DHL Supply Chain is expanding the automation of its warehouse operations across the globe and is working with long-time partner AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems. AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) technology features a highly modular and scalable design that makes it fit for e-commerce and businesses handling smaller products such as fashion and tech items. DHL Supply Chain, which is currently involved … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain boosts automation in its global network
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SingPost’s Australian unit eyes purchase of Border Express
Freight Management Holdings or FMH, a subsidiary of Singapore Post, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the shareholders of Border Express, for a maximum purchase consideration of A$210 million, or approximately S$183 million. Border Express is considered the 6th largest national transport and distribution services company in Australia with comprehensive freight connectivity, warehouses and regional centres. It provides end-to-end interstate logistics services … [Read more...] about SingPost’s Australian unit eyes purchase of Border Express
GEODIS offers turnkey pharma logistics solution at Schiphol
Global logistics provider GEODIS officially started operations at its new 5500-sqm site in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 6 October, with a focus on providing services to the pharma and healthcare sectors. The new location is next to the existing site and will expand the freight forwarder’s footprint in both sectors, which is already well established with its contract logistics operations at GEODIS’ Venlo site. The new Schiphol-Rijk cold chain facility is TAPA-A rated for air freight and … [Read more...] about GEODIS offers turnkey pharma logistics solution at Schiphol
Hong Kong’s One Record trial shows flexibility for sea-air cargo
The adoption of proposed industry data exchange standard One Record has been gathering pace, and recently operators in Hong Kong marked a major milestone with the first shipment transported by sea-air from the Greater Bay Area via Dongguan. The milestone is part of a joint pilot scheme between Cathay Cargo and the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to trial a sea-air multimodal solution to transport cargo from Dongguan for export to other countries via Hong Kong. IATA’s ONE Record … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s One Record trial shows flexibility for sea-air cargo
DHL Supply Chain earmarks €350m for Southeast Asia network
DHL Supply Chain plans to invest EUR350 million in Southeast Asia over the next five years to expand its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives. With this investment, DHL Supply Chain will increase its current 1.6 million square meters of warehouse space in Southeast Asia by 25 percent, or 400,000 square meters. This is part of a series of strategic investments by DHL Supply Chain over the past year, which have already added up to EUR1.35 billion globally. These … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain earmarks €350m for Southeast Asia network
CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
In today’s world, logistics is considered the backbone of an economy, and this holds true for India’s logistics industry, which is among the fastest evolving. CEVA Logistics projects that India will continue its economic performance and positive outlook, creating a significant opportunity within India’s logistics sector. Rising domestic consumption and manufacturing trends should boost the demand for logistics and alter several aspects of the supply chain, including freight forwarding, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
