Air Partner is winding down its Ebola relief work after more than a year as Sierra Leone is declared Ebola-free. The weekend of the 7-8 November marked a promising milestone in the fight against Ebola, with Sierra Leone being declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation and no new cases reported in Guinea – a first since the epidemic broke out in March last year. While the war against the disease is by no means over nevertheless, huge progress has been made since the peak of the … [Read more...] about Air Partner winds down Ebola relief work
Logistics
Chinese cities, Busan to emerge as global logistics hubs in next decade
Over the next decade, 20 markets worldwide — including China’s Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and South Korea’s Busan — are set to emerge as global logistics hubs, according to a new report from CBRE. These emerging locations share a number of characteristics, including significant investments in infrastructure, new trade policies and agreements, and more advanced supply chains and technologies. Over the past 35 years, global trade has increased by nearly 600 per cent, spurring the … [Read more...] about Chinese cities, Busan to emerge as global logistics hubs in next decade
CEVA opens new regional HQ, excellence centre in Brazil
CEVA Logistics has opened its new headquarters for South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil and also launched its fourth Center of Logistics Excellence joining Jacksonville (US), Singapore and Ashby de la Zouch (UK). The new headquarters, located in São Paulo, will bring together operational and back-office functions under one roof. Richard Vieites, EVP South America, said: “This is an important strategic step for CEVA in the region as we consolidate our presence and prepare for continued growth. … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new regional HQ, excellence centre in Brazil
Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
British lifestyle brand Saltrock is tapping SEKO Logistics’ fulfilment and freight forwarding solutions to help spearhead its retail expansion through both its traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and with global customers buying its products online. SEKO Logistics is providing fulfilment services for Saltrock’s 15-20,000 orders a month at its new 14,121 sqm logistics centre in Milton Keynes. Since the start of the contract, it has also been awarded the freight forwarding contract to manage … [Read more...] about Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
British lifestyle brand Saltrock is tapping SEKO Logistics’ fulfilment and freight forwarding solutions to help spearhead its retail expansion through both its traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and with global customers buying its products online. SEKO Logistics is providing fulfilment services for Saltrock’s 15-20,000 orders a month at its new 14,121 sqm logistics centre in Milton Keynes. Since the start of the contract, it has also been awarded the freight forwarding contract to manage … [Read more...] about Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
CEVA wins specialist logistics contract with BMI Healthcare
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new specialist healthcare logistics contract to provide UK-wide distribution and warehousing to BMI Healthcare. BMI Healthcare operates more than 60 hospitals and other health-related facilities around the UK and is headquartered in London. The three-year agreement, effective November 2015, was won following a competitive tender against other specialist third-party logistics providers (3PLs). CEVA was selected as the best business partner for … [Read more...] about CEVA wins specialist logistics contract with BMI Healthcare