Dimerco has launched a new multimodal service for supplier companies shipping high-value components to manufacturing plants in Mexico. The new air+road transport service enables customers ship door-to-door from China to Mexico, via the US, in just 6˗8 days with high security. According to Dimerco’s Central Service Center, growing manufacturing operations in North America rely on rapid replenishment of component parts from China, but standard shipping options are inadequate. Ocean freight … [Read more...] about Dimerco launches freight service to Mexico via US air hubs
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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
Taiwan’s Dimerco expands US footprint with BC Logistics
Taiwanese freight forwarder Dimerco has expanded its US network to Arizona with the completion of an undisclosed investment in Phoenix-based forwarder BC Logistics. The new joint venture is the latest in the forwarder’s continuing expansion of its US network, which now includes 19 offices. BC Logistics, founded in 2001, specialises in time-critical, service-sensitive shipments and boasts customers in the semiconductor, energy and healthcare sectors. Dimerco said the merger will provide … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Dimerco expands US footprint with BC Logistics
UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
UPS is not leaving anything to chance when it comes to handling and moving life-saving pharmaceuticals as it secured IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification for its operations in Japan and South Korea. The forwarder earlier announced this week that it secured IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for its freight forwarding operations at Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport, as well as Incheon International Airport in South Korea. Also read: UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 … [Read more...] about UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
This year freight forwarder Dachser is relying on its air freight network to offer capacity on key cargo routes between Europe, Asia and the US, as travel curbs and safety measures continue to affect the flow of shipments across the globe. In this interview, Endy Chan, head of air freight air & sea logistics for Asia Pacific at Dachser shares his insights on current trends amidst the industry wide space capacity shortage. Can you tell us more about Dachser’s air freight network in Asia … [Read more...] about Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead