FedEx Corp. has completed the acquisition of GENCO Distribution System, one of the largest third-party logistics providers in North America. The acquisition, as previously announced on 15 December 2014, will offer customers a more comprehensive portfolio of logistics services, complementing the transportation services already provided by FedEx. “We are extremely pleased to welcome GENCO teammates to the FedEx family,” said Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corp. … [Read more...] about FedEx seals purchase of Genco
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Nippon express opens subsidiary in Myanmar
Japanese freight forwarding and logistics firm Nippon Express has opened a subsidiary business in Myanmar. Nippon Express first made inroads in the isolated Southeast Asian country with a branch office in July 2012. … [Read more...] about Nippon express opens subsidiary in Myanmar
FedEx, UPS make plans to avoid holiday delays
The continued dynamic growth of ecommerce fulfillment has UPS and FedEx preparing for one of the largest holiday season forecasts to date. Retailers and carriers alike are working together on ways to incentivize their consumers to spend more money, but they must also be ready to meet their shipping deadlines when consumer’s make their online purchases. The 2013 holiday shipping season experienced a number of delays, missed deliveries and service disruptions due to the increase of ecommerce … [Read more...] about FedEx, UPS make plans to avoid holiday delays
Dentressangle appoints US manager for air and sea
Christophe brings with him a proven track record and almost 30 years of industry experience, with particular expertise in the French, US, Hong Kong and Chinese markets. He will be working to build on Norbert Dentressangle Air & Sea's expertise in the hi-tech, luxury and fashion goods, aerospace, chemicals and project cargo sectors, and to advance the company's position as a major player on the USA-Europe, USA-Far East and USA-South America trade lanes. Christophe Bigot says: "In the … [Read more...] about Dentressangle appoints US manager for air and sea
Crane appoints new UAE country manager
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Michael J. Karam to take the reins and lead the progress in its United Arab Emirates operations. “Michael has significant experience working in the Middle East in both the 3PL and shipping environment, and we are delighted to welcome him to the management team,” said Gerard Ryan, regional vice president for the EMEA region at Crane Worldwide. “There are exciting times ahead for Crane Worldwide Logistics in the region. There is a rapid … [Read more...] about Crane appoints new UAE country manager
Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
Agility has issued the following statement signed by its CEO Tarek Sultan in response to the recent approval by the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the trade facilitation agreement (TFA) measures that would add US$1 trillion to the global economy through new rules on customs and cross-border trade. "Today's WTO agreement offers real hope for small businesses, farmers, job seekers and others in rich and poor countries alike. Though there's no magic in the WTO package, the measures included … [Read more...] about Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
