Chris Lewis

Pallet firm opens first UK site in Grays

Franco-Belgian pallet company PGS Group has opened its first site in the UK as part of its expansion across Europe. The Grays, Essex site will process second-hand pallets for its La Palette Rouge (LPR) pallet rental business, identifying pallets for reuse and export and carrying out repairs. It is one of the largest within PGS Group, employing 70 people and processing 2.8m pallets each year and has direct connections to ... [+]

DHL Supply Chain buys US healthcare specialist SDS Rx

DHL Supply Chain is to acquire final-mile delivery and healthcare transportation specialist SDS Rx, subject to regulatory approvals. The company delivers from more than 200 locations across the US. The acquisition also expands DHL’s same-day and expedited delivery capabilities for life sciences and healthcare customers. It follows DHL’s purchase of ... [+]

Green light for DHL-Evri merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unconditionally approved the merger of Evri, one of the UK's largest dedicated parcel delivery companies with DHL eCommerce UK. In 2026, DHL eCommerce UK will be rebranded as Evri Premium - a network of DHL, and it will remain a separate network that offers ... [+]

Air cargo rides the economic waves as August hits record

A surprise summer of growth in global air cargo volumes showed no sign of abating in August as demand rose 5% year-on-year for a second consecutive month, says analyst, Xeneta. However, falling spot rates are likely to be a more telling indicator of the market outlook as shippers, airlines, and ... [+]

American Airlines strengthens its cold chain

American Airlines Cargo has enhanced its ExpediteTC cold chain service for  life sciences shipments. It has extended 24/7 live tracking and monitoring to include shipments transported in active temperature-controlled units. In the event of disruptions, the control tower proactively intervenes to uphold the delivery commitment made at the time of ... [+]

FedEx opens Istanbul super-hub

Federal Express has officially inaugurated its new global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport (IST). Operational since August, it connects Türkiye with 30 weekly FedEx flights to and from the US, Europe and the Middle East and provides capacity for future network growth. The 25,300 sq. m facility brings together key ... [+]

DP World promises smooth ride for Moroccan fruit and veg

DP World is launching a Morocco to UK and North Europe service for fruit and vegetable shipments that it says will cut transit time by up to two days along with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The new Atlas service will connect hubs at Agadir and Casablanca with DP World’s London ... [+]

Gebrüder Weiss takes stake in Turkish customs bonder

Gebrüder Weiss is to take a majority stake in Sienzi Lojistik, which provides customs and warehouse logistics services in Istanbul, subject to regulatory approval. Operating as an independent entity, the company will now trade under the name Sienzi Lojistik – a Company of Gebrüder Weiss with Murat Doğan remaining as ... [+]

Militzer & Münch opens in Fujairah, UAE

Militzer & Münch has opened a branch office in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates with a focus on maritime logistics. Services available include ship spare parts logistics, bunkering, crew changes, and ship repairs. Fujairah Anchorage Area has developed into a leading hub for maritime services. [+]

Customs classification is no country for corner-cutters

Nicolas Collart, chief trade operations and compliance officer at trade solutions provider Customs Support Group (CSG), discusses the importance of customs classification in an uncertain economic climate. In 2025, global trade faces a storm of uncertainty. From the recent turmoil of changing tariffs to disruption in the Red Sea, pressure on ... [+]

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