DHL Supply Chain (DSC) announced that it will commit a further EUR 113 million (US$173 million) in China as its strategy gains traction. This is on the back of EUR 105 million that was committed in 2013, bringing the total committed to EUR 218 million. The funds will support the expansion of its network across China and in particular, six additional logistics facilities scheduled for completion by 2020. The confirmed locations are Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Shenzhen and Shanghai … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China
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Descartes acquires Airclic
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Airclic Inc., a US-based provider of mobile solutions that help companies reduce the cost of delivering goods by automating traditional paper-based processes. The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately US$29.7 million. Airclic's cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex 'last mile' logistics processes. The 'last mile' is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has traditionally been fraught … [Read more...] about Descartes acquires Airclic
Soren Poulsen joins Agility as China CEO
Agility has appointed Soren Poulsen as CEO for Greater China Area (GCA). In this role, Poulsen will be responsible for leading Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Poulsen joins Agility from DB Schenker, where he served as managing director for DB Schenker Hong Kong and South China. He was previously the vice president of airfreight for Asia Pacific in Schenker and has also held various management positions at Kuehne + Nagel and Panalpina. … [Read more...] about Soren Poulsen joins Agility as China CEO
UTi charters B747F to ease US port congestion
UTi Worldwide has scheduled weekly charter service from Shanghai to the US to ease the backlog of goods needed in North America. "Airfreight demand has spiked in recent weeks to levels not seen in years" said Ed Feitzinger, UTi's executive vice president, Global Operations, "In order to provide relief to North American importers during these extraordinary times, we are offering dedicated premium lift service to the US Midwest." The 747 charter flights can carry over 100 tonnes of … [Read more...] about UTi charters B747F to ease US port congestion
SuperGroup picks CEVA for freight management
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a long term contract to provide freight management services to SuperGroup, owner of famous fashion brands including SuperDry. Under the new contract, CEVA will manage collections from the company’s many suppliers by air, sea and road. It will then provide airfreight and oceanfreight on forwarding services from around the world and the main sourcing areas of China, Asia Pacific and India to all SuperGroup locations, particularly into the UK and Benelux. … [Read more...] about SuperGroup picks CEVA for freight management
SF Express to deliver goods for Costco
Chinese delivery firm SF Express announced that it will be taking over the international delivery service of Costco, a US-based warehouse merchandise retailer. Costco said it can deliver overseas products in as short as five days. After Costco transfers the products to the Taiwan headquarters of SF Express, the China-based SF Express will be processing the products' customs clearance transactions, after which the goods will be delivered to consumers in China. Costco currently has around 120 … [Read more...] about SF Express to deliver goods for Costco
