Ohio-based CSafe Global, which manufactures temperature-controlled container solutions for transport of pharmaceuticals, has expanded its presence with the start of a hub operations in Taipei, according to a press release. The cold chain specialist will have access to 2,500 square feet of space to store its RKN and RAP containers for local shippers. In a time when the global supply chain is getting ready for a corona vaccine, CSafe says this new facility will ensure supply for Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about CSafe Global sets up pharma hub in Taiwan
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C.H. Robinson forges alliance with Microsoft to digitally transform supply chains
C.H. Robinson and Microsoft have joined forces to digitally transform supply chains by combining C.H. Robinson’s Navisphere®, Microsoft Azure and Azure IoT, a press release stated. Working with many of the Fortune 250 companies, this alliance will make it even easier to scale and develop new solutions to provide C.H. Robinson customers with greater supply-chain efficiency, real-time insights and visibility. “The pace of change we’re seeing in the supply-chain industry today is unparalleled. … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson forges alliance with Microsoft to digitally transform supply chains
C.H. Robinson appoints head of global forwarding
Mike Short has been named president of C.H. Robinson’s Global Forwarding division, effective immediately. He joined C.H. Robinson through the acquisition of Phoenix International in 2012, and is an 18-year veteran of the global forwarding industry. Prior to being named president, Short served as vice president, Global Forwarding – North America. The division has annual net revenues of over US$330 million and approximately 3,300 employees in 29 countries. C.H. Robinson CEO John … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson appoints head of global forwarding
C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
Expanding operations in one of the fastest growing global economies, C.H. Robinson is now operating out of a fully owned global forwarding office in Ho Chi Minh City, the centre and gateway of Southern Vietnam. As a key hub for transportation and logistics in Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City handles about 70 per cent of Vietnam’s total cargo volume. C.H. Robinson’s increasing involvement in the Vietnam market is part of the company’s aggressive plan to offer expertise on both a … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
3PL market to reach US$925B by 2020
The global 3PL market is forecast to reach US$925.31 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. Increased convergence on core competencies by outsourcing secondary business activities such as logistics is expected to drive the 3PL market over the forecast period. Infeasibility in managing geographically dispersed supply chain operations as a result of increased globalisation has led to several companies outsourcing their logistics function. Emerging trends such as … [Read more...] about 3PL market to reach US$925B by 2020
C.H. Robinson acquires UK-based forwarder
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