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Following Chinese New Year we saw some easing of the Ocean Freight rates ex Asia to Europe. This will likely change again following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We are not, unfortunately, seeing any improvement in transit times or any lessening of congestions at EU ports. While here in Ireland we have reached a Covid
Supply Chain Following on from our August update, we believe that it is important to continue to brief you on events happening in the Supply Chain World. We are doing this to provide you with relevant information and detail that may help you in forecasting or heading off supply issues as we enter the peak
Free training classes to prepare your business for Brexit Your Local Enterprise Offices are continuing to offer freetraining classes to prepare your business for trading with theUK after 31.12.20. They ask… Are you Importing or Exporting to/from the UK? Do your goods pass through the UK on route to other markets? Will you continue to
Business All Star - Accredited Hawthorn Logistics are proud of our recent accrediation to the Business All-Stars national recognition programme . Our partnership - "Today more than ever it's important to stand out in a way that not only gets you in front of your ideal audience but also allows you to illustrate the value you bring
WHAT IS THE IMO 2020 REGULATION? It’s an unavoidable fact that the emissions from cargo ships are having a negative impact on the environment. While ocean freight is one of the most efficient forms of transporting goods, the main type of fuel currently used in ships produces Sulphur Oxides (SOₓ) as a by-product – a
The Sunday Business Post, May 21, 2017 A personalised approach to customer service was the key to Hawthorn Logistics surviving the recession, and thriving after it. Terry Allen and Martin Cunningham had a wealth of experience between them when they started the Dublin-based company ten years ago. “We’re both dinosaurs of the industry,”
Hawthorn Logistics recently celebrated their Tenth Birthday in Swords with over 30 colleagues past and present. Established in March 2007 Hawthorn Logistics has grown from a team of 4 to 28 with staff members, implants and warehousing teams covering Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Waterford and Dundalk. Hawthorn Logistics is a wholly Irish owned freight forwarder, offering services
Hawthorn Logistics are pleased to announce that we have been awarded Certified Haulier status by the Irish Aviation Authority of Ireland in May 2016. This follows on from our certification as a fully compliant Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). The certification is under the IAA’s continuing improvement procedures for airfreight security regulation. Hawthorn
New Requirements for Container Weight Verification According to a new rule introduced by International Maritime Organisation as of 1 July 2016 a container can be loaded on the ship for export only if it's weight has been verified by shipper. The rule is to be applied globally, but if the container will be
Several months ago we have published an update on the new regulations concerning lithium batteries. In a nutshell lithium batteries are considered dangerous goods and should be handled as such.
The fist Unmanned Aerial Vehicles were developed for military reconnaissance, attacks and deliveries.
Their use for commercial deliveries is most strongly associated with Amazon project. For the time being Amazon Prime Air operations are on hold waiting for the response from NASA.
The logistics sector is a fundamental part of Irish economy. Currently 48,800 persons are employed in sector’s core occupations. According to the publication Addressing the Demand for Skills in the Freight Transport, Distribution and Logistics sector in Ireland 2015-2020, issued by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN), February 18th, 2015, the distribution, logistics and freight transport sector will need up to 15,500 extra skilled workers by 2020.
Despite the best and very productive efforts in collecting humanitarian supplies, delivery to those in need is a very difficult task for varying reasons. Shipments to conflict zones and remote areas are obviously among the most challenging ones. Armoured vehicles need to be used for transportation of personnel and medicine; logistics operations are specifically tailored to the type of expected threats (Aid and International Development Forum).
It is well known that current airline surcharge system is causing difficulties for airlines, freight forwarders and, most importantly, shippers.