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DSV confirms it made a rejected bid approach to CEVA Logistics
Denmark-headquartered logistics operator DSV has confirmed that it made a takeover bid approach to CEVA Logistics, an offer that was rejected by the CEVA board.In a statement, DSV said: “In response to CEVA Logistics AG’s announcement this morning, DSV A/S can confirm that it has made a private proposal to ...
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Ground transportation in a spin due to e-commerce and digitisation
Global freight transport is “the definition of volatility”, but the ground logistics sector is “undergoing change that far exceeds the norms of regular market fluctuation”.That is the main finding of a special report produced by DHL Supply Chain, The Logistics Transport Evolution: The Road Ahead.The evolution in the transport sector ...
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Reauthorised FAA legislation has “significant importance” for forwarders
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which contains legislation of “significant importance to the forwarding industry”.The Act, passed by Congress, incorporates “specific air cargo provisions that turn prior initiatives and ideas into required mandates” said the AfA.Known as H.R.302, the legislation includes ...
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Yusen Logistics awarded CEIV Pharma certification at Kansai
Yusen Logistics is the first Japanese airfreight forwarder at Kansai International Airport to be certified for IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma).Yusen Logistics stated: “As a part of its strategy to turn Kansai International Airport into an international cargo hub, Kansai Airports is in ...
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Rates on the up in August but growth narrows
Airfreight rates continued to track ahead of last year’s levels in August, although the difference compared with a year ago has continued to narrow as the year has progressed.The latest figures from analyst Drewry’s Sea and Air Shipper Insight report show that all-in rates on major east-west services averaged at ...
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Rutges and JM Logistics the first to take space at AMS Cargo Center II
Rutges Cargo Europe and sister company J.M. Logistics have become the first tenant of new warehouse development AMS Cargo Center II at Schiphol Logistics Park.The firms have signed a long-term lease agreement which includes 6,000 sq metres of warehouse space with 82 parking spaces for trucks and trailers.AMS Cargo Center ...
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DHL responds to devastating Indonesian earthquake and tsunami
Deutsche Post DHL (DP DHL) has deployed its Disaster Response Team (DRT) to Indonesia in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.Almost 1,000 villages have been affected by the disaster and the death toll has so far risen to more than 1,400 and ...
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CEVA Logistics clicks with Saraiva for Brazilian e-tailer's e-commerce business
Saraiva, Brazil's largest online retailer, has chosen CEVA Logistics to support the expansion of its distribution network in south-east Brazil.From its multi-user warehouse at Extrema in the Minas Gerais municipality, CEVA Logistics will introduce faster working and delivery practices to Saraiva and its customers in the region.CEVA will manage more ...
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XPO to deploy 5,000 robots in its warehouses
XPO Logistics is to deploy 5,000 “intelligent robots" throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe.The robots, designed to “collaborate with humans”, will supplement XPO's existing workforce and support future growth, said the company in statement.XPO has a strategic partnership with robotics manufacturer GreyOrange that makes XPO the exclusive ...
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K+N swoops on Indonesian logistics firm as it targets e-commerce
Kuehne+Nagel has acquired the logistics operations of Indonesia's Wira Logistics as it expects the country's e-commerce market to grow rapidly.Gianfranco Sgro, member of the managing board of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, responsible for contract logistics, explained the deal: “Indonesia is arguably the most important internet market in South East ...
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Crane appoints Nazzari as it targets growth in EMEIA
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Marco Nazzari to serve as regional vice president for its Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) region.Nazzari will be responsible for overseeing Crane Worldwide Logistics’ continued growth and the further development its service offering in the region.He will report to president and chief executive ...
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CEVA Logistics implements 100th MATRIX warehouse management system
CEVA Logistics has implemented its 100th customer on Matrix Warehouse Management System (WMS).More than 80% of the new business wins are now on MATRIX WMS and more than 50 implementations are scheduled over the coming months, said a CEVA Logistics spokesperson.The spokesperson added: "CEVA Logistics’ warehouse management system works for ...
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Latest recruits join Davies Turner's trainee programme
UK freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has recruited 11 youngsters for its trainee programme, now in its ninth successive year.The new recruits will learn all aspects of Davies Turner’s business during the two-year apprenticeship and will hopefully progress into management and supervisory roles.During the company’s ...
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K+N opens Baku and Almaty offices
Kuehne + Nagel has opened offices in Baku (Azerbaijan) and in Almaty (Kazakhstan), along with new legal entities, to better serve the "promising markets".The forwarder said the two countries are showing annual GDP growth rates of around 4% as well as rising demand in logistics services primarily in oil & ...
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Integrator heavyweights making light work of the e-commerce boom
The vertiginous rise of e-commerce is benefiting integrators rather than traditional air cargo handlers, conference-goers heard today.Handlers need to “wake up” to the needs of e-commerce or risk losing business to integrators that are shipping ever heavier pieces of cargo.While e-commerce is commonly associated with packages no larger than a ...
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Kerry Logistics appoints Rutgersson as managing director in Sweden
Kerry Logistics Network has promoted Kenny Rutgersson to managing director of its Swedish operation, with a strong focus on strengthening the contract logistics business.In his new role Rutgersson will also drive the growth strategy and business development in international freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution in Sweden.Rutgersson has over 20 years ...
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Crane Worldwide takes aim at the middle ground
Crane Worldwide Logistics recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. In that time president and chief executive John Magee has watched his business grow from nine to almost 1,900 employees despite being launched in the face of adversity.In 2008 the global financial crisis was in full swing, while the company was created ...
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Zencargo raises $4m for investment
Digital forwarder Zencargo has raised $4m that will be used to invest in new developments and expand its presence in China.Investment in the seed plus round was led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Samos Investments and Picus Capital bringing total funds raised to over $4m.The London-based firm, which has offices ...
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Tigers adds to its e-commerce stripes in China and Malaysia
Global e-commerce fulfilment expert Tigers has opened an office in Suzhou, China, and a fulfilment centre in Selangor, Malaysia, to serve the region’s booming e-tail market.The new e-Fulfilment Logistics Centre is Tigers’ second Malaysian operation, after the automotive fulfilment centre in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia.The Suzhou office is located 30 ...
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RS National opens airside cargo terminal at Dubai World Central
RSA National, the joint venture between US-freighter operator National Air Cargo and UAE-based logistics provider RSA Global, has opened an airside multimodal cargo terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC).As an Authorized Economic Operator and with Dubai Police and Customs situated on-site, customers “will experience faster clearances and inspection prioritization for ...