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GEODIS UNVEILS ITS NEW BRAND CAMPAIGN, SYMBOLIZING ITS COMMITMENT TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

October 2, 2024 by

“A BETTER WAY TO DELIVER”

GEODIS is launching a new brand campaign featuring its new tagline, ‘A better way to deliver’, underlining its commitment to a sustainable future for the logistics sector. 

The four key visuals in the campaign have been designed to create a strong GEODIS identity and help the Group move closer to its core values and purpose: “Serving people by delivering their goods all around the world with innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics.”

GEODIS’s new tagline, “A better way to deliver”, reflects the company’s determination to continually reduce its environmental impact by offering a responsible and sustainable service to all its customers. It also highlights the Group’s desire to put people at the heart of its logistics operations, in order to offer the best delivery solutions and a personalized, respectful experience for customers and employees alike. And lastly, it symbolizes the Group’s commitment to keeping pace with the very latest trends in logistics, which need to address global economic and technological upheavals.

The new campaign will launch in the press and on social media on October 3, 2024.  

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 53 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

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“K” Line : Presentation at the CCUS WORLD

October 2, 2024 by

Satoshi Kanamori, Managing Executive Officer at Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), presented “K” LINE’s initiatives regarding CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) business developments during CCUS WORLD for the 22nd SMART ENERGY WEEK (Autumn 2024) *1, held between October 2 and 4 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

In this presentation, he introduced “K” LINE’s initiatives in the Northern Lights Project *2 the world’s first full-scale CCS value chain project, and the Offshore Sarawak CCS Project*3, which was selected as an Advanced CCS Project by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC). A lively discussion was also held with attendees.

“K” LINE’s booth will be on display at booth E23-52 until October 4. Please stop by if you visit the expo.

“K” LINE group is promoting a variety of initiatives to support the decarbonization of its own operations and society in accordance with its long-term environmental policy, “Environmental Vision 2050”. The knowledge gained through “K” LINE’s advanced liquefied CO2 transport projects will be utilized in the development of projects with liquefied CO2 shipping that will sequentially begin to operate in Japan and overseas in the future with the aim of realizing a sustainable society and increasing “K” LINE’s corporate value.

(*1)       September 12, 2024: “K” LINE to Exhibit at CCUS WORLD for the 22nd SMART ENERGY WEEK (Autumn 2024)

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/carbon-neutral/carbon-neutral-20240912.html

(*2)       February 6, 2024: “K” LINE enters into charter contracts with Northern Lights for third liquefied CO2 vessels:

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/carbon-neutral/carbon-neutral-20240206.html

(*3)       September 13, 2024: Commission a CCS engineering design work in Sarawak, Malaysia as the “Japanese Advanced CCS Projects” in FY2024

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/carbon-neutral/carbon-neutral-20240913.html

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Notice of the Establishment of a Holding Company of Consolidated Subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Co., Ltd. (“K” LINE LOGISTICS, LTD.) and the Partial Transfer of the Company’s Shares to Kamigumi Co., Ltd.

September 27, 2024 by

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Yukikazu Myochin, hereinafter ““K” LINE”) and Kamigumi Co., Ltd. (Head office: Kobe City, Hyogo, President & CEO: Yoshihiro Fukai, hereinafter “Kamigumi”) announce today that it was agreed that “K” LINE will establish a holding company that will become the parent company of “K” LINE LOGISTICS, LTD. (hereinafter “K” LINE LOGISTICS) to which “K” LINE will transfer all of the shares of “K” LINE LOGISTICS held by “K” LINE, and assuming the approvals and licenses from the relevant authorities are granted and relevant procedures have been made, “K” LINE will transfer 47% of the total shares of the holding company to Kamigumi.

  1. Target Consolidated Subsidiary of “K” LINE – “K” LINE LOGISTCS, LTD.
  1. Purpose – Since its establishment in 1960, “K” LINE LOGISTIC has been providing international logistics services, including forwarding, for more than 60 years, and plays an important role as a core company in the logistics business of the “K” LINE Group. Through this capital alliance, we aim to achieve further growth in domestic and overseas markets by collaborating making full use of both the global network of logistics services built up by “K” LOGISTICS and abundant logistics know-how and sales assets of Kamigumi, strengthening the functions of contract logistics, and providing high-quality and more diverse logistics services to customers.
  1. Schedule – September 27, 2024 (Fri). Conclusion of the Share Transfer Agreement between “K” LINE and Kamigumi – April 1, 2025 (Tue）（Plan） Execution of the Share Transfer
  1. Outline of the Holding Company
Company NameKLKG Logistics Holdings, Co., Ltd.
Description of BusinessHolding Company of “K” LINE LOGISTICS, LTD.
Date of Share TransferApril 1, 2025（Plan）
Location of Head Office1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8540, Japan (Plan）
Paid-in Capital10 million yen
Shareholders and Share Ownership RatioKawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 53% Kamigumi, Co., Ltd. 47%
  1. Outline of the Target Company （as of March 31, 2024）
Company Name“K” LINE LOGISTICS, LTD.
Description of Business  Handling and agency business for marine, land and air transportation, Authorized Customs Broker, IATA Approved Air Cargo Sales Agency, Air, Sea, Land and Rail Freight Forwarding Business, Consolidation transport service related to international transportation, etc.
Date of EstablishmentOctober 25, 1960
Location of Head Office1-8-10 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-6030, Japan
RepresentativeAko Hiraoka
Paid-in Capital600 million yen
Shareholders and Share Ownership RatioKawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 95.96% Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. 4.04%
Number of Employees1,630 （Domestic：509, Overseas：1,121）（consolidated）
Revenue43.5 billion yen (consolidated)

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Laura Cristin Egerer named YLP Global Winner at 2024 FIATA World Congress

September 27, 2024 by

Panama City/London, 26 September 2024 – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, together with TT Club, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector, is excited to announce the Global winner of this year’s Young Logistics Professionals Award (YLP) at the 2024 FIATA World Congress held in Panama City, Panama.

Laura Cristin Egerer, the Region Europe Winner nominated by Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik (DSLV)

We are delighted to announce Laura Cristin Egerer, the Region Europe Winner nominated by Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik (DSLV), whose remarkable achievements have earned her the title of this year’s global winner. Her dissertation, Reliable Logistics Solutions in an Unreliable Environment, explored the export of an oversized combustion chamber and the import of a dangerous goods sea freight shipment, which she presented in her live session in Panama. Her solution-oriented approach to these complex cargo movements demonstrates both her expertise and innovative thinking.

Turgut Erkeskin, President of FIATA, remarked, “For over twenty years, FIATA and TT Club have been providing valuable training opportunities for the young rising stars of the industry by organising a yearly contest. The competition demonstrates the recognition by FIATA and TT Club of the need to develop skilled human resources in the freight forwarding and logistics sector and to acknowledge young talents. This award is a unique experience for young professionals, allowing them to gain more experience in the industry and connections throughout the competition. Congratulations to Laura and all the finalists for their contributions and for illustrating the bright future of our industry.”

Michael Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention at TT Club, shared: ““The challenges facing the modern logistics sector are varied and complex; perhaps more so than in any other period in the history of global trade. The professionality, initiative and creativity of our talented young logistics practitioners is, we believe critical in maintaining the stability of world trade now and in the future. As TT has always been committed to improving that stability, we support without question the YLP programme and congratulate Laura Cristin Egerer, all the finalists and FIATA for its continued efforts in nurturing young talent.”

The 2024 FIATA World Congress, held in the strategically significant capital city of Panama, placed a spotlight on young talents with a dedicated full day of activities. As a global hub for logistics, Panama plays a central role in connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, making it a fitting location for an event celebrating innovation and youth engagement in the logistics industry. During the YLP day, the four global finalists shared their inspiring stories of dedication and the self-development journey they embarked on to reach this important milestone in their careers. Each winner reflected on the intensive preparation process and the support they received throughout their journey. This year’s Congress featured a YLP Talk Show, where attendees had the unique opportunity to actively participate by voting for their favourite contestant. This event showed FIATA’s and TT Club unwavering commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering the next generation of leaders in logistics.

As the logistics sector continues to evolve, FIATA and TT Club remain dedicated to making this competition more inclusive and encouraging for all young professionals. By fostering innovation and unlocking potential, we are helping to shape an industry where the brightest talents are at the forefront of progress and transformation.

About FIATA

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is a non-governmental, membership-based organisation representing freight forwarders in some 150 territories. FIATA’s membership is composed of 113 Associations Members and more than 6,000 Individual Members, overall representing an industry of 40,000 freight forwarding and logistics firms worldwide. Based in Geneva, FIATA is ‘the global voice of freight logistics’.

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About TT Club

TT Club is the established market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer, more secure, and more sustainable. Founded in 1968, the Club has more than 1500 Members, spanning container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, working across maritime, road, rail, and air. TT Club is renowned for its high-quality service, in-depth industry knowledge and enduring Member loyalty. It retains more than 97% of its Members, with a third of its entire membership having chosen to insure with the Club for 20 years or more.

www.ttclub.com

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GEODIS launches a test phase for the Oxygen urban electric truck developed with Renault Trucks

September 23, 2024 by

GEODIS today announced the start of a trial phase for Oxygen, the urban electric truck developed in a partnership with Renault Trucks that began in 2022. This test phase, which aims to prove the effectiveness of this new solution, will take place in Paris and Lyon between September and December 2024.

Against the backdrop of rapid growth in urban logistics, GEODIS is contributing to the development of solutions adapted to the urban environment through its ongoing partnership with Renault Trucks, established in 2022. The goal of the project is to develop Oxygen, an urban electric truck featuring the latest technologies, including integrated screens, a connected driver station and the use of artificial intelligence to improve the safety of the driver and other city center users, while meeting the demands of freight transport and addressing environmental challenges.

Photo credit: @Benjamin Bechet

A test phase in two French cities: Lyon and Paris

The test phase got under way on September 9 in the center of Lyon and will run until October 4, before moving on to Paris from October 21 to November 22. It consists of using this vehicle, developed specifically for downtown deliveries, in real-life conditions for an evaluation of its success and advantages.

This experiment will be followed by a phase of analysis of the vehicle’s on-board features, taking account of feedback from drivers (comfort of use, convenience, recharging, etc.) and fleet managers.

A long-term partnership dedicated to carbon-free urban logistics

Renault Trucks and GEODIS have for many years been pooling their industrial, logistics and engineering know-how to design this electric truck for urban logistics. A partnership was formally established in 2022, enabling this 16-tonne vehicle to come to be produced.

Sébastien Faivre, Technical and Performance Director of the Distribution & Express Line of Business at GEODIS, said: “Addressing the urgent need to protect the environment and the booming volume of logistics flows, particularly in cities, GEODIS has been heavily committed to the decarbonization of transport for several years now. We are now proud to be stepping up our partnership with Renault Trucks with the launch of this test phase in Paris and Lyon. We hope that these tests will prove fruitful, so that we can continue to introduce other concrete solutions for sustainable urban logistics.

”Guillaume Fouré, Chief Project Manager for the Oxygen project at Renault Trucks, said: “Real-life testing of a transport solution designed for the city alongside an expert in urban delivery like GEODIS will enable us to advance together in understanding this complex ecosystem and to provide solutions fully adapted to it.”

The development of this urban electric truck project forms part of a broader, ambitious decarbonization strategy undertaken by GEODIS. The Group has been committed for a long time to working alongside its customers and partners to measure and reduce its impact on customers. It has now completed the updating of its commitments in line with a Science Based Targets (SBT) approach covering its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. In this context, GEODIS will be capable of using low-carbon solutions for deliveries in 100 French conurbations by the end of 2024. The Group currently operates a fleet of over 100 electric vehicles.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 53 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.

Photo credit: @Benjamin Bechet

Filed Under: GEODIS

“K” Line : Car Carrier “TEXAS HIGHWAY” Given a Notation for the Safe Transportation of BEVs

September 23, 2024 by

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that “TEXAS HIGHWAY,” a car carrier currently under its operation, has been given a notation from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). This notation means that additional fire-fighting measures have been implemented for the ocean transportation of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). *¹

“K” LINE has worked to strengthen its initiatives towards safer car transport. As a part of this, “K” LINE has developed and implemented a car firefighting manual for all vessels, which also applies to BEVs. This notation was given in response to this and other initiatives towards improvements in safety during transport.

“K” LINE plans to obtaining and apply some notations for other vessels operated by it. “K” LINE will continue to further improve measures against fires and work for greater safety in navigation and cargo operations as a marine transport company chosen by customers.

*1 Notation (vessel classification)
A notation given to vessels and systems that meet the requirements of vessel classification organization.

This time, it has been given the notation for Additional Fire-Fighting Measures for Vehicle Carrier (Fire Fighting)(Electric Vehicle)

Obtaining the Notification

From left:
Inspector Takashi Matsumoto, Nagoya Branch Manager, ClassNK
Capt. Dimitar Dimitrov, Master, STARGATE SHIPMANAGEMENT GmbH
Filed Under: "K" Line

Harren Group, Kestrel Italia and Intermare join forces to establish KestrelMare in Italy

September 23, 2024 by

An exciting new venture is about to unfold in the Mediterranean: Shipping and logistics companies Harren Group, Kestrel Italia and Intermare have joined forces to found KestrelMare S.r.l. This move will strengthen their shared operations in Italy while expanding their project cargo and heavy lift activities. Genoa-based KestrelMare is the new one-stop shop for all kinds of project and heavy lift cargo in Italy.

“KestrelMare is taking over all Intermare and Kestrel Italia business units, merging them under one brand,” explains Adolfo Herrero, General Manager at Kestrel Italia. “The new team combines experienced staff from both former companies, allowing us to offer much broader, more dedicated support to all our customers.”

KestrelMare is the new representative office in Italy for Harren Group, including its brands SAL Heavy Lift, Intermarine and Combi Lift. It also serves the JSI Alliance with Dutch joint venture partner Jumbo Shipping, a company that Kestrel Italia has been supporting as commercial agent for over 30 years. KestrelMare is operating as a new brand, offering maritime services to customers. The new joint venture has access to a globally unique fleet of heavy lift vessels – including the JSI Alliance fleet (65 ships).

Adolfo Herrero, Guglielmo Viola, Stefania Morasso and Marco Campodonico make up KestrelMare’s Management Team.

Stefania Morasso is excited about the joint venture: “We are very much looking forward to working with Harren Group and Kestrel. Like us, they are family-owned companies that want to expand their activities in the project cargo and heavy lift segments. By joining forces, Harren, Kestrel and Intermare will strengthen their product portfolios. Customers will benefit from more choices and better solutions.”

Guglielmo Viola adds: “We understand the needs of industrial clients and major forwarders worldwide. At KestrelMare, we are committed to providing our customers with high-quality solutions in all our areas of expertise – from break bulk to super heavy lift. When heavy, oversized or unusual cargo needs to be transported to any destination, we are there to help.”

Two of Italy’s most established shipping agencies, Kestrel Italia (founded in 1988 by Captain Carlo Viola) and Intermare (founded in 1980 by Giorgio Morasso) are maritime companies rich in tradition. They come from the world of Genoese maritime brokers and aim to provide a specialised, high-profile response to the needs of the project cargo and heavy lift sectors. Harren Group is the majority owner of Intermare.

Marco Campodonico stresses: “The new setup is good for us because it’s good for our customers. It extends our scope of action to create customised solutions. This new format will help us develop even higher standards in maritime transport logistics and project engineering. At the same time, our customers can rest assured that nothing will change in terms of the high level of services we have always provided. The only difference: They can now draw on the entire expertise, assets and network of Harren Group and Kestrel when needed – a valuable new benefit.”

KestrelMare headquarters (agency@kestrelmare.com) is located at Corso Paganini, 39/2, 16125 Genova. Easily accessible, it is conveniently located near Genova’s major business districts. Intermare’s and Kestrel’s e-mail addresses will be operational until the end of the year and all e-mails will be automatically forwarded to the new accounts.

“Italy is a market with a very bright future for the project and heavy lift industries. We’ve seen great potential there for a long time,” explains Harren Group CEO Dr Martin Harren. “Establishing KestrelMare is such an important strategic step for us. It provides new perspectives and opportunities in Italy and the entire Mediterranean region.”
Harren continues: “We’re already very familiar with Kestrel. For many years, they were the Italian agent for our friends and partners at Jumbo. KestrelMare is a real powerhouse in the international shipping industry – making the joint venture between the three brands a perfect match. All three companies have a long, shared past. Now, they can look forward to a bright future together.”

About Harren Group:

For over 35 years, Bremen-based Harren Group has been at the forefront of the ever-changing world of shipping. Today, Harren Group’s core business areas include heavy lift and MPP shipping, maritime engineering solutions, integrated project logistics, ship management and crewing, as well as commodity logistics. With an unwavering passion for people and progress, Harren Group is dedicated to leading the energy transition, carrying loads no one else can. Harren Group brings the world – and their people – closer together. Learn more about Harren Group: www.harren-group.com

About KestrelMare:

KestrelMare S.r.l. is the new joint venture between Harren Group, Kestrel Italia and Intermare in Italy, specialising in project cargo and heavy lift services. The three companies aim to expand their activities in the Mediterranean region, recognising significant potential in the Italian market. KestrelMare represents the Harren Group brands, including SAL Heavy Lift, Intermarine, Combi Lift as well as the JSI Alliance with Jumbo Shipping. KestrelMare is taking over all Intermare and Kestrel Italia business units, combining their experienced staff to offer more comprehensive and dedicated services. The new Italian powerhouse builds on the tradition and reputation of the two established maritime agencies, providing specialised solutions for industrial clients and freight forwarders worldwide. KestrelMare is headquartered in Genoa.

Filed Under: Harren & Partner

GEODIS achieves IATA CEIV Pharma certification in Australia, enhancing regional healthcare network to meet growing demand

September 23, 2024 by

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, obtains IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification in Australia. With healthcare as a key strategic growth sector, GEODIS is committed to achieving pharmaceutical handling excellence in ensuring safety, security, compliance, and efficiency through a globally consistent and recognized pharmaceutical-product handling standard throughout the region. 

Photo copyright: @Nils GUNTER  

In the APAC and Middle East region, the newly certified Sydney site joins the existing regional network of CEIV Pharma-certified locations in China (PVG), Indonesia (CGK), India (DEL & BOM), South Korea (ICN), Thailand (BKK), United Arab Emirates (DXB) and Singapore (SIN).  GEODIS now operates a total of 29 CEIV Pharma certified sites across its global network spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. These certifications highlight the substantial investment GEODIS has made in its healthcare capabilities, establishing GEODIS as a key provider for pharma and healthcare companies.

Stuart Asplet, Managing Director of GEODIS Australia & New Zealand said, “The achievement of the CEIV Pharma accreditation underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standards in handling and transporting our customers’ high-value, time and temperature-sensitive cargo. This certification ensures compliance with regulatory requirements to safeguard the integrity of pharmaceutical products to their destination. Optimizing the supply chain with the IATA CEIV Pharma certification also aligns with GEODIS’ commitment to always find “A better way to deliver”.

With Australia’s pharmaceutical market projected to reach US$10.6 billion in 2024, and continue growing at 5.03% annually from 2024 to 2029*, GEODIS is well-positioned to support this growth and meet customer’s needs. The Sydney facility provides temperature-controlled cross-docking services in the +2°C to +8°C and +15°C to +25° ranges, complemented by comprehensive air, ocean, and customs solutions. It is part of GEODIS’ growing worldwide network for ambient and cold chain products, with further plans to gain the CEIV Pharma certification for New Zealand in the coming months.

As a growth partner to many leading pharmaceutical companies globally, GEODIS provides end-to-end compliant logistics solutions across the entire healthcare supply chain, from customs brokerage, contract logistics, to temperature-controlled storage and specialized transport.


The IATA CEIV Pharma (Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification ensures that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the appropriate applicable standards, guidelines and regulations expected of a pharmaceutical manufacturer and logistics provider. It helps organizations and the entire air cargo supply chain achieve pharmaceutical handling excellence, while addressing the industry’s need for more safety, security, compliance, and efficiency through a globally consistent and recognized pharmaceutical-product handling certification.

* Source: Statista

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and 53 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

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Contract logistics capacity expanded at DACHSER UK

September 23, 2024 by

Responding to the continued increase in demand for storage and distribution services the international logistics operator DACHSER UK is investing in additional warehousing at its Brackmills, Northampton base. A new 112,000 square foot building providing an extra space for 20,000 pallets is now available.

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Northampton, 17 September 2024: Developing its contract logistics capacity in the UK is a key strategic target of Dachser.  Utilizing its interlocking service capabilities that incorporate a comprehensive European groupage network together with global Air & Sea Logistics, Dachser can facilitate its customers’ end-to-end supply chain needs. 

The new warehouse is located directly next to the logistics company’s central domestic and international distribution hub, which operates all UK and European destinations on a daily basis. This provides customers in the UK with an integrated storage, inventory management and Europe-wide distribution.

The 105,250 square foot warehouse space has an internal clearance of twelve metres, ten dock level loading doors and a further two at ground level.  The storage capacity for 20,000 pallets provides ample space available for strategic growth.  The  workforce  enjoy a state-of-the-art working environment that reaches the highest standards of sustainability.  BREEAM rated as ‘very good’, the building has the highest specification LED lighting and lithium-ion battery powered handling equipment.  

“Acquiring this additional warehouse I believe demonstrates Dachser’s continued desire to grow Contract Logistics within the UK,” comments Ian Brunt General Manager & Head of Contract Logistics.  “The increased capacity provides a platform for us to further demonstrate our high quality and best in class capabilities to a wider range of customers and industry sectors”.  

Indeed, Dachser’s contract logistics operations in  Northampton all operate as multi-user sites intended for multiple customers drawn from a variety of sectors — DIY, industrial, retail, wines & spirits, consumer among others. Its location within the UK’s critically located ‘golden triangle’ is perfectly suited for Dachser’s road services in the UK and Europe as well as integration with air and sea logistics around the world.

Brunt continues, “Now with over 400,000 square feet of warehousing, in Northampton we have our UK Contract Logistics centre of excellence, where our sales, customer service and process efficiency teams are all located to provide a fully integrated solution to our customers.  The array of synergies across our global forwarding and European distribution network dovetail with Contract Logistics to provide a truly seamless supply chain solution for our customers.”

About DACHSER

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.

Thanks to some 34,000 employees at 382 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 7.1 billion in 2023. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 77.4 million shipments weighing 40.0 million metric tons. Country organizations represent Dachser in 43 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit dachser.com

Filed Under: Dachser UK

Cargo Integrity Group Calls on Governments to Report Findings of Container Inspections and on IMO to Continue Publishing Them

September 23, 2024 by

17 September 2024

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) is calling on national administrations to carry out and report the findings of their container inspection programmes, and for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to continue collating and publishing the results in a publicly accessible form, to support efforts to improve safety in the carriage of goods by sea.

Under resolutions adopted more than 20 years ago member governments of the IMO agreed to conduct routine inspections of freight containers and the cargoes packed in them in a consistent way1. The findings are to be submitted annually to IMO for collation and reporting so that a global picture of levels of compliance with international regulations and recommended practices can be obtained, and any appropriate safety improvements identified.

An analysis by partner organisations in the Cargo Integrity Group reveals that less than 5 per cent of 167 national administrations covered by the agreement are regularly submitting the results of their inspections to IMO in publicly available form. Whilst applauding the diligence of those governments making regular submissions, the Cargo Integrity Group is concerned at the overall low numbers of reports as this means that insufficient data is available for IMO or industry to draw reliable conclusions, fundamentally undermining efforts to improve the safety and sustainability of shipments by sea.

The Cargo Integrity Group understands that other states may be conducting inspections of containerized goods entering and leaving their countries but are not submitting the findings to IMO as agreed. Where such reports are not submitted to IMO there is no shared value.

CIG partners believe that common and consistent reporting of inspection findings is essential to help target communication and training programmes aimed at improving awareness of the requirements and recommended safe practices for the transport of goods in containers. These include the SOLAS Convention2, the CSC Convention3, the IMDG Code4, and the CTU Code5.

The dangers posed by poorly packed, mis-handled or mis-declared containerized shipments has been demonstrated again recently in a series of fires and explosions aboard container ships. Whilst the precise circumstances of these incidents remain under investigation, the Cargo Integrity Group is concerned that measures already in place to help identify possible weaknesses are not being fully implemented and that opportunities for improving compliance standards are being missed.

CIG partner organisations are also alarmed to learn that the IMO is considering discontinuing the collation and publication of these reports in a form that is easily accessible to Industry. The future of this essential function by the global maritime regulatory agency is being decided in meetings taking place this week.

The Cargo Integrity Group calls on national administrations to fully implement their agreed actions on submitting container inspection findings to IMO to help improve standards in the safe and compliant transport of goods by sea and to follow-up on material deficiencies that may be discovered.

In addition, the Group calls on IMO to continue to publish the reported findings in a form that allows ready understanding of where efforts to improve awareness of, and compliance with, mandatory regulations need to be directed.

References:

  1. Guidelines for the Implementation of the Inspection Programmes for Cargo Transport Units.  IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1649, 20 May 2022.
  2. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (The SOLAS Convention), 1974, entered into force on 25 May 1980.
  3. The Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 (The CSC Convention).
  4. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (The IMDG Code), Amendment 41-22, effective from 1 January 2024.
  5. The IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (The CTU Code) is published jointly by the sponsoring organisations and is a compendium of recommended practices to be followed by those packing or loading intermodal containers, road vehicles and railway wagons for international transport.

The Cargo Integrity Group has published a Quick Guide to the CTU Code and a Container Packing Checklist to support compliance with these requirements and recommendations. CTU Code Quick Guide

About the Cargo Integrity Group

The Cargo Integrity Group brings together international freight transport and cargo handling organisations with different roles in the supply chain and a shared dedication to improving safety, security and environmental performance throughout the logistics supply chain. The Bureau International des Containers, the Container Owners Association, FIATA, the Global Shippers Forum, ICHCA, TT Club and the World Shipping Council are cooperating on a range of activities to further the adoption and implementation of crucial safety practices and regulations.

Filed Under: Cargo Integrity Group
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