All Freight Forwarder Articles – Page 22
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NewsHellmann goes Blue to digitize its operations
Martin Bernemann (second from the right), chief technical officer of BlueBox Systems, during the Logistics Summit. Source: BlueBox SystemsHellmann Worldwide Logistics has successfully used tracking specialist BlueBox Systems to digitize its operations, delegates to a summit in Germany learned.The forwarder, which describes itself as “one of the biggest medium-sized logistics ...
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NewsCH Robinson reports a stabilising air cargo market
Matt Castle. Source: CH RobinsonThe air cargo market has settled back into normal seasonal patterns as the peak season arrives, according to CH Robinson's vice president of global forwarding Matt Castle.Speaking to Air Cargo News, Castle provided an update on the current air cargo market as industry data continues to ...
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NewsGEODIS targets pharma market with Schiphol facility
Source: GeodisGEODIS has started the official operation of its new 5,500 sq m Schiphol-Rijk temperature-controlled facility for the pharma and healthcare sectors.The new location at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is next to the global logistics provider’s existing site and will expand its footprint in pharma and healthcare.GEODIS’ pharma and healthcare capability ...
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NewsJens Bjørn Andersen to step down as DSV CEO
Jens Bjørn Andersen will next year step down as the chief executive of top-three freight forwarder DSV after 16 years in charge.Andersen will leave the role on September 1 to be replaced by Jens Lund.In his 16 years in charge of the firm, Andersen has seen its rapid expansion from ...
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NewsK+N and SATS collaborate on efficiency and sustainability initiatives
Yngve Ruud (left) with Kerry Mok. Photo: SATSKuehne+Nagel (K+N) and SATS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry.Together, the two companies have initially collaborated on several Proofs of Concept to optimise ...
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NewsGlobal Critical Logistics appoints chief people officer
Source: Global Critical LogisticsGlobal Critical Logistics (GCL) has appointed Elizabeth Berman as its chief people officer.In her new role, Berman will develop HR infrastructure that provides a "high service level to both employees and customers".Daniel Rosenthal, president and chief executive GCL, said: “I am a firm believer in building on ...
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Flexport confirms it will cut its global workforce by 20%
Flexport has confirmed it will shrink its global workforce by "approximately 20%" as part of its plans to cut costs in a move that follows a series of changes at the company.Recently back at the helm of Flexport, chief executive Ryan Petersen said in a blog post on October 12: ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023
Copyright: Telling PhotographyThe prestigious Air Cargo News Awards took place in the UK on Thursday night with 15 companies walking away with a trophy.More than 240 people attended the 39th awards ceremony that was this year presented by writer and comedian Dominic Holland at the Hilton London Syon Park.Companies were ...
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NewsDHL takes complete control of Danzas AEI
Source: DHL Global ForwardingDHL Global Forwarding (DHL) has taken complete control of freight forwarder Danzas AEI Emirates.Before the full takeover, DHL had owned 40% of the UAE-based forwarder with the remaining 60% owned by Investment Trading Group, which is in turn owned by the Al Tayer Group.DHL said that the ...
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NewsFlexport restructuring to have "minimal impact" on European employees
Flexport's head of Europe has moved to reassure employees based in the continent that the firm's upcoming restructuring will have minimal impact on them.Last week, Technology publication The Information reported that the freight forwarder was planning to layoff as much as 30% of its workforce - around 1,000 employees - ...
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NewsFIATA appoints Erkeskin as president
Turgut Erkeskin. Photo: FIATAThe International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has appointed Turgut Erkeskin as president.Erkeskin, who has been president and chief executive of Istanbul-headquartered Genel Transport for over 35 years was formerly the senior vice president of FIATA.He was also the president of Turkish NGO International Transportation and ...
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More jobs to go at Flexport?
Reports suggest freight forwarder Flexport could layoff as much as 30% of its workforce as it looks to drive cost discipline.Technology publication The Information reported that the forwarder was looking to layoff around 1,000 people, with newswire Reuters later reporting sources quoting the same figure.Flexport told Air Cargo News that ...
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NewsRhenus Logsitics adds reusable car transportation container
Source: RhenusRhenus Logistics has launched a reusable car transportation container for air cargo as an alternative to wooden crates.The forwarder said that the "cartainer" would be based at its finished vehicle logistics hub at London Heathrow and can be used for round trips or multistop transportation."It can be utilised to ...
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NewsAir cargo improvements push shippers to longer term deals
The air cargo market continued to find its way out of the doldrums in September, resulting in an increase in longer term deals.The latest figures from Xeneta show that air cargo volumes in September were flat on a year ago and spot rates were down by 34% - the lowest ...
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NewsAirfreight rates continue to rise in September
Airfreight rates finally showed signs of improvement in September (see dashboard at end of article) and further increases have been recorded in the first week of October.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that average rates - spot and contract - paid by forwarders from Hong ...
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NewsSGL plans to continue acquisition spree after Portugal purchase
Lars Syberg, Scan Global Logistics, and António Beirão, FLS. Source: Scan Global LogisticsFast-growing Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of Portugal-based FLS and has more planned in the coming months.SGL said that the purchase of FLS would strengthen its position in the government and ...
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NewsB&H expands in Australia with new office
Source: B&H WorldwideAerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has further expanded its operations in the Oceania region with the opening of a new office in Brisbane.The new facility is located close to the city's airport and has been operational since September 18."The Queensland state is a key growth area for aviation ...
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World Courier partners with Swiss WorldCargo on SAF
Logistics firm World Courier will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Swiss WorldCargo - in a deal that is the largest SAF purchase made through the airline so far.In total, the company has purchased enough SAF to support the movement of 2,000 shipments from London to Switzerland, which will result ...
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NewsUPS swoops on time-critical logistics firm MNX
Source: UPSExpress giant UPS has today announced a deal to acquire time-critical logistics firm MNX Global Logistics as it looks to ramp up its healthcare capabilities.Long Beach-headquartered MNX provides services covering next flight out (NFO), air charter, on-demand courier, managed transportation, service parts logistics (SPL) and specialty freight.Its clients include ...
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DB Schenker to be sold as a complete unit and not split up
Deutsche Bahn will sell its logistics business, DB Schenker, as a complete unit rather than splitting it up into smaller units.Air Cargo News sister title DVZ reported that the Deutsche Bahn supervisory board was this week told that after months of examining various options, a complete sale was the most ...