Press & Media


ColombiaTex, Global logistics trends in the fashion industry

April 24, 2023 at 4:08 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Medellin is known as the capital of fashion in Colombia and they host many fashion-related events, this year it wasn’t the exception with the ColombiaTex 2023 which took place in Medellin in the 4th week of January.ColombiaTex is one of the most important events where they promote the textile industry since 1988 where they are […]

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ASOS partners with Maersk for logistics.

April 24, 2023 at 4:07 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Maersk is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with ASOS, the global fashion e-commerce destination headquartered in the UK. ASOS has appointed Maersk as its strategic logistics partner for Supply Chain Management (SCM), supporting the growth of the FTSE 250-listed company. ASOS serves over 26 million active customers in over 200 markets. These customers […]

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Maritime supply chains need urgent investment to boost resilience to future crises

April 24, 2023 at 4:05 am | Uncategorized | No comment

UNCTAD in its flagship “Review of Maritime Transport 2022” has called for increased investment in maritime supply chains. Ports, shipping fleets and hinterland connections need to be better prepared for future global crises, climate change and the transition to low-carbon energy. The supply chain crisis of the last two years has shown that a mismatch […]

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DHL Express moves into new warehouse in southwest valley

April 11, 2023 at 7:57 am | Uncategorized | No comment

DHL Express has invested $11.1 million in a new warehouse located in the southwest valley of Las Vegas, which is 27% larger than its previous location. The new facility has increased capacity, new sorting equipment, and office space. It can process up to 3,000 pieces an hour and handle both domestic and international shipments to […]

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Walmart, Salesforce collaborate on retail solutions.

April 11, 2023 at 7:56 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Walmart Commerce Technologies and Walmart GoLocal have partnered with Salesforce to provide retailers with access to technologies and solutions that enable frictionless local pickup and delivery for shoppers. The partnership will make Walmart’s innovative omnichannel technologies available to other retailers through Salesforce AppExchange, helping them to create and manage seamless in-store and online experiences with […]

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New cargo verification data rules costly and testing for UAE importers

April 11, 2023 at 7:55 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Dubai Customs has announced new regulations that require local importers to obtain attestations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for invoices of AED10,000 ($2,722) and above, costing AED150 ($40.84) per invoice. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of AED500 per invoice. The new rules will come into effect on 1 […]

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World’s largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship docks in Gibraltar

April 11, 2023 at 7:54 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment fired an 11-gun salue today to welcome the Götheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going woodensailing ship, which is visting the Rock until Sunday. Commander British Forces Gibraltar, Commodore Tom Guy, along with members of the Götheborg Stopover Team and the CEO of the Gibraltar Tourist Board, Kevin Bossino, watched the […]

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More Sustainable Logistics at the BMW Group

April 11, 2023 at 7:53 am | Uncategorized | No comment

The BMW Group aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% from 2019 levels by 2030 throughout a vehicle’s entire value chain, from resources to recycling. Logistics plays an important role in achieving this goal, and the company is focusing on reducing emissions from intralogistics, supplying plants with parts, and shipping finished vehicles for worldwide distribution. […]

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ITF finds regulators facilitating rise of freight rates and supply chain crisis

April 11, 2023 at 7:51 am | Uncategorized | No comment

A report by the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that governments and jurisdictions have contributed to the current supply chain crisis and the rise of ocean freight rates by creating a supportive legal framework for alliances and consortia. This has allowed the largest carriers to create integrated shipping networks around the world and jointly manage […]

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Call to liberalize Sri Lanka shipping for an export competitive economy

March 23, 2023 at 5:31 am | Uncategorized | No comment

Two senior officials representing shippers in Sri Lanka have called for the liberalization of the country’s shipping industry to end protectionism and promote competitiveness. They argue that Sri Lanka risks falling behind other countries that have already liberalized their shipping industries and have seen more overall businesses, including small and medium businesses. They suggest that […]

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