Two months after the latest addition of routes and extra capacity, DSV has now added an additional two 747 freighters to its Europe-Asia cargo air bridge. From October, one of the freighters will be operating on the existing route between Shanghai and Luxembourg. The logistics provider now has three scheduled departures per week and a total inbound capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes a month to and from Shanghai. The second 747 freighter will be operating a new and direct connection between … [Read more...] about DSV boosts Europe-Asia cargo air bridge with two 747 freighters
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LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
LATAM Cargo has ensured safe transport of medical cargo since the coronavirus pandemic broke out across the globe, ensuring business continuity despite having to file a voluntary reorg and debt restructuring under the United States’ Chapter 11 protection in May. LATAM Cargo transported masks, monitors, respirators and other medical supplies between China and Brazil in a 3,200-tonne ‘mega-delivery’ which took 3 months and finished in July. There was also LATAM’s “solidary plane” that moved … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo and DSV deliver 110 RKN containers of medicines
83,000 new m2 of warehouse in Venlo, Netherlands
DSV recently acquired an additional 140,000 m2 of land adjacent to its facilities in Venlo, Netherlands. The lot is to be developed with a further 83,000 m2 of warehouse. Peter van der Maas, Managing Director DSV Solutions Netherlands comments: “In 2019, we will complete the construction, which will bring the total managed surface of logistics operations in Venlo to 210.000 m2 not including the DSV Road cross-docking terminal located 2 km south. We are expanding due to a strong growth in … [Read more...] about 83,000 new m2 of warehouse in Venlo, Netherlands
Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
“We need space to store our relief equipment, so we can act quickly when disaster strikes. It’s absolutely key for us; and we are very excited to have access to a total of 2,000 m2 of storage space at DSV’s warehouse close to Roskilde [DK]. It’s a very welcome doubling of our warehouse capacity,” says Red Cross Denmark’s President Anders Ladekarl. DSV donates two adjacent warehouse spaces The new Red Cross/DSV warehouse in Roskilde is split into two spaces – one for … [Read more...] about Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
DHL to pay $53m to settle price-fixing suit
DHL Express (USA) has agreed to pay US$53 million to resolve an antitrust class action accusing the express company and others of participating in an international price-fixing scheme, according to documents filed this week in New York federal court. If approved, the settlement would allow DHL to exit the long-running litigation filed in 2008. As part of the deal, DHL has agreed to aid the plaintiff’s claims against the lone remaining defendant, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Inc., although a … [Read more...] about DHL to pay $53m to settle price-fixing suit
UTi Worldwide acquired by Denmark’s DSV
UTi Worldwide Inc, a global supply chain services and solutions provider, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by DSV. DSV, headquartered in Denmark, is a global supplier of transport and logistics services with 530 offices and 130 logistics facilities in 75 countries. The transaction, which was unanimously approved by both UTi and DSV's Boards of Directors, is valued at approximately US$1.35 billion which represents a 34 per cent premium over the 30-day … [Read more...] about UTi Worldwide acquired by Denmark’s DSV
