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Irish International Freight Association
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 Peter Toner - RIP
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The sudden death of Peter Toner of Toga Freight at the end of May 2016 came as a huge shock to all those who worked with this giant of the Irish logistics and transport sector. But for those who loved him most, his wife Anne and children, Emma, Darragh and Devin, the untimely passing of this quintessential family man is a grievous and incalculable loss.
Peter had the wisdom that eludes many, to understand the real priorities of life. Yes Peter worked hard, building Toga Freight along with partner Martin Gately, into one of Ireland's blue chip freight and logistics operations with a strong international reputation forged since the company was formed in 1978. But he also knew that work and business was a means to an end, building, with Anne, a strong home and united family of which he was immensely proud.
Hundreds of people attended his obsequies, firstly his wake at the family home at Phepotstown near Kilcock in Co. Meath and then the funeral mass, held on a wonderfully sunny day at the Church of the Nativity in Moynalvey, Summerhill. Peter was a man of strong faith and his son Devin, the Leinster and Irish international rugby player, spoke movingly about his father's qualities as a dad and a family man when he gave the oration at his graveside.
Mourners came from all over the country and volunteers from the local community, where Peter was a hugely respected and much loved figure, handled the logistics of so many mourners attending the family home throughout the afternoon and evening. Peter would have been proud.
Peter was born in Liverpool but spent only a few brief weeks on Merseyside before his mother and father Peter, an insurance agent, and Rose Mary, a nurse, moved home to Carlingford. His mother, who passed away just 18 months ago, was a much loved public health nurse around the Cooley peninsula.
Peter, along with siblings Fran, Deirdre, Marie and Rosemary, retained close links and deep affection for Carlingford - though Peter was a lifelong supporter of Liverpool as part of an eclectic range of sporting interests.
He enjoyed golf at Knockanally Golf Club and was a former club captain. He was fantastic company on the golf course - though he never took the game too seriously.
Peter was still under 30 when along with Martin Gately they went out on their own, having both gained invaluable experience working with Reindeer Shipping. Like all new ventures it was a huge gamble and it took hard work and long hours to build the fledgling company into the significant player in the freight forwarding business.
As recently as April this year, Peter led the company's applications in the prestigious Irish Logistics & Transport Awards. Toga Group were successful firstly in being named as finalists in three categories, which prompted Peter and his fellow Directors Mike Kealy and Martin Gately together with a number of key staff to attend the glittering awards night at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin. It was a successful night with AFL Freight, the latest addition to the Toga Group, scooping top prize in the much coveted "Freight Forwarding Team of the Year" award. The amount of pride Peter felt on the night was evident for all to see.
Peter was also justifiably proud that his son Darragh now plays a key role in the company as Toga Freight continues to forge new opportunities in the logistics and transport sector. All business is about building relationships. Peter was always scrupulously fair and professional in all his dealings with clients and employees. His word was his bond.
Peter was acutely aware of all costs connected with running a successful freight forwarding company. His attention to financial detail was legendary and the words "credit note" and "discount" were not words often uttered by Peter! But he believed in being fair while ensuring Toga could earn a fair margin from the many valued clients. The longevity of so many of those business relationships is testament to his stellar personal qualities as much as his professionalism. It was this shrewd attention to the financials that enabled Peter to attract a number of new tenants to the company HQ Toga House, to ensure that every inch of space, both in the office and warehouse were either used by the Toga operation, or otherwise rented out to suitable companies. The latest tenant, only moved in after Peter's death and have been a welcome asset to the Toga House Family. From Peter's prominent office in Toga House, which overlooked the warehouse, the entrance, the road, the car park - and all other points of interest - he was intimately connected with the operational side of the business, albeit from that vantage point. His interest in new clients, new sub-contractors, hauliers or visitors was often sparked from his office window which then spawned research and a deeper interest. As a deep thinking intellectual, he would be intrigued as to the nature of the goods Toga were handling, for whom and from where as well as for what price. In all of this Peter was not just a leader but also a committed team player who showed great fairness in all his dealings with staff and service providers. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. This article was written by Jerome Reilly, Deputy News Editor at Independent News and Media and appeared on independent.ie on 29th May 2016. It is reproduced here with permission.
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FIATA World Congress 2016 is delighted to announce an updated speaker programme as the countdown continues to this year's Congress in Dublin, Ireland from October 3 - 8. Over 30 global Speakers will share their innovate ideas and offer insightful opinions on topics of global relevance affecting freight transport, logistics and international trade.
Keynote speakers on the opening day of the conference on October 5 include Denis Ilin, Executive President of AirBridgeCargo Airlines, and Umberto de Pretto, Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union, who will address Congress on the subject of 'Working Smart - World Solutions to Traders'.
The opening day's conference will then break into simultaneous Regional Leaders' Dialogue sessions, representing Africa/ Middle-East, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe, before concluding with FIATA's Advisory Body Legal Matters session, featuring speakers Scott Megregian, Partner, K & L Gates, and Jake Storey, Strategic Advisor - Maritime Initiatives, TRACE International Ltd.
Other confirmed speakers include Susanne Aigner , Head of Unit Customs Legislation at the European Commission, with responsibility for the EU's Customs Code and general legislation in this area, and Donia Hammami, Taxation, Customs and Trade Facilitation Policy Manager at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They will speak at the session entitled, 'Marking thoughtful policy choices: the Custom Affairs Institute (CAI) guides you through trade facilitation.' This session will be guest moderated by Josephine Feehily, past Chairperson of Irish Revenue Commissioners and currently Chairperson of the Irish Policing Authority.
Innovation in technology is also up for discussion in the 'Meet the experts: Managing technology with the advice of the FIATA Advisory Body Information Technology' session which will feature Oliver Evans, from Matternet, who will speak about Drone Logistics.
FIATA World Congress Dublin 2016 previously announced that Mr Kunio Mikuriya , Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), would be the Guest of Honour for the opening ceremony of the Congress. Aligning with the Congress theme of Where Networking Comes Naturally, Ruth Waring of Labyrinth Logistics Consulting Ltd will speak about effective networking during the Opening Ceremony.
Key themes for the Congress this year include competition compliance, customs and borders, innovation, multi-modal, regulation and security. There is also a focus on new technologies and the Congress has attracted a number of software and technological partners who will exhibit in parallel which will be of interest to those firms seeking efficiencies and / or migration to the Cloud.
Commenting; Tom Thornton, President of Irish International Freight Association, said:
"FIATA World Congress Dublin 2016 will cover a range of important topics and issues of concern for our members and delegates. It is a wonderful opportunity for C-suite executives and business owners from the global forwarding and logistics industry to meet for knowledge sharing, networking and business development."
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FIATA and IATA Announce New Air Cargo Program
On 18th July 2016, The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) announced that an agreement had been signed by Tony Tyler, IATA's Director General and CEO and Huxiang Zhao, President of FIATA, to implement the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) to replace the existing IATA Cargo Agency Program. For decades the IATA Cargo Agency Program has operated; IATA Cargo Agents (freight forwarders) have evolved from being "selling-agents" for airlines to being their "purchasing-customers". In consideration of this evolution, in 2012 IATA and FIATA joined forces to review, refine and re-engineer the existing Agency Program. The new program moves decision-making on the rules governing the airline-forwarder relationship away from an airline-led conference to a governance body - IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB) - jointly managed by forwarders and airlines, which reflects today's market conditions. "IATA and FIATA have reached an important agreement on a new jointly-managed air cargo program. This is the result of four years of hard work to modernize the relationship between freight forwarders and airlines. The IFACP also provides a framework to ensure that industry standards are relevant, pragmatic and fit for purpose. These standards cover the endorsement of freight forwarders and more broadly the safe, secure and efficient transportation of air cargo shipments", said Aleks Popovich, IATA, Senior Vice President, Financial and Distribution Services. "The Cargo Agency Program has long needed updating. I am really pleased that FIATA and IATA have joined forces to provide our industry with a new, modern program and a framework for operation that benefits both airlines and freight forwarders. IFACP will eliminate unnecessary administrative procedures and costs as well as free up valuable resources to tackle the complex challenges that today's global trade presents. These include regulatory compliance, safety and security and the introduction of new technologies. This agreement paves the way for a more successful future for the fastest and most fascinating mode of international transport", remarked Mr. Rudi Sagel, Chairman of FIATA's Airfreight Institute (AFI). The phased rollout of IFACP will begin in early 2017 with Canada as the pilot country. It is anticipated that full global rollout will be completed by end 2018. The public signature with the common endorsement of the agreement will take place at the October FIATA World Congress which will be held in Dublin, Ireland. Q&A 1) What are the benefits of the new IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP)? The structure of the new agreement better reflects the new business models and the buyer-seller relationship that exists today between forwarders and airlines. With the establishment of a global IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB), the industry will be better equipped to achieve key goals including: e-cargo priorities of greater efficiency and shared values, clarifying of supply chain liability, improving compliance with safety and security standards through a more coordinated and concerted industry approach. The IFGB governance structure will reduce the administrative burden in managing the program as it includes the involvement of forwarders as equal partners in the decision making process. Which now correctly reflects the Principal-to-Principal relationship existing today between Freight Forwarders and Airlines, 2) What is the impact on the current IATA Cargo Agents? There is no immediate impact on the current IATA Cargo Agents as the current participants of the IATA Cargo Agency/Intermediary Program will be provided with a new IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Program Agreement when the program implementation process begins in their country. Upon execution and receipt of the completed Agreement, the Endorsed Freight Forwarder will join the new program. No further assessment will be required. New entrants shall be granted access to the IFACP in accordance with the program's rules, which are designed to be more reflective of how the air cargo business functions in today's market. It is anticipated this process will be completed by end of 2018.
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IAG Cargo records strong performance after first year
One year on from IAG Cargo's Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch, the service has exceeded expectations, proving itself a valuable gateway for manufacturers and high-tech shippers into this important Asian trade hub. Demand from pharmaceutical customers has also been high. Since the launch in May last year, IAG Cargo has seen weekly tonnage volumes of Constant Climate shipments out of Asia Pacific increase by an average of 50% compared to the previous year. Similarly, pharmaceutical volumes into the region have seen an average 30% weekly rise versus the same period in 2015. This improved performance was supported by the launch of a new Constant Climate enabled station at Kuala Lumpur in December 2015.
While there has been a broad slowdown across emerging economies, Malaysia's economy has proven resilient, beating market expectations with 4.2% growth annually in the first quarter of 2016. This growth has been driven by the region's growing manufacturing industry which is expected to continue to thrive this year.
David Shepherd, Head of Commercial, at IAG Cargo, commented: "One year on, this route continues to offer real benefits for our customers with high technology goods, machine parts and raw materials driving both imports and exports. More recently we have seen significant demand for specialist pharmaceutical transportation and following significant investment we are now able to service that demand though our Constant Climate centre in Kuala Lumpur. This addition brings our temperature sensitive network to 110 stations across the globe."
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Formal Application for
2016 - 2017 IIFA FIATA Diploma course is now open
IIFA Members were this month notified that enrollment for the 9th year of the IIFA FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding is now open.
This course will formally commence on Wednesday 31st August 2016 when an Introduction Evening will take place whereby participants will have the opportunity to meet their course colleagues and the IIFA Course instructors for the 2016 - 2017 class group.
Details of the 2016 - 2017 Course:
Start Date: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: TBC, Co. Dublin
Price: €1,950.00
(a sliding scale does apply for Member firms of IIFA entering more than one applicant)
Recent additions to the IIFA FIATA Diploma course over the past year include an increased amount of webinars based on the 10 modules of the FIATA Diploma course programme. While each module will has one core webinar, other modules have had second webinars created, allowing course participants to benefit from further practical insight into different topics such as Customs Clearance, Dangerous Goods, Air Freight etc...
A more detailed overview of the modules/ subjects is available from the IIFA Office for any who missed the original e-mail - please contact info@iifa.ie
Added Bonus for 2016 - 2017 FIATA Diploma course participants
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Image from the Young Professionals Forum of the
2015 FIATA World Congress Taipei
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Participants of the 2016 - 2017 IIFA FIATA Diploma course will enjoy a bonus feature, exclusive to this particular year. As part of the 2016 FIATA Congress for Dublin, we will host a dedicated Young Professional Forum on the afternoon Tuesday 4th October 2016 in the Convention Centre Dublin, one day ahead of the start of the Congress. Participants of the 2016 - 2017 IIFA FIATA Diploma class group will be invited to attend this particular session as part of their enrolment on the course. This Forum will feature 2x sets of Speakers; the first representing FIATA's 4x Region Winners for its annual Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award competition (mention in this newsletter also, two articles down). These Regional Winners were announced last week and will feature Speakers from Australia, Canada, Ukraine and Zimbabwe. The second will feature a group of Speakers representing early to mid-30s individuals that are making their mark on our industry today. This event will close with the presentation ceremony of FIATA Diploma to our present Irish class group of the 2015 - 2016 IIFA FIATA Diploma course. Further details for this event will be available as the Congress draws closer.
Images of our previous class groups and a list of graduates can be seen on the IIFA website via the below link:
Should you or any of your colleagues have any questions relating to the forth coming IIFA FIATA Diploma course, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail to info@iifa.ie or telephone though to 01 845 5411.
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Meath Haulage Operator Fined in Breach of Driver's Hours
Following an investigation by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), a Meath based Haulage Operator appeared at Navan District Court in June 2016.
The Court imposed a fine of €3000 in respect of the charges relating to tachograph records that were not in compliance with driver's hour's regulations and also required the company to meet the RSA costs of €890.
The RSA investigation revealed serious and systematic non-compliance by the company to download data from the driver's tachograph cards and monitor driver's hours as well as failures in respect of record keeping.
EU Tachograph Regulations require employers of drivers to download driver records each month. The clear purpose of the EU regulations is to place a responsibility on an employer to use tachograph records in order to prevent violations of the driver's hours rules and to promote road safety. After driving for 4.5 hours, a break of at least 45 minutes is mandatory and this break can be distributed over the 4.5 hours.
The EU tachograph and driver's hours rules are designed to protect against driver fatigue, which is a contributory factor in one in five driver deaths in Ireland and to protect the travelling public. The existence of these regulations and the detailed requirements designed to promote road safety, are widely known by employers of heavy goods vehicle drivers. Operators in breach of driver's hour's requirements are profiting from undercutting compliant operators and contributing to unfair competition in the road haulage industry.
The Road Safety Authority is working hard to make our roads safer. A more targeted approach towards enforcement is being implemented and those operators who are serially and seriously non-compliant are being targeted by the Authority and the Garda Síochána. The Authority wishes to minimise disruption to the most compliant operators. A stepped approach to enforcement is applied by the RSA and only the most serious cases are taken to Court.
For more information on licensing requirements for transport operators, visit www.rsa.ie
Notes
- The number of hours a professional driver can drive in a day/week is closely regulated in order to minimise fatigue-related collisions. Driver fatigue is a known risk factor in road collisions and can cause loss of concentration or worse, lead to a driver falling asleep at the wheel. Fatigue is a significant factor in heavy commercial vehicle crashes.
- EU law regulates the driving time of professional drivers using goods vehicles over 3.5t (including trailers) and passenger vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats.
The key requirements are that you must not drive:
- Without a break for more than 4.5 hours. After driving for 4.5 hours, a break of at least 45 minutes is mandatory. You can distribute that break over the 4.5 hours.
- For more than nine hours per day or 56 hours per week. This may be extended to 10 hours no more than twice during a week
- More than 90 hours in two consecutive weeks
There are also strict regulations regarding the average working time and the amount of rest that must be taken daily and weekly.
Tachographs are instruments that measure the amount of time a driver is on the road. There are two kinds: digital and analogue. Both are fitted in the cab of trucks and buses and are used to monitor compliance with driver hours' legislation. Digital tachographs became mandatory in new commercial lorries and buses in May 2006. The provision of driver cards for use by drivers, companies, calibration workshops and enforcement officers is central to digital tachographs.
Data is stored in the vehicle unit memory and on driver smart cards. The data contains a range of information including distance covered, vehicle speed (for previous 24 hours of driving), vehicle licence number, and driver activity (driving, rest, breaks, other work, periods of availability). A driver's card can store information for a minimum of 28 days before it begins to be overwritten; the vehicle unit has a larger memory capacity and can store data for 365 days.
The vehicle operator has two key responsibilities in relation to both kinds of tachograph:
- To download the data from the driver's cards (at least every 21 days) and vehicle units (at least every 90 days) and save this information for one year. The downloaded information must be made available in its "raw" format to an enforcement officer on request.
- To monitor drivers' records and print-outs. If there are breaches of drivers' rules, the operator must address them and take steps to ensure they do not happen again.
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Rising stars of industry set for FIATA World Congress 2016
FIATA World Congress 2016 is delighted to announce that the winner of 'The Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award' will be announced at the opening ceremony of Congress in Dublin on 5 October.
The overall international winner of the competition, which showcases the rising stars of the forwarding and logistics industry, will be chosen from four regional winners each of whom will attend Congress and be presented with their regional winner certificates, trophy and other items.
The four regional winners shortlisted for the overall award are: Lorraine Zhou, Zimbabwe (Africa / Middle East); Evgeny Kapustin, Canada (Americas); Shanon Gould, Australia (Asia Pacific); and Kostiantyn Hapii, Ukraine (Europe). The competition is sponsored by insurance company TT Club. Mr. Alan Parkes of IIFA Full Trading Member Woodland Group stepped forward to enter the 2016 competition and represent Ireland. Mr. Parkes was unsuccessful on this occasion however IIFA congratulate Alan on his efforts and his willingness to represent Ireland in this prestigious global competition.
The four regional winners will also attend the Young Professionals Forum on 4 October, 2016, a dedicated session in which each winner speaks for 10 minutes on their winning dissertations, followed by a forum session. The Young Professional Forum will take place one day before the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 FIATA World Congress Dublin and is aimed at Under 35s, with additional Guest Speakers delivering educational talks on career building and effective networking, both key skillsets for effective progression within the fast paced and competitive international trade industry.
The 2015 Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year was won by Daniella Smal of Zambia, marking two consecutive wins for Africa / Middle East following the victory of Fortune Mboweni of South Africa in 2014.
Commenting, Tom Thornton, President of the Irish International Freight Association, said:
"Succession planning and talent development are vital to the long-term health of every industry and so we are delighted to welcome to Dublin in October the four regional winners of The Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award'. The competition is among the highlights of Congress and an opportunity for delegates to listen and learn from the contributions of our young members."
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OOCL Takes Further Step Forward in GHG Reporting
(L-R) Mr. Stephen Ng, Director of Trades of OOCL received the verification certificates from John Rowley, Managing Director, Management Systems & Inspection Services of Lloyd's Register Group
OOCL this month announced that, as part of their commitment to environmental protection and data integrity standards, the shipping company has taken a further step forward in their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting by extending the scope to container terminals, namely Long Beach Container Terminal, LLC. (LBCT LLC) in the United States and Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in Taiwan.
Each year, OOCL ensures that such standards are consistent and upheld by certifying their environmental data through independent business assurance service providers. Accredited by Lloyd's Register (LR), this is the third consecutive year that OOCL has achieved dual reporting standards through the use of Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) and ISO 14064-1:2006 verification tools.
The initiative this year not only ensures that OOCL's data disclosure in 2015 is transparent, accurate, complete, consistent and relevant for the carbon dioxide, sulphur oxides and GHG Scope 1 emission data of OOCL vessels and GHG Scope 2 records associated to the electricity consumption of OOCL's head office in Hong Kong, but also verifying that GHG Scope 1 and Scope 2 data from their terminals are meeting standards.
Commenting on the achievement, John Rowley, Managing Director of Lloyd's Register Group's global Management Systems & Inspection Services, said: "OOCL continues to set an excellent example of leadership in relation to GHG reporting and disclosure by consistently increasing the scope of their verification which underpins their transparent and committed approach to sustainability."
In the verification process, OOCL prepared all the proper documentation and records showing the effective management and internal controls for collecting and reporting of the required data to meet the dual standards. It also verified the adequacy of the processes being implemented in managing the consumption and emissions data of their vessels, terminals and head office.
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FIATA underlines SMEs importance in Sustainable Development
For 10 days the United Nations focussed on the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York. Unlike in the MDGs launched in 2000, trade, transport and logistics have now hit the targets of the new 2030 SDG agenda, after a long campaign promoted by FIATA and other important business and trade organisations.
FIATA's presence at the forum was the voice of Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) that make up the bulk of the logistics and freight industry. Their involvement throughout this process is crucial. SMEs are heavily involved in their day to day business and appreciate the time FIATA spends to follow and engage with the SDG process on a step by step basis. It is critical to inform and advise SMEs to ensure successful SDG implementation, not only in the logistics sector, but in all sectors and FIATA is fully committed in this objective.
During the SDG Business Forum, ICC Secretary General Mr John Danilovich in his opening remarks said "A concerted push to restore trade-led growth would provide a significant boost in our global efforts to achieve the SDGs. This should start with a focus on making trade easier and simpler for SMEs." Mr Babar Badat*, head of FIATA's Advisory Body International Affairs and Senior Vice President commented: "I hear Mr Danilovich's words with great pleasure and I am confident this clearly means the voice of our members has a growing importance in international trade, where freight forwarders play a crucial role in trade facilitation."
Within the margins of the UN HLPF, there were also a number of side events to promote SDG efforts in logistics and transport. One in particular, the Global Partnership on Sustainable Transport (GPST) held an event which aimed to raise awareness on financing gaps and the need to establish green funds which lead to more investments into transport infrastructure ultimately leading to SDG achievement.
FIATA's most recent engagement to the SDGs is through its training activities providing capacity building for local industry development leading towards poverty reduction and creating opportunities for employment; goals 1 and 8 respectively. The publication is available on FIATA's website.
*Mr. Badat is a Senior Vice President of FIATA and Chairperson of FIATA's Advisory Body Legal Matters. Mr. Badat will host the next ABLA session at the 2016 FIATA World Congress Dublin between 16:45 - 18:00 on Thursday 6th October 2016.
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Cars transported through Channel Tunnel by rail
for first time in five years
Overnight from 4 to 5 July 2016, a train transporting new cars from Bristol in the UK to Ghent in Belgium travelled through the Channel Tunnel. This is the first time in five years that this type of traffic has been carried via the Tunnel, drawn by the need for reliable and secure transport for this high-value merchandise.
The traction for the car train was provided by GB Railfreight, the rail freight subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel, working on behalf of European automobile transport specialist, STVA UK Ltd.
The contract with STVA UK Ltd is for one train per week, carrying cars from the Bristol Port Company, Portbury, to Ghent, Belgium.
The first wagons are being hauled by a diesel Class 66 (locomotive 66713) from Portbury to the Channel Tunnel, where an electric Class 92 (locomotive 92044) will haul the wagons through the Tunnel. From Frethun, B Logistics and Europorte France will complete the journey to Ghent, Belgium.
Each train will be made up of nine double-deck STVA wagons, which were tailor-made to transport vehicles. Each wagon can carry 24 cars, with each train transporting 216 cars a week.
The components that went into the manufacture of the vehicles being transported came in part from continental European suppliers themselves and had already been transported through the Tunnel en-route to the assembly plant.
Paul Maynard MP, Rail Minister, said:
"This is a great example of how the rail freight industry in the UK is continuing to offer real benefits for the environment and for UK businesses. The extensive security measures put in place last year by both the French and UK Governments and Eurotunnel mean that customers now have confidence the Channel Tunnel site is secure and open for new business.
John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight, said:
"There is huge potential to increasingly transport bulk items, such as cars, on rail and through the Tunnel, cutting carbon emissions and relieving congestion on our roads. We will continue to work closely with Government and the industry to ensure that we unlock capacity on the rail network in order to support the true potential of freight."
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Limits of Liability (Cargo Claims)
By Sea - Hague Visby Rules
SDR 2 per kilo or
SDR 666.67 per package
By Road - CMR
SDR 8.33 per kilo
By Air - Warsaw/Montreal
SDR 19 per kilo
IIFA Standard Trading Conditions
SDR 2 per kilo
The SDR rate on 27/07/2016 according to the
International Monetary Fund
was 1 SDR = 1.260250 Euro
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Agus focail scoir:
"Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so."
- David Brooks (Journalist)
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Tel: 00353 (0)1 845 5411
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