The need for speed was critical for the CEVA Logistics Showfreight team as they managed the logistics for a full-scale replica of a Typhoon fighter jet at the new blockbuster movie premiere in London’s Leicester Square. The team had seven hours to unload and install the scale model for their client, BAE Systems, who produces the real-world aircraft. Seven hours to assemble aircraft display Following months of planning and preparation, the CEVA team had just seven hours to build the aircraft … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics delivers life-size jet replica for film premiere
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Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Crystal manufacturer and jewelry brand, Swarovski, has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel for a fulfilment and distribution centre in Tessenderlo, Belgium to speed up the deliveries to its customers in EMEA. The hub is part of a 70,000-sqm fulfilment centre that is fully operated by Kuehne+Nagel. The forwarder said Swarovski invested a fully automated shuttle technology and established an end-to-end transportation management service that covers inbound flows, distribution to the stores and B2C … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel partners with Swarovski in Belgium
Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition
Geodis is looking to strengthen its contract logistics footprint and enhance its e-commerce fulfillment services in Asia Pacific after it signed a binding agreement to acquire Keppel Logistics earlier this week. With the acquisition, Geodis will further expand its footprint in Asia Pacific, adding to recent investments in contract logistics sites in India, South Korea and Australia. Singapore-based Keppel Logistics offers end-to-end B2B and B2C logistics solutions, including warehousing … [Read more...] about Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition
DSV’s new facility makes room for e-commerce, healthcare
DSV has opened a new ‘giant’ facility near Copenhagen which some would describe as one of the most ambitious warehousing and logistics projects seen on Danish soil. The 95,000-sqm facility, which shares warehouse space and office premises, is located in Hedehusene along with the company’s headquarters and other buildings in the area. Inside the 95,000-sqm warehouse, the forwarder has installed its largest automated storage and picking solution (AutoStore), which uses robotics to … [Read more...] about DSV’s new facility makes room for e-commerce, healthcare
Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
French logistics service provider Geodis has obtained GDP accreditation in China as the company ramps up its services to meet the demands of the growing healthcare market. The forwarder said the accreditation underscores its commitment to ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products during transport, citing how COVID-19 exposing the emerging risks and weaknesses of the industry’s supply chain. The implications of the accreditation are extensive, given the stringent … [Read more...] about Geodis China bolsters pharma offer with GDP accreditation
Interview: UPS’ Sebastian Chan on logistics, digitalisation
Small and medium businesses make up the bulk (around 97 percent) of businesses in Asia Pacific, and more logistics players are enhancing their services to tap this ever-growing market. The added effect of e-commerce and at-home consumption is driving growth for most of these enterprises and prompting the need to expand. In our latest issue, Payload Asia got a chance to talk to Sebastian Chan, president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, on how the company is gearing up with digitalization and … [Read more...] about Interview: UPS’ Sebastian Chan on logistics, digitalisation