Maersk service from Japan to UK, by rail

The Maersk 40ft container consignment arrived at Felixstowe, UK, on 2 March, after its departure from Yokohama, Japan in January, having crossed Russia by both land and sea. The service, operated with railway provider Modul, is part of Maersk´s AE19 service which has connected Asia and Europe via the Trans-Siberian railway and the ports of Vostochniy and St Petersburg since …

Drivers to be tested as they enter the UK

With effect from 6 April, 2021 all lorry drivers entering the UK from the EU (not Ireland), and who are staying for more than 48 hours, will be required to take tests for COVID-19.  Failure to comply will incur a fine of £2,000. The first test must be taken within 48 hours of arrival.  Two further tests are then required …

Kelly Foreman joins Atlas

Atlas® World Group, Inc., the parent company of Atlas® Van Lines, has announced that Kelly Foreman has been named Vice President of Human Resources for Atlas Van Lines. Before joining Atlas, she served for eight years as Director and Vice President of Human Resources for Energy Systems Group in Newburgh, Indiana. In her Atlas role, Kelly will lead and oversee the human resources …