Forwarding
Global logistics company Röhlig Logistics has successfully completed its annual Röhlig Charity initiative with subsidiaries in over 30 countries supporting more than 35 charitable organisations and projects worldwide.
Every year, the forwarder encourages its employees worldwide to propose charitable projects that resonate with them. Suggestions are then voted on within each country.
Supported projects included a care home providing support for vulnerable elderly individuals in Mexico, Cure Cancer Australia, the Children’s Cancer ...
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Forwarders moving batteries and battery-powered equipment need to be aware of coming alterations to regulations, says Scott Dimmock of Ascent Consultancy and Training. He told an episode of BIFALink TV on 19 December that not only are the rules being changed but so are the ...
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DP World plans to open six new freight forwarding offices in Brazil by 2026. Offices in Campinas, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre will open in 2025 followed by others in the North and Northeast regions in 2026. The expansion is expected to create ...
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Austrian global logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is transporting a solar energy system free of charge from Vorarlberg to northern Uganda for the Palorinya refugee settlement.
It forms part of the development and construction work by Catholic missionary Erich Fischnaller which includes providing young people with education. ...
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Staff at the London headquarters of aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide chose to forgo their traditional Secret Santa gift exchange and instead made a meaningful difference to the lives of children who might otherwise receive little or nothing at Christmas. They are supporting The Giving ...
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Loadar, a company that automates and manages shipping processes for large companies has gained $4 million of investment from a consortium led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Techstart Ventures, to expand operations to the US. The company, set up by Belfast-born Ciaran Doherty, says ...
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Derry Bros’ customs clearance operation has achieved Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. As a certified AEO, the company can take advantage of simpler and faster customs procedures, with fewer inspections and increasing the certainty of shipment arrival times. Head of operations and sales, Colin Robb, ...
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Nippon Express Group company Cargo-partner staff held fund-raising and other events throughout the world during 2024.
In its home country, Austria, Cargo-partner proudly supported the PSY+ initiative, which promotes sustainable mental health in schools through prevention and targeted interventions. In addition, the company supported the international ...
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Hong Kong-headquartered transport and logistics group EV Cargo has appointed Heath Zarin as executive chairman and current chief strategy officer, Simon Pearson (pictured, left) as new group chief executive.
Since founding the company in 2018, Heath Zarin (pictured, right) has served as chairman and chief executive ...
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Röhlig Logistics has become the first forwarder to offer real-time ‘Live Position’ container tracking using shipping line Hapag-Lloyd’s technology. It says its customers can now track their containers precisely, similar to parcel tracking with real-time updates and specific location of containers.
Live Position uses devices attached ...
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