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Nurminen buys fellow Finnish firm

Finnish-headquartered Nurminen Logistics Services has acquired ILP-Group Logistics, which operates in Vantaa and Espoo. ILP-Group Logistics has operated since 1994 specialising in warehousing services, sea, air, and road transport and forwarding and has a revenue forecast for 2024 of €4.5 million. Nurminen said the move would strengthen its terminal operations in Finland and expand its service offering to its customers. [+]

Maersk reports strong third quarter

AP Moller-Maersk says it has achieved growth across its businesses and financial results significantly above those of the previous year in its third quarter figures, published on 31 October. Its performance was primarily driven by Ocean, but Logistics & Services and Terminals also contributed through ... [+]

Suttons sells Tankers arm to Netherlands’ Schenk

The Sutton and Broadhurst families have completed the sale of their interest in Suttons Tankers Holdings and its trading subsidiary, Suttons Tankers to Netherlands company Schenk Tanktransport. The transaction does not affect the European and global ISO-tank operations of Suttons International, which remain fully owned ... [+]

‘FedEx effect’ boosts global economy by $85 billion

FedEx contributed more than $85 billion in direct impact to the global economy in 2024, or around 0.1% of the world’s total net economic output said the carrier in its released its annual economic impact report, published on 29 October. Produced in consultation with data an ... [+]

Retail logistics for an uncertain world

Aramex UK says it is approaching the peak shopping season with a new strategy designed to accommodate contemporary challenges. Black Friday has evolved into a major highlight in the UK retail calendar, expanding from a weekend of discounts into a month-long shopping, putting greater pressure on ... [+]

No new freeports after all

An earlier announcement that the Chancellor would announce five new freeports in Wednesday’s Budget are incorrect, the Government has said. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would instead be confirming five new ‘customs areas’ within existing freeports, not new freeports. The chancellor will also confirm the next funding stage ... [+]

Revenue, profit up at UPS

UPS has announced third-quarter 2024 consolidated revenues of $22.2 billion, a 5.6% increase from the third quarter of 2023. Consolidated operating profit was $2.0 billion, up 47.8% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Chief executive Carol Tomé, said: “I want to thank all UPSers for ... [+]

NCTS5 – practice makes perfect, says BIFA expert

BIFA policy and compliance advisor Igor Popovics is urging companies to “practice, practice, practice” ahead of introduction of the latest iteration of the EU’s transit system, NCTS5 on 22 January. They should also check with their software providers that they can support the new regime. In ... [+]

Disruption and complex rules challenge global traders

A study commissioned by Customs Support Group study says that unprecedented geopolitical disruption, complex customs regulations, lack of internal expertise and capacity and the impact of AI are the main challenges affecting international traders. The Strategic Radar Customer survey includes insights from a broad range of ... [+]

UK cosmetic firms can cash in on Middle East demand – but be careful, says Aramex chief

The Middle East has a long and rich history of beauty rituals, using natural oils, herbs, and spices, passed down through the generations but now the younger generation are blending these with modern-day consumer cosmetics are blended to create a unique beauty culture that resonates ... [+]

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