Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Leading international forwarder, Rhenus Logistics has acquired European road freight specialists, PSL Group. ” John King, managing director of PSL Group, added: “Becoming part of the Rhenus group enables us to present new opportunities and services to our clients.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The AZA Group, which has been strengthening the logistics strategy of its subsidiary AZA Logistics, has opened an ambitious logistics warehouse in Sagunto (Valencia) with a capacity for 45,000 pallets thanks to AR Racking ’s industrial storage solutions. CLICK HERE to watch the video.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2019

Carousel Logistics has announced that two business units from the group of companies have now been granted Authorised Economic Operator status. Critically, our extended AEO status highlights the group’s competence in customs procedures – whatever form Brexit may take – offering significant benefits to our clients.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 30, 2019

Challenge Group – a logistics recruitment and distribution company – has acquired TRG Logistics to form one of the largest independent providers of HGV drivers and warehouse staff in the UK. We intend to grow that capability as a combined group and to continue to invest in people, as well as the bespoke TRG IT system.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The BLG Group is celebrating the opening of its second logistics centre in Falkensee near Berlin and the start of operations in its new DC for IKEA in Elsdorf between Hamburg and Bremen. The post Two German Facility Openings for BLG Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Imperial Logistics has formally opened the new Volkswagen Group Packaging Centre which it is managing and operating at JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven (Germany). ” Thomas Zernechel, Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics, added: “The choice of Wilhelmshaven as location is of strategic importance for Volkswagen Group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2019

The Delivery Group has taken over ONEPOST (Postal Choices Ltd), for an undisclosed sum, bringing together two players in the UK mail and ecommerce sectors. The post Delivery Group Aims to be ‘One-Stop Provider’ with OnePost Takeover appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

UK truck and trailer manufacturer Lawrence David is to supply a further 63 more trailers to Green Group Logistics Ltd, which provides warehousing, logistics and pallet network solutions nationwide. These Pillarless Curtainsider trailers will add to Green Group’s already extensive fleet of 200+ trailers.

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JUNE 14, 2019

13th June 2019 BLG LOGISTICS GROUP has reported 12% annual growth in 2018. The group focuses on three divisions in Automobile, Contract,… The post BLG Logistics Reports 12% Growth for 2018 – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Imperial Logistics is to operate a new Volkswagen Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, following the Group’s decision to despatch parts for Volkswagen, Audi, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles via JadeWeserPort. The JadeWeserPort is the only deep-water port in Germany.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Kerry Logistics has strengthened its partnership with Italian coffee group illycaffè through strategic collaborations, including the latest joint sponsorship for the Italian Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 2018, which was held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on 9 November 2018.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The Gateshead company, Fresh Freight Group (“FFG”), marks the first North East based purchase, strengthening the Kinaxia Group’s geographical footprint alongside its: North West, Midlands, South, South East and East Anglian counterparts. ” Tweet.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2018

U-Freight was contracted by Dutch transport group, Van der Vlist on behalf of its client SwitchGear Company, to expedite the shipment from Paris-Vatry airport direct to N’Djamena International airport, after they had been trucked from Greece on four separate vehicles.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 10, 2019

10th April 2019 Following the close of the public tender offer launched on 12th February 2019, the CMA CGM Group has announced that it will hold 97.89% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of CEVA upon settlement of the tendered CEVA shares, scheduled for 16th April. CMA CGM plans to de-list […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

CEVA Logistics has renewed its contract with Mondadori Group, the pre-eminent Italian publishing house for books and magazines. The new contract between Mondadori Group and CEVA Logistics extends a partnership begun in May 2017, for further five years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

“As a well-known and recognised provider of global 4PL solutions we offer our clients with visibility and transparency in their supply chain in order to keep in control and to react fast on exceptions said Amaury Luycks, Managing Director of Polytra NV (part of Fracht Group).

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

Culina Group , a market-leading provider of shared-user FMCG logistics services, has acquired GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions, the parent company of Eddie Stobart. This is an excellent fit which is going to be fantastic for both our staff and for our clients, whilst making Culina Group the largest FMCG logistics provider in the UK.

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APRIL 1, 2019

1st April 2019 Descartes Systems Group is to unveil its smart compliance management solutions at the UK’s CV Show (30 April–2nd May, NEC Birmingham, Stand 5G110). The post Descartes to Launch SmartDownload Telematics Hub at CV Show – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Culina Group company Stobart Europe has started 2022 with the establishment of a new division – Stobart Multimodal. These challenges have been financially tough and time-consuming for many Culina Group customers. The challenges confirmed to Culina Group that the time was right to develop the Stobart Multimodal concept.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2018

TEG The Event Group is delighted to invite all members of the industry to discuss main trends and impacts in logistics and to establish new partnerships to expand professional networks. The post Outstanding Supply Chain Solutions on Show at TRANSLOG Budapest appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. More info HERE.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

He has been part of the GEFCO Group for the past 10 years, having joined the business in 2011 as a supply chain analyst. I’m confident that Youssef, with his years of industry expertise and knowledge of the wider GEFCO Group, is well-placed to deliver the excellent customer experience that we’ve come to be known for.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

They benefit from shared expertise and resources from within the group to deliver consignments of palletised freight to market faster and more cost effectively than ever before. The post Transport firm invests £1m in facilities appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

chief executive officer of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), and former senior executive with IAC/Interactive Corp, Viacom’s Paramount Pictures and Blockbuster Entertainment Group, among others. The post XPO completes logistics spin-off appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Taylor, Jr.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Denholm Limited (the Denholm Group), has acquired freight forwarding and logistics company John Good Logistics Limited. Prior to the acquisition by Denholm , Good Logistics was part of sixth-generation family business, John Good Group. The post Denholm acquires Good Logistics appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 15, 2020

The logistics and supply chain specialist, part of global firm Suttons Group, has been working with GreenChem for over nine years. The post Suttons Tankers Secures GreenChem Contract Renewal appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

The Group was also recognized for its tangible improvements in emissions reduction initiatives through its commitment to 2% CO2 avoidance. The post LSP Awarded a CDP B Rating for Effective Climate Action appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

in 2020 and will hit EUR557 billion by 2025, Simon Wong, CEO of the U-Freight Group , says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this rapidly expanding sector of global trade. The post U-Freight sees e-commerce logistics opportunities appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

The Palletways Group , part of Imperial Group and Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has expanded its Hungarian network to now include Slovakia. With this expansion into Slovakia, the Palletways Group now covers 24 European countries, with over 450 local member depots.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2021

The resultant group will become the world’s third-largest transport and logistics company when the deal is concluded in Q3/2021. Our two groups already share a culture of entrepreneurship and local ownership, and we look forward to welcoming GIL’s talented staff to DSV.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Albertine Hanin has been appointed EVP Group Legal & Insurance at GEODIS. She becomes a member of the Group’s Management Board, reporting directly to CEO Marie-Christine Lombard. She will also provide legal support for GEODIS Group activities with legal affairs managers working in the Regions and the Lines of Business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2020

In 2012, he joined the Geodis Group as Deputy Managing Director in charge of road transport and freight forwarding activities, before being appointed Managing Director Central and Eastern Europe in 2015. The post New International MD for Heppner appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

That said, the Group is still mindful that a second wave of Covid-19 remains a possibility and we continue to review our contingency plans.”. The core division of the Group, Freight Forwarding, delivered a strong performance with operating profit up 89.7% Cost reductions of £0.5

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Elanders UK is part of Elanders Group, a global partner for integrated supply chain solutions with over 90 operations across four continents. The post Elanders UK makes senior appointment appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2020

Palletways – part of Imperial Group – claims to be Europe’s leading pallet delivery system, with more depots and greater volumes than any other operator. The post Drinks Contract Win for Palletways London appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2020

The founder of the business, Richard Geary, has vast experience in the African market, having worked for blue-chip companies trading in Africa, such as Ocean Group, Elder Dempster, and SDV, before setting up his own business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 28, 2020

With broad experience at GEFCO, he has managed all areas of the business in Asia and Latin America in addition to Groupe PSA operations at Group headquarters. The post New Commercial Leadership for GEFCO Air & Sea appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2020

Europa Air & Sea, a division of ambitious and independent logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, has been re-awarded its long-standing contract with one of the UK’s leading multi-channel specialist retailers of value books, arts, crafts, toys, gifts and stationery.

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