Shipper groups say the introduction of green fuel taxes will not reduce emissions. They claim that shipping lines will not switch to more environmentally-friendly fuels or more efficient ships, they will simply add yet another surcharge to the rates they charge their customers.
General Transport & Distribution News
Shippers say lines will simply pass on costs of 'green' taxes rather than reduce emissions
Aug 16, 2011
Hellmann East Europe opens new office in Ukraine
Aug 16, 2011
Hellmann East Europe has announced the opening of an additional office at Borispol airport, as well as a move into new and far larger premises in Kiev.
Freight firm in China import deal
Aug 16, 2011
Shipping company Global Freight has forged a new business partnership importing goods from China to supply some of the UK's biggest breweries.
Wincanton announces the disposal of its remaining operations in Mainland Europe
Aug 16, 2011
Wincanton plc has signed a conditional agreement for the disposal of its remaining operations in Mainland Europe to Rhenus AG & Co. KG via the disposal of Wincanton's Mainland Europe Holding Company.
DHL provides new services in a contract extension with Telefnica UK
Aug 16, 2011
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a three year contract extension worth 40M by Telefnica UK, the communications operator, which uses O2 as its commercial brand.
Wincanton invests 4.2 million in new construction fleet vehicles
Aug 10, 2011
Leading supply chain provider Wincanton has invested 4.2m adding 27 new vehicles to its dedicated construction fleet.
Bibby Distribution moves into food ingredients supply chain with latest purchase
Aug 10, 2011
Bibby Distribution has further enhanced its service portfolio with the purchase of Atchison Topeka the logistics provider for the food manufacturing industry.
DHL supports House of Fraser's store and multi-channel growth through a new
Aug 10, 2011
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a five-year contract worth over 85m with House of Fraser, continuing its seven year partnership with the premium department store group until 2016.
Put safety first to protect goods, premises, vehicles and personnel in the loading bay
Aug 10, 2011
John Meale, managing director of loading/unloading equipment specialist Thorworld Industries, explains how a positive commitment to safety in and around the loading bay can help firms save money and provide long-term peace of mind.
City Link helps MDA bring marketing plans to life
Aug 10, 2011
For the past 23 years MDA has been helping some of Britain's biggest brands bring their plans to life by supplying diverse packs of promotional materials to retail outlets and venues throughout the UK.
Hellmann invests in people with global talent programme
Aug 10, 2011
Celebrating the success of its first International Logistics Management and Leadership (ILM) programme, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is starting to recruit for the second course of its global talent scheme.
