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Air One expands reach into Asia

Air One is to expand its services into China, Japan and Malaysia after it won new flight approvals in Asia. Air One is the commercial sales partner of a growing network of airlines currently operating a combined fleet of 11 Boeing 747-400 freighters, offering capacity to charter brokers, freight forwarders and logistics providers. This expansion follows successful operating licence applications by affiliate airline, British carrier, One Air from the Civil Aviation ... [+]

Dachser gets to work on new Dortmund hub

Dachser has started work on a €44 million logistics facility in Unna, east of Dortmund. It will have space for 22,000 pallets, a transit terminal with more than 9,000 m2of floor space, and an office building. It is due to go into operation in the ... [+]

‘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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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