US-based logistics provider, C.H. Robinson, has acquired London based freight forwarding company Walker Logistics Overseas, which caters primarily to customers in the electronics telecommunications, medicals, sporting goods and military industries. Walker, established in 1977, is a global, fully integrated import and export door-todoor provider specialising in air and ocean freight, warehousing, courier, and logistics solutions with five offices in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson acquires UK-based forwarder
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Schenker opens new semiconductor facility
DB Schenker has extended its involvement in the Korean logistics market with the start of operations of Schenker Korea Ltd’s semiconductor distribution centre at its Korea Logistics Center in the Free Trade Zone at Incheon Airport. The first of its kind in Korea, the facility began operations recently for Dutch company ASML – a leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry that are critical to the production of integrated circuits, or chips. The … [Read more...] about Schenker opens new semiconductor facility
Schenker expands in ME with Egyptian JV
DB Schenker has announced a new joint venture in Egypt with DB Schenker’s long-time partner, ITS International Transport Service Ltd. “The new company is a further important new hub within DB Schenker’s worldwide network. This step will enable us to provide even better, high quality end-to-end solutions across the entire process chain in this very promising growth market,†said Schenker AG Board member responsible for Contract Logistics/Supply Chain … [Read more...] about Schenker expands in ME with Egyptian JV
Aramex joins Cargo 2000
Dubai-based global logistics solutions provider, Aramex, has announced that it has joined Cargo 2000, an industry group within the International Air Transport Association (IATA) specialising in quality management systems for the global air freight industry. Cargo 2000 re-engineers the air cargo transportation scheme from shipper to consignee with its processes backed by quality standards that are measurable to improve the efficiency of air cargo. Cargo 2000’s global member base … [Read more...] about Aramex joins Cargo 2000
Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Chongqing
Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch office in Chongqing, China extending its footprint in China to 39 locations. From the new premises, located at the central business district in close proximity to the city’s major infrastructure facilities, Kuehne + Nagel said it will focus on providing international sea and air logistics services. In addition, it will offer specialised solutions to support the automotive and industrial goods and chemicals sectors, two of the city’s … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Chongqing
Agility wins contract for Oz gold mine
Agility Project Logistics Brisbane has announced an agreement with Lihir Gold Limited (LGL) to provide freight management services for Lihir’s Million Ounce Plant Upgrade (MOPU). The Lihir Gold Mine, LGL’s principle asset and one of the world’s largest gold reserves, is located in Papua New Guinea (PNG). LGL is a major global gold producer with operations in PNG, West Africa and Australia. The project material logistics, expected to be in excess of 50,000 … [Read more...] about Agility wins contract for Oz gold mine