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July 2024

Danx acquires tech logistics firm

Time critical logistics company Danx has acquired TLS, a Denmark-based logistics specialist in the transport and installation of technical equipment. Established in 1999, TLS focuses operates throughout Denmark and Sweden and has five ‘storage hotels’ in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö which are available for clients to store inventory ready for despatch. [+]

Hickey to lead Hermes business development

Air cargo software specialist Hermes Logistics Technologies has appointed Joe Hickey as global business development manager. He brings over a decade of experience working with enterprise clients across various sectors, including logistics, supply chain, travel and hospitality, education, automotive, and financial services and, before joining HLT, served as sales director ... [+]

Ceva to integrate Bolloré services

Ceva Logistics has created a new vertical organization by integrating core Bolloré Logistics services following the acquisition of the latter company by its parent, CMA CGM Group in February. CEVA Logistics and Bolloré Logistics will offer a unified brand—CEVA Logistics. The company expects to complete its rebranding process by the end ... [+]

UPS extends pharma fleet

UPS Healthcare is investing over €20 million in its temperature-controlled road fleet in Europe.The new vehicles will go into service in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Hungary, adding to UPS’s fleet of more than 1,100 cold chain vehicles – already the largest in the world. The dual-temperature vehicles provide transportation between ... [+]

Flight of the Condor – now showing on Cargo.one

German leisure airline Condor is to  make its entire network available on Cargo.one’s digital procurement platform and bolster digital sales in key forwarding markets such as the US and Europe.   Condor offers belly capacity on a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, including Airbus A330neos wide bodies, to over 100 destinations ... [+]

WFS opens fifth Madrid terminal

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has increased cargo handling capacity by 60% at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the opening of its fifth cargo terminal. The new facility, which makes WFS Madrid’s largest independent cargo hander, was formally opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by John Batten, ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers dangerous goods space

Cargo-partner has expanded the capabilities of its warehouse in Roermond to include handling and storing dangerous goods, following a recent quality accreditation. The 7,000sq m building has a dedicated 3,000sq m area for dangerous goods. Key features include a dedicated cross-docking area, continuous video surveillance, a CO₂ gas extinguishing system, and ... [+]

New cranes put London Gateway on the right lines

DP World has taken delivery of two new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes for its London Gateway rail terminal. They will go into operation in mid-August and will help meet growing demand for increased rail connections and a more sustainable supply chain. The new cranes will also increase box handling capacity at ... [+]

Scan Global sets up in Saudi

Scan Global Logistics has opened its first offices in Saudi Arabia, at Riyadh and Jeddah. A further office is planned for 2024 in Dammam in the East province. The new managing director of Saudi Arabia is Mohamed Afifi. The new offices will start with 20-25 employees in the first year ... [+]

XPO launches drive for female drivers

XPO has created a new Female Driver Academy to help attract more women into the industry. Women who join the Academy will undertake a 12 to 16-week programme using the XPO Logistics internal driver training team to develop and sharpen their skills. The first candidate assessment days were held at the ... [+]

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