All SEKO Logistics articles – Page 3

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    SEKO Logistics makes first acquisition in 42-year history to start 'transformative year'

    2019-01-04T13:03:25Z

    SEKO Logistics has purchased Chicago-headquartered customs brokerage and compliance consultancy GoodShip International as it kicks off what it describes as a transformative year.The acquisition is SEKO's first in its 42-year history and is part of plans to expand its global footprint, establish more partnerships and make further acquisitions in the ...

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    SEKO and ShipStation join forces to help e-commerce retailers

    2018-11-28T16:33:33Z

    SEKO Logistics is partnering with ShipStation to help its e-commerce merchants expand in new cross-border markets.ShipStation, one of the world’s leading web-based shipping solutions, helps e-commerce retailers import, organise, process and ship their orders quickly and easily from any web browser.It features the most integration partners of any e-commerce web-based ...

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    Seko Logistics wins beauty contest

    2018-10-23T12:15:43Z

    Feelunique, Europe’s leading online beauty retailer, is opening a distribution hub in Hong Kong this month in partnership with SEKO Logistics to serve its rapidly growing customer base in mainland China.Sales have grown exponentially since the retailer launched its dedicated Chinese website three years ago and China now accounts for ...

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    SEKO Logistics takes majority stake in Omni-Channel Logistics

    2018-09-07T09:44:34Z

    SEKO Logistics has expanded its e-commerce capabilities with the purchase of a majority stake in strategic partner Omni-Channel Logistics.The two companies said they had “enjoyed a highly successful and growing partnership” since Omni-Channel Logistics was launched in Australia in early 2014.Kai Lincoln, who will continue to lead the company for ...

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    SEKO Logistics continues recruitment drive with Ian Oliver appointment

    2018-09-04T14:06:27Z

    SEKO Logistics has recruited Ian Oliver to the new post of vice president, domestic operations.Based at the company’s Chicago headquarters, he will lead SEKO’s strategic partner engagement in the US and have responsibility for domestic operations, including its rapidly expanding linehaul operations and supporting its home delivery services.It is the ...

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    New SEKO CTO looks to the future

    2018-08-31T08:12:29Z

    US-headquartered logistics services provider SEKO has appointed Mike Powell as its new chief technology officer (CTO).He has – the company stated – been tasked with “taking the company’s award-winning technology suite to the next level to support customers’ global demand chains”.Powell has oversight and leadership of all matters relating to ...

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    Hermes Germany takes over SEKO Logistics GmbH

    2018-08-30T13:26:06Z

    On 1 September 2018, Hermes Germany will formally take over SEKO Logistics GmbH.SEKO Logistics GmbH has offices in Bremen and Frankfurt and all employees of both these offices in Germany will be incorporated into the new Hermes structure.Hermes provides international logistics services to the retail industry. Headquartered in Hamburg, it ...

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    SEKO appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO

    2018-08-29T08:49:43Z

    US-headquartered supply chain services specialist SEKO Logistics has appointed Matthew Brown as its new chief financial officer (CFO).He has replaced Dan Sarna, who retired as CFO at the beginning of August.Brown brings to the role over 25 years of experience in international business and financial management. He is based at ...

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    SEKO adding flagship facility close to Heathrow as UK business booms

    2018-07-05T14:04:59Z

    SEKO Logistics is investing in a new flagship airfreight and omni-parcel services facility close to London Heathrow airport as the logistics group’s UK revenues are set to top £100m for the first time.With an eye on Brexit, when the UK leaves the European Union, US-based SEKO said that Heathrow will ...

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    SEKO Logistics expands into Mexico with six locations

    2018-03-08T12:12:17Z

    SEKO Logistics has increased its global footprint with a "massive expansion" in Mexico that will see six locations opened, and 14 more in due course to meet growing client demand in the automotive, retail and aerospace industries.In its first phase, SEKO Logistics Mexico will operate from locations in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo, ...

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    Fast-growing SEKO Logistics opens new Amsterdam hub

    2018-02-16T10:58:46Z

    SEKO Logistics has opened a new hub - its second largest in Europe - at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Logistics Park as part of its ongoing expansion.The new 80,000 sq ft facility doubles the size of SEKO’s previous locations in Amsterdam and brings its entire service offering under one roof, including cross-border ...

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    SEKO Logistics gets set for ambitious expansion

    2018-02-08T14:55:35Z

    Chicago-headquartered SEKO Logistics is forging ahead with its expansion plans: growing its network, adding partners, making acquisitions – and altering its leadership.William Wascher has become chairman while James Gagne takes on the role of chief executive alongside his existing position as president.Gagne said: “We are continuing to focus on organic ...

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    Shawn Richard takes on newly-created air cargo role at SEKO

    2018-02-06T10:28:01Z

    SEKO Logistics has appointed Shawn Richard vice president global airfreight – a new position set up in response to increasing demand driven by booming cross-border e-commerce.Chief commercial officer, Americas, Terry Unrein, said: “SEKO’s roots are in airfreight but the real significance today is how it is driving the growth of ...

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    Speedy logistics needed to earn e-commerce revenues says SEKO

    2018-01-30T14:25:55Z

    Retailers and e-tailers that react quickest to the shift in e-commerce consumer behaviour for speed of delivery and product returns will earn customer loyalty and revenue growth, states SEKO Logistics.The UK is currently the third largest e-commerce market in the world, with 46% of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ...

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    SEKO’S bringing airfreight home, at the speed of e-commerce

    2017-12-21T11:37:24Z

    SEKO Logistics has launched its Airfreight+Final Mile service in North America to give retailers, marketplace merchants and consumer brands an e-commerce home delivery solution for bigger, bulkier products.Airfreight+Final Mile is aimed particularly at retailers selling products such as 60-80 inch flat screen TVs, bicycles and folding sports equipment such as ...

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    ACI board names Bongani Maseko new chair

    2017-11-09T14:37:47Z

    Bongani Maseko, chief executive of Airports Company South Africa, has been appointed to the post of chair of the world governing board of Airports Council International (ACI) for a two-year term following a vote at the recent ACI Africa/World General Assembly in Mauritius.Maseko has been with Airports Company South Africa ...