Leading global logistics provider Geodis has announced the appointment of Tomy Sofhian as the Managing Director of Indonesia from May 2020. Tomy reports to Rene Bach-Larsen, Sub-Regional Managing Director ASEAN, who commented: “Tomy Sofhian joins Geodis with a wealth of experience in the supply chain industry and at a key time during our expansion of operations in Indonesia. We continue to support Healthcare and Pharma Industries with our bonded warehouse equipped with cold chain facilities … [Read more...] about Geodis appoints new managing director for Indonesia
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Asset tracking to be used by 90 million businesses globally in 2020, as COVID-19 increases supply chain pressure
A new study from Juniper Research found that the number of businesses using asset tracking solutions will reach 90 million this year, and exceed 114 million by 2025. This represents a growth of 27 percent over the next five years. Asset tracking solutions enable enterprises to track cargo from dispatch to final destination; allowing increased transparency and more accurate delivery date estimations. The new research, Fleet Tracking & Logistics: Key Challenges & Strategic … [Read more...] about Asset tracking to be used by 90 million businesses globally in 2020, as COVID-19 increases supply chain pressure
Aero Africa, Cosmo Airfreight Consolidators join forces for the Korean-Africa trade
Aero Africa join forces with Cosmo Air, Korean’s largest air cargo consolidator, aiming to provide neutral air cargo solutions and scheduled consolidation services to the African and South Korean logistics community. By this initiative, both Cosmo and Aero Africa are adding valuable services respecting the rising trade and investment links between Africa and Asia. With the prospect of rapid growth in the African Air Freight market, this strategic partnership will allow both sides to provide … [Read more...] about Aero Africa, Cosmo Airfreight Consolidators join forces for the Korean-Africa trade
Escher releases third annual Future of Posts Survey, highlighting the need for technology that drives greater cost efficiencies, revenue opportunities
Escher, the global leader transforming postal operators and couriers, today announced the results of its third annual Future of Posts survey. Composed of feedback from a total of 129 respondents from 52 national posts from all over the world, the Future of Posts 2020 report reveals parcels and cross border e-commerce are taking precedence over traditional services such as mail. The survey results indicate a continued need to manage growing postal e-commerce traffic with greater emphasis on the … [Read more...] about Escher releases third annual Future of Posts Survey, highlighting the need for technology that drives greater cost efficiencies, revenue opportunities
CEVA Logistics and Miele renew long-term logistics partnership for a further two years
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a new two-year extension to its Italian contract with high-end domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele. The new contract extends a partnership between the two companies which commenced in 1989 and covers a wide spectrum of activities including warehousing transport, order picking for eCommerce and returns. CEVA will continue providing Miele with a full suite of back-office services to support eCommerce orders alongside the other functions. It will process the … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics and Miele renew long-term logistics partnership for a further two years
Quincus launches contactless solutions to bypass COVID-19 logistics challenges
Quincus, a leading digital logistics solutions platform has announced the launch of its Contactless solutions to overcome logistics health challenges and frictions created by COVID-19. Global supply chains are stretched thin from COVID-19 and its ripple effects. Time-honoured techniques for moving packages are no longer best practices and keeping workers and customers safe is now the top priority. Unless businesses can keep their goods moving, fewer packages will ship, severely impacting … [Read more...] about Quincus launches contactless solutions to bypass COVID-19 logistics challenges
