All Freight Forwarder Articles – Page 52
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NewsManagement change and a new facility for U-Freight
Robert Rens, U-FreightU-Freight has promoted Robert Rens from operations manager to operations director for the Netherlands, and it has also opened a new facility.The new role will see Rens take responsibility for work undertaken by current managing director in the Netherlands, Cas Scheij, who has reached official retirement age but ...
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Hope Consortium adds more forwarders to Covid-19 vaccine distribution efforts
More freight forwarders have joined the Hope Consortium, a UAE-based public-private partnership, to support the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines across the globe.The latest partners are Bolloré Logistics, CEVA Logistics, DB Schenker, DHL, FedEx Express, MICCO Logistics, RSA Global and UPS.The collaboration of leading freight forwarders continues to "cement the credibility ...
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NewsDB Schenker expands airfreight charter network to three continents
Copyright Deutsche Bahn AGDB Schenker has extended its own-controlled charter network with a route covering America, Europe and Asia.The service was launched this week and runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US.It is ...
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DB Schenker restarts UK-Europe road services
DB Schenker will today restart road services between Europe and the UK after temporarily suspending them as companies adjusted to new paperwork procedures.The company said it will begin accepting general cargo shipments to the UK from today.However, DB Schenker emphasised the importance of making sure that documentation was in order ...
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NewsAMI makes Americas appointment as it targets growth
Adam Cooper, AMICargo wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has named Adam Cooper as its new head of sales, Americas, as it looks to grow in the region.Cooper joins AMI from United Airlines where his career spanned 15 years in both sales and operations roles.Most recently, he held the position of ...
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NewsDHL opens second pharma facility near Leipzig/Halle Airport
DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its pharma-handling capabilities in Germany by opening a second specialised warehouse close to Leipzig/Halle Airport.The company highlighted the facilities' capability of supporting vaccine distribution, as the world continues its fight against Covid-19.The new 2,500 sq m hub features two temperature-controlled zones: in the larger 1,700 ...
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Qatar Cargo to offer capacity on WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its digital expansion by signing up to offer its capacity on booking portal WebCargo.The airline said it would provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity and e-booking on the platform.The rollout will begin with France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa and Spain on February 7.As part ...
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Forwarders say new US cargo security programme is a quick fix
US forwarders have warned that plans for a new US air cargo security programme could be a quick fix benefiting only a select few.Last Wednesday, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) met with air cargo stakeholders to outline proposals for a new security regime in line with incoming International Civil ...
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NewsDSV to develop new Stockholm logistics centre
DSV's planned new Stockholm CentreDSV will develop a new integrated logistics centre close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden.The forwarder said the facility is located close to the airport, railway and motorway and is driven by growth in e-commerce.The warehouse will occupy approximately 68,000 sq m and feature an automated ...
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NewsDHL expands pharma capabilities in South Africa
Clement Blanc, managing director, DHL Global Forwarding- South AfricaDHL has expanded its capabilities in South Africa by investing in new 10,000 m sq warehouse, which has pharma facilities, near Johannesburg Airport.The company invested 126.5m rand ($8.3m) in the facility, which is "twice the size of its current set-up" and is ...
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DHL achieves record earnings for full-year 2020
In its preliminary results for 2020, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP DHL) has reported record earnings, despite the "challenging economic environment" experienced last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.The logistics and parcels giant achieved its highest operating profits (ebit) for the financial year: €4.8bn, which "significantly outperformed" its ...
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BIFA appoints Hobbis to the board
UK freight forwarder association BIFA's board and council recently approved the promotion of Carl Hobbis as an executive director.Hobbis joined BIFA as training development manager in 2016 and has redeveloped its training and industry education functions.Prior to joining BIFA, Hobbis had worked in freight forwarding for more than 30 years, ...
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NewsSEKO looks to acquisitions following investment
James T. Gagne - SEKO LogisticsSEKO Logistics is targeting additional acquisitions, technology development and growth in key geographies after securing investment from Ridgemont Equity Partners.The deal will see the logistics firm's current majority shareholder, Greenbriar Equity Group, divest its stake but remain an equity owner. Terms of the transaction were ...
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Kuehne+Nagel and Moderna finalise deal for vaccine distribution
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and Moderna have finalised a deal that will see the freight forwarder supporting the supply chain and distribution of the pharma firm's Covid-19 vaccine.K+N said that as part of the deal, it will support the distribution of vaccines from Moderna’s supply chain in Europe, to destinations in Europe, ...
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NewsCEVA continues expansion in Africa with another investment
CEVA Logistics has continued its "strategic" African expansion with an investment in a Moroccan freight forwarder.The freight forwarder today announced the purchase of the ASTI Group in Morocco.CEVA said the two companies had been working together for more than two decades and have delivered a range of multi-modal services to ...
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BIFA releases updated trading conditions following Brexit
A new edition of the British International Freight Association's (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version, which was revised in 2017.The latest edition has been produced as a consequence of the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and reflects changes to Direct/Indirect Representation with ...
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Davies Turner Ireland achieves ISO accreditation to prepare for Brexit
Davies Turner Ireland recently achieved ISO9001 accreditation as it looks to reduce any risk of supply chain disruption following the end of the transition period as the UK leaves the European Union.The standard is based on a number of quality management principles including customer focus, the motivation and implication of ...
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NewsEling takes the top job at Dachser
Burkhard ElingBurkhard Eling is the new chief executive at German logistics operator Dachser in several executive board changes to welcome the next generation of senior management.Eling succeeds Bernhard Simon, who will take over as chairman of the supervisory board of the family-owned company in mid-2021. Also moving to the supervisory ...
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NewsCEVA rebrands recent African acquisition
CEVA Logistics has completed the rebranding of its summer 2020 acquisitions in Africa, with AMI and MANICA becoming CEVA Logistics from January 2021.The immediate rebranding does not include MANICA in Zimbabwe, Malawi and the borders, which will be branded MANICA a company of CEVA Logistics through to January 2022.As a ...
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NewsDB Schenker takes aim at pharma and ramps up Cargolux freighter partnership
DB Schenker is setting up a new healthcare service portfolio called DB SCHENKERlife+ and has also joined up with Cargolux to launch a weekly full charter freighter connection between Luxembourg and Indianapolis, starting in January 2021.Cargolux’s initial service between its home base in Luxembourg and the Indiana capital was inaugurated ...