CMA CGM is strengthening its supply chain capabilities in contract logistics and e-commerce fulfilment with the planned acquisition of ‘most’ of US-based Ingram Micro’s contract logistics business (CLS). The deal includes order fulfillment platform Shipwire and its operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The transaction, valued at US$3 billion, is expected to propel CEVA Logistics to fourth largest provider of contract logistics services, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics targets ecommerce with new merger
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Ceva takes care of vaccine cargo from Beijing to Uganda
CEVA Logistics showed its expertise in healthcare logistics, particularly temp-sensitive cargo, after it delivered a shipment of 700,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) for Uganda's Ministry of Health. The forwarder provided a quick solution to transport the 21 pallets of vaccines. Given a challenging spot airfreight market, CEVA said it was able to secure the needed routing and timing to transport the cargo … [Read more...] about Ceva takes care of vaccine cargo from Beijing to Uganda
Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
CEVA Logistics is reassuring clients in its ability to transport lithium batteries as it became the first logistics player to receive IATA’s new CEIV Lithium Battery certification for its air freight stations in Hong Kong and Amsterdam. The company said it teamed up with IATA to support the development of the new certification programme given its experience in transporting batteries of all types and sizes. In the automotive industry, Ceva works with 14 of the 15 largest original equipment … [Read more...] about Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
Ceva opens Singapore ‘cold station’ for healthcare logistics
Ceva Logistics has opened its first temperature-controlled airfreight station in Singapore as it looks to boost its pharma logistics offering and help position the city state as a healthcare logistics hub in Asia Pacific. The French forwarder, who announced plans to operate 40 of such airfreight stations by the end of this year, says the new station will help facilitate seamless regional distribution amongst Asean nations, particularly given the need for vaccines and other medical supplies at … [Read more...] about Ceva opens Singapore ‘cold station’ for healthcare logistics
CEVA expands semicon logistics footprint in Singapore
CEVA Logistics is set to expand its contract logistics business in Singapore with a new facility for semiconductor manufacturer ASM International NV. The 95,000 square-foot facility will be located at ASM Internationals new global manufacturing headquarters in Singapore, where CEVA will provide contract logistics support at a state-of-the-art, in-house operations site, with on-site and off-site warehouse management. CEVA Logistics will provide critical logistics support, such as inventory … [Read more...] about CEVA expands semicon logistics footprint in Singapore
PLA Global Wrap: Week 25
In this week's global wrap, we look back at the latest industry news and updates from week 25, including the end of Austrian Airlines' 'prachter' flights. We also cover the FAA's US$8 billion in grants to support the recovery of airports, as well as Korean Air's recent participation in the country's 'Space Pioneer' project. We round up the wrap with B2B updates from forwarders Geodis, CEVA and Bollore, as well as Safran, Brussels Airport, Qatar Airways, CHAMP and more. See the week 24 Global … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 25