Middle East-based forwarder and logistics provider Aramex has announced the opening of a new 4,000 sq m logistics centre in Bahrain designed to support the company’s expanding supply chain solutions network across the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) region. Aramex said the new facility had been designed to service a range of industries, including telecommunications, electronics and textiles. “Located in the Bahrain International Airport Free Zone, the state-of-the art facility … [Read more...] about New Bahrain logistics centre for Aramex
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Sinotrans still profitable but feels slowdown
Chinese logistics company Sinotrans Ltd, recently reported a lower first half financial result for 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. The Beijing-based group, pointed to the economic slowdown in the US, combined with rising costs, successive natural disasters and other factors affecting the Chinese economy. Sinotrans’ liner shipping services and a large proportion of its freight forwarding activities are focused on the transpacific and intra- Asian trades. In H1 2008, … [Read more...] about Sinotrans still profitable but feels slowdown
New vehicle logistics for CEVA Thailand
CEVA Thailand has announced the launch of a new division – Vehicle Logistics. CEVA, which already operates Freight Management and Contract Logistics Divisions, said it hopes that the new operation will deliver up to 10 per cent of its annual turnover. Providing services nationwide, CEVA Vehicle Logistics (Thailand) is targeting car dealers, automotive manufacturers, auction houses and finance companies. The new division can move up to 880 cars at one time, and has a storage … [Read more...] about New vehicle logistics for CEVA Thailand
Life begins at forty for U-Freight
U-Freight – the Hong Kong headquartered international freight service and logistics group, celebrated what it said was another successful year of growth at its annual conference in Hong Kong last month as it marked U-Freight’s 40th anniversary. Since 1968, U-Freight has developed into one of the world’s leading independent providers of international freight forwarding and logistics services offering a full range of air and seafreight services with a key focus on moving goods … [Read more...] about Life begins at forty for U-Freight
Agility acquires Geopetrol in Canada
Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has announced the acquisition of Geopetrol International Limited, a top freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in the Canadian oil and gas market. Geopetrol’s range of services include all aspects of freight forwarding, including air, ground, sea freight, customs clearance, and warehousing. The company has a special focus on project logistics, including heavy lift and oversize cargo shipments, as well as other specialised … [Read more...] about Agility acquires Geopetrol in Canada
Wärtsilä chooses CEVA Logistics
Wärtsilä, a leader in diesel and natural gas engines, biopower solutions and complete propulsion systems and CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, have signed a cooperation agreement for the 24/7 global spare parts transportation management and “control tower” activities for Wärtsilä Services. The contract value is approximately €32 million per year over the next three years. Th e agreement follows Wärtsilä´s earlier announcement of its … [Read more...] about Wärtsilä chooses CEVA Logistics