Geodis earlier this month announced the planned launch of a multi-user logistics facility in Luhari, Haryana, slated to open in March next year. The 26,654-sqm warehouse, located in Luhari, Haryana, 60 kilometres north of Delhi, will be on lease from logistics property group LOGOS for a 10-year period. The hub will feature a state-of-the-art storage system, equipped with both selective and very narrow aisle (VNA) pallet racks to ramp up order processing procedures for both retailers and … [Read more...] about Q&A with Geodis on new Indian logistics facility
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Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
Hong Kong-listed Kerry Logistics Network and Hengan International Group have set up a joint venture to create ‘synergy’ in the business-to-business (‘B2B’) bulk distribution and wholesale market of medical, healthcare and hygiene products. Hengan Group is a known producer of hygiene consumables like diapers and band-aids in China, and the company is looking to expand its business into other Asian countries and territories moving forward. Kerry Logistics says the joint venture company was … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
Geodis to open contract logistics facility in India
Geodis is looking to enhance its contract logistics capabilities in India with the planned launch of a multi-user facility in Luhari, Haryana, slated to open in March next year. The move comes amidst India’s e-commerce boom which has seen an unprecedented demand for contract logistics offerings, particularly advanced warehousing solutions for retailers. “The shift towards online shopping and omnichannel platforms, accelerated by the pandemic, has compelled retailers to seek logistics … [Read more...] about Geodis to open contract logistics facility in India
Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand
Transport and logistics operator Geodis is set to expand its capacity to move and handle air freight in and out of New Zealand with a new consolidated facility at Auckland Airport. Twice the size of the current facility at 5,700 square metres, the new site will feature advanced enterprise-grade systems and storage space to boost the French forwarder's capacity in moving pharma, retail and fast-moving goods amidst supply chain disruptions and heightended consumer demand. Geodis said it will … [Read more...] about Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand
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
SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
Saudi Logistics Services or SAL has announced the appointment of Engr. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting chief executive replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) as CEO effective July 1. Alhussayen was formerly SAL’s chief operations officer, with 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent companies in Saudi Arabia. “This transitional period SAL will not affect our operations at all and will serve as a new opportunity to … [Read more...] about SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority