The addition of RBS Logistics Ltd in Georgia to Conqueror Freight Network’s membership has elevated it to the position of 2nd largest freight forwarder network in the industry, according to the group, which now covers 123 countries. “The purpose of a freight network is about enabling members to compete with the multinationals. Having excellent network coverage is essential because the multinationals have offices in every corner of the globe,” explained Conqueror managing director, Antonio … [Read more...] about Conqueror adds RBS Logistics in Georgia
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CEVA wins US contract extension from Volvo
CEVA Logistics has won a two year extension for customs brokerage services with Volvo Cars of North America. The company, headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey, is the US subsidiary of the Swedish luxury automotive manufacturer. CEVA’s US customs brokerage team had been providing services to Volvo through an initial one year contract, which was subsequently extended. “The decision to extend our contract with CEVA for customs brokerage services was straightforward, based upon the outstanding … [Read more...] about CEVA wins US contract extension from Volvo
Yusen expands forwarding operations in Mexico
Yusen Logistics (Mexico) has opened two offices – air- and land-side – at the Mexico City Airport. By establishing a base on the airport front lines to manage its own air transportation operations, the company aims to realise competitive freight procurement and detailed transportation management of imported and exported freight. With the rapid growth of the automotive industry and increase in imported freight in Mexico, the need for detailed transportation management is rising. To respond to … [Read more...] about Yusen expands forwarding operations in Mexico
X2 Networks launches X2 Pay
X2 Group of Professional Logistics Networks, a global network of professional logistics specialists, has announced the debut of the newest addition to its platform, X2 Pay. X2 Pay is a unique company-tocompany financial transaction system intended specifically to facilitate instantaneous payments between members of the X2 Logistics Networks. This service has just gone live and is exclusively intended for use between the members of X2. … [Read more...] about X2 Networks launches X2 Pay
Descartes Acquires MK Data Services
Descartes Systems, a major player in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce via the Global Logistics Network (GLN), announced that it has acquired MK Data Services, a US-based provider of denied party screening trade data and solutions for approximately US$76.3 million. Denied party screening is essential for minimising business risk today. Governments of various countries, as well as international organisations, maintain a variety of lists of people, organisations and countries … [Read more...] about Descartes Acquires MK Data Services
A.N. Deringer extends contract with CargoSphere
CargoSphere, a cloud-based global rate management solution, has announced that longstanding client, A.N. Deringer, Inc., a well-established Customs House Broker (CHB) and global freight forwarder, recently renewed their commitment to the CargoSphere rate technology platform. The CargoSphere Web-based Rate Mesh allows Deringer to receive air and ocean rates from agent partners in real-time, creating a systematised rate database. Armed with timely freight rates, in a centralised system, … [Read more...] about A.N. Deringer extends contract with CargoSphere