The transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has enlarged its logistics facility at the Dunaharaszti location near Budapest. The new logistics complex covers 10,000 square meters and includes office space, a handling facility, and a high-bay warehouse. The logistics company is creating additional storage capacity for its customers. In addition, in future all Home Delivery services for the greater Budapest area will be bundled from here. The investment volume amounts to around 25 million … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss enlarges logistics center in Budapest
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DP World & Asian Terminals Inc. unveil the Philippines’ biggest passenger facility at Batangas Port
The newly modernised Batangas Passenger Terminal is now the biggest in the Philippines. Two-year, US$25 million project more than doubled the passenger handling capacity of the Batangas Passenger Terminal to 8 million a year. Modernisation is part of a US$90 million investment in the Batangas Port and will position the Batangas Passenger Terminal as the country’s biggest and most modern passenger facility. Revamp will be capped off by the opening of more commercial and F&B shops … [Read more...] about DP World & Asian Terminals Inc. unveil the Philippines’ biggest passenger facility at Batangas Port
Minister-President of Bavaria opens Gebrüder Weiss logistics center in Straubing
Around 150 guests from industry and government briefed on expansion plans and e-mobility / Gebrüder Weiss turns Straubing into Eastern Bavaria’s prime location Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder opened the new branch of GW in Straubing on April 18. On “Logistics Day” (“Tag der Logistik”), when the nationwide industry opens its doors every year, the Minister-President described the 14 million euro investment by Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing as "excellent news at a time when the Federal … [Read more...] about Minister-President of Bavaria opens Gebrüder Weiss logistics center in Straubing
SASI World appoints Hiran Perera as Senior Advisor Freighters and Revenue Management
Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Hiran Perera as a Senior Advisor to SASI World, effective April 01/2024. Hiran joins SASI World after a long and successful career with Emirates Sky Cargo, where, as SVP, he led the team responsible for all freighter activities plus revenue and capacity management. Hiran will assist SASI World as it grows its global practise and expansion into new markets. Hiran will join the team to ensure … [Read more...] about SASI World appoints Hiran Perera as Senior Advisor Freighters and Revenue Management
Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
New CEO has extensive experience across logistics and supply chain operations --- seamless transition to new role DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally holds the position of Executive Vice President Contract Logistics for Region Europe. He … [Read more...] about Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at a fourth major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. WFS expects to handle over 8 million kilograms of cargo a year on SAS’s Boston operations, including high … [Read more...] about SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America