Rhenus Offshore Logistics is starting up its operation of two new offshore supply bases at the ports of Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen. The new sites are maintained through cooperation with local partners and realised through the recently opened UK office of Rhenus Offshore Logistics. The cooperation agreement for the offshore …
Read More »Rhenus Logistics breaks ground at new Port Salford facility
Freight logistics giant Rhenus Logistics has confirmed the beginning of construction work on its new headquarters and warehouse facility at Port Salford, Manchester. Expected to be fully operational by the end of Q4 2017, the development will create up to ten new jobs. With 13 sites located across the UK, …
Read More »Rhenus supports capital’s congestion-cutting plans
London Mayor Sadiq Khan recently detailed a series of congestion-busting measures for the city’s roads. Plans include faster repairs, lobbying government for greater powers to manage roadworks, and the use of cameras at pedestrian crossings to cut the time traffic is held at red lights. With further details to be …
Read More »Rhenus UK urges logistics industry to embrace technology in face of skills gap
With technology playing an increasingly important role in the logistics sector, David Williams, managing director of Rhenus UK, believes the industry will be transformed within a decade. “From tachographs to tyre pressure monitoring solutions, the prospect of automation in the HGV sector is presenting logistics managers with some very exciting …
Read More »Rhenus UK urges logistics sector to be ‘wage aware’ following French legislation change
Leading freight expert Rhenus UK is urging the logistics industry to be aware of new minimum wage legislation implemented in France. The law, which came in to effect on 1 July 2016, mandates all transport companies to pay their drivers the French minimum wage when making deliveries in France The …
Read More »Rhenus Logistics: Cutting the time and cost of exporting to Russia
David Williams, managing director of Rhenus Logistics, explains how using a specialist clearance centre can help UK exporters to overcome customs challenges and capitalise on the growing Russian market. As the world’s twelfth largest economy by Gross Domestic Product, the Russian market offers significant opportunities for UK exporters, despite ongoing …
Read More »Rhenus Logistics calls on freight industry to be ‘SOLAS aware’ ahead of legislation changes
International logistics specialist, Rhenus Logistics UK, is urging the freight industry to take note of new regulations for providing Verified Gross Mass (VGM) for SOLAS, which comes into effect on 1 July 2016. In recent years, incorrectly weighted containers have been the cause of a number of major incidents and …
Read More »Rhenus Logistics warns of upcoming changes to AEO accreditation
Freight forwarder Rhenus Logistics UK is urging manufacturers and transporters alike to prepare for upcoming changes to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation scheme on 1 May 2016. AEO accreditation is an internationally recognised quality mark that confirms businesses are operating secure logistics procedures and that their controls are fully …
Read More »Rhenus Logistics examines the impact of new toll charges in Belgium
• New charges for HGV use in Belgium as of 01 April 2016 • Kilometre tax will apply to all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes • Belgium is a key transit route for many other European destinations • Rhenus Logistics will make every effort to minimise the effect these charges will …
Read More »Heathrow urgently needs third runway says Rhenus Logistics
Leading international freight forwarder, Rhenus Logistics UK, is calling for the government’s cabinet committee to act now on its decision for a third runway at Heathrow. In the light of the latest postponement which has put back the final vote until summer 2016, Rhenus argues that this delay could hinder …
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