Rhenus acquires Miami-based Freight Logistics

Rhenus has strengthened its presence in the Americas with the acquisition of Miami, Florida-headquartered Freight Logistics on 16 April. Freight Logistics operates its own consolidation hub located near Miami International Airport and has offices in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. It was founded in 2001 by Gabriel de Godoy in San Jose, California with the aim […]

Rhenus acquires Australian freight forwarder

The Rhenus group has bought Australian freight forwarder O’Brien Customs and Forwarding Pty Ltd. The company says it will also have its own national company in Australia, Rhenus Logistics Australia, in future too. No details of the financial aspects of the deal were not revealed. The O’Brien family business handles air and sea freight consignments and provides […]

Rhenus targets air cargo in France

German freight forwarder Rhenus has moved to grow its European air cargo operations in recent times and earlier this year its French division was awarded cargo agent accreditation by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to the forwarder, it recently enjoyed a boost in demand for its air cargo handling services, and the certification […]

Swissport expands at Schiphol by acquiring Skylink

Swissport Cargo Services The Netherlands will increase its presence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by acquiring cargo handling company, Skylink Handling Services. The acquisition will increase Swissport’s warehouse capabilities by 10,000m2 and potential business volume for current customers and attract new ones. Skylink was acquired from Rhenus. Swissport Netherlands chief executive officer, Menno Biersma says: “Skylink is […]