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E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Notably Improved Cross-Ocean Transit Time for Global Freight Deliveries

MEM

The e2open Ocean Shipping Index Q4 2022 Report shows that as of January 1, 2023, it takes a company an average of 63 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey. Companies can use this data to make informed decisions on when to book ocean freight.

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Is it time to ban PVC? Ohio freight train crash reopens the debate

E&T

In reviews, ‘Flying Green’ author Christopher de Bellaigue admits the title of his book might sound unlikely given the record of aviation’s first century, but hopes the sector can rediscover the pioneering zest of its earliest years. Will air travel ever be guilt-free?

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Smart Transport National Conference next week

SMMT

Tickets begin at £299+VAT for a one-day pass, and can be booked here with a 20% discount by using the code SMMT20. There will also be an Innovation Zone, sponsored by DfT, showcasing 20 companies that are pushing the boundaries of net zero transport solutions. The event takes place at The Eastside Rooms.

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DP World launches worldwide digital platforms throughout the supply chain to move global trade online

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world, by any combination of sea, land and air. DP World has launched cutting-edge online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world.

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Logistics UK’s Popular Fleet Engineer Conference to Return in June 2023

MEM

Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

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Austin begins manufacturing truck trays in Indonesia for US orders

AU Manufacturing

The ASX-listed company said in a press release that the Casper plant has shown significant growth in the last two years and has a healthy order book forecast through FY24. Austin said it has decided that Indonesian manufacture and freight to the US provide a present cost advantage in addition to the capacity advantage for the US.

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CV Show 2024 unveils UK shadow minister and executives in expert seminar series

SMMT

Find out more about The Road Ahead seminar programme here and book your free place for the Commercial Vehicle Show here. Notes to editors The Commercial Vehicle Show is Britain’s largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event, and runs 23-25 April 2024 at the NEC Birmingham.