France
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Asia-Pacific
Bolloré Logistics in global roll-out of WiseTech software
Global freight forwarder Bolloré Logistics and productivity software provider WiseTech Global ASX: WTC) have done a deal to roll-out WiseTech’s…
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Maritime
Grimaldi outlines Grande America cargo losses
Following the loss of Grande America on 12 March a 10km long oil slick from the ship’s bunker fuel threatens…
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News
French government backs down – suspends added fuel taxes for six months
After about two weeks of rioting on the streets of Paris, the French people have gotten their government to agree…
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Sky-high fuel prices and its aftermath – riots breakout in Paris
Protests over rise in fuel taxes have turned violent in Paris, leaving two dead and 600 injured.
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Economics
30-mile waits possible for trucks entering port in Calais after Brexit
Britain’s pending withdrawal from the European Union spells traffic doom for Calais, according to the Calais port’s boss, Jean Marc…
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Economics
France’s Gefco acquires carrier specializing in Europe to Morocco trade
Paris-based global logistics group Gefco has confirmed its acquisition of Spanish transport logistics company GLT, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
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News
French startup Convargo connects shippers and carriers in real-time
The French freight industry is one of the largest markets in the world. But like its North American counterpart, the…
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News
The Uber of France: Startup Convargo raises $19M to build freight platform
The on-demand trucking service trend has hit France, as Convargo is now seeking to become that country’s “Uber of trucking,”…
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