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NewsRhenus appoints co-VPs for project logistics
Moritz Becker (L) (Copyright Foto-Studio Penz oHG) and Colin D'Abreo. Source: Rhenus GlobalThe Rhenus Group has appointed Moritz Becker and Colin D'Abreo as co-vice president directors of its project logistics global division.Becker will lead operations in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPAC). ...
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NewsRhenus targets growing perishables market with new China team
Source: nitpicker/Shutterstock.comLogistics firm Rhenus Group has added a dedicated perishables team to its operation in China on the back of increasing demand.The new team will be part of Rhenus Fresh and will target the transportation of goods between Greater China, Europe and Latin America, in particular Chile."Rhenus Chile's major trade ...
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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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NewsRhenus takes aim at Central Europe growth with latest acquisition
Source: RhenusRhenus has continued its recent investment spree with the acquisition of Hungarian freight forwarder ITS Logistics Hungary KFT.The Germany-headquartered firm said that the purchase would consolidate its foothold in Central-East Europe following the integration of Croatian logistics provider Trans Integral.ITS Logistics Hungary KFT is based in Vecsés on the ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo expands with new Brazil flight
Source: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has added a new freighter service between the US and Brazil as it looks to cater to demand for high tech and valuable goods.The new weekly service was launched this week and connects Miami with Campinas and Vitoria (VIX) utilising one of its Airbus A330 freighters.Avianca ...
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NewsRhenus UK opens logistics centre near Heathrow
Rhenus UK's new Heathrow facility Photo: Rhenus LogisticsRhenus UK has opened a new logistics centre near Heathrow Airport that is anticipated to strengthen its business across life sciences and healthcare, full vehicle logistics and its air and ocean freight operations.The 58,000 sq ft handling facility, located in Ashford - four ...
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Rhenus Logistics Air & Ocean Frankfurt obtains GDP certification
The Frankfurt branch of Rhenus Logistics Air & Ocean has obtained certification in line with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for pharma shipments.Rhenus said in a press release that this means that the air and ocean freight specialist meets the EU’s guidelines for “good sales practice for human medicinal products”.The certification ...
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Rhenus adds 'carbon-neutral' airfreight service
Rhenus Logistics is introducing a carbon-neutral airfreight service between Germany and Brazil as the first step in its sustainability efforts for air cargo.The programme will offer customers a carbon-neutral consolidation service from Frankfurt (FRA) to São Paulo (SAO).Rhenus will offset the total emissions from the trade lane through the third ...
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NewsRhenus looks to expand in the US with GNL acquisition
Source: Rhenus LogisticsRhenus Logistics Americas has continued to expand its presence in the US through the acquisition of Texas-based forwarder Global Net Logistics.Rhenus said the move would strengthen the company’s global air and ocean network in the southwest region of the USA and complement the existing Houston branch.Global Net Logistics ...
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NewsRhenus swoops on BLG's air and sea forwarding business
Rhenus Air and Ocean is taking over the freight forwarding business of BLG International, which will concentrate on its contract logistics, automotive and container divisions.The move will see Rhenus add an extra nine locations in Germany to its current network of 12 air and sea offices.The nine freight forwarding sites ...
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NewsRhenus Group expands in Mexico with new forwarding branch
Pamela Osornio, Managing Director for Rhenus Mexico. Picture source: Rhenus SE & Co. KG.Logistics firm the Rhenus Group has recently expanded its air and ocean division for the Americas to include Mexico City.The new branch will offer cross-border services to facilitate trade between the US and Mexico.The company said that ...
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NewsRhenus opens sustainably-powered warehouse in Gurugram
Rhenus Logistics has opened a new warehouse in Gurugram, India, to support its logistics operations in Asia and Asia-Pacific.The 32,500 sq m facility, which is the company's 69th in India, features rooftop solar panels for sustainable power and water recycling technologies. It also has 30,000 pallet spaces, 19 loading gates ...
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NewsRhenus opens new office at Liège Airport
Rhenus Air & Ocean has moved from Herstal in Belgium to a new location at Liège Airport, as cargo volumes handled by the airport continue to grow.The forwarder said that with 900,000 tonnes of cargo transported each year, Liège Airport (LGG) is Belgium's largest airfreight airport and the fastest growing ...
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Rhenus Logistics invests to meet demand for automated service
Rhenus Logistics is implementing a number of initiatives in its air and ocean business to help meet changing customer demands and to head off competition from disruptors.The most recent investment is in its Rade warehouse in Hamburg, Germany, where the forwarder has rolled out the latest Bluetooth, wireless and IoT ...
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NewsRhenus partners with Wings for Aid on relief drone operations
Rhenus Air & Ocean and drone charity Wings for Aid have signed an agreement to work together to explore the feasibility of a strategic alliance for the 'last mile' delivery of relief goods in disaster areas.The two companies currently work together with Wings for Aid providing unmanned small airplanes and ...
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NewsRhenus Logistics UK targets Middle East market
Logistics UK HQ in Port SalfordRhenus Logistics UK is predicting further growth in its Middle East business on the back of year-on-year growth in its air and sea routes between the region and the UK.The German-owned freight forwarding operator attributes this expansion to an economic renaissance in the region, which ...
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NewsRhenus acquires Miami-based Freight Logistics Group
Picture: Freight Logistics.Rhenus has acquired Miami-headquartered high-tech supply chain specialist Freight Logistics as the German freight forwarding group continues on the acquisition trail in the Americas.Florida-based Freight Logistics operates its own consolidation hub located near in Miami International Airport and has offices in Argentina, Brazil and Chile.The Freight Logistics acquisition ...
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Rhenus' carbon calculator allows airfreight shippers to fly greener
Rhenus Logistics Air and Ocean has launched a free-of-charge airfreight carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction programme which allows shippers to choose ‘greener’ aircraft for air cargo shipments.The German forwarder’s worldwide RHEGREEN system calculates rankings for airlines by considering the aircraft types, fuel efficiency and the distances involved.It is based on which ...
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NewsRhenus acquires World Net Logistics in South Africa
Germany’s Rhenus Group has continued its 2019 takeover spree by acquiring Johannesburg-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics specialist World Net Logistics (WNL).The takeover of WNL is still subject to approval by the relevant cartel authorities.In January this year, Rhenus acquired Italian Logistics company Cesped and only last week announced that it ...
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Rhenus buys Canada's Rodair
Germany’s Rhenus Group has acquired Canadian logistics provider Rodair. The acquisition, terms were not disclosed, is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.The core business activities at Toronto-headquarter Rodair involve international freight forwarding, project logistics, courier, warehousing and distribution, 3PL services, and e-commerce solutions.The company, founded in 1996, has business ...