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More direct services than ever

We now offer the most comprehensive array of services, more than any other NVOCC, serving 500 origins and destinations, 125 of which are direct services. Due to the success of the business and our continued expansion, we’re able to offer … Continue reading →

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Market-leading Middle East FCL freight rates

The captain is pleased to announce that due to our long-standing relationship with the Middle East we’re able to offer market-leading reductions on FCL freight rates for the month of October.  Get a rate today by using our award-winning FREIGHTcalculator … Continue reading →

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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We’re finalists at the 2012 Global Freight Awards

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for not one but two awards at this year’s Global Freight Awards (formerly the IFW Awards). We’re defending our title in the category of NVOCC of the Year, and to add to … Continue reading →

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Global Freight Awards Finalists 2012

 We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted in not one but two categories for the 2012 Global Freight Awards! This year we’ll be defending our title of NVOCC of the Year, and are also in the running for … Continue reading →

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Olympic Disruptions: Beating the Hurdles

They’re finally here! The London 2012 Olympics kicked off with a bang at the weekend with the opening ceremony on Friday 27th July signalling the games beginning in earnest. Congratulations to Helen Glover and Heather Stanning for scooping Britain’s first … Continue reading →

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Welcome Aboard!

Perhaps it’s the success of our online freight calculator – which can now offer instant FCL rates as well as LCL – because due to our ever-increasing number of services we’ve taken on two new team members to handle our … Continue reading →

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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East and West

Whether you’re looking out across the Atlantic or heading to the Orient, the Captain has some unbeatable services on offer right now. If you have US-bound cargo, our direct service to Houston runs weekly with a transit time of only … Continue reading →

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Olympic tweets to aid your fleets

The Heathrow Air Freight Forum (HAFF) have set up a Twitter feed to provide real-time updates to freight companies whose business may be affected by congestion in the build-up to and during the London 2012 Games. By providing regular up-to-date … Continue reading →

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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Portsmouth strike action looms

Dockers at Portsmouth International Port are due to vote on Monday on whether to strike over working conditions. Among the issues at stake are health and safety concerns associated with long working hours, as well as low pay. Trade Union … Continue reading →

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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$400m Nova Scotia port hub plan unveiled

Canada has revealed plans to build a brand new $400m transhipment port hub in Sydney on the east coast of Nova Scotia. The port will be designed to handle the largest class of containerships currently in operation, and will rival … Continue reading →

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Chris Bartram
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