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Voted best fulfilment specialist for the 5th time in a row
News • Apr 29, 2019 14:40 CEST
Earlier this month, DSV’s European-based multi-channel fulfilment business was once again rated “best logistics service provider in e-business” by Emerce.
Panalpina expands network in Colombia and Ecuador to become largest perishables player in Latin America
Press releases • Apr 24, 2019 17:30 CEST
Panalpina continues to expand its Perishables Network in South America through the acquisition of CargoMaster S.A. in Colombia, and its subsidiary, Laseair S.A., in Ecuador. CargoMaster is one of Latin America’s largest companies specialized in the air freight export of perishables, mostly of flowers to the US.
Startups pitch their hottest LogTech ideas to transform global supply chains
News • Apr 24, 2019 11:00 CEST
From predictive analytics to drone technology, digital technologies are disrupting global supply chains and challenging logistics providers to up their game in shipment visibility and last-mile delivery. Ten startups had the opportunity to pitch their latest ideas at the LogTech Innovation Day, jointly organized by Panalpina and Plug and Play. Here’s a roundup of the event.
Be sulfur-smart: The maritime industry is weighing its options for complying with the new rules on ship emissions
Blog posts • Apr 18, 2019 08:00 CEST
The sulfur limit that takes effect in 2020 has led to a scramble for compliance options, as the industry grapples with the impact of increased costs and potential supply chain disruptions. Ship owners and operators are hedging their bets on alternative fuels, but all options require significant investments that will put pressure on shipping rates. Our blog post navigates the turning tides.
Panalpina improves profitability by 15%
Press releases • Apr 17, 2019 07:00 CEST
In the first three months of 2019, international freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina improved profitability compared to the same period of last year. Panalpina reported an EBIT of CHF 28.1 million (YTD 2018: CHF 24.4 million) and a consolidated profit of CHF 19.2 million (YTD 2018: CHF 16.6 million).
Be sulfur-smart: Get behind the real issues in the debate over scrubbers
Blog posts • Apr 16, 2019 11:50 CEST
With the new sulfur limit coming into force in 2020, ship owners and operators are looking to comply with the regulation, and a debate has ensued over the use of scrubbers. What are open-loop and closed-loop scrubbers? How harmful are scrubbers to the environment? We look at what’s behind the debate.
Panalpina adds new installations service, creating one-stop-shop for telecoms industry
Press releases • Apr 15, 2019 14:00 CEST
Panalpina, the freight forwarding and logistics company that pioneered Logistics Manufacturing Services (LMS), has stepped into the telecoms installation market after signing an agreement in Mexico with a large global telecoms network infrastructure company. With this, Panalpina has extended its LMS offering to include the installation of hardware and software for mobile network antennas.
Building a gateway to Scandinavia
News • Apr 11, 2019 14:36 CEST
A new warehouse facility of 150,000m2 will become DSV’s largest logistics hub in Northern Europe.
Panalpina’s BoD announces proposals related to AGM
Press releases • Apr 10, 2019 07:00 CEST
Panalpina’s board of directors proposes to elect Thomas E. Kern as chairman of the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on May 9, 2019. Furthermore, the board of directors proposes that no dividend be paid out to shareholders in 2019.
Panalpina and DSV agree to join forces
Press releases • Apr 01, 2019 07:16 CEST
DSV is pleased to announce an all share voluntary public tender offer for all publicly held shares of Panalpina
Panalpina postpones EGM
Press releases • Apr 01, 2019 07:15 CEST
In light of the Exchange Offer launched by DSV for Panalpina today (see separate media release) Panalpina's board of directors, upon request of the Ernst Göhner Foundation, has resolved to postpone the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for April 5, 2019, in Basel.
Panalpina Singapore goes green with new biodiesel trucks for L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific
News • Mar 29, 2019 09:35 CET
Panalpina Singapore has launched new biodiesel trucks to serve its global customer L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific. By 2020, 100 percent of L’Oréal’s strategic suppliers will be participating in their supplier sustainability program, and Panalpina has reached this milestone ahead of schedule.
Panalpina aces on sustainability scores
Press releases • Mar 27, 2019 10:45 CET
International logistics and freight forwarding company Panalpina has achieved an A- for climate change from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), highlighting the company’s position as a global leader for corporate action on climate and environmental protection.
Sending help to the victims of the devastating cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
News • Mar 22, 2019 15:15 CET
More than 1 million people are affected by the disaster. DSV is helping Red Cross get help to the areas, many of which remain difficult to access.
Annual General Meeting 2019
News • Mar 20, 2019 12:34 CET
Malou Aamund was elected new member of the Board of Directors at DSV’s Annual General Meeting.
Panalpina Brazil invests in cold chain logistics solutions
News • Mar 13, 2019 12:00 CET
With extensive expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals market and being recognized as one of the leading logistics operators in the country for this segment, Panalpina Brazil announces the expansion of its operations with a considerable investment in end-to-end logistics solutions for the cold chain.
Cementing valuable relationships at the TPM ocean freight event
Blog posts • Mar 08, 2019 14:30 CET
Panalpina's Ocean Freight team turned out in full force at this week's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference (TPM) in Long Beach, CA, USA, which was attended by thousands of the top importers, carriers and freight forwarders in the trade lane. Three of Panalpina's leaders share thoughts on their key take-home messages from TPM19.
Swiss insurer Baloise relies on Panalpina’s Trans-Siberian route
News • Mar 05, 2019 17:18 CET
The insurance company Baloise Group has chosen Panalpina’s tried and tested Trans-Siberian rail service to transport more than 3,400 editions of its new board game from Shanghai, China to its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
Panalpina’s extraordinary general meeting to be held in Basel on April 5, 2019
Press releases • Mar 05, 2019 07:00 CET
Panalpina’s Board of Directors has decided to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on April 5, 2019 and to support the motion of the shareholder Ernst Göhner Foundation (EGF) to implement the One Share – One Vote standard to further enhance the company’s corporate governance.
Innovator teams battle it out in Panalpina’s first Kickbox to develop new digital solutions for logistics
News • Mar 04, 2019 15:15 CET
An algorithm for potential lost customer control in logistics was the winner in the first Kickbox organized by the Panalpina Digital Hub, Panalpina HR and Zurich-based incubator BlueLion. The winning entry came from the team Capture+ from Panalpina Switzerland, which was among three finalists that pitched their Kickbox ideas to a jury in Basel on February 26.