Ceva Logistics banks on future fairs 
The Netherlands exhibition centre MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre) has awarded a five-year contract to Ceva Logistics’ showfreight division. Comprising three halls covering 30,000 sqm of exhibition floors, the centre is host to numerous events every year.... mehr
Cooled ULDs under review
In a recent study, the Institute for Supply Chain Management of the Swiss University of St. Gall analysed the "performance of selected pharma airfreight ULDs in comparison." The study compared nine of the pharma airfreight ULDs currently at the top of the list in the... mehr
GAC opts for QFZA
The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) and GAC, a provider of shipping, logistics and marine services, have agreed on the establishment of a GAC contract logistics facility and office in the Ras Bufontas Free Zone. The virtual signing ceremony was attended by Ahmad bin... mehr
Logistics playing for Schneider
Wisconsin-based Schneider, a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, has reported its results in 2020. Total revenues were at USD 4.55 billion, down 4% compared to 2019. Nevertheless, the income from operations surged by a significant 38% to USD 286.7... mehr
Dubai vaccine alliance ready for take off
In Dubai, Emirates Skycargo, Dubai Airports, DP World and International Humanitarian City have joined forces and formed a vaccine logistics alliance to distribute vaccines by air, land and sea. Their combined expertise, along with global air routes, sea ports and logistics... mehr
Once upon a time in Mexico
The critical cargo service of Dachser México recently leveraged an out-of-the-box solution to move critical automotive supplies 410 km in four and a half hours in an effort to avoid a USD 3,000/minute production line work stoppage for its customer. The trip from the... mehr
Greiwing enlarges footprint in Hamburg
Werner Bruhns Lagereigesellschaft mbH joined the Greiwing logistics group on 1 January 2021. With this acquisition, the logistics services provider with headquarters in Greven in North Rhine-Westphalia strengthens its presence in northern Germany and expands its portfolio for... mehr
A hundred for Tapa
The Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) in Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) has seen its membership steadily growing during the continuing disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. The supply chain resilience and security association welcomed over 100... mehr
South Korean cars for North Africa
Ceva Logistics recently concluded a transport of 4,000 cars between South Korea and Libya. The January 2021 charter of a ro-ro vessel follows on from a similar movement in December 2019, where an equivalent number of cars were also moved from Incheon Port in South Korea to... mehr
Pekaes now firm part of Geodis
After inking the respective contracts in late 2020, Geodis has now finalised its acquisition of Pekaes after obtaining regulatory approval. This transaction mainly consolidates Geodis’ network in Poland and Eastern Europe. Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive officer of... mehr