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‘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 analysis firm Dun & Bradstreet (Nit measures what it terms the ‘FedEx Effect’ on accelerating the flow of goods and ideas that generate economic growth. The ... [+]

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 ... [+]

Pharma specialist ready for the flu season with new frozen solution

Movianto UK, a European pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industry specialist is now offering active frozen transport solutions to support the Autumn vaccine and flu campaigns, enabling the transport of medicines down to -25°C. Movianto UK already offers storage, distribution, and delivery in the UK ... [+]

Ode to logistics expertise

Nippon Express Holding’s Cargo-partner arm is providing logistics services to exhibitors at Expo 2025 world fair in Osaka, including transport of a 16.5-meter-tall wooden sculpture which will serve as the centerpiece of the Austrian Pavilion. The structure symbolizes the harmony between tradition and innovation, reflecting Austria’s ... [+]

Scandi forwarder moves into Ireland

Scandinavian forwarder Scan Global Logistics has opened its first office in Ireland. It will be headed by newly appointed Ireland country director, Scott Darcy (pictured, left), the under the leadership of Neil Murray (right), managing director for the UK and Ireland. It says that Ireland ... [+]

Olympic site to be last-mile rail hub

The London Legacy Development Corporation has approved an outline masterplan to regenerate over 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard, East London, into a rail freight campus and last mile logistics hub. The site is the final parcel of London 2012 Olympic and ... [+]

Relex to run Rituals replenishment

Beauty brand Rituals has selected Relex Solutions to deliver end-to-end supply chain optimisation. The Dutch cosmetics company offers a range of home and body in 36 countries, with 1,300 stores, and an e-commerce site ships to over 30 countries. With planned expansions in European and Asia-Pacific ... [+]

Be prepared for the peak, urges Rhenus

Forwarder the Rhenus Group is urging businesses to plan ahead for the peak logistics period to beat delays ahead of the key sales events of the year. It says that the retail industry is experiencing a notable shift, with this year’s peak sales period arriving ... [+]

Forwarder launches premium car service

Militzer & Münch has founded M&M Premium Car Logistics, a joint venture with automotive logistics expert, Uwe Moser. It offers air, sea, and rail transport, as well as customs clearance and consultancy in markets including the US, China, Korea, Japan and South Africa for rare ... [+]

Scots Sec visits Dundee wind hub

The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray toured Scotland’s first purpose built offshore wind marshalling facility at the Port of Dundee. Port of Dundee’s renewables hub became fully operational in 2022, following a private investment of £40 million by Forth Ports. The Secretary of State ... [+]

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