CEVA Logistics has appointed two senior executives with deep sector-specific operations expertise to further drive its customer-focused contract logistics strategy. The two new senior additions to the global Contract Logistics operations organisation are Friso Bakker, senior vice president for Global Technology Operations, and Michel Vachey, senior vice president for Global Consumer and Retail Operations. Both executives report to Brett Bissell, CEVA’s chief operating officer for … [Read more...] about CEVA announces two key appointments
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CEVA divests Italy groupage business
CEVA Logistics has signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Gruppo PIR, La Petrolifera Italo Rumena S.p.A, for the sale of Spedizioni Internazionali Trasporti Terrestri Aerei e Marittimi S.r.l.(SITTAM), an international groupage business, based in Cornaredo (Milan), Italy. The transaction is supported by Sittam’s management. Sittam's head office is in Cornaredo, near Milan, with nine branch offices throughout Italy. Sittam has strong coverage in Europe through regular … [Read more...] about CEVA divests Italy groupage business
Fondevilla to head CEVA’s automotive biz
CEVA Logistics has appointed Antonio Fondevilla as executive vice president responsible for the company’s global Automotive sector. The automotive sector accounted for 24 per cent of the company’s annual revenue in 2014. Fondevilla has more than 20 years of supply chain management and automotive logistics experience. He joined CEVA in 2008 and most recently served as vice president, global Key Account Management, as well as the company’s interim leader of the European … [Read more...] about Fondevilla to head CEVA’s automotive biz
Fondevilla to head CEVA’s automotive biz
CEVA Logistics has appointed Antonio Fondevilla as executive vice president responsible for the company’s global Automotive sector. The automotive sector accounted for 24 per cent of the company’s annual revenue in 2014. Fondevilla has more than 20 years of supply chain management and automotive logistics experience. He joined CEVA in 2008 and most recently served as vice president, global Key Account Management, as well as the company’s interim leader of the European … [Read more...] about Fondevilla to head CEVA’s automotive biz
CEVA opens 48,000 sq m site in Singapore
CEVA Logistics held the opening of its West Hub, CEVA’s largest facility in Singapore and the new headquarters for Southeast Asia. The West Hub occupies 48,000 sq m of warehouse and office space, with more than 300 personnel serving multi-sector customers at the facility. CEVA’s CEO, Xavier Urbain, said: “I am very pleased our footprint is growing in Southeast Asia, and particularly in Singapore, as a strategic hub in Asia and a conduit for world trade. This is an … [Read more...] about CEVA opens 48,000 sq m site in Singapore
CEVA expands Vancouver facility
CEVA Logistics is expanding its market presence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The new location for the company’s operations, in Richmond, BC, is positioned near Vancouver International Airport, the Port of Vancouver – Canada’s largest port – and major road arteries. CEVA will occupy the facility, which totals 53,189 sq. ft. (4,941 sq m), on 1 March 2015. The new facility is located at 18233 Blundell Road and – in addition to more square footage – … [Read more...] about CEVA expands Vancouver facility