Logistics company Katoen Natie is spending some US$39.4 million in its third phase of expansion, taking its total investments in Singapore to $98.6 million. The Belgian firm has been operating in Singapore since 1997 providing logistics and semi-industrial services to the specialty chemical and petrochemical industry. The company is currently building phase 3 of its Jurong Logistics Terminal which will double its capacity, not only in size but also in capabilities. This expansion will take its … [Read more...] about Belgian logistics firm invests in Singapore
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Electrolux extends Italian contract with CEVA
Electrolux Professional, a world leading supplier of professional food service and laundry equipment, has renewed and broadened its Italian distribution contract with CEVA Logistics, the latterannounced recently. Netherlands-based CEVA Logistics said the contract renewal would extend the transportation services provided to cover the whole of Italy, in addition to collection and direct delivery services to the end customer. The agreement also entailed all other standard warehouse activities … [Read more...] about Electrolux extends Italian contract with CEVA
Europe & CIS : Train rival to airfreight soon up and running
Within the next few months, a new container train service linking Germany and China run by German train operator, Deutsche Bahn along with DB Schenker, DB’s transportation and logistics service provider, will be up and running. The Trans Eurasia Express will provide a weekly rail service in both directions between Shanghai/Beijing and cover the more than 10,000-kilometer long land route in less than 20 days, crossing five national borders, six time zones and seven climatic zones to German … [Read more...] about Europe & CIS : Train rival to airfreight soon up and running
Toll forges ahead, focuses on Asian acquisitions
Headquartered in Australia, the Toll business has come a long way since it started in 1888 in Newcastle hauling coal with horse and cart and is Australia’s largest transport company with operations in road, rail,sea and air. In 1986, Toll was sold to a management buyout team, and in 1993 the company was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Since the listing, Toll has progressively grown into a leading ‘integrated total logistics provider’ locally and … [Read more...] about Toll forges ahead, focuses on Asian acquisitions
CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Charles Wellins to the position of Vice President of the Ocean Freight division for the Asia Pacific region. In his new position, Charles will spearhead the strategic development of ocean freight operations, services and sales for the Asia Pacific region, and will be based in Hong Kong. He will also build and lead a robust ocean organisation structure for Asia Pacific, with further … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics
CEVA sued over toxic cargo in
Sulpicio Lines Inc., owner of MV Princess of the Stars that capsized in the Southern Philippines off Romblon in June, recently initiated court action to sue the air-and-sea freight services firm that loaded the toxic endosulfan cargoonboard the ill-fated passenger vessel. In an amended complaint, the shipping firm said CEVA Logistics Inc. did not inform them of the nature of the cargo, which it said is in violation of their contractual and legal agreement. This made CEVA a co-defendant in … [Read more...] about CEVA sued over toxic cargo in