Chris Lewis

Oakland recruits ESG manager

Supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as its new sustainability and ESG manager. He will work across the Oakland group of businesses help it attain its climate and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals. Adeleye has worked for several public and private sector organisations including Mouchel (now part of WSP), Balfour Beatty, OFGEM, the Environment Agency, the University of Wolverhampton, Greater London Authority, Energise and most recently Carbon ... [+]

WACO recruits in Indonesia

The WACO System network has appointed PT Fajar Insan Nusantara (FIN Logistics) as its member for Indonesia. Family owned forwarder FIN Logistics offers air freight, sea freight, and Customs brokerage through nine branches across the country. Its areas of expertise include healthcare and pharmaceuticals, fashion, automotive, military and government and ... [+]

Tariffs pose threat to small-firm traders, says economist

Small and medium-sized companies could be increasingly pushed out of international trade by giant corporations if protectionist trade policies continue to increase, economist and author Marc Levinson told the latest episode of The Freight Buyers’ Club podcast, produced in partnership with Dimerco. He argued that the largest businesses have the economies ... [+]

Wincanton takeover could be first of many, says M&A expert

Following the vote by Wincanton to approve the takeover by GXO, the US firm’s takeover of the UK firm is not surprising due to the value of the Pound against the Dollar, says merger and acquisition specialist, Tom Whelan The partner at the international law firm Reed Smith, adds that this ... [+]

Budapest adopts Kale’s Airport Cargo Community system

Currently, cargo handlers and integrators use separate IT systems for data collection, reporting and transmission at the gateway. Kale’s ACS system provides enhanced visibility and transparency, with real-time tracking and monitoring of cargo movements and  automated regulatory compliance checks. Airport cargo director József Kossuth said: “Budapest Airport aims to become the ... [+]

Dachser launches Smart Border solution

Dachser has launched two Smart Border Connect services, connect40 and connect42. They provide UK exporters, shipping on DDP incoterms, with frictionless access to Dachser’s European groupage network.Since Brexit Dachser has created many bespoke customer DDP solutions but Smart border connect is designed to give UK exporters of all sizes frictionless ... [+]

Climate change puts the heat on pharma shipments

Aramex UK is urging companies exporting pharmaceuticals overseas to be mindful about shipping to warmer climates. Temperature fluctuations due to improperly configured refrigerated containers, unforeseen delays or other issues can lead to product damage or loss, costing potentially millions of pounds. Failures in temperature-controlled logistics could cost the global pharma industry ... [+]

Multimodal reveals awards finalists

The organisers of the Multimodal 2024 show in Birmingham on 11-13 June has announced the finalists for the Modal section of its awards. The awards are independent endorsements for excellence across supply chain businesses and individuals, and ensures all sizes of businesses are represented. Voting for the finalists is now open, with ... [+]

Geodis gets top marks for emissions transparency

French-owned forwarding and logistics company Geodis has achieved an A score from CDP, a global non-profit organization that runs an environmental disclosure system for companies and government. Geodis’ score reflects its commitment to transparency over greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and recognizes its rigorous approach to identifying, reducing and managing its emissions ... [+]

DB Schenker achieves GDP Pharma for 157 stations

DB Schenker has achieved Good Distribution Practice (GDP) pharma standards for 157 of its stations. The German-owned forwarder says that it can now cover 80% of the world's healthcare flows under the certification, making it one of the world’s largest GDP-compliant logistics networks, , spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia. DB ... [+]

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