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Allport joint venture to offer many happy returns

Allport Cargo Services and TIC Reverse Logistics have joined forces to create - ACS Reverse Logistics for UK retailers and online stores. The joint venture will use proprietary technology to deliver reverse logistics solutions. Allport has developed a strong relationship with Australian-based TIC which has been at the forefront of creating downstream opportunities and industries for products otherwise destined for landfill. It gives retailers with control and intelligence on store ... [+]

Allport chooses new Turkey partner

Allport Cargo Services has signed a new partnership with Intercombi (part of NetLog Logistics Group) on the UK?turkey trade lane after its previous partner, the Ulusoy Group decided to exit international transport. The new deal covers all transport modes including overland, intermodal, sea and air. Group chief executive of Allport Cargo Services, ... [+]

CILT names award winners

Lee McFadden of Peel Ports was named Logistics and Transport Student of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s annual awards dinner in London on 22 October. Other freight industry winners included Mahesh Kurukulasuriya, managing director, GAC Group of Companies, Sri Lanka - Young Manager of ... [+]

Allport appoints supply chain chief

Allport Cargo Services has appointed Alan Kenning as executive director of its Supply Chain Management division. He has held a variety of customer and supply chain management roles within the AP Moller Group and joins ACS directly from its forwarding subsidiary, Damco, where he was head of key account and ... [+]

Allport to open in Belgium

Freight forwarding company, Allport Cargo Services (ACS), is set to expand its presence in Europe with the opening of ACS Belgium. Founded over 50 years ago, ACS already has operations in over 30 countries worldwide, with representation in 100 more. The move forms part of a clear growth directive and on ... [+]

Allport chief takes on dual role

Allport Cargo Services has appointed current managing director, Charles McGurin to the new post of chief executive officer.  McGurin took his current position in 2014. ACS is part o Hong Kong-based Cargo Services Group, with operations in over 30 countries worldwide and representation in a further 100. [+]

Ex-Allport man launches small freight firms marketing service

Paul Kelly, formerly responsible for marketing at Allport Cargo Services, has launched a specialist marketing firm for the freight and logistics industry. Actualis Marketing consultancy will serve SMEs in the forwarding, supply chain and logistics sectors. Kelly said: “After a decade and a half with Allport Cargo Services I had achieved ... [+]

Allport signs deal with PD Portcentric Logistics

Forwarder Allport Cargo Services has signed a three-year partnership to operate its consolidation service operate out of PD Portcentric Logistics' Felixstowe facility. Relocating from Tilbury to PD Ports' 500,000sq ft site will help Allport streamline handling for containers and improve the speed to which they are brought to market. Meanwhile, the ... [+]

Allport adds new board member

Allport Cargo Services has appointed human resources director Debbie Webley to its executive board. She has overseen the development of the HR function at ACS, and is credited with the success of ACS’ inclusive training culture. [+]

New airfreight MD for Allport

Former DB Schenker director and head of air freight at Panalpina, Steve Williams is joining Allport Cargo Services as managing director - air freight. ACS joint group managing director, Danny Clayton, said he brings over 15 years senior executive experience while his “extensive industry knowledge will be invaluable as he ... [+]

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