In a hat trick of sustainability-focused achievements, Panalpina has become globally certified to the highest environmental management standard,reached a gold rating for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and won an award for business excellence in Europe. While each accolade highlights the steps Panalpina is taking to achieve its sustainability goals, they also bring added […]
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Hermes helps SMEs take advantage of growth in overseas online shoppers
UK-based sole traders and SME retailers have been granted improved access to consumers based in 23 European countries thanks to a new cost-effective international shipping solution from Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist. The company’s Business Account customers will now be able to take advantage of the new opportunities being driven by the weak pound, as […]
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Deutsche Post DHL Group remains on course for growth
05/11/2017 – Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading mail and logistics company, increased revenue significantly in the first quarter of 2017 and posted a further improvement in operating profit. Group revenue climbed by more than EUR 1 billion to EUR 14.9 billion. All four divisions contributed to the strong growth. Volumes and revenue saw […]
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BIS Requests Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Steel Imports
In a Federal Register notice published on April 26, 2017 the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is requesting trade comments, data, analyses, or other relevant information on the import of steel and possible effects to national security. BIS is requesting input related to the following topics: “Quality of steel or other circumstances related to […]
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FDA Provides Updated Fact Sheet on FSVP
On May 11, 2017 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a constituent update announcing the FDA website has been updated along with additional fact sheets to provide additional information in regards to the Food Safety Program (FSVP). According to the notice the FSVP, “makes them [importers] responsible for verifying that food imported into […]
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U.S. Postal Service Reports Fiscal Year 2017 Second Quarter Results
WASHINGTON — Although the U.S. Postal Service posted modest controllable income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 (January 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017) of $12 million, it fell well short of the $576 million that it had for the same quarter last year. This reduction was driven by the April 2016 expiration […]
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Azkar is now DACHSER
DACHSER announced that it has integrated its Iberian subsidiary Azkar Group into its European road network. The overland transport organizations will operate under the names of DACHSER Spain and DACHSER Portugal in the future. CEO Bernhard Simon, COO Road Logistics Michael Schilling, and Juan Antonio Quintana, Managing Director European Logistics Iberia made the announcement at […]
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Refreshed New Penn Website Better Supports Customers
LEBANON, Pa., May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Penn customers can now take advantage of the long list of improvements available in the extensively redesigned and more flexible newpenn.com website. Driven by a desire to provide customers with the information they need in a more flexible, faster, easy-to-use format, the site incorporates a range […]
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DHL brings Internet of Things to logistics
05/10/2017 – DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within the Deutsche Post DHL Group, forges ahead on its path of digitalization by implementing Internet of Things technology into warehousing to optimize operational efficiency and lay the foundations for safer work practices. Together with Cisco and start-up Conduce, DHL is testing the technology at three […]
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Averitt Named Walmart’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year For Fifth Time In Six Years
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2016 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fifth time in six years that Averitt has earned the retailer’s service award. According to Walmart, Averitt has “demonstrated a dedication to customer service and a commitment to creating innovative solutions in an evolving, yet extremely important, […]
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