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Issue 3 2014 Freight Business Journal


Wild celebrations on Humberside. Not only is Hull to be UK City of Culture, but German engineering giant has confirmed a long standing plan to build its Green Port Hull windmill factory. The only slightly bum note


comes from Scandinavian Airlines, which says it is scrapping its flights from nearby Humberside airport to Denmark - hopes that there would be an influx of renewable energy executives flying into Hull having proved a tad premature. Perhaps


///FREIGHT BREAK Plastic city


green energy company people are discouraged from using such environmentally unfriendly means of transport as planes and have to take the ferry instead? But according to the BBC News


website, this is not the analysis of the honorary Danish consul for Lincolnshire, Kurt Christiansen, who suggests: “The primary airport in Denmark is Billund. To go from Humberside Airport to Copenhagen and then to Billund I would have to stay overnight, then


get up early to go to Billund.” Quite apart from why a man in Mr Christiansen’s position cannot summon up a chauffeur-driven limo – or at least find a cab – to take him wherever he needs to be, I’d no idea that Billund had usurped the Danish capital as the country’s main urban area. But maybe it figures. It is aſter all the world HQ of Lego - perhaps the gnomes of the town have been working overnight to create a new metropolis, all in vivid reds, yellows and blues?


Air cargo chic


Be the envy of everyone else in the cargo village. Airfreight cargo container maker Jettainer is turning its old unit load devices into trendy shoulder bags and they are available for sale at Luſthansa WorldShop. Martin Kraemer, head of


marketing and PR at Jettainer says the bags have proved to be a surprising best-seller. “What initially started out as a giſt for


customers quickly developed into a best-seller. The latest edition of 500 bags was completely sold out within three days. Due to the high demand we have now made both a limited and open edition available for customers this season. We are glad to see our containers continuing to travel the world, even if they are technically retired.” The bags are made of original


air cargo tarpaulin with a sewn- on label, an air cargo buckle belt serves as a shoulder strap, a container pull loop is being re- used as the carry handle and a piece of cargo net with a lashing hook is now a key ring.


Bikes, beer and Belgium – all in a good cause Pall-Ex founder takes to the water


Olympic canoe slalom hopefuls Matthew Lister and Rhys Davies have won sponsorship from Pall- Ex aſter owner discovered that they had named their former boat ‘Hilary’. The logo of the UK and international pallet delivery network will fe splashed across a new black carbon canoe during a hectic 12-months as they prepare for Team GB qualification. Matthew Lister explains:


“Sourcing sponsorship hasn’t always been easy as our sport doesn’t necessarily have as big a profile as some of the more mainstream events...if we don’t secure sponsors, we have to find the money for our kit and boat ourselves, which can be really


expensive. “ He said he had always been a


huge fan of Pall-Ex founder Hilary Devey, who has forged a career in the media with regular apperances on the Dragon’s Den TV programme. “Her success and no-nonsense approach was the inspiration for


naming our boat aſter her. When we found out she was interested in sponsoring us, we couldn’t believe our luck. Being able to buy a top-of- the-range boat is a massive bonus for us and will be invaluable in terms of our training. We’ve already christened this one ‘The Hilary D’.”


International development charity, Transaid, is once again challenging members of the transport industry to swap trucks and trains for bicycles to take part in its annual European cycle ride. This year fundraisers will set off


on a three-day, 340km adventure to Brussels, where they’ll finish the ride in style arriving at the city’s iconic Grand Place. Previous rides to Paris


and Amsterdam have raised a combined total of nearly £230,000, which goes towards improving road safety standards in Africa and increasing access to lifesaving healthcare. Gary Forster, Transaid’s Chief


Executive, says: “Feedback from participants over the last two years has been that they have had a fantastic experience exploring new countries whilst really challenging themselves for


Transaid. “We’re hoping to see some new


faces this year, and welcome any of our previous challengers who are returning for another great event.” Riders will set off from


Tunbridge Wells on 12 September, cycle to Dover, and catch the ferry to Calais. The adventure will continue in France as the volunteers cycle


are encouraged to join Transaid’s Africa Cycle challenge in June 2015, 400km between Mount Kilimanjaro and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Anyone wishing to take part in


75 miles to


Bruges, where they will sample some of the city’s famous beers and spend the night, before setting off to complete the final 74 miles to Brussels. Confirmed riders already


include a team from Clipper Logistics, London Transport Commissioner Sir Peter Hendy and a team from Backhouse Jones Solicitors. If the badlands of Belgium aren’t enough of an adventure, riders


the Brussels ride (12-15 September 2014) is urged to sign up quickly, as places are limited. To request a registration form or for further information on the challenges contact Florence Bearman on 020 7387 8136 or email Florence@ transaid.org. A registration fee of £99 is


required for the Brussels challenge and all cyclists are asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £1,600. For sponsorship help and ideas Transaid’s team of dedicated experts are on hand to offer hints and support on fund-raising and training from the moment participants sign up. www.transaid.org.


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