Aero Africa is embarking on an expansion journey in China and the United Arab Emirates or UAE with the launch of a new sea-air freight service connecting Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The air cargo management group claims the new multimodal sea-air solution is faster than sea freight and more economical than air freight with up to 50 percent less CO2 emissions Overseen by a single combined transport document or CTD, the solution will see shipments delivered to the origin … [Read more...] about Aero Africa launches sea-air service from Asia
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Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’) continues to enhance its services and network under the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative by entering into a joint venture through participating in the equity of Globalink Logistics DWC LLC, a freight forwarding group headquartered in Dubai with operations spanning across The Commonwealth of Independent States (‘CIS’). The move will significantly expand Kerry Logistics’ coverage in Central Asia and the CIS, opening the door to potential markets with … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
Kuehne+Nagel to acquire ReTrans
The Kuehne + Nagel Group has entered into an agreement to acquire ReTrans Inc., a US-based provider of multimodal transportation management solutions. The acquisition builds on Kuehne + Nagel’s overland strategy and will significantly strengthen the company’s position as an end-to-end logistics provider in North America. Founded in 2002 and headquarted in Memphis, TN, ReTrans ranks among the leading US non-asset brokerage providers of intermodal transportation, as well as full … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to acquire ReTrans
Kuehne+Nagel to acquire ReTrans
The Kuehne + Nagel Group has entered into an agreement to acquire ReTrans Inc., a US-based provider of multimodal transportation management solutions. The acquisition builds on Kuehne + Nagel’s overland strategy and will significantly strengthen the company’s position as an end-to-end logistics provider in North America. Founded in 2002 and headquarted in Memphis, TN, ReTrans ranks among the leading US non-asset brokerage providers of intermodal transportation, as well as full … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to acquire ReTrans
DHL sees demand for temp-sensitive rail shipment
DHL Global Forwarding has seen increased take up for its temperature-controlled rail solution along China's West Corridor from Chengdu to Europe. With temperatures at an average of -20C during winter, DHL Global Forwarding offers, apart from normally equipped containers for general cargo, a temperature-controlled solution for temperature-sensitive goods moving by rail from China to Europe, so that its cargo rail schedules run normally. In individually powered DHL containers, the temperature of … [Read more...] about DHL sees demand for temp-sensitive rail shipment
