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The facility, which represents an investment in the high single-digit million euros, was built as a response to increasing customer demand in line with a growing economy and logistics industry in Turkey. “We’re thrilled to be opening our brand-new warehouse in Manisa,” declared Uwe Brinks, CEO DHL Freight. Uwe Brinks led the opening ceremony, at which Hasan Kavci, Managing Director, DHL Freight Turkey was also present. The investment is part of DHL Freights strategy FREIGHT 2020 to become the undisputed market and quality leader for road freight. To this end, DHL Freight continuously invests in its network, including over 200 terminals in 32 countries. “Manisa hosts Turkey’s first logistics park

By | 2018-07-05T17:00:00+00:00 July 5th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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A modern freight center is being built on the 63,000 m² site, which not only will handle freight for DHL Freight’s Europe-wide network, but also will test innovative technologies and solutions for the terminal of the future. For example, DHL Freight is planning a control center at the new location, in which all information on announced shipments as well as live information from operations will be centrally recorded. A solution for measuring the volume of parcels using camera sensors is also to be used in the terminal. At the same time, DHL Freight is contributing to the Group-wide goal of reducing all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050. Sustainable construction and the use of renewable energies directly con

By | 2018-06-28T17:00:00+00:00 June 28th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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The CARE Awards recognize the industry’s top transporters of temperature-sensitive life sciences products. The winners were distinguished at the 18th Life Science and Healthcare Conference held at Lake Maggiore, Italy on June 28, 2018. The CARE Awards recognize the industry’s top transporters of temperature-sensitive life sciences products. “These are life-saving products, and customers are increasingly demanding faster delivery with a higher level of transparency at the same time. The volume of products is also on the rise, thanks to the growing online pharmaceutical business. DHL provides forward-thinking, intelligent healthcare logistics through a broad, holistic range of patient-centric solutions. With focus on connecting,

By | 2018-06-27T17:00:00+00:00 June 27th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Freight Selects Technicians to Compete at TMCSuperTech

FedEx Freight Selects Technicians to Compete at TMCSuperTechMcLean Earns Top Honor at FedEx Freight CompetitionFedEx Freight fleet maintenance technicians faced challenges they encounter every day during the finals of a company skills contest known as Top Wrench, held recently near Dallas. The top 12 technicians from Top Wrench earned spots to represent the company at the industry-wide TMCSuperTech competition Sept. 16–20 in Orlando, Fla. TMCSuperTech is considered the premier skills competition

By | 2018-06-25T17:00:00+00:00 June 25th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS And International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Reach Handshake Agreement For New National Master Agreement

US 06/22/18Atlanta, GAMonths of collective bargaining have culminated in a tentative agreement for UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The five-year agreement, which is subject to ratification, covers Teamsters-represented UPS employees in small package roles. UPS is well-positioned to grow and meet the needs of its customers. Negotiations continue on a number of supplemental agreements that cover local work rules as well as the separate agreement that covers about 11

By | 2018-06-21T17:00:00+00:00 June 21st, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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These heavy-duty, long-haul trucks have a driving range of up to 1,500 kilometers and enable a total weight of tractor and trailer of up to 40 tons. With this purchase, DHL Freight is bringing environmentally friendly transport to its long-haul road freight. “As an excellent long-haul alternative to diesel, natural gas provides a great opportunity for DHL Freight to become front runner in sustainable road freight shipping,” said Uwe Brinks, CEO DHL Freight. As for noise pollution, vehicles using natural gas produce up to 50 percent less noise than diesel vehicles. In addition to these clear environmental benefits, liquid natural gas provides

By | 2018-06-17T17:00:00+00:00 June 17th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Expands Ocean Freight Service In 130 New Trade Lanes

US 06/07/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a major expansion to its ocean Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) service with the addition of direct sailings in 130 lanes. Customers who do not have enough cargo to fill an entire ocean freight container can still access cost-effective ocean transportation using UPS’s extensive network of capabilities and freight facilities. These services include cargo insurance and financing solutions from UPS Capital, customs brokerage services, supplier man

By | 2018-06-06T17:00:00+00:00 June 6th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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We are delighted with this new direct connection between Austria and China. Austria’s economic relations with China are growing steadily and at the same time Vienna is an important hub for trade flows to and from Eastern and Southern Europe,” explains Christoph... Austria’s economic relations with China are growing steadily and at the same time Vienna is an important hub for trade flows to and from Eastern and Southern Europe,” explains Christoph Wahl, Managing Director DHL Global Forwarding Austria.The partnership kicked off with the inaugural 600-meter container’s journey from Chengdu’s Qingbaijiang Railway Station to the Vienna South Freight Centre. At the end of April, representatives of DHL Global Forwarding, Austrian President Alexander van der Bell

By | 2018-05-14T17:00:00+00:00 May 14th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

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The division is thus responding to strong growth in demand for air freight, chiefly for outbound services ex Asia and on the conventional transpacific route, fueled by almost all industries. The division is thus responding to strong growth in demand for air freight, chiefly for outbound services ex Asia and on the conventional transpacific route, fueled by almost all industries. Afterwards it will connect Korea to Wuxi, China continuing to Frankfurt-Hahn in Germany, going back to Shanghai-Pudong Airport. The Middle Kingdom’s main export destinations are South Korea and Germany which are served by the new charter as well. But due to well-preforming global trade volumes are also incre

By | 2018-05-02T17:00:00+00:00 May 2nd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

Chris Cassidy To Lead UPS’s Global Healthcare Logistics Strategy

US 05/01/18Atlanta, GAA former executive with GlaxoSmithKline, Cassidy will be responsible for deepening UPS’s supply chain footprint in top-tier priority segmentUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced Chris Cassidy as vice president of global healthcare logistics strategy. He is charged with leading and advancing UPS’s commitment to the healthcare supply chain, which remains a top company priority. Cassidy has extensive supply chain logistics and packaging (i.e., temperature-control solutions) experien

By | 2018-04-30T17:00:00+00:00 April 30th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments