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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 CSG’s clients, including logistics service providers and goods owners in the automotive, retail, consumer goods and FMCG industries.  CSG chief executive John Wegman, said: “We have ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 20 years in Serbia

Austrian forwarder Gebrüder Weiss is celebrating two decades in Serbia. From difficult beginnings, the country has developed into an attractive source of automotive parts, food, textiles, and furniture. The country is the main supplier of agricultural products to many of its neighbours, including Albania, Bosnia ... [+]

DP World opens Colombia forwarding office

DP World has opened a freight forwarding office in Bogotá, Colombia. It complements existing operations in Ecuador and Peru and offers services including FCL and LCL sea freight, air freight, domestic container road transport, international insurance, and customs services. DP World plans to further expand ... [+]

Europa backs Generation Logistics for third year running

Dartford-headquartered groupage operator Europa Worldwide Group is supporting the Generation Logistics campaign for the third year running. The scheme is an industry-led, government-backed initiative that works to ensure the resilience of the UK’s supply chains by engaging the next generation of logistics talent. Europa Worldwide Group, ... [+]

Gruber Logistics opens first Mideast office

Gruber Logistics has opened its first owned Middle East branch office in Dubai. It will be managed by Carsten Sommer, executive director business unit project cargo, air and ocean and Samar Helmy, director business unit project cargo, air and ocean. Initially, Gruber Logistics in the Middle ... [+]

DP World acquires own-brand box fleet

DP World has acquired 47,000 TEUs of its own-branded containers. The Dubai-based company, which is active in ports, forwarding and short-sea shipping said the move will give its customers access to critical capacity, even during periods of peak demand or unexpected disruption. It adds that by ... [+]

ECU Worldwide appoints finance chief

Allcargo Logistics’ LCL consolidation arm, ECU Worldwide, has appointed Steve Dunn as global finance director. He will oversee the global finance function and will lead the transformation of the financial processes, based in Dubai. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in international organizations ... [+]

DB Schenker deal keeps 8 million metres of fabric flowing

UK textile manufacturer Camira Fabrics has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight operations. Camira, headquartered in Yorkshire, produces upholstery and panel textiles for sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, and passenger transport and has over eight million meters of fabric in transit ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Dachser starts work on high-tech terminal

Logistics provider Dachser has broken ground on a new logistics centre in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, due to open in June 2025. It consists of a transit terminal, with 6,500sq m of space and 76 loading gates, and the warehouse, at 6,770sq m and room for 17,000 ... [+]

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