October 2024
M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth with a 15,000sqft warehouse and is increasing its fleet by over 10 new vehicles. The new site is its fifth delivery hub, joining its headquarters in Aberdeen, along with Inverness, Dundee and Argyll and a network of 14 satellite depots that covers the whole of Scotland including locations such as North Uist, Oban, Stornoway, Tarbert and Thurso.
The company moves parcels, ...
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CHEP unveiled a stackable, reusable container for light and medium-weight dry cargo at the FachPack show in Nürnberg on 24-26 September.
The FalConic is constructed from 80% recycled materials and offers a reusable alternative to single-use packaging, helping businesses minimise their environmental impact. The container’s foldability also allows for optimized warehouse ...
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UPS has opened a healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad, India.
It can hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, 7 Pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions, eliminating the need for prolonged warehouse storage.
The facility also serves as a safety net for critical shipments, ...
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Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93.
He founded Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved the way for the carrier’s ...
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Future Forwarding has relocated its head office from Batley to a new location in Leeds. The facility at Unit 7, Turnberry Business Park, Gildersome, Leeds, offers expanded office space and advanced technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency, along with energy-efficient systems.
Managing Director UK Richard Lawfor said: “Our new home ...
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September’s global air cargo market lived up to analysts’ expectations, becoming the first month of 2024 not to report double-digit growth due to a strong year-on-year comparison. Demand did rise by 9% on last year, according to the latest industry data from Xeneta.
Airlines and freight forwarders now face a ‘fine ...
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Danish-based forwarder Leman freight has appointed René Bach Larsen as its new chief executive, from 1 November. He has worked with Geodis in leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and most recently, as managing director of North America. Larsen takes over from interim chief executive Michael Schrøder who will continue in ...
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The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn has approved the sale of DB Schenker to DSV, with the German federal government today granting approval at the same time. The sale is expected to be completed during 2025 once all regulatory approvals have been obtained.
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The SkyTeam Cargo alliance has appointed Peter Penseel, President – Delta Cargo, as the new chairperson of its cargo executive board, taking over from Saudia Cargo chief executive Teddy Zebitz, , who has served two terms in the role since 2021.
Prior to joining Delta, Penseel served as chief operating officer ...
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Challenge Group has extended its Indian coverage, with two weekly flights from its Liege, Belgium base to Delhi from 3 October. The carrier already operates three flights a week to Mumbai. The new Delhi service will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays using a Boeing 767F aircraft, with a capacity of ...
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