Multimodal Transport: What is Multimodal Shipping? | PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics
JUNE 21, 2022
Multimodal transport combines different types of transport to ship your goods in the most effective way.
Why You Should be Working with a Multimodal Transportation & Logistic Partner
Odyssey Logistics
JUNE 14, 2022
As they continue to grapple with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising freight costs and other uncertainties, companies need reliable logistics partners that can manage more than just one freight mode or transportation option. Continue Reading.
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CMA CGM Closes on Takeover of Bolloré Logistics, Its Largest Acquisition Ever
MTS Logistics
MARCH 1, 2024
French shipping giant CMA CGM has closed on its acquisition of Bolloré Logistics, after being given final approval by regulatory authorities in the European Union. The deal had been in the works for some time, with initial talks and intent to acquire Bolloré Logistics stretching back nearly a year, to Spring 2023. billion ($4.85
6 Things Supply Chain Decision Makers Look For in Supply Chain Logistics Partners
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2021
With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Multimodal Transportation Services Are Also Key to Logistics.
Rail Logistics Moves Ahead
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
The platform thus simplifies the handling of rail freight and multimodal transports. The Purchase & Tender Management platform was the first solution on the market in 2020 and is a marketplace for conventional rail freight transport. The post Rail Logistics Moves Ahead appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
Shipping Giants Look to the Air Cargo Space for Growth Opportunities
MTS Logistics
APRIL 28, 2023
From the looks of it, these companies are trying to diversify their services and seek a larger share of the global logistics market. According to the International Air Transport Association, global air freight volumes are expected to double by 2030. Steamship lines have been making moves to enter the air cargo market in recent years.
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GEODIS to open Dresden logistics centre
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
GEODIS plans to open a new multi-user logistics facility in Coswig. The new logistics centre in the Dresden area is an example of the global transport and logistics service provider’s continued expansion in Germany. The new logistics centre offers customers a wide range of services.
COVID19 impact on Logistics processes
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 31, 2020
The transport and logistics sector was the one of the first fields to feel he loses. First of all, most logistics providers were affected, especially the ones who worked with export and import to / from China. Coronavirus has brought enormous losses to the global economy as a whole and to almost all industries in particular.
Transfesa Logistics Renews European Container Fleet
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 16, 2020
Transfesa Logistics is to renew 122 freight containers of the fleet destined for the international traffic of Ford’s production components. In addition, says the company, these multimodal transport units guarantee that their use in the market is as vast as possible.
Crucial Factors to Consider for Multimodal Freight Transportation
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Multimodal freight transport developed in the transportation sector as an alternative to unimodal transport faced with the challenges brought by the growing global demand for transporting goods. Multimodal transport is the transportation of goods using at least two modes of transport, usually door-to-door.
China plans £13.9bn cut in logistics costs – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
China plans to reduce logistics costs by nearly 121 billion yuan (£13.9 billion) this year, according to the Ministry of Transport. The post China plans £13.9bn cut in logistics costs – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
E2open and Shippeo expand partnership
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2022
Shippeo’s unique carrier-first approach to real-time multimodal transportation visibility – honouring full compliance with global data management regulations, operating on a strict ‘need to know’ basis, and a commitment against developing freight matching solutions – has made it the RTTV of choice for carriers.
MODE Transportation announces planned agreement to acquire SunteckTTS
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Earlier this week, Dallas-based MODE Transportation, a non-asset 3PL offering truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, ocean, rail, air, and managed transportation services, said it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Stanford, Conn-based SunteckTTS, a multimodal transportation solutions provider.
GlobalTranz announces acquisition of Circle 8 Logistics
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 3, 2019
-based GlobalTranz, a full-service 3PL focused on freight brokerage and technology, remains active on the acquisition front, with the company announcing this week it has brought Chicago-based Circle 8 Logistics into the fold. The post GlobalTranz announces acquisition of Circle 8 Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
China plans £13.9bn cut in logistics costs
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 29, 2019
China plans to reduce logistics costs by nearly 121 billion yuan (£13.9 billion) this year, according to the Ministry of Transport. The post China plans £13.9bn cut in logistics costs appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
The Digital Transformation Journey in Logistics
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 20, 2022
The digital transformation in logistics has only just started but the focus from teams to deliver customer-centric solutions which challenge conventions and bring about meaningful change will continue. The post The Digital Transformation Journey in Logistics appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The solution?
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What is Multimodal Transport?
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2023
What is Multimodal Transport? Multimodal transport, also known as combined transport, is a transport system that involves the movement of goods using multiple modes of transport such as trucks, rail, air and ships. Multimodal transport supports various transport systems.
MODE Transportation’s acquisition of SunteckTTS is now official
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Following the November announcement that Dallas-based MODE Transportation, a non-asset 3PL offering truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, ocean, rail, air, and managed transportation services, said it entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Jacksonville, Fla.-based
Port Logistics
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 23, 2018
This makes them an efficient means of transport albeit not timewise. The sheer amount of goods that enters and exits ports on a daily basis in enormous and demands a highly effective and complex logistics system. Therefore, customs and border control (figure 2) are also implemented in the complete logistics process of ports.
Panalpina Awarded GDP Certification for New Healthcare Logistics Center in Germany
Airfreight Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2019
Swiss-based provider of forwarding and logistics services, specializing in intercontinental air and ocean freight, Panalpina , recently announced their newly opened Healthcare Logistics Center in Germany had been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification.
Deutsche Bahn Sign New Agreement with Georgian Railway Company
Logistics Manager
JUNE 25, 2018
The agreement was signed in Berlin by Member of the Board of Management for Freight Transport and Logistics at Deutsche Bahn, Alexander Doll and CEO of Georgian Railway, David Peradze. Together with DB, we are going to team up and foster international freight transportation and offer competitive products.
CLX Logistics and Kewill to Sponsor LogiChem Europe 2015
CLX Logistics
APRIL 6, 2015
CLX Logistics LLC, a leader in global logistics services, and technology partner Kewill, a leader in multimodal transportation management systems, announced its sponsorship for the 2015 LogiChem European Chemical Supply Chain and Logistics event held on April 21 – April 23, 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Agility Australasia Opens New HQ in Melbourne
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 17, 2021
Agility Australasia a global logistics provider, has moved its regional headquarters to a new 32,000 sqm facility in the Melbourne Airport Business Park. . The new Agility Australasia facility is equipped with best-in-class technology for logistics with 30,000 sqm devoted to warehousing and 2,000 sqm for office space.
BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 9, 2021
Drayage planning is critical in global trade It might seem like the simplest and most basic kind of shipping, but first-mile drayage planning and transport is among the most critical steps. Global supply chains rely on multimodal transport to ship goods from manufacturers that are far from their end customers.
P&O Ferrymasters builds 10,000 sq m warehouse at Genk
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 10, 2021
P&O Ferrymasters has entered into an agreement with Genk Green Logistics to build a 10,000 sq m state-of-the-art warehouse near the Port of Genk, further enhancing its pan-European rail, road and warehousing network at a critical time for international trade and the economic recovery.
Agility Spain Moves into New Warehouse and Office Space
Logistics Manager
AUGUST 1, 2020
The facility was built by CILSA, the company that manages Port of Barcelona’s Logistics Zone, and is part of more than 270,000 square meters of projects under development by CILSA. The new Agility Spain warehouse is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for logistics.
TransLogistica Caspian
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 28, 2023
TransLogistica exhibition is an effective platform for uniting various areas of the transport sector such as railways, marine industry, aviation, commercial vehicles and transportation and logistics services. The post TransLogistica Caspian appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
Multimodal Service Via Czechia Office
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 23, 2023
With our high level of care and use of digital solutions, we make the switch to multimodal transport as easy as possible.” The post Multimodal Service Via Czechia Office appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Sustainability and digitalization continue to be at the core of Samskip’s values.
Blume Global Opens Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong
Logistics Manager
MARCH 3, 2020
Blume Global , a leader in global logistics and digital supply chain solutions, today announced the company’s new Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong. By choosing to open this office in Hong Kong, Blume Global joins the many multimodal organizations already stationed in the region.
What is transportation planning? The goals it can achieve in logistics
Loginext
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Understand the importance of transportation planning and how a cloud-based transport management system can be used to improve the efficiency and sustainability of logistics and supply chain operations. The post What is transportation planning?
CMA CGM Acquires Containerships
Logistics Manager
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
French-based and leading worldwide container transportation and shipping company, CMA CGM recently announced they had completed the acquisition of the Finland-based container-transportation and logistics company, Containerships. The post CMA CGM Acquires Containerships appeared first on Logistics Manager.
Verallia enhances sustainability with Metrocargo
Logistics Business Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Verallia , a European leader and the world’s third-largest producer of glass packaging for beverages and food products with 32 glass plants in 11 countries, has successfully concluded the tests to manage, through intermodality, inbound and outbound logistics between Piedmont, Lombardy and Veneto in Italy.
Abbey forms strategic partnership with Cisternas Amarillo
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 29, 2021
Abbey Logistics has formed a new partnership with Cisternas Amarillo S.L Amarillo), a large bulk powder road tanker company based in Seville, Spain and part of the full-service logistics company, Pantoja Grupo Logistico. We look forward to expanding our work together and building on the partnership we have formed.”.
G-Solutions rebrands as Bolloré following acquisition
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 1, 2021
Bolloré Logistics , which ranks among the world’s top 10 in transport and logistics, has taken a significant leap forward in the Nordics with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Swedish company Global Freight Solutions AB and its Finnish affiliate.
Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 26, 2019
When the retail and consumer goods industries, who have the most complicated supply chains, are envisaging intelligent automation as the future of the supply chain, then can logistics – the core of supply chain be left behind? How Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Logistics. Definitely not.
Samskip adds air freight to portfolio
Logistics Business Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2022
Samskip is bringing together expertise from its Bremen-based project cargo business and its dedicated air freight team at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands to leverage its full potential as a “hidden gem” in special load logistics. However, Blauw is more focused on growing volumes based on logistics expertise rather than opportunism.
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CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal Achieves Shipment and Safety Milestones
Logistics Manager
APRIL 23, 2020
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group CEO, said: “Reaching these key safety and operational milestones is a tremendous achievement for CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, and demonstrates our commitment to helping position Abu Dhabi as one of the world’s premier logistics and trade hubs.
Forklift Fleet Keeps Productivity High for 3PL
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 17, 2023
The market-leading specialist in air, road and sea transportation, as well as logistics and supply chain management, found what it was looking for following a tendering process involving a number of leading suppliers. The post Forklift Fleet Keeps Productivity High for 3PL appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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First data logger meets IEC standard
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2021
. “Reliably detecting transport damage, verifying it simply and transparently according to recognised and agreed on rules in order to minimise risks and avert costs – this is no longer a pipe dream for supply chain managers and quality managers,” says Aspion Managing Director Martina Woehr.
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Agility Spain Moves into New Warehouse and Offices
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 18, 2020
The facility was built by CILSA, the company that manages Port of Barcelona’s Logistics Zone, and is part of more than 270,000 square metres of projects under development by CILSA. The new Agility Spain warehouse is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for logistics.
Alpega TMS and Shippeo Announce Global Strategic Partnership
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 30, 2020
Alpega TMS and Shippeo have partnered to deliver a new solution offering combining Alpega’s transport management system with Shippeo’s visibility solution to help shippers boost supply chain transparency and transform their logistics flow capabilities. We are looking forward to continuing to see the added value for our customers.”.
Broekman, Heylen Warehouses begin construction on new logistics facility in Venlo
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 2, 2018
Broekman Logistics, along with Heylen Warehouses, has commenced construction on new logistics facility in Venlo, Netherlands. The partnership is developing a 63,000m2 logistics facility on the previous DSM Pharma Chemicals production site. Photo: courtesy of Broekman Logistics. Published 02 April 2018. Compliance to U.S.
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Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?
FreightWaves SONAR
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
DATA ENABLES TRANSPORTATION OPTIMIZATION Using freight data to manage logistics helps to increase efficiency among drivers, loading, unloading, route optimization, use of multimodal transport, and much more. Instead, modern carriers and logistics service providers need to offer the best service possible.
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52 This Week in Logistics News (October 23-27, 2017)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Introducing Amazon Key, a New Level of Delivery Convenience for Prime Members. Kuebix Announces the First Free Multimodal Transportation Management System (TMS). Amazon Launches ‘Business Prime’ to Bring Quick Delivery to Work (Bloomberg).
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