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1 week ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The findings were revealed today (17 June 2025) by Logistics UK’s President Phil Roe in a speech at Multimodal 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. To address the trading imbalance between the UK and its closest trading partner bloc, he called for a “swift implementation” of the revisions to border checks announced as part of the UK-EU reset summit so the UK can start to reap the benefits of smoother trade once again.
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1 week ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsThe Solent Rail Terminal at the Port of Southampton has seen significant increases across all rail and container operations in the first year since its multi-million-pound upgrade was completed. < 1 min read With an additional 12 acres of space, 130m of extended rail loading pad and the potential to handle 12 intermodal daily trains up from 8, the team has reported a 23% increase in rail moves compared to the same period in the previous year.
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1 week ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The partnership between Anker Schiffahrt and UPM-Kymmene dates back over 30 years and is one of the longest continuous service agreement within the UPM Corporation worldwide. At a recent signing ceremony in Bremen, Germany, attended by representatives from UPM, Anker Schiffahrt and the Leschaco Owners’ Family, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to this relationship.
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1 week ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsIn April, Ineos Solvents lodged a complaint prompting the European Commission to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into imports of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) originating from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ C_202503135) on 6 June 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
Supplied by Hartshorne Group’s Area Sales Manager Jack Castle, the new trucks bolster the company’s commercial vehicle line-up, which now comprises over 80 units. James Waters, Director at BJ Waters, commented: “We first added Volvo FH models to our fleet in 2018 due to a very competitive package. That positive experience gave us the confidence to continue investing in Volvo trucks. When the new FH Aero launched, it immediately caught our attention.
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3 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The Leschaco Group has confirmed the appointment of Michael Kopecky as its new Global Head of Tank Container, effective 1 July 2025. Currently serving as Head of the Tank Container Competence Centre (TCCC) for the Americas, Kopecky will assume the global role while continuing to be based in Houston and retain his existing responsibilities in the interim.
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1 month ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsLeschaco, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious title of Partner of the Year 2025 by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), marking a major milestone for the logistics and chemical supply chain specialist. < 1 min read The award recognises companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and safety in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and marketing of chemicals. Leschaco, Inc.
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1 month ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The trial, which began on 1 January 2025, is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. It rewards cargo owners with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK terminals. These credits help companies tackle Scope 3 emissions in their supply chains. Originally set to run for six months, the programme has now been extended to the end of the year due to strong demand, giving cargo owners more opportunities to register and claim carbon credits.
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1 month ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The four major developments – across four continents – extend DP World’s end-to-end capabilities, significantly expanding capacity in its network of global ports and reinforcing its positions as a key enabler of global trade. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP World, said: “Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future.
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1 month ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsThe Port of Dover welcomes the UK-EU deal, which it said represents a significant and positive step forward in resetting and strengthening the vital cross-Channel economic relationship. < 1 min read As the UK’s primary gateway for trade with the European Union – handling approximately one third of all UK-EU goods trade – Dover is uniquely placed to see the tangible benefits that reduced border frictions will bring, added the organisation.
