Logistics news – Page 35
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NewsPositive year for Blue Water
Blue Water Holding, covering the transport and logistics group’s total activities, posted a EUR19 million (USD21.1 million) profit in 2021.
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NewsMSC to buy Bolloré Africa Logistics
MSC Group has entered a share purchase agreement with Bolloré for the acquisition of 100 percent of Bolloré Africa Logistics, including all the group’s shipping, logistics and terminal operations in Africa as well as its terminal operations in India, Haiti and Timor-Leste.
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NewsMajor acquisitions on the horizon for J M Baxi
J M Baxi Group has signed an agreement to acquire Allcargo Logistics’ project forwarding and logistics business and provided a binding offer to acquire Lift & Shift India’s heavy and over-dimensional cargo logistics business.
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NewsAgility posts net profit
Agility reported a net profit of KWD977.4 million (USD3.21 billion) in 2021. Compared to 2020, EBITDA increased by 13.2 percent to KWD109 million (USD357 million) and revenue grew by 22.1 percent to KWD486.2 million (USD1.6 billion).
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen acquires ALS
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken over the remaining shares in UK-based ALS.
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NewsTraining issues continue to manifest
As we compiled the latest issue of HLPFI, various industry figures highlighted ongoing issues about recruitment and training and the tactics adopted to help address the problems.
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NewsAS Manutention in BMS tie up
AS Manutention and BMS Heavy Cranes have entered into a joint venture agreement to strengthen the position of both companies in the French market.
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NewsBlue Water handles blade moulds
Blue Water Shipping has transported two moulds for wind turbine blades from Aalborg, Denmark, to Le Havre in France for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s (SGRE) new factory.
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NewsErhardt rebrands
Spanish project freight forwarding specialist Erhardt Proyectos has rebranded to Erhardt Projects.
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NewsMammoet owner issues Russian update
Mammoet’s parent company SHV has issued a statement on its Russian activities as it assesses its current and future business in the country.
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NewsBartz to succeed Rethmann at Rhenus
Tobias Bartz will take over as ceo and chairman of the management board at the Rhenus Group on April 1, 2022.
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NewsNoatum outlines supply chain disruption
Noatum Logistics USA has issued an operational update looking at the impact on global logistics as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Newsdeugro adds sustainable energy division
deugro has launched its sustainable energy division, providing a dedicated global team to lead the company’s long-term investment and commitment in delivering logistics solutions to support the global energy transition.
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NewsRising prices cause for concern
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling for urgent government action on rising commercial road transport fuel prices, including capping fuel prices and cutting fuel taxation, to avert a wider economic crisis.
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Newsdeugro adds visiotrack app
deugro has introduced an app-based version of its supply chain management system for IOS and Android phones.
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NewsIn-person training returns to BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is reintroducing face-to-face training for some of its courses.
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NewsBIFA to survey views on container shipping market
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is surveying its entire membership to ascertain views on the current practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as opinions on the easements and exemptions provided to those lines under competition law.
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News4D Supply Chain reintroduces in-person training at The Woodlands
4D Supply Chain Consulting is now offering face-to-face training at its office in The Woodlands, Texas, USA.
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NewsSupply chain reacts to conflict
Ukraine continues to prove resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion. The latter is coming to terms with strong sanctions and international companies cutting ties.