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Small firms seek opportunities abroad despite the obstacles, says Aramex

Small and medium sized firms are increasingly turning to international markets to seek out new opportunities, according to forwarding and logistics company, Aramex. Such markets are becoming attractive to companies seeing to diversify revenue streams says Aramex, which cites an HSBC report that estimates that last year around 450,000 brands have ambitions to seize international opportunities. However, global expansion can also be fraught with complex and multifarious challenges, warns Aramex regional chief ... [+]

Perfect 10 for Davies Turner alliance

Freight forwarder Davies Turner is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its alliance with haulier D. Perfect & Sons. The trucking company provides a dedicated fleet to move consol containers between its regional distribution centre in Dartford and the ports of Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton. Davies ... [+]

DSV to speed aid to children worldwide

Danish forwarding and logistics company DSV is to provide aid agency UNICEF with in-kind flights for swift delivery of essential supplies during emergencies, as well as funding to enable timely support to children around the world. DSV's flexible g commitment will allow UNICEF to mobilise ... [+]

Dachser renews pharma certs

German forwarder Dachser’s Shanghai branch has been recertified to IATA CEIV Pharma standards and locations in Barcelona, Madrid, Mumbai, Frankfurt and the head office in Kempten, Germany to GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards. Both certifications are industry-wide recognized standards that regulate the handling and conduct ... [+]

Dachser gains car makers’ security mark

Dachser has obtained TISAX Level 2 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security and data protection in the automotive industry. (TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange.) Dachser has held ISO 27001 certification for more than a decade and has repeatedly demonstrated conformity ... [+]

All change at DHL Global Forwarding

Markus Panhauser is to become the new chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Germany and Switzerland from 1 July, succeeding Tobias Schmidt, who has led both country organizations alongside his role as chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Europe since November 2021. He will now ... [+]

Trailer Bridge makes landfall in Europe

US-based transportation provider Trailer Bridge has made its first move across the Pond with the launch of Trailer Bridge Europe, based in Frankfurt, Germany, and led by industry veteran, Jason Trubenbach. Trailer Bridge Europe will provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for both commercial and government shippers ... [+]

Geodis draws up diversity policy

Global logistics company Geodis has drawn up a diversity policy to mark its commitment to foster a work environment that values and respects all. It includes fair and inclusive recruitment and hiring practices to attract a diverse pool of candidates, provision of ongoing training and ... [+]

Derry Bros offers one-click customs

Armagh, Northern Ireland-based broker Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance has enhanced its Digiccom platform with the EDI and API connections, giving customers  a single-entry, one-click solution. By enabling data exchange, via either a secure file share or full systems integration, it will be possible to ... [+]

Schenker opens Manchester hub

DB Schenker has officially opened its new facility at Manchester Trafford Park. The £11 million freehold building  is located on a 2.3 acre site, and includes 47,500 square feet of warehousing and 7,500 square feet of office space and is TAPA A, AEO and customs ... [+]

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