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Cargo-partner moves fast in Mexico

Austrian-based forwarder Cargo-partner, part of the Nippon Express Group, has introduced an enhanced suite of emergency freight solutions in Mexico. They include air charter, on-board courier, next flight out, and expedited trucking. They are aimed at customers who wish to avoid production shutdowns in industries such as automotive, aeronautics, fashion, and high-tech. Mexico general manager, Luis Gomez, commented: “Our emergency freight solutions offer unparalleled flexibility and immediate availability, catering to extremely urgent ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers trains to Türkiye

Cargo-partner is now offering intermodal transport throughout Europe and Türkiye including the UK and Ireland. Its solutions use 45ft pallet wide containers and 13.6 m tilt trailers with rail for the main leg. The forwarder says this not only reduces costs but also gives potential CO₂ savings of up to ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers dangerous goods space

Cargo-partner has expanded the capabilities of its warehouse in Roermond to include handling and storing dangerous goods, following a recent quality accreditation. The 7,000sq m building has a dedicated 3,000sq m area for dangerous goods. Key features include a dedicated cross-docking area, continuous video surveillance, a CO₂ gas extinguishing system, and ... [+]

E-trucks under test with Cargo-partner

International logistics provider Cargo-partner, part of the Nippon Express Group, has launched an e-truck testing programme for first- and last-mile transport, starting in Austria and Slovakia.It has committed to deploying at least five electric trucks, with capacities of 7.5-10 tonnes by the end of 2024. There are plans for expansion ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers more air options from Benelux

Austrian based forwarder Cargo-partner – now part of Nippon Express Group - has expanded its air freight offering from key airports in Belgium and the Netherlands to worldwide destinations. The Benelux air services are managed from Cargo-partner’s Amsterdam and Brussels branches by an in-house team of trade experts speaking Mandarin, Dutch ... [+]

Green bronze for Cargo-partner

Austrian forwarder Cargo-partner has improved its score in the latest rating by EcoVadis, and has gained a Bronze Medal rating.It puts the company in the top 35% of all companies assessed by the corporate sustainability evaluation scheme. [+]

Cargo-partner steps up Asian activity

Cargo-partner’s manager of business development, Georgia Gibson is to take on the role of trade lane manager UK – Asia, helping to enhance services between the UK and Asia and ensuring businesses have a direct contact.  Her appointment comes as the Austrian-owned forwarder continues to solutions between the UK, Ireland and ... [+]

Rail routes offer an alternative, says Cargo-partner

Multimodal services including rail are providing an alternative to disrupted air and sea freight between Asia and Europe, says Austrian forwarder Cargo-partner. It says that its container rail options can offer a rapid, cost-efficient, and green alternative between Europe and Asia. Cargo-partner says it hasy seen a surge in demand for rail ... [+]

Cargo-partner offers supply chain health check

Cargo-partner is offering a series of free Supply Chain Health Check events in the UK. Companies can check whether they are using the most beneficial inbound and outbound freight services and their supply chain performance. To register for the face-to-face sessions in Manchester, London and Birmingham in January, February and March ... [+]

Nippon Express sets it sights on top five place as its seals the knot with Cargo-partner

Nippon Express has formally completed its purchase of Austrian-based Cargo-partner, paving the way for the Japanese forwarder to become a major international logistics company. NX Holdings chairman, Mitsuru Saito, said that the merger, first announced in May 2023 would help propel Nippon Express from its current number eight ranking in the ... [+]

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