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SEKO Logistics’ European and US MedTec Awarded ISO 13485 Certification

SEKO Logistics’ European MedTec control tower has been awarded ISO 13485 certification, the foundation for manufacturers to address medical device directives, regulations and responsibilities. ISO 13485 is the quality standard in the medical device industry and is adopted by authorities, suppliers and manufacturers around the world to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the safety and integrity of medical devices. SEKO MedTec is one of SEKO Logistics’ biggest and fastest-growing businesses and provides ... [+]

SP Express Names New Director of HR

SP Express, a provider of international logistics and order fulfillment services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristen Switzer as the company’s Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Switzer joins SP Express with more than 15 years of human resources leadership experience, including the last ... [+]

Port of Huntsville & Panalpina Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership

The Port of Huntsville and Panalpina Inc. celebrated 25 years of partnership on September 29th with a private reception event for community partners and customers. The event featured remarks from Panalpina Chairman of the Board Dr. Rudolf Hug and Port of Huntsville Executive Director Rick ... [+]

DSV buys UTi

Danish forwarder DSV is to acquire US-owned UTi, for about US$1.35 billion, or $7.10 in cash per ordinary share. Talk in the market has been circulating for some time that Uti was looking for a buyer, with DSV named as the likely suitor. DSV says the ... [+]

Cathay Pacific Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo expand Scheduled International Service to Rickenbacker

Cathay Pacific Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have announced that they will expand their scheduled international services to Rickenbacker International Airport by adding additional weekly freighter frequencies to their existing schedules in October. Located in Columbus, Ohio, Rickenbacker is operated by Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Cathay Pacific, which ... [+]

TAPA Offers New Entry Level for Security Standards Certification

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has launched a new entry level for its certification programs for transport and logistics companies looking to implement industry-leading security standards to help protect their customers’ goods from cargo crime. Available to both members and non-members, the initiative aims to ... [+]

New CEO for DHL Global Forwarding, Sub-Saharan Africa

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Daniella de Pauw as CEO, Sub-Saharan Africa, effective August 19.  In her new role, Daniella is based in Johannesburg and is responsible for driving growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Daniella currently reports to Thomas Nieszner, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding ... [+]

Lift Off Distribution Improves Delivery Efficiency with Descartes’ Route Planning Solution

Descartes Systems Group announced that Lift Off Distribution, the third largest Red Bull Energy Drink distributor in the US, is using the Descartes Route Planner™ RS solution to enhance its private fleet operations. Lift Off Distribution is attaining better levels of customer service and greater operational ... [+]

Port Logistics Group on Fast Track, Says Inc.

Inc. magazine has named Port Logistics Group one of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. Contributing to that growth was the company’s expansions into Seattle, Savannah, as well as organic growth in LA/Long Beach and New Jersey markets. The top companies featured in Inc’s September issue [+]

TTP Talks Concluded

Trade Groups Weigh In October 5, 2015 -  The American Apparel & Footwear Association today released the following statement regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. "Free trade agreements have the potential to help U.S. industries, including ours, access new markets, new suppliers, and new customers. "The ... [+]

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