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How Freight Forwarders Benefit Businesses and Personal Shippers

ShipLilly

Personal shippers and businesses should be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the existence of freight forwarders. Hence, it is not surprising that early analysis indicates that 8 out of every 10 participants in the survey had never heard of the term “freight forwarding.”

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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

What does the oldest company on the top ten global technology companies have to do with freight? Here’s What This Has To Do With Freight. The digitization of the freight industry is about improving speed and efficiency. . This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019.

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What Can Freight Forwarding Learn from Airbnb? – A guest post from Container xChange

Freightos

While people find it easy to book things like accommodations online, container owners and freight forwarders or shippers looking for available Shipper Owned Containers (SOCs) often still struggle to connect with trusted partners. What can freight learn from Airbnb?

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Rhenus announces BLG Freight Forwarding Sites Acquisition

Logistics Business Magazine

The BLG Logistics Group has made a strategic decision to focus on its domestic and international business in its Contract, Automobile and Container divisions in future. BLG is strategically adapting to changes in market conditions through the sale of our freight forwarding business.

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Logistics with Freight Forwarders

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

A freight forwarder mainly acts to manage the transits of international products so that once they have been unloaded, they make the journey to their final destination. Being transportation one of the principal functions for developing a logistics program, a freight forwarder acting as an intermediator between the shipper and the consignee their main objective is to optimize through the standardization of transport and.

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Bolloré Logistics Buys Majority Stake in Danish Freight Forwarder

Logistics Manager

The company ranks among the top five international logistics and freight forwarding companies in Europe and is continuing to grow and strengthen their global footprint. With over 11 years operating in Denmark and with vast experience in airfreight, sea freight, and express business lines especially in the Europe-Asia regions this will be a great investment for Bolloré. France based Bolloré Logistics has made a strategic acquisition in Global Solutions of Denmark.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group announces intent to acquire J.F. Hillenbrand Group

Logistics Management

Global logistics services provider Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) said this week it has inked an agreement to acquire Mainz, Germany-based global ocean freight forwarding services provider J.F. Hillebrand Group and its related subsidiaries for roughly $1.5

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Gefco Launches Freight Forwarding Digital Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Automotive logistics specialist GEFCO Group has launched GEFCO VISIBILITY, where users can manage all freight forwarding shipments from booking to invoicing. The post Gefco Launches Freight Forwarding Digital Solution appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Refrigerated Trailers Operating with TIP Group

Logistics Business Magazine

The three trailers are part of the TIP Group’s fleet and are operated by Herbert SAS, Tielbeke Transport B.V. explains Rogier Laan, Vice President Sales and Marketing at TIP Group. “We

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DP World Launches Online Tools for Multimodal Freight Forwarders

Logistics Business Magazine

The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight forwarders and any business, to book shipments of cargo from and to anywhere in the world, by any combination of sea, land and air. Freight forwarding / 3PL & 4PL Ports & Maritime Railfreight Road Transport & Haulage

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Deutsche Post DHL Group announces intent to acquire J.F. Hillebrand Group

Logistics Management

Global logistics services provider Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) said this week it has inked an agreement to acquire Mainz, Germany-based global ocean freight forwarding services provider J.F. Hillebrand Group and its related subsidiaries for roughly $1.5

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PTV Group and Conundra Continue Integration

Logistics Business Magazine

PTV Group, Econolite and Conundra, along with backers Bridgepoint and Porsche have announced the further integration and strategic reorganization of the companies into two strong and distinct businesses serving their respective end markets: Mobility and Logistics.

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Independent freight forwarders also turning digital

247 Customs Broker

After the recent entry of new digital freight forwarders and at the same time that the large multinationals as DHL, K&N, DB Schenker and CH Robinson amongst others have announced the launching of their digital platforms (Saloodo, Twil Logistics, FreightQuote, UShip), local freight forwarders have also made available their own state-of-the-art digital technology. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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Top 25 Freight Forwarders 2017: Digitization & E-Commerce continue to reshape the marketplace

The Logistics Academy

The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% in real terms since this time last year, but owing to a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices, rates continue to fall in both air and sea freight. Forwarders now need to ramp up the value-add visibility services in an effort to boost revenues and keep shippers smiling. Conversely, the United States saw moderate expansion in sea freight as air cargo growth faltered over the same period.

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Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company

Logistics Manager

or ABLT, subsidiary of Ajinomoto Group. The post Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company appeared first on Logistics Manager. Susumu Tanaka president of Yusen Logistics (Thailand) Co.,

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Five New Leaders to Drive Growth at GEFCO Freight Forwarding

Logistics Business Magazine

GEFCO Group has named five new leaders to grow and expand its Freight Forwarding business line worldwide. With proven track records, these experts will each play a key role in driving GEFCO’s Freight Forwarding business expansion worldwide, serving an expanding portfolio of industrial customers with diverse requirements. In 2019, GEFCO Freight Forwarding will continue to pursue the strong growth achieved in recent years.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group’s acquisition of J.F. Hillebrand Group is a done deal

Logistics Management

Following an August 2021 announcement, in which it announced it inked an agreement to acquire Mainz, Germany-based global ocean freight forwarding services provider J.F. Hillebrand Group and its related subsidiaries for roughly $1.5 billion (EUR), global logistics services provider Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) said today the deal is now official

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Rhenus Takes Over the Malcolm Total Logistics Group

Logistics Manager

The Rhenus Group has entered into agreement to buy 100 per cent of the shares of the operating companies in the Malcolm Total Logistics Group effective from 28 February 2020. Their family values and culture strongly align with the Rhenus Group philosophy to business.

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CMA CGM Group orders two Boeing 777s

Logistics Business Magazine

Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group is purchasing two new Boeing 777 Freighters to grow the Group’s air freight division operations. CMA CGM AIR CARGO represents a major new component of the CMA CGM Group in both operational and commercial terms.

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Freight forwarders in Mexico: Why Twig gathers the best in this country

247 Customs Broker

Do you know why Twig has the best freight forwarders in Mexico? That is because Twig Logistics Network is a group that gathers only the… The post Freight forwarders in Mexico: Why Twig gathers the best in this country appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Features Logistics Twig Updates customs broker customs clearance freight imports logistics shipping

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Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company

Airfreight Logistics

or ABLT, subsidiary of Ajinomoto Group. The post Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company appeared first on Airfreight Logistics. Freight Forwarding AB Logistics Thailand Ajinomoto Yusen Food Supply Chain Thailand Yusen Logistics Thailand

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Freight forwarders in India: Why Twig gathers the best in this country

247 Customs Broker

In may we delivered the news that Twig was the #1 global logistics group in Latin America. It is because… The post Freight forwarders in India: Why Twig gathers the best in this country appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Features Logistics Magazine Archive Twig Updates customs broker customs clearance freight imports logistics shippingBut what makes us different?

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The Importance of Digital Transformation for Logistics Service Providers and Carriers

Talking Logistics

3PL Episode Highlights carriers Descartes Systems Group digital transformation freight forwarders logistics service providers

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Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation?

Dedola Global Logistics

Does Your Commodity Optimize Air Freight Transportation? Air Freight is in Our DNA. Air Freight is Trending. According to an industry trade group , total toy sales increased 16.7% The post Does Your Commodity Optimize For Air Freight Transportation?

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Connect Group Joins Forces for Greater Synergy and Strength

Logistics Manager

Connect Group is integrating their strengths, proficiencies, and transport and logistics service experiences from all their affiliates to maximize its service quality. The groups goal is to promote Thailand’s import-export growth and to help open the door to a wider variety of global destinations with their comprehensive care and support. Connect Tower, the Group’s headquarters, is situated conveniently on Narathivas-Rachanakarin Road at the heart of Bangkok’s business district.

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Rhenus Takes Over the Malcolm Total Logistics Group – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

The Rhenus Group has entered into agreement to buy 100 per cent of the shares of the operating companies in the Malcolm Total Logistics Group… The post Rhenus Takes Over the Malcolm Total Logistics Group – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Air Freight Importing Specialists for More Than 45 Years

Dedola Global Logistics

Air Freight Importing Specialists for More Than 45 Years. As a leading global supply chain and logistics provider since 1976, Dedola Global Logistics has partnered with many air freight clients, each with unique needs and high expectations, and we’ve delivered.

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TVS Asianics buys Pan Asia Logistics’ freight forwarding and contract logistics businesses

247 Customs Broker

Singapore-based logistics services provider TVS Asianics has acquired Pan Asia Logistics Group’s freight forwarding and contract logistics businesses. The deal is not covering Pan Asia Logistics Group’s other operating firms such as Pan Asia Logistics Investments (PALI) and Panalogs Projects. TVS also acquired Asia-focused third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including Australia-based Transtar International Freight in 2015 and Spain-based Nadal Forwarding in 2017.

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[Video] The Importance of Digital Transformation for Logistics Service Providers

Talking Logistics

Graham Parker, VP Digital Freight Solution Sales at Descartes Systems Group, discusses the importance of digital transformation for logistics service providers and carriers.

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Palletways Group Revitalises French Network

Logistics Business Magazine

The Palletways Group has revitalised its French network to achieve, it says, a much-improved service ensuring its members have access to a major gateway for the business within Europe. Ziegler France is part of The Ziegler Group which was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Brussels.

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New Head of IT for Europa Worldwide Group

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has appointed a Head of IT as it embarks on opening its biggest facility to date, which comes with a raft of IT requirements. The post New Head of IT for Europa Worldwide Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

or… The post Yusen Logistics Thailand Acquires Ajinomoto Group Thailand’s Logistics Company – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Susumu Tanaka president of Yusen Logistics (Thailand) Co.,

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Logistics Group Strengthens European Network

Logistics Business Magazine

In 2020 the GLS Group has invested more than 150 million euros in the expansion of its European network. “We are consistently driving forward the international capacity expansion and the sustainable orientation of our Europe-wide network,” explains Martin Seidenberg, CEO of the GLS Group. ” This year the GLS Group opened more than twenty new locations throughout Europe and expanded the capacities of the existing facilities by up to 50 percent.

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Kinaxia Logistics Hire New Group Chief Executive

Logistics Business Magazine

Kinaxia Logistics has appointed an experienced industry figure to the newly-created role of group chief executive. Kinaxia is a top 15 UK logistics group in the transport and warehouse sector, comprising 13 businesses with 1,800 staff and 920 vehicles.

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Werner Enterprises Announces Sale of Werner Global Logistics to Scan Global Logistics Group

Supply Chain Brain

Werner Enterprises, a national transportation and logistics company, announced the sale of its Werner Global Logistics freight forwarding services for international ocean and air shipments to Scan Global Logistics Group

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CargoWise Chosen as Global Solution for Seafrigo Group

Logistics Business Magazine

Seafrigo Group and WiseTech Global have announced the global rollout of CargoWise, the integrated cloud-based logistics execution platform, across 19 countries in the Seafrigo network.

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Alexandra and SEKO Logistics Partner to Support Donation of PPE to Protect Staff and Residents at a British Care Home Group

Airfreight Logistics

Alexandra and its global supply chain partner, SEKO Logistics , have together supported the donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective gloves, face masks and aprons, for frontline staff working in a British care home group.