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NewsFTA names Zoe McLernon as multimodal policy manager
The UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Zoe McLernon as multimodal policy manager, a newly created role intended to “strengthen FTA’s position as the only business organisation representing all aspects of the UK logistics sector”.McLernon has joined FTA’s 17-strong policy team and will speak on behalf of the trade ...
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Air cargo peak quickly peters out
The air cargo peak season appears to have quickly fizzled out this year, following on from two bumper years in 2017 and 2018.The latest freight rate data appears to show that the rise in prices experienced at the start of November has quickly flattened off.Tac Index figures show that prices ...
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NewsFrench PM opens new CEVA global headquarters
From left to right: Rodolphe Saadé; Elisabeth Borne, minister of ecological and solidary transition; Edouard Philippe; and Renaud MuselierLate last week (on November 14), the prime minister of France, Edouard Philippe, and the president of the French 'Sud' region , Renaud Muselier, joined with CEVA’s chief executive, Nicolas Sartini, and ...
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NewsKerry Logistics acquires Turkish forwarder ASAV
Kerry Logistics has purchased a majority interest in Turkish freight forwarder Asav Lojistik Hizmetleri Anonim Sirketi (ASAV).The forwarder said in a statement that the acquisition would “further the expansion of its global network and strengthen its international freight forwarding capabilities”.Moreover, “Building upon ASAV’s competitive advantages of established operations and a ...
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NewsKerry Logistics wins awards for third time
Robert Tan of Kerry Logistics receiving the awardsKerry Logistics has won two titles at the 2019 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards for the third year in a row.It was named Asia Pacific Logistics Service Provider of the Year and Asia Pacific Road Freight Service Provider of the ...
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NewsCrane appoints Brandt for east US sales
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Eric Brandt to lead its sales growth in the US east region. He has worked in the logistics industry for almost 20 years, with experience in forwarding, contract logistics and final mile distribution, especially in consumer and retail verticals.Tim Zubradt, chief sales officer, said: “As ...
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NewsFirst Africa office for Heppner
French freight forwarder Heppner has opened a branch in Dakar, Senegal – its first on the African continent. The company said it would also serve a wide swathe of the region, including Mali, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.Heppner said that business prospects had been boosted by natural resources projects and by a ...
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NewsDHL sees Q3 airfreight volumes and revenues slide but profits rise
DHL Global Forwarding saw revenues and operating profits increase in the third quarter, despite a decline in airfreight volumes.The forwarder reported a 0.9% year-on-year increase in revenues to €3.7bn and earnings before interest and tax improved by 17% to €124m.Looking at its airfreight business, volumes for the third quarter were ...
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Geodis: HK-Mexico freighter to meet demand for Lithium transport and faster transit
Geodis’ new Hong Kong-Mexico freighter service aims to cut delivery times and cater for lithium battery transport demand.Eric Martin-Neuville, executive vice president, Geodis Freight Forwarding, told Air Cargo News that while there were existing services between Hong Kong and Guadalajara, they tended to be fed through the US border, which ...
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NewsNippon Cargo Airlines to host cargo capacity on cargo.one platform
In a move towards digitisation, Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will become the first Asian airline to partner with cargo.one to enable freight forwarders to book NCA’s maindeck capacities, around the clock, and receive instant confirmation.Also, for the first time, cargo.one will be utilising the newly-developed 'one.connect', further simplifying its integration ...
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Geodis launches Hong Kong–Mexico freighter service
Freight forwarder Geodis has launched a weekly airfreight service between Hong Kong and Mexico and hopes to soon increase frequencies.The company said the charter service, named AirDirect Mexico, was a "completely new, non-stop service" that would provide customers with a "highly reliable solution" and secured capacity.Geodis did not reveal which ...
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NewsBIFA to launch Anglia Young Forwarder Network regional group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is planning to add another regional group to its Young Forwarder Network, which it launched earlier this year.The new Anglia regional group will be launched next week (November 13) at Ipswich Town Football Club.At the launch, guest speakers from Operation Pandora - a European-wide ...
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NewsDSV Panalpina transaction ‘all-important’
Denmark-headquartered multimodal forwarder DSV Panalpina Group has highlighted the role of DSV’s acquisition of Panalpina in its third-quarter results.Jens Bjørn Andersen, group chief executive, said: “The closing of the Panalpina transaction on 19 August was the all-important event in Q3. We have had a good start to the integration and ...
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NewsFlexport partners with SF Express for smarter logistics in China
Henry Ko of Flexport Asia (left), and Keith Ip of SF Express GroupFreight forwarder Flexport is partnering with Chinese logistics specialist SF Express to offer a one-stop-shop for freight services, including full container load (FCL) ocean shipping and air cargo.Flexport and SF Express will connect data and platforms to provide ...
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NewsFAIR@Link goes live at Hamburg Airport
The FAIR@Link portal has gone live for air cargo handling at Hamburg Airport Cargo Center after a six-month test phase.Hamburg Airport head of cargo Alexander Müller said: "The new platform is an important step into the digital future for us. With FAIR@Link, we can significantly improve handling processes and manage ...
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NewsCargo bosses fear reputational risk from trade sanctions as US imposes $1.3bn in penalites for 2019
Around 80% of cargo businesses named reputational risk as driving their trade sanctions and export risk compliance programmes as the US authorities have already imposed a record $1.3bn in penalties this year.Accuity, the provider of financial crime screening and payments solutions, said that its survey made it clear that “the ...
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NewsGeodis promotes Stéphane Cassagne
GEODIS has appointed Stéphane Cassagne as executive vice president of the distribution and express business line.He is a member of the group’s management committee, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive of GEODIS.Cassagne began his career in the legal affairs department at Calberson in 1993, becoming department head in ...
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NewsDimerco announces management restructure as chief executive Lin retires
Taiwanese freight forwarder Dimerco Express Group has set up an executive management board (EMB) as part of a restructuring process.The EMB will consist of five executive management members and will be led by Jeffrey Shih when Dimerco chief executive Edward Lin retires at the end of this month (October).The new ...
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CEVA launches medical equipment installation arm in India
CEVA Logistics has launched a specialist installation service for large-scale medical equipment in India.In an expansion of its global healthcare capabilities, CEVA is using its own dedicated team of engineers and technicians for the new service.CEVA’s expert team will be responsible for unpacking, installing and setting up equipment such as ...
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NewsTake me to your loader: DB Schenker tests autonomous robots in Leipzig warehouse
DB Schenker has introduced autonomous robots at its Leipzig warehouse in a pilot project to build the "next generation" supply chain.The robots, from manufacturer Gideon Brothers, allow productivity gains by automating logistics processes without the need to modify existing warehouses.Xavier Garijo, board member for Contract Logistics at parent group Schenker, ...