The need for speed was critical for the CEVA Logistics Showfreight team as they managed the logistics for a full-scale replica of a Typhoon fighter jet at the new blockbuster movie premiere in London’s Leicester Square. The team had seven hours to unload and install the scale model for their client, BAE Systems, who produces the real-world aircraft. Seven hours to assemble aircraft display Following months of planning and preparation, the CEVA team had just seven hours to build the aircraft … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics delivers life-size jet replica for film premiere
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Supplying 250 million antigen test kits in a turbulent market
Over the past few years, the ongoing challenges confronted across the logistics industry have continued to test supply chain resilience. Tasks previously considered standard processes by the teams on the ground are now significant challenges. This new market environment brings more variables and complications than ever before in the history of logistics. Therefore, transparent communication with customers is vital when recommending how to build a more resilient and flexible supply chain, as … [Read more...] about Supplying 250 million antigen test kits in a turbulent market
FL Technics and B&H Worldwide ink warehousing deal
MRO services provider FL Technics has signed a contract with B&H Worldwide to manage its aircraft parts storage in Germany, expanding its longstanding partnership in both the UK and Singapore. Effective immediately, B&H Worldwide will utilise its Frankfurt warehouse facility to store a range of aerospace consumables, engine spare parts, rotables and dangerous goods for FL Technics to ensure they can be efficiently distributed to customers across the European Union. FL Technics is a … [Read more...] about FL Technics and B&H Worldwide ink warehousing deal
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Crystal manufacturer and jewelry brand, Swarovski, has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel for a fulfilment and distribution centre in Tessenderlo, Belgium to speed up the deliveries to its customers in EMEA. The hub is part of a 70,000-sqm fulfilment centre that is fully operated by Kuehne+Nagel. The forwarder said Swarovski invested a fully automated shuttle technology and established an end-to-end transportation management service that covers inbound flows, distribution to the stores and B2C … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Maersk buys US-based Pilot Freight Services for US$1.68b
Maersk is adding more capacity and growing its end-to-end logistics offering in the North American as it acquired US-based home delivery and big and bulk specialist Pilot Freight Services for US$1.68b. Pilot has 87 stations and hubs in North America with third-party providers of controlled trucking capacity, including FTL and LTL for both B2C and B2B distribution. The company also specialises in heavy and bulky shipments with white glove service for expedited and time-definite … [Read more...] about Maersk buys US-based Pilot Freight Services for US$1.68b
Nippon Express opens new warehouse in Kuala Lumpur
Nippon Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd opened a new warehouse in the free commercial zone (FCZ) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on April 1. The new warehouse located at the Cainiao Aeropolis eWTP Hub will expand the forwarder’s existing work and cargo storage space in Malaysia and give it a combined warehouse space of around 9,700 sqm. Nippon Express has been operating out of a 3,746-sqm warehouse in the MAS Freight Forwarders Complex at Kuala Lumpur airport’s FCZ. The forwarder … [Read more...] about Nippon Express opens new warehouse in Kuala Lumpur
