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Rhenus urges firms to be export-ready

Managing director of Manchester forwarder Rhenus Logistics, David Williams, is urging uk manufacturers to take advantage of the weak Pound to export more. A new survey by the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows that the weakening curency has boosted exports as UK goods become cheaper for overseas buyers. He said: "If firms can switch their priority from domestic sales to exporting, they could benefit. We are calling on UK manufacturers to ... [+]

A moving memorial

Rhenus Logistics UK waived its fee to move a 1.5-tonne memorial stone to the First World War Bradford Pals battalion to France. It is estimated that more than three-quarters of the 1,394 troops from the battalion who went 'over the top' on the first day of the battle of the Somme ... [+]

Rhenus in Japan joint venture

German forwarder Rhenus Group has signed a joint venture with Japan’s Sankyo Corporation. Rhenus Sankyo Logistics will handle imports and exports domestic distribution and warehousing in Japan. Board member Tobias Bartz said the deal would help Rhenus gain a foothold in a difficult market for foreign companies. [+]

Rhenus in Dubai

The Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the United Arab Emirates. Rhenus Logistics Gulf,  in Dubai Logistics City in the Dubai World Central free trade zone offers air and sea freight and customs clearance, warehousing and road transportation to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. There are ... [+]

Ready for the weighing rules

Forth Ports has confirmed that it will be ready to launch its Verified Gross Mass container weighing service for export customers from 27 June. It has made a significant investment in its straddle carrier fleet and upgraded IT systems, as well as developing EDI links to both UK port community ... [+]

Pharma will suffer if no runway decision soon says Rhenus boss

The boss of freight forwarder, Rhenus Logistics UK has called on the government to make a quick decision on a third Heathrow runway for the sake of the pharma industry. Managing director, David Williams, says that the recent postponement of a final vote on the issue until summer 2016 – or ... [+]

Rhenus buys Swiss plant specialist

Global forwarder the Rhenus Group has acquired Swiss project logistics specialist KOG Worldwide, described as a global leader in plant equipment. It will operate under Rhenus’ Project Logistics division and business activities will be merged, but the KOG brand will continue to be used. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, KOG operates 21 ... [+]

Act now on runways, urges Rhenus boss

Freight forwarder, Rhenus Logistics UK has called on the government’s cabinet committee to act now on its decision for a third runway at Heathrow. The latest postponement which has put back the final vote until summer 2016, could hinder British manufacturers looking to export to the continent, it says. With the ... [+]

How’s that for a Christmas dec?

You won't find one of these in your local Homebase. Logistics company Rhenus has brought the joy of Christmas to Bangor, Northern Ireland with the delivery of a giant decorative bauble. The 4-metre diameter globe sits proudly on display in the town centre, and was transported in 11 separate parts for ... [+]

Fresh approach needed to tackle logistics skills famine

Logistics businesses should cast their net wider when looking for potential graduates and school leavers and consider students from non-traditional subjects, says Rhenus managing director, David Williams. Rather than trying to recruit people with specific industry knowledge, firms could look for people with a flair for maths or a degree ... [+]

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