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Kerry launches China-Pakistan express

Kerry Logistics has launched its first rail and road multimodal freight service from Lanzhou, China to Islamabad, Pakistan. The first train departed Lanzhou by block train on 23 October 2018, and travelled 3,300 km to the Kashgar Comprehensive Bonded Zone in Xinjiang for transfer to trucks for the remaining 1,200km to Islamabad. The journey, which reached altitudes of 5,000 m was completed in just 13 days, 15 days less than for ... [+]

Kerry buys South Africa forwarder

Asian-based forwarder Kerry Logistics Network has acquired Johannesburg-based Shipping and Airfreight Services. SAS offers ocean and air freight services, including LCL, FCL and break bulk services for ocean freight cargoes, direct air freight shipments, consolidation, and charter services, along with warehousing and distribution in the African market. The acquisition is ... [+]

New head for Kerry food and beverage

Kerry Logistics has appointed Claire Trench as head of food and beverage, based in Glasgow. She has over 17 years’ experience in forwarding, most recently in senior management positions working with leading brands in the beers, wines, and spirits industry. In her new role, she will support brands looking to ... [+]

Kerry to guide retailer’s growth

Kerry Logistics Network is to handle UK-based multi-channel fast fashion retailer Missguided’s international air and ocean needs for along with value-added services and logistics support in Greater China and Asia. Missguided will use Kerry Logistics’ Virtual Buying Office to provide visibility from Purchase Order (PO) creation through to final delivery. [+]

Etihad breaks all records

Etihad Cargo had its busiest month ever in October, uplifting 53,785 tonnes of cargo and surpassing its previous best, achieved in November 2014, by 501 tonnes. This reflected growth in perishables traffic from Africa, US inbound and outbound traffic, and volumes from Europe to Asia Pacific. Etihad Cargo has also enrolled ... [+]

New Kerry man for Benelux

Kerry Logistics has appointed Daniel Hegwein as ITS new managing director for Belgium and the Netherlands. He will oversee the company’s activities in the Benelux region from the Kerry Logistics office at Brussels Airport in Zavantem, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector. The main business fields ... [+]

Kerry doubles up in Thailand

Kerry Logistics has started work on phase four of the expansion of its Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) in Laem Chabang, Thailand. The number of berths will be doubled from 10 to 20, and total length by 1.3km to 2.8km. Together with an additional bridge connection, the construction is expected ... [+]

Kerry appoints UK team

Asian-owned Kerry Logistics has appointed Dave Gaughan (pictured below, left)as managing director in the UK, based at its local headquarters in Manchester. At the same time, Ian Dodsworth has been named executive director, also based in Manchester, and Brian Dempsey (right) - rejoining Kerry Logistics after a three-year break to ... [+]

Kerry wins more retail business

Asian-based Kerry Logistics Network has won a contract to support with Debenhams' export market in the Middle East. Kerry Logistics will handle all airfreight from Debenhams’ distribution centre in Peterborough, UK, to destinations in the Middle East, including Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. The Middle East ... [+]

Kerry’s Gary Wilcock passes away

Kerry Logistics managing director of Europe, Gary Wilcock, died on 21 of June 2015, aged 54, after a short battle against cancer. In a statement, the Far East-owned forwarder said: “Under Gary's management, Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) in Europe grew from a single business unit in the UK to a business ... [+]

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