Descartes Systems Group has acquired Airclic Inc., a US-based provider of mobile solutions that help companies reduce the cost of delivering goods by automating traditional paper-based processes. The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately US$29.7 million. Airclic's cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex 'last mile' logistics processes. The 'last mile' is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has traditionally been fraught … [Read more...] about Descartes acquires Airclic
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CEVA and L’Oréal extend relationship in Indonesia
CEVA Logistics announced a contract renewal and expanded business with L’Oréal in Indonesia. CEVA's partnership with L'Oréal started more than three years ago when the company took on the warehouse management of L'Oréal's distribution centres in Bekasi, providing warehousing and distribution services as well as value added services. Under the terms of this renewed contract, CEVA will handle the warehouse management, VAS, traffic management and reverse logistics for … [Read more...] about CEVA and L’Oréal extend relationship in Indonesia
CEVA and L’Oréal extend relationship in Indonesia
CEVA Logistics announced a contract renewal and expanded business with L’Oréal in Indonesia. CEVA's partnership with L'Oréal started more than three years ago when the company took on the warehouse management of L'Oréal's distribution centres in Bekasi, providing warehousing and distribution services as well as value added services. Under the terms of this renewed contract, CEVA will handle the warehouse management, VAS, traffic management and reverse logistics for … [Read more...] about CEVA and L’Oréal extend relationship in Indonesia
DHL launches North Asian multimodal service
DHL Global Forwarding has launched its multimodal service linking Japan to its existing rail solution from China to Europe. Using a combination of trucking, sea and rail solutions, the seamless, scheduled service offers customers in Japan access to DGF China's rail freight solution which reduces the delivery time by up to half to between 10 and 21 days compared to solely using ocean freight and reduces costs by up to 85 per cent compared to airfreight. In addition, customers seeking … [Read more...] about DHL launches North Asian multimodal service
CEVA expands freight management facilities in Los Angeles
CEVA Logistics has expanded its Los Angeles (LAX)/Torrance freight management operation. One of the largest operations in CEVA’s global network, the company’s LAX/Torrance station now comprises three facilities totaling more than one million sq. ft. (92,903 sqm.) and 170 dock doors. The latest facility to be added to the LAX/Torrance campus features 319,000 sq. ft. (29,635 sqm.) of warehouse space and 50,000 sq. ft. (4,645 sqm.) of office space, with 50 dock loading … [Read more...] about CEVA expands freight management facilities in Los Angeles
UPS offers Myanmar freight forwarding services
UPS now offers inbound and outbound air and ocean freight services in Myanmar. Global customers trading to and from this emerging market will have access to UPS's extensive supply chain technologies and services, which initially will include UPS Air Freight Direct, UPS Air Freight Consolidated, Full Container Load and Less-than Container Load services. "UPS works closely with our customers and they have expressed a need for reliable freight services from Myanmar that will connect them to … [Read more...] about UPS offers Myanmar freight forwarding services
