The value of upskilling for a woman working in logistics

The Transport and Logistics industry is an example of an area that has traditionally been male dominated. With the new challenges in the wake of changing customer requirements, new and emerging technologies, and relevant environmental issues. Pursuing a career in the industry can be an exciting and engaging prospect, for an individual of any gender. […]

Rhenus Ireland announces new Galway facility

Rhenus Ireland has announced plans to build a brand-new site at the Rhenus Parkmore facility in Galway, western Ireland. Once completed, the new facility will double Parkmore’s existing capacity to 20,000 square metres, comprising a multi-client warehouse to service the west of Ireland. IDA (Industrial Development Agency) Ireland, together with Clodagh Higgins, Mayor of Galway […]

Air Logistics Belgium lends a hand

The Air Logistics team in Belgium are supporting a local charity providing much needed supplies to children hit by last month’s floods that caused widespread devastation. The charity organises a drop-off point for local businesses and individuals to deliver relief goods, and this collection was specifically organised to gather school supplies for children. The Air […]

ALG supports India relief efforts

Air Logistics Group has contributed to international efforts towards the COVID relief by donating medical grade 5 litre oxygen concentrators to help COVID patients in India. These concentrators were imported by Air Logistics Group (India) from the UK through its East Midlands office during the height of the second wave in New Delhi to support […]

“The key to being a successful GSSA is agility”

The agility and quick thinking of GSAs has kept cargo moving through uncertain and turbulent times. Stephen Dawkins, chief executive officer, Air Logistics Group; Zafer Aggunduz chief marketing officer, Global GSA Group; and Ingo Zimmer, CEO, ATC Aviation Services spoke to ACW about how the unsung heroes of the past year have ensured goods got […]

Kuehne + Nagel sells major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio

Kuehne + Nagel has entered a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics. This will include drinks logistics, food services and retail & technology businesses. These operations generated a turnover of around £806 million in 2019. Dr Detlef Trefzger, CEO of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, […]

Competition high but Hermes still adds an office

Declining yields have put pressure on general sales and service agents (GSSAs) across the US and indeed much of the globe. Hermes Aviation, whose clients include the likes of South African Airways, Icelandair Cargo, Brussels Airlines Cargo and ANA – is no exception. The GSSA works in partnership with Air Logsitics and its president, Clive […]