Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) is due to implement Advanced Shipment Information (ASHI) on March 1st, a system which will be mandatory for all shipments to Ghana including transit cargo. Bills of Lading will each have to be covered by a validated ASHI document, which will increase costs.
We are pleased to announce that FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Accreditation has been awarded to Jonen and we now join an elite group of companies which promote safer working practices and raise driving standards.
Jonen Shipping will be making new deliveries in some RM and IG postcode areas following the appointment by Palletline to cover part of the postcode area previously covered by ORB Logistics.
We wish to announce that after 41 years of service with Jonen, Paul Newman retired on 31st July 2014. Paul joined the Company in 1973 and became Director in 1986. During his 41 years with the Company, Paul saw many developments and changes both within Jonen and the Shipping Industry. During these changes he maintained the exemplary service levels that have been associated with our organisation since its inception.
On hearing that from August, Emirates SkyCargo is to expand its presence in Nigeria by introducing a daily linked A340 service to Abuja and Kano, we at Jonen Shipping were delighted. The airline will offer over 200 tonnes of cargo capacity per week.
Jonen Shipping – worldwide export specialists, delivering an unparalleled shipping service to European countries including France andGermany – noted that a French public enquiry has been launched into the extension of Eurotunnel’s freight zone in Coquelles, near Calais.
At the recent Palletline annual awards evening Stephen Sanderson Transport of Market Harborough were presented with the Depot of the Year Award. Stephen Sanderson have performed consistently well over a number of years and beat 69 other transport operators to this prestigious award.
As part of Jonen’s 40th anniversary celebrations Mr Mertz flew into London to discuss ‘the good old days’ with Mr Hodges.