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The Kühne Logistics University (THE KLU) says that the closing date for scholarships for this year's two international master’s programs the MSc in Global Logistics and the MSc in Management is 30 June.
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Logistics and forwarding network the FPS Group has appointed Punto Logistico S.A.S. as its Network Agent for Colombia. Medellin-based Punto Logistico was established in 2004, and is a top 20 multi-modal freight forwarder in Colombia, with a secure 3,150 sq m facility within the Rionegro Free Zone.
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The Port of Felixstowe has set a new record, handling a total of 11,474 containers (17,211 TEUs) in a single week. This follows three weeks of record-breaking rail movements at the UK’s largest container port. David Gledhill, chief executive officer of Hutchison Ports (UK), which owns the Port of Felixstowe, ...
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DB Schenker Logistics has achieved Platinum membership of Cargo 2000, the air cargo industry quality standard. Cargo 2000 brings together more than 80 airlines, forwarders, and third parties in air freight and is a self funded non-profit industry group to create and implement the quality standard and management system for ...
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Aviation services group Swissport International has appointed David Bermingham as its new CEO Cargo for the UK. He spent 17 years with TNT working in different management positions within their supply chain services (which became Ceva Logistics) and was then managing director, UK for TDG Logistics responsible for the contract ...
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WFS and Aviapartner are to merge into a single handling company controlled by LBO France, WFS’ majority shareholder. WFS says it is the global leader in cargo handling; Aviapartner's main area is Continental Europe passenger handling - in cargo it is mainly present in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Olivier ...
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International removals company Anglo Pacific moved six life-size fibreglass horses from New York to the Museum of London in May. Now on permanent display in the City Gallery, the steeds are proving very popular with visitors.
The museum's head of design, Leigh Cain, explains: “The magnificent Lord Mayor’s Coach has been ...
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Eco Haulage (www.ecohaulage.com) is the UK’s upcoming Freight Exchange website that successfully links Hauliers, Freight Forwarders and manufacturers together to help utilise Empty Back-loads by providing an intrinsic trading platform.
Every year the Haulage industry experiences 3.3 billion miles travelled from vehicles running empty, equating to 28.7% of the Lorries travelling ...
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US-based freight forwarder BDP International is currently talking to three finalists in its search for a possible private equity investor, according to the Reuters news agency. The company itself said in a statement, however: “BDP is continuing to survey multiple potential investors interested in a purely financial relationship rather than an operational stake, ...
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NVOCC (non vessel operating common carrier) and ocean freight consolidator CaroTrans is opening a new branch in Le Havre, France. The carrier describes it as a foundation for future growth and container freight stations will be established in Paris and Lyon to serve local shippers. CaroTrans provides a comprehensive, door-to-door ...
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