August 2018
Kuehne + Nagel has gone into partnership with Chinese automotive logistics group Sincero, setting up a joint venture focusing on contract logistics for the sector. Kuehne + Nagel will hold majority share of the joint venture, serving major Chinese brands and Tier 1 suppliers.
[+]
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has called on the Government to legislate to allow foodstuffs entering the country to be inspected inland – instead of ports - to ease the flow of goods after Brexit.
Speaking on the BBC’s Ten O’Clock News programme on 21 August 21st UKWA chief executive Peter ...
[+]
Japanese-owned forwarder Yusen Logistics UK has set up dedicated fulfilment centres for the e-commerce sector. The sites are strategically located close to all major parcel delivery hubs to provide nationwide next day service with late cut-off times. Technology has optimised the pick route and process based on basket size, product ...
[+]
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launched new Export Strategy aimed at increasing UK exports as a proportion of GDP to 35% on 21 August, including smarter and more tailored support to UK companies.
It will encourage and inspire more businesses to export, as well as providing information, advice and practical ...
[+]
The Rhenus Group has opened its own entity in New Zealand – Rhenus Logistics NZ and with the first business site in Auckland. It will provide comprehensive international and domestic logistic solutions as well as customs consultancy with a strong focus 4PL and 5PL solutions. A natural focus for activities ...
[+]
Volga-Dnepr Group has appointed Konstantin Vekshin as executive president, charter cargo operations for Volga-Dnepr Airlines. Based in London, he will focus on achieving the airline’s strategic objectives, managing its international operating bases and regional sales offices - including the UK, Ireland, Russia, Germany, US, UAE and China - and building ...
[+]
With four months of the year still to go, AirBridgeCargo Airlines has transported its 500th aircraft engine in 2018. The carrier’s global director of heavy and outsized cargo, Vasily Zhukov, said the shipment “proves once again that our customers recognize the value provided by AirBridgeCargo Airlines, trust our global abcXL ...
[+]
Ireland’s new Logistics Associate Apprenticeship programme is ready to start on 26 September, in line with its target date, says the Irish International Freight Association.
The Level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics is the first non-craft apprenticeship to be offered by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and the first of the ...
[+]
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the government to clarify the position for European seasonal employees after the UK leaves the European Union, in order to provide some stability for a sector already facing significant skills gaps.
It says that the country could face a crisis if the government ...
[+]
German-owned shipping line Hapag-Lloyd plans to expand its East Africa Service with a weekly connection to and from Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Khor Fakkan, Jebel Ali, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam in September. It follows the launch earlier this year of a weekly service between Jeddah, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.
[+]
« Back
More »
