Clearer guidelines are needed for the use of lethal force against Somali pirates, according to a House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report. The report, titled Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, states “The government was right to permit private armed guards to defend British-flagged shipping against Somali pirates, but its guidance on the legal use of force lacks critical detail.”
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Parliamentary committee calls for shoot-to-kill guidelines
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Containership Rena breaks up
Thursday, January 12th, 2012The Rena, which has been grounded on Astrolabe Reef off the coast of New Zealand since 5 October 2011, has now broken in two after being hit by heavy waves. Hundreds of containers have been lost and debris including timber, plastic and sacks of milk powder has begun to hit the shores of the North Island’s east coast.
Rotterdam sees 0.8% increase in throughput
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Hans Smits, Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO, has hailed a good year for the port in 2011, with throughput increasing by 0.8% from 2010’s figures to 433 million tonnes. 2011 was the ninth time in 10 years that the port has seen growth, and Smits has pledged more investment in terminals as a result.
Cardinal Group win regional HSBC Business Thinking!
Friday, December 2nd, 2011On 24th November the North West finalists for the HSBC Business Thinking Award gathered at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for the ceremony to name the regional winner to go through to the national finals and once again Cardinal Group came out on top, scooping the award in the face of stiff competition from a selection of the best businesses across the North West.
Cardinal Group wins an IFW Award!
Friday, December 2nd, 2011The 2011 IFW Awards marked the 15th anniversary of this prestigious event, with the Cardinal Group nominated for Consolidator of the Year. The winners were announced on 23rd November at Planit Embankment Gardens in Central London, and we beat the competition to scoop the award!
Challenge Cardinal Plus
Thursday, December 1st, 2011We’re throwing down the gauntlet this month! Cardinal Plus FC has fielded an unbeaten team since its inception some twelve years ago, and it’s beginning to get a little boring.
Christmas early close off
Thursday, December 1st, 2011We’d like to take this opportunity to remind you to book with as much notice as possible for December to take account of the inevitable impact the holiday season will have on export vessel close-offs and the haulage network across the UK for both export collections and import deliveries.