The addition of RBS Logistics Ltd in Georgia to Conqueror Freight Network’s membership has elevated it to the position of 2nd largest freight forwarder network in the industry, according to the group, which now covers 123 countries. “The purpose of a freight network is about enabling members to compete with the multinationals. Having excellent network coverage is essential because the multinationals have offices in every corner of the globe,” explained Conqueror managing director, Antonio … [Read more...] about Conqueror adds RBS Logistics in Georgia
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CEVA wins US contract extension from Volvo
CEVA Logistics has won a two year extension for customs brokerage services with Volvo Cars of North America. The company, headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey, is the US subsidiary of the Swedish luxury automotive manufacturer. CEVA’s US customs brokerage team had been providing services to Volvo through an initial one year contract, which was subsequently extended. “The decision to extend our contract with CEVA for customs brokerage services was straightforward, based upon the outstanding … [Read more...] about CEVA wins US contract extension from Volvo
Yusen expands forwarding operations in Mexico
Yusen Logistics (Mexico) has opened two offices – air- and land-side – at the Mexico City Airport. By establishing a base on the airport front lines to manage its own air transportation operations, the company aims to realise competitive freight procurement and detailed transportation management of imported and exported freight. With the rapid growth of the automotive industry and increase in imported freight in Mexico, the need for detailed transportation management is rising. To respond to … [Read more...] about Yusen expands forwarding operations in Mexico
AIB Int’l coordinates bovines to Senegal
Coordinating two full charters of live cattle shipment, AIB Internacional, a member of X2 Elite and X2 Projects, has led the transport of 356 live Guzerá Breed Bovine en route for Senegal, Africa. With the objective of improving the genetic dairy bovine in African countries, AIB International piloted the shipments of live animals with a total weight of 160,000 kg of which most female bovines are pregnant. The Guzerá Breed Bovine was chosen since it is a rustic and resistant breed to be … [Read more...] about AIB Int’l coordinates bovines to Senegal
DHL introduces third China-Euro rail option
DHL Global Forwarding is further expanding its pioneering multimodal services in China with a new twiceweekly service between Zhengzhou and Hamburg via Poland. The new 17-day service will offer customers the flexibility of DHL Railconnect, the less-than-container load (LCL) service, as well as a full-container option, DHL Railline. DHL now offers three regular multimodal rail services between China and Europe from Zhengzhou, Suzhou and Chengdu which span across central, eastern and western … [Read more...] about DHL introduces third China-Euro rail option
Japan Post begins integration of Toll Group
Japan Post president & CEO Toru Takahashi recently joined Toll Group managing director Brian Kruger at one of Toll’s Melbourne distribution centres to mark the transition as part of the Japan Post group. Takahashi said he was looking forward to working with Toll to establish Japan Post as a top global logistics player. Takahashi said: “We regard Toll as a great partner and teacher in the field of global logistics, especially in the areas of forwarding and contract logistics. By leveraging … [Read more...] about Japan Post begins integration of Toll Group
