(L-R) Gary Wilcock, managing director, Kerry Logistics (Europe), Mário Silva, general manager, Kerry Logistics (Portugal) and Sebastian Bernardo, general manager, Kerry Logistics (Spain) Kerry Logistics has opened a new office in Portugal as part of on-going expansion plans across Europe. Mário Silva, general manager, Kerry Logistics (Portugal), will be heading up the branch, headquartered in Porto, Portugal’s second largest … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics opens new office in Portugal
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Allport reinforces airfreight team
Allport Cargo Services has hired Martin Brown and Sean Smith to strengthen the senior management team of its Airfreight Division, following the decision of David Ward to retire in June. Ward will step down as airfreight operations director following 42 years with the company. Brown will become airfreight operations director upon Ward’s retirement. He joins ACS Airfreight following eight years with DHL Global Forwarding, where he was vice president marketing and sales for Middle East, … [Read more...] about Allport reinforces airfreight team
Kerry expands into ME, Canada with acquisitions
Kerry Logistics announced two strategic acquisitions to expand the reach and capacity of its international freight forwarding (IFF) business in the Middle East and Canada. Kerry Logistics has strengthened its IFF capacity and network through acquiring a controlling stake in Able Logistics Group, an established international freight forwarder headquartered in Dubai with offices across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and China. While in Canada, Kerry Logistics has extended its geographic reach via … [Read more...] about Kerry expands into ME, Canada with acquisitions
Kerry, Yamato, OCS apply for licences in China
Kerry Logistics, Yamato Logistics and Overseas Courier Service (OCS) have been allowed to enter China's booming domestic express delivery market, State Post Bureau announced in a notice. Prior to this announcement, UPS, FedEx and DHL were the only firms allowed to offer domestic shipping services in some China cities. Kerry Logistics applied to operate express services across 18 cities while Yamato Holdings sought to run its business in six. Overseas Courier Service … [Read more...] about Kerry, Yamato, OCS apply for licences in China
Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Kerry Logistics has expanded its Supply Chain Solutions team after a series of strong business wins and customer demand for sophisticated solutions to increasingly complex logistical requirements. Rob Brown has taken up the post of head of Supply Chain Solutions, based at Kerry Logistics (UK)’s Manchester headquarters, whilst Nigel Moolenaar has joined as Head of Supply Chain Solution Implementation, based at the company’s Dartford office. Brown brings over 16 years … [Read more...] about Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Kerry Logistics wins logistics provider of the year
Kerry Logistics has been named Global and Regional Logistics Provider of the Year at the Payload Asia Awards in Singapore. This makes Kerry Logistics the first company to win both the global and regional awards in the logistics category, as well as the first Hong Kong company to be crowned with this global accolade.​ The Payload Asia Awards recognise organisations that have made a difference in the air cargo and supply chain industry through market adeptness, innovative products or … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics wins logistics provider of the year