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Kuehne+Nagel to buy US drayage firm IMC

Kuehne+Nagel is to acquire a 51% stake in US marine drayage company IMC Logistics, for an undisclosed sum. IMC specializes in transportation solutions to or from seaports or rail hubs, customer facilities and inland. Collierville, Tennessee –headquartered IMC's national network includes 49 locations and it handles 2 million TEU a year in intermodal drayage and rail operations.  Kuehne+Nagel said the move would enhance its access to North America and ensure ... [+]

Globalization still at record level, despite problems

Globalization remains at a record level, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, say DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business in the latest issue of the DHL Global Connectedness Tracker, published on 19 November. In 2023, 21% of the value of all goods and services ... [+]

DFDS makes about-turn to buy Ekol transport network after all

In a surprise move, DFDS has completed the acquisition of the international transport network of Turkey-based Ekol Logistics, having earlier this month saying it had abandoned its bid due to a failure to reach  contractual conditions by the agreed deadline. The Danish-owned ferry and logistics company ... [+]

Clock running down on ICS2, says Trade Tech

There is a widespread lack of awareness of the upcoming ICS2-ENS regulations and EORI requirements, according to logistics platform Trade Tech. The company carried out a survey on its website over the last few months of stakeholders involved in cargo shipments to and throughout the EU. It ... [+]

CMA CGM delivers ‘robust’ performance

CMA CGM Group said it delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of 2024. Volumes carried on the main shipping routes remained very high mainly due to inventory rebuilding “in an environment still roiled by geopolitical tension” including the prospect of port strikes on ... [+]

Freight feels the Trump Effect

Judah Levine, head of research at the Freightos platform says that Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections could have an effect on supply chains even before he takes office. The president-to-be is known to be in favour of stiff tariffs on overseas imports, especially ... [+]

No let-up in supply chain disruption, says Maersk survey

Three out of four European shippers have experienced supply chain disruption in the past 12 months, more than half with significant cost impact, according to a survey of over 2,000 of Maersk Line customers in the region More than 76% of said that the disruption had ... [+]

DHL overcomes economic tailwinds with increased revenue

DHL Group posted revenue of €20.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up 6.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Operating profit (EBIT) was €1.37 billion, similar to last year. Chief executive Tobias Meyer said that global trade momentum was weak but the group ... [+]

SpeedX owner buys Accelerated Global Solutions

Chris Zheng, founder and chief executive of last-mile delivery specialist SpeedX has acquired New York City headquartered, Accelerated Global Solutions, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition builds on a two-year collaboration between SpeedX and AGS, combining SpeedX’s last-mile delivery with AGS’s customs brokerage and freight ... [+]

DFDS abandons Ekol buy

DFDS has abandoned its bid to acquire the international transport network of one of Turkey’s largest operators, Ekol Logistics. It said that completion of the transaction was conditional upon regulatory approvals and certain contractual conditions. Some of the latter had not been satisfied by the ... [+]

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