With this recent expansion, the forwarder will be represented in 18 African countries with offices managed and supported by a control tower in Durban. K+N says this single point of customer contact will allow for complete visibility across the network, including remote locations, whilst ensuring service standards, data quality, shipment visibility and cargo flow management. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group The company says the expanded Africa network is … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa
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From carriages to drones: DB Schenker’s 150 years
Press release In 2022, DB Schenker celebrates its 150th corporate anniversary. Building on extensive experience in supply chain management, the Germany-headquartered company has long become one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Today marks the kick-off into an anniversary year with a multitude of external and internal festivities, underlining DB Schenker’s vision of advancing businesses and lives by shaping the way the world connects. On July 1, 1872, Gottfried Schenker … [Read more...] about From carriages to drones: DB Schenker’s 150 years
Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD
Menzies Aviation has received its IATA certification to handle pharma products at its stations in Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). At Heathrow Airport, the ground handling specialist works with the likes of Qatar Airways, Air India and TAP Air Portugal. It logged average volume of 100,000 to 120,000 tonnes per annum and expects to see a significant increase in pharma volumes through its 10,000-sqm warehouse facility at LHR, which features … [Read more...] about Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD
Bolloré gets offer for its African logistics unit from MSC
French transport and logistics firm Bolloré Group has received an offer for 100 percent of its African logistics unit from major container shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC Group). The deal, estimated at €5.7 billion or US$6.4 billion, includes all of the forwarder’s transport and logistics activities in Africa. Aside from ocean, air, road, and rail transport, warehousing and terminal operations, Bolloré Africa Logistics manages the entire administrative and customs procedures … [Read more...] about Bolloré gets offer for its African logistics unit from MSC
Geodis partners with Unilode for ULD solutions
Freight forwarder GEODIS has entered into a five-year deal with unit load device supplier Unilode Aviation Solutions who will provide the full range of ULD management solutions. The agreement includes procurement, planning, logistics, repair and digitalisation by Unilode with its network of repair centres covering GEODIS’ destinations in the Netherlands, the UK, the US, and Hong Kong. Also read: Turkish Cargo seals ULD repair deal with Unilode Stanislas Brun, senior vice president, … [Read more...] about Geodis partners with Unilode for ULD solutions
CEVA Logistics targets ecommerce with new merger
CMA CGM is strengthening its supply chain capabilities in contract logistics and e-commerce fulfilment with the planned acquisition of ‘most’ of US-based Ingram Micro’s contract logistics business (CLS). The deal includes order fulfillment platform Shipwire and its operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The transaction, valued at US$3 billion, is expected to propel CEVA Logistics to fourth largest provider of contract logistics services, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics targets ecommerce with new merger