DSV Corporate News

Colombia: The Port of Cartagena is increasingly drawing in multinational companies and gaining ground as Latin America’s premier logistics hub. (Photo: Port of Cartagena / SPRC)

16 Juli 2019 09:00

Good cards for Cartagena and Panalpina’s LCL Ocean Freight hub

Cartagena, Colombia’s premier port, is becoming increasingly important as a regional transportation hub. Last year, Panalpina set up the first ocean freight hub in Cartagena for Central and South American LCL (Less than Container Load) cargoes. The international freight forwarder also tops the Port of Cartagena’s import and export rankings.

6 Maj 2019 11:15

Consolidated shipments now faster from China to Europe with Panalpina’s direct rail service

How would a fashion store in Europe ensure that it gets diverse goods from everyday apparel made in Shanghai to sports shoes made in Beijing in a fast and cost-efficient way? Panalpina’s brand new high-speed rail cargo service from China to Europe is proving to be a fast, economical and reliable version of a modern Shanghai express.

Panalpina aims to become the preferred global supplier of perishables logistics by 2020, not only by acquiring companies specializing in the sector, but also investing locally to develop the business further. (Photo by ja ma on Unsplash)

1 Februar 2019 09:30

From local hero to global player in the growing perishables market

Panalpina has acquired seven companies specializing in the worldwide export and import of perishables since 2015. With its vision to become the preferred global supplier of perishables logistics by 2020, Panalpina not only acquires companies in the sector, it then also invests locally to develop the business further and support the communities where they operate.

Fresh fruit at a Nairobi market. (Photo from Pixabay)

19 December 2018 10:20

Food for Thought | It’s Kenya Fresh

In the latest installment of his Food for Thought series, Colin Wells, global head of industry vertical perishables at Panalpina, speaks of how perishables were flown out of Kenya in the 80s and what has changed since...

The bay and port of Cartagena, Colombia (Photo by Makalu on Pixabay)

8 Oktober 2018 14:10

Colombia: Panalpina opens first ocean freight hub operation

Panalpina brings to the market another industry first with the Less than Container Load (LCL) Ocean Freight hub in Cartagena, Colombia, which connects services in Europe, Asia and Latin America with Central America and the Caribbean. Operated entirely by Panalpina, this new development offers customers more than 30 new LCL services, reduced transit times and greater coverage.

3 Oktober 2018 17:49

Fresh focus | Why are flowers so special?

Markus Fellmann, Regional Head of Perishables Americas, introduces his Fresh Focus LinkedIn series speaking of Ecuadorian roses and flower exports, packing and import markets.

Hans Elshout and Peter van der Maas sign the agreement 4 September, making the acquisition of S&H by DSV official.

4 September 2018 13:32

DSV acquires S&H – multi-channel fulfilment to further boost e-commerce business

Signing and closing took place 4 September 2018, at which time DSV A/S acquired 100% of S&H’s shares.

The Certysis bio certification is now a requirement to clear perishables through customs in Belgium without breaking the organic chain.

11 Juli 2018 14:18

Panalpina Adelantex is now bio certified by Certisys in Belgium

Panalpina Adelantex in Belgium has received a bio certification from Certisys, marking the sixth time a Panalpina unit is certified for the handling of organic produce and reinforcing the company’s position as a leading service provider in the perishables arena.

“At the end of the day you have to know exactly what you’re doing and deliver with speed and consistency.” – Lucas Kuehner, Panalpina’s global head of Air Freight, on e-commerce air freight. (Photo by Dan Hadfield, Unsplash)

6 Juli 2018 14:55

Air freight on steroids

E-commerce is the fastest growing sector driving global air freight volumes. Panalpina's global head of Air Freight, Lucas Kuehner, explains Panalpina's approach to air freight for e-commerce, and what it takes to be successful in that business where nothing can go wrong - while making sure that regular air freight customers do not lose out on capacity come the peak season.

Anna Karenina – Ballett Zürich (Photo by Monika Rittershaus)

23 April 2018 11:00

The art of logistics

Ballett Zürich was invited to perform Anna Karenina as a high profile guest at the 46th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), which took place from February 23 to March 24, 2018. Opernhaus Zürich, home to the company, tasked Panalpina with the transportation of all its theatrical equipment, including stage setting and costumes, from Zurich to Hong Kong.

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan follows an inspection of fresh asparagus at Schiphol Airport. (Picture from Joep van Rheenen)

22 Marts 2018 11:30

A royal visit

Panalpina and Dutch authorities gave a Jordanian delegation, headed by His Majesty King Abdullah II, a guided tour of ground-handling operations at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. The program highlighted Europe’s third largest cargo gateway and an innovative logistics model that works fast even when dealing with fresh produce. Topics covered were inspections, security, customs, speed and efficiency.

28 September 2017 07:00

Panalpina to acquire Dutch handling agent specialized in perishables

Panalpina is to acquire the Dutch company Interfresh Airfreight Handling. Interfresh specializes in the customs clearance and last-mile distribution of imported perishables from Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. With this acquisition, Panalpina takes another significant step in building its global Perishables Network and offering complete end-to-end solutions on a global scale.

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