Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC”) and Stratasys Ltd, a global leader in applied additive solutions, have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to establish an additive manufacturing service centre to provide 3D printed parts for use in commercial aviation. This follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed and announced on 5 April 2017. Under the agreement, SIAEC will have a 60 percent equity stake in the joint venture, with Stratasys holding the remaining 40 … [Read more...] about SIA Engineering company and Stratasys to form joint venture
Logistics
SEKO Logistics targets network growth, new partners and strategic acquisitions
SEKO Logistics is looking to build on a year of growth in 2017 by expanding its global footprint, recruiting new partners and making strategic acquisitions in both the forwarding and technology sectors. Spearheading this focus will be William J. Wascher, who takes over as Chairman of the company – a move that also sees James Gagne, President, assume the additional post of CEO. James Gagne was promoted to President in January 2017, succeeding Bill Wascher, SEKO’s … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics targets network growth, new partners and strategic acquisitions
Shawn Richard joins SEKO logistics
SEKO Logistics has appointed Shawn Richard to the newly-created post of Vice President Global Airfreight as cross-border eCommerce now accounts for 50% of SEKO’s airfreight volumes and customer demand increases for Final Mile and traditional international and domestic airfreight services. Reporting to Terry Unrein, SEKO’s Chief Commercial Officer, Americas, Shawn is responsible for strategically driving SEKO’s international air procurement as well as maximizing SEKO’s air carrier utilization … [Read more...] about Shawn Richard joins SEKO logistics
DHL to manage warehouse and transport operations for Bridgestone
DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading contract logistics provider, has been appointed by Bridgestone to manage its warehouse operations in Da Nang. Bridgestone will entrust warehouse facilities and management, plus outbound transport management, to the world's premier logistics provider. DHL will utilize its own fleet and sub-contracted vehicles to deliver to Bridgestone's distributors in Vietnam's central provinces. The new Bridgestone warehouse in Da Nang, a rapidly expanding regional … [Read more...] about DHL to manage warehouse and transport operations for Bridgestone
CEVA appoints new Managing Director for UK, Ireland and Nordics
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies, has appointed Eddie Aston to the position of Managing Director, UK, Ireland and Nordics (UKIN). Aston joins CEVA from Northgate the commercial van hire and leasing organization where he was UK Managing Director. In his new role he brings extensive, international executive level experience in supply chain management, logistics and business-to-business service companies where he earned a … [Read more...] about CEVA appoints new Managing Director for UK, Ireland and Nordics
Nouwens Transport Breda achieves IATA CEIV Certification
Nouwens Transport Breda has achieved IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV) accreditation. The Dutch trucking group says that being able to demonstrate a high quality of care in pharmaceutical transport has led to increased volumes in the second half of 2017, and the introduction of four fully CEIV certified vans to its fleet on 1st January 2018. “This is a valuable addition to our already existing … [Read more...] about Nouwens Transport Breda achieves IATA CEIV Certification
