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NewsA CMA CGM takeover of Bolloré Logistics could create top five airfreight forwarder
French shipping giant CMA CGM on Tuesday (April 18) announced that it had tabled a bid to take over family-owned Bolloré Logistics in a deal estimated to be worth around $5.5bn.Following the news of the potential acquisition, the Bolloré Group revealed that the takeover could see its logistics business combined ...
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Kuehne+Nagel and Atlas Air team up on Sustainable Engine Alliance
Kuehne+Nagel, Atlas Air and SR Technics Group have formed the Sustainable Engine Alliance which aims to reduce the environmental impact of aircraft engine supply chains.The alliance said that it would deploy sustainable fuels, engine stand management solutions and a global digital interface for emission transparency, reduction and avoidance.The initiative is ...
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Forto partners with Cozero to improve its emission insights
European digital freight forwarder Forto has announced a partnership with decarbonisation software company Cozero to measure its greenhouse gas emissions in its 21 locations across Asia and Europe.The partnership aims to create full transparency on Forto's emissions, to help inform decisions such as travel and procurement policies, office and IT ...
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NewsCargo.one launches new platform to speed up import bookings
Cargo.one has today launched a new platform that allows agent-to-agent bookings to speed up the process of making import bookings.The new cargo.one pro platform allows importers to compare and book rates instantly through verified forwarders.The platform will speed up the import booking process by removing the need for back-and-forth emails ...
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Tensions mount at US west coast box ports over labour talks
Tensions continue to mount at US west coast container terminals as carrier groups last week accused workers of withholding labour - something that in the past has resulted in a surge in air cargo demand.Carrier group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said that on April 7 unions took concerted action to ...
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NewsK+N opens new healthcare site at Dallas Fort Worth
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has opened a new healthcare facility at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to meet "complex storage needs".The new fulfillment centre measures 400,000 sq ft and is located around three miles from the airport.K+N said the site is "fully pharma-grade compliant" and has four cold chambers to meet ...
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NewsAir Menzies International expands in Canada
Sam Wangpeng, country manager for Canada. Photo: Air Menzies InternationalAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened a new branch near Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada.The new branch is AMI’s second in Canada and will offer a variety of wholesale airfreight services, including door-to-door services on global import and ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics continues expansion
SGL Romania Management Team from left to right: Sebastian Blaga, Rares Theodosiu, Adrian Pali, Andrei Zodie, Nicolae Dragan. Source: SGLFast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics has continued its expansion with the opening of an office in Bucharest.The forwarder said it had decided on the new office as Bucharest was fast becoming ...
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NewsK&N begins weekly cargo flights from Stuttgart to Alabama
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has begun operating weekly international cargo flights from Germany into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama.The logistics company said its first charter cargo flight into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth from Stuttgart, Germany took place on April 2, using a Boeing B747-8F operated by Atlas Air.This milestone flight follows an agreement in February ...
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Bolloré Africa Logistics rebrands following takeover
Bolloré Africa Logistics has been rebranded as Africa Global Logistics (AGL) following its acquisition by container shipping giant MSC.The acquisition was completed at the end of 2022 and included all the Bolloré Group's shipping, logistics and terminal operations on the continent.At the time the deal was announced, Bolloré Africa Logistics ...
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NewsLeschaco Group announces new CEO
Constantin Conrad. Source: Leschaco GroupLogistics firm The Leschaco Group has appointed a new chief executive as well as a series of other management changes.Constantin Conrad has officially assumed the role of chief executive following the unexpected death of his father, Jörg Conrad, in October last year.Constantin Conrad was previously appointed ...
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Record profits at DB Schenker help Deutsche Bahn back to black
Rail and logistics giant Deutsche Bahn (DB) was back in the black last year thanks to a record performance at its forwarding subsidiary DB Schenker.The forwarder, which DB is considering putting up for sale, last year reported earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of €1.8bn - an increase of almost ...
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Dachser adds SAF booking option for airfreight
Freight forwarder Dachser will offer a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) booking option to customers as part of its emission reduction efforts.The German company said that shipments transported using SAF generate 30% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than those transported with traditional fuels.Customers will be able to select SAF on all flights ...
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Airforwarders Association ramps up efforts to tackle 'crumbling infrastructure'
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has appointed a senior lobbyist as it ramps up efforts to tackle "crumbling" air cargo infrastructure.Michael Taylor, managing partner, Diakon Partners, has been given the task of maintaining pressure on US congress to make urgent investments.Taylor will represent the interests and concerns of both AfA ...
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NewsDANX and ILS target Polish time-critical market with new JV
Source: DANXTime-critical logistics firm DANX and warehouse company ILS are setting up a joint venture (JV) in Poland to target growing demand.The JV will be established as 50/50 ownership and will offer the services and infrastructure provided by both DANX and ILS.ILS moves more than 15m shipments per year, has ...
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Increasing pressure on air cargo to up its sustainability performance
The air cargo industry is seeing increasing pressure to up its environmental performance, according to air cargo group TIACA's latest sustainability report.The association's third annual survey found that 64% of respondents believe that sustainability pressure has increased compared to last year, mainly driven by customers and regulators.The report also highlights ...
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WiseTech Academy launches international freight forwarding diploma
WiseTech Global's online training arm has launched an international freight forwarding diploma.WiseTech Academy's diploma has been developed to prepare students around the world for the role of international freight forwarder and covers all aspects of the global movement of cargo, relevant regulatory requirements, and conventions and barriers that impact the ...
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Hong Kong forwarders welcome move to lift "seriously detrimental" e-cigarette ban
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has welcomed a plan to lift a "seriously detrimental" ban on the transhipment of e-cigarettes by road to Hong Kong International Airport.HAFFA said proposals to ease an April 2022 ban on the transhipment of e-cigarettes by road - originally introduced ...
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Forwarder Rhenus targets UK perishables market
Freight forwarder Rhenus Air & Ocean has launched a dedicated perishables division in the UK.The Rhenus Fresh department in the UK will offer time-critical, temperature-controlled services for the transportation of chilled and frozen produce.The business will work with a range of perishables, including flower and food, with a particular focus ...
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NewsDSV targets semiconductor market with double acquisition
Source: DSVDSV is acquiring US logistics firms S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics as it looks to grow its presence in the semiconductor industry.The Danish forwarder said the deal would also align with its new Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport operations and support DSV's growing cross-border services to Latin America.Financial ...