Next to countless teams of jolly elves, GEODIS is the latest addition to the legendary list of Santa’s helpers. The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider shipped 23 million units in the U.S., to set a new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. The record-breaking increase is driven largely by the continued and growing trend of online holiday shopping. GEODIS is among the industry leaders in fulfilment and distribution in the e-commerce sector. "The … [Read more...] about GEODIS sets new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
Logistics
Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is adding its support to The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2020, which is being organised by Nimble Media Ltd, in association with Talent in Logistics. As a Supporting Organisation, BIFA will be encouraging its members to enter a team for the event, which will take place in June 2020. The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge will bring together logistics professionals to look at how the sector can tackle diversity collaboratively and … [Read more...] about Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
News that very few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit has led the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says: “We are not surprised that few companies have signed up for the … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
CEVA strengthens partnership with Shelf Drilling
CEVA Logistics has announced a two-year extension to its contract with Shelf Drilling through to March 2021. The Dubai-headquartered shallow water drilling services specialist has been working with CEVA since its inception in 2012. Shelf Drilling is a geographically diversified market leader with operations in four key regions – South East Asia, India, West Africa and MENAM (Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean) and focuses on building strong, long-term relationships … [Read more...] about CEVA strengthens partnership with Shelf Drilling
Express China Container Rail Service exceeds expectations
Davies Turner reports that its fixed-day, weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China is consistently delivering quicker transits than those publicised. Tony Cole, head of supply chain services at the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics company says: “Having reviewed the statistics for our Express China Rail import service for the first five months of 2019, the scheduled transit time from the Wuhan rail hub to our Dartford depot has been beaten on 16 out of 22 … [Read more...] about Express China Container Rail Service exceeds expectations
CEVA appoints new Chief Operating Officer Freight Management
CEVA Logistics has appointed Aymeric Chandavoine to the position of Chief Operating Officer Freight Management with immediate effect. He is a member of the Executive Board and reports to Nicolas Sartini, CEVA’s CEO. Aymeric Chandavoine will be based at the new CEVA Logistics operations center in Marseille, France and replaces Jérôme Lorrain who was recently appointed Managing Director for North America. Aymeric Chandavoine joined CEVA Logistics in April 2010 as Vice President, … [Read more...] about CEVA appoints new Chief Operating Officer Freight Management
