in

the last ten years, and salmon exports in particular broke records in

2015, with exports worth NOK 47.7 billion ($5.8bn) overall, which

is 1,035,000 tonnes of salmon when measured in product weight.

The export boom is all the more surprising when considering

Russia’s import stops. As a result of this, the export share of

Norwegian salmon to the EU increased last year. In terms of

value, exports to Asia increased by 15% and exports to the U.S.

by 33% compared to 2014.

Whilst there is just one type of farmed salmon exported from

Norway, the Salmo Salar, it comes in several sizes. All of Panalpina’s

destinations like different sizes. For example, Taipei is a city that

usually does not eat sushi. They normally make chops out of the

salmon, so they order the bigger fish. A big fish however, is not as

attractive to look at compared to a smaller fish, where the flesh is

smoother and more delicate and is preferable for sushi. This is why

Japanese customers prefer to order small fish. Some destinations

such as Hong Kong are less specific and prefer a variety of sizes while

the U.S. prefers the fillet as opposed to the whole fish.

Knowing what the markets demand, how salmon is farmed in Norway

and how it has to be handled, in other words understanding the

product, is what we call 'product empathy', and it helps us find

A BARREL OF OILFOR A SALMON


the best transport solutions for our customers. Exporting salmon

from Norway to Asia or the U.S. requires monitoring and attention

from start to finish. The business never really stops. It’s a 24/7 setup

and regardless of when and where it happens, our teams need to be

ready at any time to tackle any unexpected events.

Speed is a key objective when transporting fresh salmon. Freshly

harvested salmon straight from Norway’s fjords can reach its

destination within 48 hours and be available to buy in a supermarket

or eat at a restaurant in less than three days.

The only cooling element during transport is wet ice which surrounds

the fish in their individual boxes and keeps each box at 2–5 degrees.

Palettes with approximately 160 boxes each are put onto skids and

placed onto the lower deck of the plane. In the days running up

to Easter, Norway’s export volumes of freshly harvested salmon

peaked again, contributing to what is expected to become another

record year for the country’s fishing industry.

Sandro Hofer, Panalpina

http://panalpina.com/www/global/en/home/newsroom

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M&A FOCUS M&A Mergers&Acquisitions

HeadfordMergers &

Acquisitions

M&A for the global freight industry

+44 (0)1454 628772www.headfordgroup.com

The Headford Group is expecting a massive increase in

M&A activity once the EU referendum has been decided.

Whether we stay or leave isn't the issue but once the

uncertainty is out of the way we predict a significant upturn in

mergers and acquisitions in the freight industry.

Looking out at the wider freight and logistics market at reported

transactions it certainly appears that the industry as a whole has

been less busy on the M&A front, with volume and value both lower.

Previously reported factors include the Chinese market crash and

in particular the uncertainty of the upcoming EU referendum, one

of the primary catalysts of the reduced activity. With the impending

vote being made on 23 June, we expect an immediate positive impact

and significant upturn in M&A activity and completed deals.

Headford Group has continued to work hard and see success and

manage to see a number of transactions over the line. In addition to

those completed deals it looks as though the pipeline of business senior

consultants have reported working on over this period is expected to

come to fruition during what we anticipate to be a bumper end to Q2

and a strong start to the second half of the year.

It is widely reported that with the expected upturn in overall

M&A activity within the freight and logistics sector value and

volume will supersede results seen in 2015, with the second

half of the year really pushing forward in terms of general

activity and completed deals. Headford are expecting a large

jump with many transactions already nearing the final stages

of the process and whether Britain remains in the EU or not

business owners are deciding that now is the time to act.

Where actual completed business has simply been put on hold

for the short term we’ve been busy building our prospective

client base working towards future plans for acquisitions.

Identifying growth markets and target company sourcing for

our buyers (and on the sell-side, exit strategy planning to

set the foundations of a sale by way of desktop analysis and

initial meetings) ensures that we are always looking ahead.

With the cloud of EU uncertainty lifting, the remainder of

the year is looking very bright indeed.

To speak to an expert in confidence about your growth

or exit plans please contact us on +44 (0)1454 275 930.

Jack Lonnen, Headford M&A

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M&A Mergers&Acquisitions

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Acquisitions

M&A for the global freight industry

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M&A FOCUS

FORWARDER ANDPACKING COMPANYIN THE MIDLANDS

Company ref. 06375FM

Key Business features

• Trading for 20+ years with continued growth experienced over the years circa 20% per annum

• Highly skilled and very well-trained team of staff with extremely capable management team

• East Midlands based – ideal location to reach The North and South via road networks

• Excelling in a wide range of services: air/ocean, import, road, courier and packing

• Approximately 400 trading clients at present

• Good client spread with the largest no more than 7% of turnover

IS THIS OF INTEREST?

GET IN TOUCH +44 (0)1454 275 931

COMPANIES

FOR SALEINTERNATIONALFORWARDER BASEDIN N.E. ENGLAND


Key Business features

• Over 30 years trading – consistent annual profits year on year

• Located at one of the business ports in Europe, in the Humberside area

• Strong client spread with no single client accounting for more than 10% of revenue

• Established trade routes to Europe & Scandinavia short sea and China, India and USA deep sea

• Multi-faceted service provider including freight forwarding, ships agency, warehousing and distribution

• Controlled exit sought by the owner due to retirement


SELLER OF THE MONTH

INDEPENDENTFORWARDER IN

NORTH WEST& FELIXSTOWE

COMPANY SUMMARY:

OCEAN93%

EURO ROAD6%

AIR & STORAGE 1%

IMPORT/EXPORT 70/30

FINANCIALS Turnover £5m

Gross profit £700k

Net profit £100k

GET IN TOUCH +44 (0)1454 275 941

Ref. 68321FM


Key Business features:

• LCL and FCL to all parts of the Mediterranean, Middle East & Indian subcontinent

• Experienced, loyal and extremely capable senior management team looking to remain in place upon the owner's exit

• 70/30 split on import/export

• 20,000 ft2 warehouse facility on site

• Sizable customer base, circa 200 trading clients

• 70% of clients are other freight forwarders


M&A FOCUSCOMPANIES

SOUGHT

IS THIS OF INTEREST?

GET IN TOUCH +44 (0)1454 275 931

INT'L LOGISTICSGROUP GROWINGBY ACQUISITION


Company sought overview:

• Air & ocean service providers of high interest to this group

• Location is not of high importance. However, North West, Heathrow and Midlands would be in high demand to the group.

• A diverse spread of clients established over a number of years or more concentrated contractual business

• Balance sheet with a positive level of capital but without large amounts of tangible assets (vehicles and property)

• The majority of trading clients should be owned by the seller; long-term network business would be considered

• Owners who are happy to commit to a handover period to guarantee the ongoing success of the business

• Shareholders looking to release capital but remain and be part of a larger group of very high interest

MANCHESTERFORWARDERSOUGHT


After successful transactions being made in the past three years

a leading UK privately owned and managed forwarder is looking

to purchase a Manchester forwarder to strengthen its Northern

operation. They are specifically targeting companies with a turnover

range between £2m and £20m for acquisition; however, they will

consider smaller forwarders with a niche or loyal client base.

Preferred criteria:

• Air/ocean freight a major activity of the business

• Owners willing to commit to a handover period or remain within the business

• Relatively asset light, with a strong and consistent profit

• The ideal acquisition will specialise in air/ocean freight


BUYER OF THE MONTH

GLOBAL FREIGHTFORWARDER

AIMING TOBUILD THE UK


Having made four acquisitions in the last six years, one of the

leading global forwarders is aiming to add to this by growing

their UK business with a specific focus on asset-light air/ocean

businesses or, alternatively, UK/European haulage companies

with pallet and pick/pack work. Being a company that itself

offers various services, a multimodal growth plan is in place as

they aim to build on the various elements of the business.

Preferred Criteria:

• Positive balance sheet and three years of steady or increasing profits

• Turnover: £2m up to £25m – EBIT ideally no less than £200k

• Broad client base with a good spread of clients across services not accounting for large portions of the revenue

• Ideally owned, controlled business – not supplied by networks/agents

• Any location across the UK with the South East and North West of particular interest

• Owner willing to provide a handover/earn-out commitment

FEATURES SOUGHT:

MODE Air/ocean or

UK/EU haulage

FINANCIALS Turnover £2m–£25m

Gross profit 15%

Net profit £200k+

GET IN TOUCH +44 (0)1454 275 931

Ref. 03130FM


RECRUITMENTFOCUS

Utilising the tools of four leading freight recruitment

agencies, blending traditional resourcing, branded

advertising campaigns and executive search / headhunting.

The underlying ethos is to take the hassle out of recruitment.

They take the job assignment, provide you with the best CVs on the

market and manage the process.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?Further information can be found on +44 (0)1454 275 932

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCINGMETHODS & APPROACH

A detailed job specification is taken

Advertising campaign gets underway, including a branded

page on www.forwardingjobs.com

The job and full details of requirements are forwarded

directly to each recruitment company's General Manager

Marketing emails are sent out to notify all relevant suitable

candidates across the group company's CRM

Recruitment consultants will deploy a variety

of techniques including traditional resourcing

and executive search

CVs, along with detailed notes of the telephone interview

conducted, are sent direct to Headford RPO for initial

review and filtering

Any further questions/details will be requested

Feedback is given, interview requests are analysed

and interviews are arranged

At the end of the interview process, relevant feedback

is provided and offers are managed appropriately

Once a placement is made, it is monitored throughout

the probation period

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Ocean Import OperatorCandidate TypePermanent

LocationBirmingham, UK

Candidate Ref.10996FM

Candidate description

• 4 years stable working for the same freight forwarder

• Manages 2 key accounts a month

• Trade lanes: the Far East

• Completes the full process including bills of lading and customs entries

Air and Ocean Business Development ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationHeathrow, UK

Candidate Ref.Cand9901FM

Hands-on sales & operational Freight ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationMidlands, UK


Multimodal BDMCandidate TypePermanent



Domestic & European road freight Senior Sales ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationNorth West, UK

Candidate Ref.127433AMFM

Managing Director / CEO (air & ocean freight)Candidate TypePermanent

LocationEssex , UK


Multimodal OperatorCandidate TypePermanent

LocationManchester, UK

Candidate Ref.FJOW30898FM

Warehouse ManagerCandidate TypePermanent



European road freight Sales Director / Managing DirectorCandidate TypePermanent

LocationEssex, Ipswich or Norfolk, UK




• Specialises in perishable goods and alcoholic beverages


• Trade lanes: The Caribbean



• Achieving £150,000 GP (from a standing start)

• Selling: retail, automotive and general cargo

• Based in the South East, covering the UK

• 10 years’ experience as a BDM

• Winning an account worth £500K turnover


• Has managed multiple multimodal sites

• Implemented supply chain strategies & procedures

• European road, air and ocean freight

• Commercially minded

• Controlling monthly P&L on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Trade lanes: Europe, Far East, Middle East, Africa


• Multimodal, experienced selling air, ocean, road, rail and warehousing

• Field of expertise; automotive, aerospace, industrial, engineering, pharmaceutical and life science

• Trade routes; East and West Europe, USA, Far East, Australia, South Africa and Indian subcontinent

• Winning accounts worth £1.4 million in revenue, achieved £60,000 of GP in 6 months, all new business

• Sales hunter


An overachieving sales person who has extensive experience in the domestic road freight market.

• The ability to start up a new division, manage a sales team or slot into a company which currently does domestic, palletised movements or European road freight

• Excellent relationships with 30-40 clients each of which turn over in excess of £250,000

• Existing business to tap into


• 15+ years’ experience in warehouse management & freight industry

• Last nine years with a large pharmaceutical warehouse

• Specialising in freight and pharmaceutical cargo

• Experienced with various in-house systems plus SAP & Sage

• Comfortable with implementing KPI’s, manifests and customs


• Over 5 years' experience running a small European-owned business

• The front-line sales person bringing in the large majority of the turnover

• Managing P&L and a small team of seven people

• Ability to bring clients and business with him to cover his costs

• Groupage and full-load business

CANDIDATESRoad Freight ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationSouth East, UK

Candidate Ref.JS001FM

Road Freight Sales ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationCheshire, UK


Senior Business Development ManagerCandidate TypePermanent

LocationIreland, UK



• Experienced in domestic road freight

• Last year achieved £220k GP new business

• P+L responsibility £4m revenue

• Manages key accounts

• 10 direct reports


• Management experience of 7 sales sta�

• Over achiever on targets, 145% of target previous year, 60% of target already gained year to date

• Trade lanes: Benelux, France, Italy, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Domestic

• Covering the north of the UK

• General cargo, tech, FMCG, electrical


• A very successful, overachieving new business sales person (solution driven approach)

• Trade lanes are Far East, USA and Europe

• Ocean freight, airfreight, and European road freight

• Verticals are retail, clothing, pharma, and consumer

• Achievements: 2010–2015, average of €320,000 gross pro� t

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• Stable background; has managed 4 Regional Sales Managers and 15 BDMs

• Overachieving against targets on small and medium-sized business.

• Has his own portfolio, which will show a 200% ROI in the � rst year

Working for a large company currently, would be happy working for any size business as long as he can make a di� erence, increase pro� t and a� ect change.

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• Knowledgeable with all modes of freight in import and export (air, road and ocean)

• Customs clearances on both import and export

• Comfortable with quotes, invoicesand negotiating prices

• Full start to � nish process of job, including negotiating, invoicing and o� ce administration

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LocationBristol, UK

Salary Description£40,000–£50,000 + car + bonus

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Managing Director, multimodal (supply chain)Job TypePermanent


Salary Description£90,000–£125,000 + bene� ts

Job Ref.45894AMFM

Ocean Import OperatorJob TypePermanent


Salary Description£22,000

Job Ref.LW10118FM

Airfreight Import OperatorJob TypePermanent


Salary Description£26,000–£28000

Job Ref.899136FM

Sales Director, European road freightJob TypePermanent

LocationEssex , UK


Job Ref.45994AMFM

Job details

• 2–5 years’ experience in the industry

• Knowledge in all modes of freight in import and export, including customs clearances

• Expected to perform clearances on a daily basis and to manage accounts

• Quotes, invoices, negotiations, maintaining relationships with existing clients and developing those of new clients

• Global trade lanes specialising in Far East

• Full start to � nish process, including negotiating, invoicing and admin

Job details

• Multimodal freight forwarder which is expanding throughout the UK

• Develop ocean freight and air freight for the South West and South Wales, increasing sales

• Very strong FCL rates to Far East

• Excellent career development

• Flexibility to work from home

Job details

• Looking for an experienced Managing Director of a freight forwarder

• Must be very commercial, and have a strong knowledge in air freight and supply chain

• Ocean freight: Far East, China (general freight), USA, South America, across all verticals including retail and garments

Job details

• Large, expanding freight forwarder

• Working within a team of 6 in the imports department

• Dealing with customs from shipments from Israel, Peru and China

• Handling perishable, pharmaceutical and temperature controlled products

• Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 o�

Job details

• Verticals: Retail and general freight

• A medium sized freight forwarder are looking for a new commercial leader to head up the sales team and department

• The company are very pro� table and run their own vehicles in the UK and throughout Europe

• Routes: Strong on the Eastern and Central European Marketplace

• Potential to become a Managing Director in the future

Job details

• Working for a multinational-sized company

• Must be achieving £250,000 GP a year from a standing start (no house accounts)

• Fast track to Sales Director – managing a team

• Overseas travel twice a month

Sea Freight OperatorJob TypePermanent

LocationRedditch, UK

Salary Description£23,000 - £26,000

Job Ref.J1269FM

Business Development MangerJob TypePermanent


Salary Description£35,000–£45,000 + commission + car + bene� ts

Job Ref.183FM

MD / Head of Customs Consultancy & BrokerageJob TypePermanent


Salary Description55,000–£70,000 + car + bene� ts

Job Ref.899176FM

Road Freight Business Development ManagerJob TypePermanent


Salary Description£35,000 + car

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USA Ocean Freight Route Dev. ManagerJob TypePermanent

LocationNorth of England


Job Ref.42774AMFM

Job details

• 5–10+ years’ experience in the freight industry, with a proactive attitude and positive customer-facing personality

• Knowledgeable with all modes of freight in import and export (air, road and sea) including customs clearances

• Expected to perform import customs clearances on a daily basis and to manage import accounts

• Trade lanes on a global scale specialising in Asia, USA and Europe as well as cross trades

Job details

• Top-20 global freight forwarder

• New business sales covering Midlands

• Selling air and ocean services

• Autonomous role

• Excellent career development and training

• Main trade lanes: Far East, Middle East and USA

Job details

• 5+ years in airfreight exports

• Middle East trade lane experience

• Join the export team, focusing on Middle East exports

• Day-to-day process of documentation such as house and half airway bills

• Implementing these on ASM systems and CNS customs systems

• To ensure all shipments are completed in a suitable time frame

Job details

• A top-10 freight forwarder is aiming to hire an experienced ocean freight Route Development Manager (USA market)

• Your responsibility will be to grow the existing USA/UK trade lane and increase pro� tability of movements

• The company have a superb reputation and can o� er incredible opportunities for progression nationally and globally

• A local operations team to work with

• Close liaison with UK external sales team

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Freight would probably feel the impact of a UK exit from

the common market more than almost any other industry.

However the extent of the changes to the law would depend

on the model of agreement struck post-exit.

Commentators have compared existing countries’ relationship

with the EU to illustrate possible scenarios

SWISS MODELThis seems most likely. This would

keep the UK within the European

free trade area with access to the

single market for specific sectors

(almost certainly including freight)

but in return those sectors would be

required to comply with EU law. The

Swiss approach has been described

as a ‘nightmare of patchwork

agreements’ that could take years of

negotiation to achieve.

NORWEGIAN MODELSubstantially similar to the Swiss

model but with greater adherence

to EU legislation across industry.

This would still leave the UK free to

negotiate individual agreements with

trading partners while remaining

within the broader European

free trade area. Existing WTO

agreements would apply but with

great uncertainty over filling the gaps

left by EU laws that no longer apply.

TURKISH MODELA total departure. All EU laws

applying to the freight industry

would have to be renegotiated

(though exporters to the EU would

still have to comply with EU import

regulations.) This could lead to a

reduction in trade, loss of access to

the single market and a wealth of new

laws to be agreed and implemented.

WHAT WOULD APOST-BREXIT LEGAL LANDSCAPELOOK LIKE?



WHERE WOULD THE IMPACT OF BREXIT BE MOST SIGNIFICANT? • Employment law has been changed dramatically by the EU. An unscrambling of regulations leaves great uncertainty for access

to the UK labour market by European workers vital to industry.

• Cross-border contracts could be unenforceable if a change in the law were deemed to be an event triggering ‘force majeure’ or

‘material adverse change’ clauses; there would be a rush to check your contract wording.

• English law might no longer be the default choice of law and the proper jurisdiction for disputes in cross border contracts. This

could result in increased costs and uncertainties for UK freight providers.

Whatever the outcome, the UK will remain a large global market but the legal implications of Brexit for the freight industry would almost

certainly present a challenge.

Jill Headford,

Partner, Tozers LLP


CHINAFORWARDER DIRECTORY:


The JAG-UFS group originated from a family-run company established in 1981. Since the foundation the

group has steadily grown and now has fives offices in the UK (Heathrow, Felixstowe, Southampton,

Southend and Northampton) and five offices in the Far East (Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai,

Xiamen and Beijing). We are proud to offer all customers an extremely personal and bespoke service,

understanding the importance on communication. Having our own weekly consolidation services by

air and sea, we offer competitive rates to from China with contract rates in place for both air and

sea, import and export.

Do you specialise in certain global trade lanes? Give us a call to see which regions are being featured.

The Directory is to become the go-to source for freight professionals to find the best service provider for the job. The magazine is intended

as a retainable resource to which you can refer when you need to. Shipping to The Benelux? Pull the March issue off the shelf and turn

to this page. The two featured regions each month will be clearly marked on the spine of the magazine for quick reference.

If you want your company to appear in the Directory, email us the details at [email protected] .

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ALL-FREIGHT LIMITED Immingham +44 (0)1469 208 468

BRUNEL SHIPPING & LINER SERVICES LTD Bristol +44 (0)1179 248 066

CHINA NAVIGATION Singapore +65 6603 9400

CMI LOGISTICS LIMITED Bradford +44 (0)1274 623 270

DFS WORLDWIDE Feltham +44 (0)20 8867 0904

DHL FREIGHT Coalville +44 (0)1530 275 463

ECLIPSE WORLDWIDE LTD Northampton +44 (0)1604 759 888

ECOM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD Berkshire +44 (0)7584 164 115

GEORGE BAKER (SHIPPING) LTD Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 676 367

GRANGE SHIPPING Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 605 200

HAMBURG SUD UK Manchester +44 (0)161 876 7440

HARBUR LOGISTICS LIMITED Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 674 788

HORIZON INTERNATIONAL CARGO LIMITED Kent +44 (0)845 230 3950

JAG-UFS (INTL) LIMITED Middlesex +44 (0)20 8844 2388

JOHN GOOD GROUP East Riding of Yorkshire +44 (0)1482 307 160

KANGAROO INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS Colnbrook +44 (0)1753 687 400

KG LOGISTICS Rochester +44 (0)1634 818 344

KUB AIR CARGO LTD Heathrow +44 (0)20 8757 8875

PANALPINA WORLD TRANSPORT LTD Feltham +44 (0)20 8587 9000

RHYS DAVIES FORWARDING Cardiff +44 (0)2920 811 611

RJJ FREIGHT LIMITED Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 673 466

RSJ INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES LTD Bristol +44 (0)1179 321 160

SAMSKIP MULTIMODAL BV Ipswich +44 (0)1473 222 000

SEAKARGO London +44 (0)1473 375 030

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SEAPORT FREIGHT SERVICES LTD Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 676 691

SHIPPO Redhill +44 (0)20 3304 0498

TUSCOR LLOYDS Manchester +44 (0)161 868 6000

VELTA INTERNATIONAL Witham +44 (0)1376 505 170

WELLS & ROOT LTD Leicester +44 (0)116 235 3535

YEARSLEY LOGISTICS Lancashire +44 (0)1706 694 695

ZIEGLER UK LIMITED Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 614 976

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Do you specialise in certain global trade lanes? Give us a call to see which regions are being featured.

The Directory is to become the go-to source for freight professionals to find the best service provider for the job. The magazine is intended

as a retainable resource to which you can refer when you need to. Shipping to The Benelux? Pull the March issue off the shelf and turn

to this page. The two featured regions each month will be clearly marked on the spine of the magazine for quick reference.

If you want your company to appear in the Directory, email us the details at [email protected] .

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FORWARDER DIRECTORY:SCANDINAVIA


Our tailor-made transport solutions are the crucial difference between us and the large industry

players. Instead of forcing you to accept a ‘one size fits all’ solution, we base our service on what

you need, when you need it, and with all the flexibility you need. We specialise in groupage and

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forms of transport and services. We can offer sea-freight and air-freight for movements outside

of Europe, and warehousing/storage for smaller cargoes. Through us you will have full control of

your cargo, from start to finish, and access to professional experienced staff.

ACC provides freight management services to businesses all over the UK. Our award-winning

trailer freight services make us market leaders in European logistics. Scandinavia continues to be

a growth market for exports as well as imports and we can provide the services to get goods

delivered on time and on budget. We offer daily departures to Denmark either direct or via

Germany and Tuesday and Saturday departures to Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Our customers range from SMEs to multi-nationals, including some of Europe’s largest manufacturers.

Now into our 20th year, we have built a strong team who have the expertise to provide a wide

range of delivery solutions, including full ADZ equipment and specialist requirements for oversized

or fragile freight. We can also cater for air and sea freight requirements. At ACC we are committed

to delivering a world-class customer service, and we pride ourselves on our reputation for honesty,

integrity and openness.

Rhys Davies Forwarding (RDF) is a local business with a worldwide reach. Started over 20

years ago, RDF specialises in the import and export of any product by road, sea or air. RDF

customers value its quality of service and attention to detail. General manager Gary Phillips has

set himself and his team the task of doubling its turnover. It’s about 18 months since the Rhys

Davies group ‘rebooted’ the international freight arm of its business, with new IT systems and

a focus on growing the business again. RDF have recently delivered a wide range of products to

the Scandinavian countries including buildings, bike racks and even a family of woolly mammoths!

'The backup of our Rhys Davies UK network means we can import for a customer, store and

pick in the UK and deliver out to the UK and the rest of the world making the UK a strong

European base for its customers.'


FORWARDER DIRECTORY:COMPANIES WHICH SHIP TO

SCANDINAVIA

ACC FREIGHT MANAGEMENT LTD Bristol +44 (0)1454 227 500

AIR CARGO MEDIA LTD Sutton +44 (0)20 8722 8381

BARRINGTON FREIGHT Basildon +44 (0)1268 525 444

CARGOSTORE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED London +44 (0)20 8879 1900

CMI LOGISTICS LIMITED Bradford +44 (0)1274 623 270

DHL FREIGHT Coalville +44 (0)1530 275 463

DSV ROAD Purfleet +44 (0)844 880 0844

EUROFREIGHT SHIPPING Halesowen +44 (0)121 561 5555

FREIGHTLINE INTERNATIONAL LTD Croydon +44 (0)20 8680 1255

HEXAGON INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT Manchester +44 (0)161 792 9911

JOHN GOOD GROUP East Riding of Yorkshire +44 (0)1482 307 160

MARTIN BENCHER (SCANDINAVIA) A/S Denmark +45 86 122 699

NTEX LIMITED Stallingborough +44 (0)1469 571 440

OCEANBLUE LOGISTICS LIMITED Laceby +44 (0)1472 878 514

PALTANK LTD Southport +44 (0)1704 502 550

RADIUS LOGISTIC SERVICES Avonmouth +44 (0)1179 820 099

RHYS DAVIES FORWARDING Cardiff +44 (0)2920 811 611

RJJ FREIGHT LIMITED Felixstowe +44 (0)1394 673 466

RW FREIGHT Romford +44 (0)1708 729 900

SAMSKIP MULTIMODAL BV Ipswich +44 (0)1473 222 000

SEA-CARGO AS Immingham +44 (0)1469 577 119

SKAN-TRANS Maldon +44 (0)1621 859 768

TOTAL EUROPEAN PALLET SERVICE Plymouth +44 (0)1752 229 729

TRANSVALAIR UK LIMITED Crawley +44 (0)1293 618 617

TUDOR INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT LIMITED Leeds +44 (0)3331 234 747

UNITY LOGISTICS LTD Rotherham +44 (0)7506 100 874

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THE LAST WORD...

WHAT WE'RE DOING IN THE COMING YEAR

We are hoping to get involved in many exciting events in 2016 and we look forward to seeing you at some of them soon.

Here are a few that we are planning to attend and the list is growing all the time. Please watch this space for updates.

JULY FTA Driver of the Year

SEPT Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards

OCT Logistics Leaders Network conference

NOV Global Freight Awards 2016

THE FORWARDER TEAMJODIE EDITOR

TIM DESIGNER

VICTORIA ADVERTISING

CHRIS MARKETING

This is the team behind FORWARDER magazine. We set out to

offer the industry something different, something clearer and more

visually appealing. We're all very proud of what we've created and

we sincerely hope you like it as much as we do.


The FORWARDER magazine team had a fantastic reception at Multimodal this year, with most of the leading forwarders visiting

the stand. We have already reserved our space for next year and are keen to promote the magazine and increase its readership at

any given opportunity.

The team was offering free subscriptions to visitors and will

be working very closely with the event organisers to ensure

that all visitors are added to the subscription list.

If you are involved in logistics in any way and would be

interested in either advertising or being added to our ever-

growing free subscription list, please contact Olivia on

+44 (0)1454 628 777 or [email protected]

MULTIMODAL 2016...A MASSIVE SUCCESS

SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR!We'll be back at Multimodal from 4th–6th April 2017



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FORWARDER VISITS

EUROPA'S 1hubThis month FORWARDER magazine paid a visit to Europa’s infamous 1hub in Dartford to see what all the fuss was about. The 26,000+

square metre facility opened a year ago in a revolutionary move to centralise groupage operations in the South East. Safe to say, we were

impressed by not only the sheer scale of the operation but by just how organised it was. With rear-loading European lorries on one side of

the hub and side-loading vehicles on the other it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into the design of the premises. We were lucky

enough to be treated to a guided tour by Andrew Baxter himself, which only further instilled just how spacious the facility is. What we

noticed when walking around is that Europa take real pride in the hub, everything was clean, tidy and running smoothly. On our way out

we caught a glimpse of the 1st birthday cake in the shape of a Europa trailer which you can see opposite.

Europa’s 1hub is a brand new state-of-the-art facility and is

the businesses biggest single investment to date. The massive

Dartford site is large enough to house seven football pitches or

107 tennis courts.

In May 2015 Europa moved its entire operation and its then 250

employees there to the new site – which is now the UK’s largest

European groupage hub and sees all 11 of Europa’s UK regional

branches trunk directly into it.

Europa now channels all its volume through 1hub and has

therefore been able to increase its number of direct, daily

departures to the continent, with plans to switch all lines to

daily over the next 12 months.


THE TEAM CELEBRATES ONE

YEAR OF 1hub

Europa Worldwide Group has marked its first anniversary in

its £30million Dartford 1hub. To celebrate the occasion 50

new starters who’ve joined over the last 12 months tucked

into a special birthday cake.

They enjoyed a truck-shaped 2ft-long birthday cake, large

enough feed the 300 staff based at the Dartford site.

The last 12 months have not been without their challenges

and it has taken a little while for new systems and structures

to be bedded in. We’re hugely grateful for the loyalty and

commitment of both staff and most importantly our customers

and we’re delighted to be marking one year in Dartford.

Andrew Baxter, M.D., Europa Worldwide Group


THE LAST WORD...

NEXTMONTH

That concludes another edition of FORWARDER

magazine! After the rather topical focus this month we

will be reverting to a freight oriented theme. Next month

sees us tackle UK distribution, courier transport and warehousing.

We were lucky enough to be invited along to some fantastic events

this month including the Logistics Leaders Network Annual Lunch

and the FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards so keep

an eye out for more info on those.

Our directory trade lanes for our next edition will be India and

Spain, as always do get in touch if you would like to be listed as we

enjoy hearing from you.

If you have anything you would like to the magazine or you want

to share your feedback please do drop us an email, we’re always

looking at new features! Thanks for your continued support and

your ongoing contributions!

Jodie Morris, Editor

In case you were wondering whether any of us ever make

it out of the office, here is a candid snap of a few of the

team at the summit of Pen y Fan in Brecon. For absolute

novices I think we did pretty well!

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