imperial-logistics

Imperial car work steps up a gear

Imperial Logistics‘ European road arm has increased its business with Dutch independent car manufacturer VDL Nedcar. Following a renewal of a contract in addition to operating trailers of components between the company’s plant at Born (Netherlands) and southern England, it will now handle round-trip movements between Born and southwest Germany, as well as increasing existing UK round-trips. [+]

New IT chief for Imperial

Forwarder Imperial Logistics International has appointed Hugo Pluess as its new chief information officer. He will be responsible for all aspects of IT at Imperial Logistics International’s operations, and was most recently executive vice president for global IT infrastructure at CEVA Logistics in Switzerland. [+]

BMW is motoring for Imperial Logistics

Imperial Logistics has secured additional road transportation management business from BMW Group. It is adding new routes and extra daily runs to its existing programme of just in time and just in sequence megatrailer operations, delivering parts from component suppliers and BMW Group locations throughout Europe to the company’s plants ... [+]

A warehouse problem shared

Imperial Logistics has added two new functions to its ShareHouse digital warehouse platform. Visitors can now request offers direct from suitable warehouse providers, and message them with any additional questions, allowing providers to respond and create a tailored offer. The Berlin-based startup has also launched an Experts Service for users ... [+]

Imperial stages safe barging event

Imperial Logistics International has staged a safety event for its inland barging suppliers in Europe. Some 60 representatives attended an Imperial Shipping Supplier Safety Day 2019  in Cuijk, midway between the company’s bases at Rotterdam and Duisburg as part of its Safety Takes Us Home campaign launched in 2016 to ... [+]

Awards all round for Imperial in Africa

Kenya Revenue Authority has presented Imperial Logistics’ Managed Solutions business with a trophy for exemplary tax compliance, presented by no less than the country’s president Uhuru Kenyatta. Imperial Logistics healthcare business in Nigeria has meanwhile been recognised as a Company to Inspire Africa by the London Stock Exchange. Its subsidiary, Worldwide ... [+]

Imperial appoints CCO

Imperial Logistics International has appointed Sandro Knecht to the newly-created post of chief commercial officer, based at the company’s new offices in Zurich, and joining the company from Ceva Logistics. Knecht’s first objective is the establishment of a new business development team to drive future growth and uncover new business ... [+]

Imperial Logistics set to conquer hazmat market

Imperial Logistics has opened a new hazardous materials warehouse near Osnabrück in the Lower Saxony region of Germany. The site features the latest safety and environmental protection systems, and was officially opened by local mayor Sebastian Huedepohl. The 12,500sq m warehouse accommodates 20,000 pallets of chemicals and clients only pay for ... [+]