Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel have committed themselves to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their common container-transport activities. The Carbon and Sustainability Pact that both companies concluded in the last few days calls for a 17 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per container moved by Hapag-Lloyd by 2020 compared to 2017. The agreement between the largest seafreight logistics company and one of the largest liner shipping companies in the world also allows for potential … [Read more...] about Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne + Nagel agree to 17 percent CO2 reduction
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K+N enter into strategic partnership with 4SELLERS
The premium provider 4SELLERS, a specialist in complete e-Commerce solutions, and Kuehne + Nagel, have entered into a strategic partnership that will see the two companies working together more closely. Within the scope of a strategic partnership, the two companies will primarily cooperate in the area of fulfilment, i.e. physical logistics services. This means that 4SELLERS’ customers will not only have access to the extensive e-Commerce solutions previously available, but also to additional … [Read more...] about K+N enter into strategic partnership with 4SELLERS
Portugal next in GBA expansion
Time-critical logistics operator GBA Services has taken the next step in expanding its European network, with the opening of a new operation in Portugal. GBA Logistics Portugal Lda is based in Lisbon, from where it will provide time-critical pan-European express van and truck services to customers across Europe - specialising in Portugal, Spain and France. The new operation will use GBA-owned vehicles, supplemented by those of its exclusive service partners. GBA’s new … [Read more...] about Portugal next in GBA expansion
Jérôme Lorrain promoted to CEVA COO Freight Management
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has announced that Jerome Lorrain has been promoted to chief operating officer Freight Management adding the responsibility for Air and Ocean Freight to his current position as head of the ground business line. Lorrain will continue to serve on the company's executive board and takes over the air and ocean role from Helmut Kaspers who has left the company. Michael O'Donoghue, currently managing director of … [Read more...] about Jérôme Lorrain promoted to CEVA COO Freight Management
Hong Kong Airlines signs AOG with B&H Worldwide
B&H Worldwide has signed an AOG and time critical freight services contract with Hong Kong Airlines, which will see them provide a range of time critical solutions to the Special Administrative Region's regional carrier which serves more than 35 destinations across Asia and the Pacific. The new contract which is effective immediately will be controlled by B&H from its 24/7 365 Hong Kong facility and in particular manage freight import and Customs clearances for Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines signs AOG with B&H Worldwide
CEVA maintains positive growth of 5.4% in Q3
CEVA Holdings LLC one of the world’s leading non‐asset based supply chain management companies, reported results for the third quarter of the year. “I am pleased to announce another good quarter for CEVA" says Xavier Urbain, CEO of CEVA. “We have been able to offset ongoing market volatility in air and ocean freight. Our procurement and pricing strategy has enabled us to protect yields sequentially. Contract logistics continues to grow and delivers improved results through focused … [Read more...] about CEVA maintains positive growth of 5.4% in Q3