Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
Dear readers! This is the seventh issue of LOGISTICS. By tradition, in the July issue, we publish analytical reviews from our partners – a study of the market of low-temperature warehouses in Moscow and the Moscow region from the IBC Real Estate agency and a rating of Russian transport companies by the cost of delivering bulk cargoes in 2025 from the Main Transport Internet project.
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has reported a sharp spike in demand for air cargo charters in response to the gridlock caused by striking workers who blockaded the French port of Calais.
With thousands of HGVs (heavy goods vehicles) and other commercial vehicles left stranded by the industrial action, European manufacturers and freight forwarders sought air charters to beat the blockade.
Pierre van der Stichele, Cargo Business Development Director, said:
“The Calais strike last week had the potential to cripple production for many of our UK-based clients because crucial manufacturing parts were caught up in the shut-down. This has resulted in an unseasonable surge in demand for both charter and on board courier (OBC) services.”
“The knock-on effect of the strikes has also been felt by our offices across Europe – particularly our team in Germany which is at the centre of the automotive logistics business.”
Freighter aircraft including Antonov AN-12, Antonov AN-26, ATR 72, Boeing B727F, Dornier Do 228 and MD-11F types have been utilised by Chapman Freeborn to airlift consignments of time-critical cargo to the UK.
Van der Stichele adds:
“In today’s charter market it’s almost unheard of use wide-body freighters like MD-11Fs on routes such as Liege to Doncaster – but if that 80-tons of cargo is delayed it can cost the manufacturer millions to suspend the production line.”
Logistics companies have been warned of the potential of further strike action at Calais by French ferry workers this week.