Thursday 30 May 2013

Poor Loading of Freight Damages Entire Container Shipping Industry

Once again possibly the most serious threat to cargo, and even to personal safety, is being highlighted by insurance and logistics risk management specialists the TT Club which tells us that 65% of the claims it receives are attributable to loss of, or damage to freight, with some one third of these resulting from poor packing. Read more of this article about freight by clicking on the following link - http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/poor-loading-of-freight-damages-entire-container-shipping-industry-_4626

At www.kmbshipping.co.uk we are a UK haulage company that can offer abnormal loads services, import services, air freight shipping and much more.

Thursday 23 May 2013

Crossrail safety standards impact across haulage industry

Crossrail says that its safety requirements for any HGV working on the project is leading to widespread change in the UK haulage industry as vehicles are fitted with new safety equipment to alert drivers to the proximity of vulnerable road users. Crossrail’s contract requirements have led to thousands of HGVs working on the project to be fitted with sensors and cameras at an average cost of around £1,250. Read more - http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/crossrail-safety-standards-impact-across-haulage-industry
At KMB Shipping we are a specialist Birmingham based haulage company that can provide freight shipping, abnormal loads services and more at competitive rates. Visit us online for further information.

Thursday 9 May 2013

Freight Transport Scheme and Other Evidence Suits DfT, Road Haulage and Shipping Interests Alike


The Department for Transport has recently published its Freight Carbon Review, a study launched in October 2010 as a response to an earlier consultation to consider the benefits of training road haulage and bus and coach drivers in an ‘eco-friendly’ fashion. At the time it was initiated it was decided, after lobbying from vested interests, that mandatory training would not be introduced as part of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). Read more - http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/freight-transport-scheme-and-other-evidence-suits-dft-road-haulage-and-shipping-interests-alike_4566
At KMB Shipping we are a Birmingham based haulage company that can provide container shipping, abnormal loads and import services at excellent rates. Visit us online.

Thursday 2 May 2013

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The owners of the world's container ships are the people responsible for making globalization a reality. Their fleets transport 90% of world trade in manufactured goods. Yet, all but seven of the biggest 30 shippers lost money in 2012, according to shipping analysts Alphaliner. Industry players and analysts say cumulative losses over the past four years run to about $7 billion. Read more - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323798104578454812392168852.html
We are a UK based haulage company and we are experienced in providing international courier services, packaging for shipping and much more. Visit us online.