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Australian Trusted Trader Officially Launched

Aug 26, 2016

On 1 July 2016, the Australian Border Force (ABF) voluntary trade facilitation initiative, Australian Trusted Trader (ATT), opened to all Australian businesses active in the international supply chain. In the first six weeks of full ...

Tags: ABF, ATT

Associated British Foods Looks to Sell Unprofitable Sugar Business in China

May 13, 2016

Associated British Foods (ABF) is reportedly contemplating the sale of its unprofitable sugar business in China to remain focused on its sugar operations in Europe and Africa. For this purpose, the food company has invited bids for five ...

Tags: Unprofitable Sugar, Sugar

Drugs In Bras

Mar 11, 2016

A 23-year-old Chinese national has been arrested and charged in relation to the alleged importation of approximately 44 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine hidden in gel push-up bra inserts. On 25 February 2016, Australian Border Force ...

Tags: Drug, ABF, AFB

Art for Drugs’ Sake

Nov 26, 2015

Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at Sydney Airport Air Cargo Facility have seized 18.5 kilograms of ephedrine concealed in a shipment of artwork. The shipment was targeted by ABF officers for closer examination. When ...

Tags: Art, ephedrine, Drugs

Old Dominion Freight Line Will Increase Its Base Rates by an Average of 4.3 Percent

Apr 17, 2014

Come May 1, less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line will increase its base rates by an average of 4.3 percent, the company announced. "Our customers are asking for more capacity, and more value added products and services. ...

Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts

Con-Way Freight Is The LTL Carrier to Announce It's Increasing Rates

Mar 21, 2014

Con-way Freight is the latest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier to announce it’s increasing rates. Come March 31, the company will raise its general rate by about 5.4 percent, which will be applicable to non-contractual business. ...

Tags: Truck, Freight Rates, Con-way Freight

This Editorial Appears in The March 10 Print Edition of Transport Topics.

Mar 10, 2014

This Editorial appears in the March 10 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to subscribe today. Signs are increasing that the nation's economic health is steadily improving. It's not a barnburner, and there is still some ...

Tags: Transportation, Truck

ABF Freight System Will Increase General Rates and Charges by 5.4 Percent Later This Month

Mar 5, 2014

Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System will increase general rates and charges by 5.4 percent later this month. Rates will go up by about 5.4 percent effective March 24, but the effect on specific lanes and shipments will vary. ...

Tags: Freight, Transportation, Auto Parts

Vivergo Fuels Has Steadily Increased Output in Recent Months

Feb 26, 2014

Vivergo Fuels, the biggest UK ethanol producer by capacity, said Monday it has steadily increased output in recent months, adding that a combination of oversupply in the European market and limited seasonal demand had led to lower prices. ...

Tags: Ethanol Production, EU Market

UPS Is The Latest Shipping Company to Raise Its Freight Services by an Average of 4.9%

Nov 26, 2013

United Parcel Services Inc. (UPS) is the latest shipping company to raise its freight services by an average of 4.9 percent, effective Dec. 30. The higher rates, which will cover ground, air and international services, come amidst UPS and ...

Tags: Transportation, Auto Parts

CBPE Capital Announced an Investment in Allied Glass Containers

Nov 15, 2013

CBPE Capital (“CBPE”) is pleased to announce an investment in Allied Glass Containers (“Allied”), the leading manufacturer of premium glass bottles and containers for the food and drink market. Terms of the ...

Tags: CBPE, glass, Allied, manufacturer

Ab Enzymes Has Entered Into a Five-Year Distribution Agreement with Barentz

Sep 12, 2013

AB Enzymes, a Germany-based ingredient firm, has entered into a five-year distribution agreement with Barentz, continuing its long-term partnership. The agreement expands Barentz presence in the European market to include international ...

Tags: AB Enzymes

ABF's Sugar Division Disappointed City Analysts, While Its Primark Business Shined

Sep 10, 2013

The performance of Associated British Foods' (ABF's) sugar division has disappointed City analysts, while its Primark business continues to shine. The UK bread market remained 'intensely competitive' with 'some pressure on margins', said ...

Tags: Agriculture, Food, bread market

Premier Foods Will Develop Power Brands and Deliver a Further £10M of Cost Savings

Jul 25, 2013

Premier Foods will continue to develop its Power Brands and deliver a further £10M of cost savings this year, according to a statement accompanying its half-year results posted today (July 23). Gavin Darby, chief executive officer, ...

Tags: Premier Foods, Agriculture

The Closure of Premier Foods' Barry Mill Plans to Reorganise Its Milling Business

Jul 18, 2013

The closure of Premier Foods' Barry mill in the Vale of Glamorgan – with the loss of 43 jobs last week – and plans to reorganise its milling business into two parts could herald its sale, according to City analyst Investec. ...

Tags: Milling Business, Agriculture, Food

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