DHL Supply Chain, recently rebranded from DHL Exel Supply Chain, has once again taken top position as the largest player in the market, according to Transport Intelligence’s (TI) recently released annual rankings of the largest contract logistics operators on a globaland regional basis. In 2008 DHL Supply Chain generated revenues in excess of €12 billion, some considerable distance ahead of its nearest rival, CEVA, according to the ranking. In third position is Swiss-based … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain tops rankings again
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BMW chooses CEVA
CEVA Logistics has won a contract to operate a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) for BMW in the Polish special economic zone town of Slubice, close to the border with Germany. Starting in October, the 15,000 square metre RDC began handling the receipt and warehousing of incoming goods and quality control for automobile spares.The storage of small quantities of dangerous goods will also be administered in accordance with legal provisions. Products retained in the centre will be supplied to … [Read more...] about BMW chooses CEVA
CEVA sued over toxic cargo in
Sulpicio Lines Inc., owner of MV Princess of the Stars that capsized in the Southern Philippines off Romblon in June, recently initiated court action to sue the air-and-sea freight services firm that loaded the toxic endosulfan cargoonboard the ill-fated passenger vessel. In an amended complaint, the shipping firm said CEVA Logistics Inc. did not inform them of the nature of the cargo, which it said is in violation of their contractual and legal agreement. This made CEVA a co-defendant in … [Read more...] about CEVA sued over toxic cargo in
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CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, today announced the appointment of Charles Wellins to the position of Vice President of the Ocean Freight division for the Asia Pacific region. In his new position, Charles will spearhead the strategic development of ocean freight operations, services and sales for the Asia Pacific region, and will be based in Hong Kong. He will also build and lead a robust ocean organisation structure for Asia Pacific, with further … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics
Electrolux extends Italian contract with CEVA
Electrolux Professional, a world leading supplier of professional food service and laundry equipment, has renewed and broadened its Italian distribution contract with CEVA Logistics, the latterannounced recently. Netherlands-based CEVA Logistics said the contract renewal would extend the transportation services provided to cover the whole of Italy, in addition to collection and direct delivery services to the end customer. The agreement also entailed all other standard warehouse activities … [Read more...] about Electrolux extends Italian contract with CEVA
CEVA opens new Hong Kong freight hub
As part of its Asian expansion plan, CEVA Logistics, a leading supply chain company, has opened its new air freight hub at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. With this development and together with its China business expansion, the company expects todouble its business growth rate by 2010. According to CEVA’s chief executive officer John Pattullo, who was on a recent two-day visit to Hong Kong to officiate the air freight hub opening, the company’s new facility will … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new Hong Kong freight hub