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Panalpina and Honeywell partner on new technology solutions
Press releases • Nov 28, 2018 17:15 CET
Panalpina has entered into a strategic alliance with technology company Honeywell to enhance worker productivity, accuracy, and efficiency across its global distribution centers.
DSV Canada breaks ground on new 1.1 million square foot facility in Milton, Ontario
Press releases • Nov 28, 2018 08:34 CET
DSV Canada Breaks Ground on new 1.1 million square foot facility in Milton, Ontario, scheduled to open fall 2019. DSV’s new facility will be the future Canadian head office and state-of-the-art logistics complex.
Panalpina announces that Peter Ulber will not stand for re-election as chairman of the board at the next Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2019
Press releases • Nov 19, 2018 17:45 CET
In line with the previously communicated commitment by the company to evaluate the governance of the current board composition, Panalpina announces that Peter Ulber will not stand for re-election as chairman of the board at the next Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2019.
Panalpina successfully issues a CHF 150 million bond
Press releases • Nov 14, 2018 18:00 CET
Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd today successfully placed a CHF 150 million debut bond in the Swiss capital market.
Interim financial report for Q3 released
Press releases • Oct 26, 2018 07:44 CEST
We delivered strong results in the first nine months of 2018, including healthy top-line growth across all business areas and continued improvement of our margins
Panalpina increases group profitability
Press releases • Oct 25, 2018 07:00 CEST
In the first nine months of 2018, Panalpina increased group profitability compared to the same period of last year. From January to September, gross profit increased from CHF 1,024.8 million to CHF 1,116.2 million. Year-on-year, Panalpina’s EBIT increased from CHF 72.1 million to CHF 83.2 million and the consolidated profit increased from CHF 48.4 million to CHF 51.0 million.
New sustainability pact between Panalpina and CMA CGM
Press releases • Oct 18, 2018 10:00 CEST
Panalpina, the world’s fourth biggest ocean freight forwarder by transport volumes, and CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading shipping groups, have signed a sustainability agreement aimed at reducing their respective carbon emissions by 2025. As of 2020, newbuild LNG-powered mega-vessels with a capacity of 22,000 twenty-foot containers (TEUs) will help achieve the environmental goals.
Panalpina enlarges its Executive Board
Press releases • Sep 05, 2018 18:50 CEST
Panalpina today announced that it is enlarging the company’s Executive Board, to include its three core products: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Logistics.
DSV acquires S&H – multi-channel fulfilment to further boost e-commerce business
Press releases • Sep 04, 2018 13:32 CEST
Signing and closing took place 4 September 2018, at which time DSV A/S acquired 100% of S&H’s shares.
DSV and Clarks open first facility on mainland Europe
Press releases • Aug 06, 2018 08:37 CEST
DSV and Clarks, a leading British shoe manufacturer, are happy to announce plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution centre on Mainland Europe. DSV will be operating the facility from their existing operation in Krefeld, Germany, strategically located to Clark’s main geographic markets.
Interim financial report for H1 2018 released
Press releases • Aug 01, 2018 07:42 CEST
Our financial results for Q2 2018 are at an all-time high and I am pleased to see that all business areas have performed well. So far, the impact from trade tariffs has been limited and going into the second half of 2018 we continue to see a stable development on the global transport markets.
Panalpina appoints new regional CEO Europe
Press releases • Jul 26, 2018 12:00 CEST
Panalpina today announced a key executive hire. Christian Wurst (45) is to become the new regional CEO for Europe. He has an extensive track record in the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
Panalpina Perishables Network expands to South Africa
Press releases • Jul 17, 2018 07:15 CEST
Panalpina is expanding its Perishables Network to South Africa. The company is to acquire a majority stake in perishables specialist Skyservices. With the latest acquisition, Panalpina sets foot in a strategic market with its own presence in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The move will enable end-to-end solutions for perishables from South Africa to Europe, the Middle East, Far East and the USA.
Double-digit profitability growth for Panalpina
Press releases • Jul 17, 2018 07:00 CEST
Panalpina recorded a sound first half-year 2018 with sustained margins and double-digit profitability growth across the board. From January to June 2018, Panalpina increased EBIT from CHF 42.0 million to CHF 54.7 million and consolidated profit from CHF 29.9 million to CHF 36.1 million.
Panalpina Digital Hub launched to promote innovation in freight forwarding and logistics
Press releases • Jun 26, 2018 10:05 CEST
Panalpina has launched the Panalpina Digital Hub to embrace new technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain that have the potential to disrupt the business in the coming years. The new business unit is to explore innovative technologies, develop new digital solutions for customers, and engage with digital start-up companies.
Ayme-Yahil to lead Marketing and Communications at Panalpina
Press releases • Jun 15, 2018 10:00 CEST
Dr. Edna Ayme-Yahil is appointed Corporate Head of Marketing and Communications at Panalpina as of July 1, 2018. She will report directly to CEO Stefan Karlen.
Panalpina’s expansion of the Perishables Network continues in Argentina
Press releases • Jun 13, 2018 19:05 CEST
Panalpina continues to expand its global Perishables Network in South America. The international freight forwarding and logistics company is to acquire Newport Cargo S.A., Argentina’s air freight market leader and perishables specialist. The acquisition is geared towards end-to-end solutions for perishables and will increase Panalpina’s foothold in Argentina and neighboring countries.
Panalpina joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance – BiTA
Press releases • May 22, 2018 14:00 CEST
Panalpina has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a forum of leading tech and transportation companies for the development and implementation of blockchain standards in the freight industry. The company sees many advantages of blockchain technology for freight forwarding and logistics operations in general, but also for specific areas such as perishables in particular.
DSV opens first office in Panama
Press releases • May 16, 2018 11:12 CEST
Today, 16 May 2018, we open the doors to our new office in Panama City, an important hub for Central America and the Caribbean, not least due to free zones.
Annual general meeting 2018 approves all board proposals
Press releases • May 08, 2018 18:30 CEST
At the annual general meeting of Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., held on May 8, 2018, 65.47% of the share capital was represented. All proposals of the board of directors were approved by a clear majority and Sandra Emme was confirmed as a new member of the board of directors.