Mounting container shortages creating 'total havoc'

Containers out of northern China are becoming increasingly hard to get hold of, report forwarders. A surprisingly strong market, plus lower vessel capacity due to the Red Sea crisis, is creating ...

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Ligentia has appointed chief customer officer Dan Gill, (pictured) as its new group chief executive, ...

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News / Ligentia now eyes US acquisitions as it seals deal for Poland's VGL Solid Group

Ligentia’s aim to become a £1bn-turnover business came a step closer this week when it ...

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People / Ligentia solidifies growth strategy with new board member

Ligentia has appointed Melanie Fitzpatrick as its chief people and strategy officer, and first woman ...

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News / Why private equity is into logistics, and here to stay

Private equity firms have made a series of notable investments to boost their exposure to ...

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News / More direct calls avoiding the UK could reduce the nation to a feeder market

High levels of congestion at major container gateways have led to declining direct port calls ...

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News / Ligentia brings in equity partner to 'turbo-charge' growth strategy

Ligentia has sold a significant stake to Equistone Partners Europe – a bid to “turbo-charge” ...

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News / Congestion problems at UK ports stacking up as rising imports drive delays

The congestion around the UK’s major container ports is showing few signs of abating, with ...

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News / 'Abusive' ocean carriers driving forwarders to air freight, and rates are rising

“Hell on the high seas” has triggered a new rise in air freight rates after ...

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Nov 17, 2020• Comments•

News / Container chaos at Chittagong port as Eid holiday begins

Ligentia has warned customers that Chittagong port is experiencing a high volume of shipments before ...

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Jul 29, 2020• Comments•

News / Manston Airport owner gets green light to develop a new air freight hub

The industry has cautiously welcomed news that the UK’s Manston Airport has been given the ...

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Mounting container shortages creating 'total havoc'

Ligentia Headlines

People / Ligentia appoints Dan Gill as CEO as founder Nick Jones steps back

News / Ligentia now eyes US acquisitions as it seals deal for Poland's VGL Solid Group

People / Ligentia solidifies growth strategy with new board member

News / Why private equity is into logistics, and here to stay

News / More direct calls avoiding the UK could reduce the nation to a feeder market

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News / Ligentia brings in equity partner to 'turbo-charge' growth strategy

News / Congestion problems at UK ports stacking up as rising imports drive delays

News / 'Abusive' ocean carriers driving forwarders to air freight, and rates are rising

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Mounting container shortages creating 'total havoc'

Ligentia Headlines

People / Ligentia appoints Dan Gill as CEO as founder Nick Jones steps back

News / Ligentia now eyes US acquisitions as it seals deal for Poland's VGL Solid Group

People / Ligentia solidifies growth strategy with new board member

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News / More direct calls avoiding the UK could reduce the nation to a feeder market

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News / Ligentia brings in equity partner to 'turbo-charge' growth strategy

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News / 'Abusive' ocean carriers driving forwarders to air freight, and rates are rising

News / Container chaos at Chittagong port as Eid holiday begins

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