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Anne Takes On Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle Challenge
65 year-old Anne Modder is taking on a cycling challenge in September to ride 485 kilometers in 7 days, which will take her through Vietnam and into Cambodia.
Port Express Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Port Express has turned 20 years old today, which is a fantastic milestone for the business after being incorporated on the 18th March 2004.
Port Express Sponsor Young Forwarders
Port Express are delighted to have been sponsors of the BIFA Young Forwarder Network (YFN) event in Felixstowe – the first Anglia Region gathering for 2024.
Our Christmas Hamper Competition Returns
We’re almost into the Festive Season and that means the Port Express Christmas Hamper Competition is about to be launched.
Strategic Northampton Depot Incoming
Due to our successful ongoing growth, Port Express are in the process of finalising arrangements for our newest depot, which will be strategically located in Northampton.
Winner Confirmed In Our Art Competition
Port Express are proud to have been sponsors and delighted to have taken part in the fantastic Felixstowe Carnival, which was held this past weekend.
Taking Part In A Fantastic Felixstowe Carnival
Port Express are proud to have been sponsors and delighted to have taken part in the fantastic Felixstowe Carnival, which was held this past weekend.
2023 Driver Photo Competition Launched
It’s back, our popular driver competition is once again live and you can get involved by voting for your favourites.
Rest In Peace Steve ‘Jesse’ James
It was with great sadness that last week we lost one of our oldest colleges and friends Steve ‘Jesse’ James.
Liverpool Port Dispute Comes To An End
The latest planned strike at the Port of Liverpool has been cancelled as both parties come to an agreement.
Port Express Matt Climbs Ben Nevis
Port Express Transport Planner Matt King completed his climb of the UK’s highest mountain this month.
Liverpool Strike As Redundancy Looms
Workers at the Port of Liverpool have started their second strike as the port restructures due to downturn.
Felixstowe Set To Strike Again
Felixstowe dock workers will commence another strike on 27th September that runs for eight days.
Liverpool Port Strike Now Confirmed
The Unite Union have confirmed the Liverpool port walk out from Monday 19th September to October 3rd.
Matt Transforms To Climb Ben Nevis
Port Express Transport Planner – Matt King- has completely transformed himself, losing 13 stone to climb Ben Nevis.
Liverpool Port Also Votes To Strike
Dockworkers at the Port of Liverpool have voted in favour of strike action over pay and working conditions.
Eight Day Felixstowe Strike Now Set
The Felixstowe port strike has now been set as eight days, running from Sunday 21st August until Monday 29th.
Felixstowe Port Workers Vote To Strike
Port workers at Felixstowe have now voted to strike in August, which will likely bring the port to a standstill.
This Week’s Strike To Impact Transport
With no breakthrough in talks expected, rail workers are set to strike again this Wednesday 27th July
Rail Strike May Impact Transport
Railway workers are set to strike on three days this month, which may impact container transport.
Queen’s Jubilee – Office Manned
It’s The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week, our office and phones will be manned 24/7.
Felixstowe Port’s Autonomous Trucks
Hutchison Ports are expecting to introduce 2 autonomous trucks to Felixstowe in September.
Felixstowe Port Introduces Energy Fee
The Port of Felixstowe has announced a new levy to recover recent rises in energy from 1st May 2022.
18 Years – More Team Reflections
Port Express has just turned 18 years old, and two of our team share their experience of some of those years.
18 Years – More Of The Team Reflect
Port Express has just turned 18 years old, and two key team members reflect on those eighteen years.
18 Years – Team Members Reflect
Port Express has just turned 18 years old, and two key team members reflect on those eighteen years.
18 Years – Karl Dawson Reflects
Port Express has just turned 18 years old, and MD Karl Dawson reflects on those eighteen years.
DAF XG’s Arrive With New Livery
This weekend, Port Express took delivery of two more new generation DAF XG vehicles, part of our order of twenty.
Port Express Open Doncaster Depot
Port Express recently opened our new strategically positioned container services depot in Doncaster, Yorkshire.
Storms Eunice/Franklin Closes Ports
Storm Frankin immediately followed Eunice and operations in many ports are again suspended.
DAF XG New Gen Vehicles Arrive
Port Express have just taken delivery of two new generation DAF XG+ vehicles, immediately putting them into action.
PX Sponsored BIFA Award Winners
Port Express once more sponsored the Ocean Services Award at the annual BIFA Awards ceremony.
Felixstowe Restitution Impacting Two Carriers
Congestion at the Port of Felixstowe has led to restitution issues for two carriers.
Storm Barra Affecting Port Operations
High winds from Storm Barra are currently impacting both Southampton and Felixstowe ports.
Container Restitution Issues At Southampton
Congestion at the Port of Southampton has led to restitution issues with some carriers.
Southampton Port Temporarily Closed
Port Of Southampton operations have been suspended due to a major incident.
Alliance Confirm Felixstowe Omissions
The 2M Alliance, has announced that some of its schedules will be omitting Felixstowe.
Carrier Reacts To Restitution Issues
The issue of carriers being unable to receive empty containers in Felixstowe has raised its ugly head.
Felixstowe: Current Issues With Restitution
Port congestion leads to carriers being unable to receive empty containers back to Felixstowe port.
Transport Secretary: Brexit Not To Blame
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims that Brexit is not the cause of the current driver shortage.
Government Set To Update HGV Tests
Reports in the national press suggest news about a streamlined HGV/LGV testing process is coming soon.
Driver Shortage Impacting Our Lives
The driver shortage continues to disrupt and is now beginning to impact many aspects of our day to day lives.
RHA – Army Help Won’t Scratch Surface
Talking to Sky News, the RHA have suggested that help from 2,000 army drivers, to alleviate the driver shortage…
Famous Ship At Felixstowe Port Today
The famous, or now more infamous, ‘Ever Given’, is finally due to arrive at the Port of Felixstowe today.
Truck Stop To Close Near Felixstowe
Industry in desperate need of more truck stops, yet the Orwell truck stop will be closing soon.
Government Not Delivering Truck Stops
A lack of truck stop progress means that drivers are continuing to put themselves at risk.
Port Express Website Has A New Facelift
Our old website has served us well over recent years, but in order to make better use of modern technologies…
Government Unlikely To Act On RHA Request
According to recent reports, the government are not expected to approve the RHA’s request.
Driver Shortage Leads to New ‘DRS’ Charge
The driver shortage is now commonly accepted to be at crisis point in the UK, particularly for container…
Extended Hours Won’t Fix HGV Crisis
According to the RHA, extended hours for already exhausted hauliers won’t fix the current delivery crisis.
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