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Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Financial Times

• Container shipping industry faces critical momentSector shows signs of revival after deals and new sector alliances shake up market
• DP World wins ruling against Djibouti in bribe rowAfrican state ordered to pay costs after illegal payments case thrown out

East Anglian Daily Times

• Associated British Ports hails record year for the Port of IpswichThe Port of Ipswich has hailed a record 2016, with the tonnage of ships calling at the port increasing by 13% year-on-year.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Rhenus Logistics starts work at new Port Salford facilityFreight logistics giant Rhenus Logistics has confirmed the beginning of construction work on its new headquarters and warehouse facility at Port Salford, Manchester. Expected to be fully operational by the end of Q4 2017, the development will create up to ten new jobs. With 13 sites located across the UK, Rhenus has enjoyed strong and sustainable growth, with the past year seeing a 10% increase in volumes. As a result of this, Rhenus is opting to relocate its headquarters from Trafford Park to Port Salford, which will see a 60,700 sq ft site built. The impressive facility will include 50,000 ...