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Staying Rack Protected

Logistics Business Magazine

Despite this, The Rack Group has stayed open throughout, working to make sure that not only the logistics supply chain industry keeps going, but also the food sector. The Rack Group was no exception to having skeleton staff working in the offices during the UK lockdown. The Rack Group. instructed by site.

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Tony Bauckham Appointed as Commercial Director for Charter Business at Volga-Dnepr

Airfreight Logistics

This new addition to the Volga-Dnepr family further bolsters the companies group strategy of growing an international team to develop its leadership ambitions across the worldwide air charter markets.

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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

SARS pandemic in 2002-2004 sped up the growth of the small company Alibaba, which traded over the Internet. In Western countries, companies like Airbnb and Uber instantly became popular, because in times of crisis, people tried to save on everything: arrange joint living and group for trips. Now it is a retail leader in Asia.

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Environmentally Conscious Efforts: How Trinity Stays Green

Trinity Logistics

In 1962, A Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was released bringing societal attention to the consequences of industrial pollution. Environmental groups feel better fuel economy would not only save consumers billions of dollars, but would also push vehicles to be more efficient, slashing pollution. Responsible Care.

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Schulze lands new job at SAIC VW

Automotive Logistics

Fred Schulze (pictured) will take up a new role as executive vice-president at SAIC VW – the joint venture between Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation and Volkswagen Group – at the beginning of July this year. Following roles in quality assurance and body production, he joined Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2004.

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Körber Boosts LatAm Logistics Footprint with Brazil Acquisition

Logistics Business Magazine

The Körber Group continues to invest in its Business Area Logistics Systems, acquiring a majority stake in Brazil-based Otimis Ltda. Otimis has been an implementation partner and reseller of the supply chain management solutions of Körber Logistics’ company HighJump since 2004. The acquisition became effective as of December 18, 2019.

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 4th, 2021

FLS Transport

For the first time since 2004, ships are having to use drift zones where they remain for up to two weeks until anchorages are available. Port officials, trade groups and maritime regulators are calling on the White House for a priority COVID-19 vaccine for industry workers. And it’s only getting worse.

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