The UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have echoed the British House of Commons Transport Committee's call for a speedy decision on the long drawn out airport expansion decision. In its report on airport expansion in the South East, the House of Commons Transport Committee, has criticised the UK Government for squandering the opportunity to end decades of "political dithering" over a decision on the expansion of UK airport … [Read more...] about UK freight forwarding, logistics back Heathrow Commons Committee Report
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New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide
Specialist logistics provider B&H Worldwide has announced the appointment of Doug Coull to the newly created position of senior degional firector. He joined the company in mid-2014 in a European capacity and has now been given a wider brief which will also include the Americas. Coull is a highly experienced senior executive who has previously served as UK operations director at DB Schenker and BAX Global as well as sales director at Exel in the UK. In his new role, he will continue to be … [Read more...] about New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide
New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide
Specialist logistics provider B&H Worldwide has announced the appointment of Doug Coull to the newly created position of senior degional firector. He joined the company in mid-2014 in a European capacity and has now been given a wider brief which will also include the Americas. Coull is a highly experienced senior executive who has previously served as UK operations director at DB Schenker and BAX Global as well as sales director at Exel in the UK. In his new role, he will continue to be … [Read more...] about New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide
EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop
Richard Branson has called on the US government to deny British Airways’ request for greater commercial cooperation, including agreement on ticket schedules and prices, with American Airlines. It is one year since British Airways applied to regulators for anti-trust immunity, which would in effect allow it to dominate Heathrow Airport. According to Branson, BA wants the “global aviation regulatory system to be applied solely in his interestsâ€Â. It is already … [Read more...] about EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop
EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop
Richard Branson has called on the US government to deny British Airways’ request for greater commercial cooperation, including agreement on ticket schedules and prices, with American Airlines. It is one year since British Airways applied to regulators for anti-trust immunity, which would in effect allow it to dominate Heathrow Airport. According to Branson, BA wants the “global aviation regulatory system to be applied solely in his interestsâ€Â. It is already … [Read more...] about EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop
BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given qualified support to the UK government's decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport. "The stringent environmental conditions attached to the go-ahead, the possibility that a future administration could reverse the decision and the likelihood of a lengthy planning process means that this is far from a 'done-deal', " said BIFA Director General, Peter Quantrill. "Investment in an essential part of the UK's infrastructure is … [Read more...] about BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway