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Record losses for Air France’s KLM Cargo Division



March 22, 2017 /

2016 saw a record loss for the cargo division of the Air France KLM group. The French-Dutch airline recorded a full-year operating loss of €244m, compared with a €245m loss in 2015. This was a 14% year on year decline as a result of structural industry overcapacity and a decline in traffic of 6.3% to…


Drone delivery experimented by UPS



March 15, 2017 /

The experiment, in Lithia Florida, involved launching a drone from the top of a vehicle, delivering its package and returning by itself, all whilst the delivery driver is able to continue driving at the same time. “This test is different than anything we’ve done with drones so far. It has implications for future deliveries, especially…


Lorry pothole claims rejected by road transport group



March 8, 2017 /

The poor state of Britian’s roads does not lie with the logistics industry say the Freight Transport Association (FTA) According to the Local Government Association (LGA) there are more potholes and wear of the roads because of the 5% rise in lorries on British roads since last year, an increase of 1.7bnt. LGA transport spokesman…


Supreme Freight features in the latest Solent 250



March 1, 2017 /

Supreme Freight are proud to announce that we have been featured in the latest Solent 250 for 2017. The annual listing is compiled by The Business Magazine and sponsored by law firm Irwin Mitchell, business advisers KPMG and HSBC bank. It groups private unquoted companies across the Solent and South Coast by turnover, and the…