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Annual general meeting 2017 approves all board proposals
Press releases • May 03, 2017 18:15 CEST
At the annual general meeting of Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd., held on May 3, 2017, 60.01% of the share capital was represented. All proposals of the board of directors were approved by a clear majority and Dirk Reich was confirmed as a new member of the board of directors.
Panalpina expands footprint in Denmark
Press releases • May 03, 2017 07:00 CEST
As part of its global growth strategy, Panalpina has acquired Carelog, a Danish freight forwarding and logistics company with a strong foothold in ocean freight and roots in the western part of Denmark. Carelog and Panalpina complement each other ideally in terms of geography, product strengths and customer mix.
Panalpina to acquire Kenyan freight forwarder specialized in perishables
Press releases • May 02, 2017 22:30 CEST
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina is to acquire Air Connection, a Kenya-based forwarder specialized in the export of flowers and vegetables. The move comes after Panalpina’s acquisition of Airflo in Kenya in 2016 and only two weeks after the company formally announced the launch of its global Perishables Network.
Interim report for Q1 2017 released
Press releases • May 02, 2017 08:18 CEST
A very strong set of Q1 numbers brings us even closer to our goal of reaching pre-UTi performance levels and margins.
Panalpina reports higher volumes as margins remained under pressure
Press releases • Apr 21, 2017 07:00 CEST
Financial results for the first quarter 2017 came in below the previous-year period for Panalpina. The company reported an EBIT of CHF 16.4 million (Q1 2016: CHF 24.0 million) and a consolidated profit of CHF 12.4 million (Q1 2016: CHF 17.3 million). Panalpina outperformed the air and ocean freight markets in terms of volume growth as margins remained under pressure.
Panalpina Perishables Network launched with ambitious growth plans
Press releases • Apr 20, 2017 15:15 CEST
The worldwide transport of perishables constitutes a huge market where Panalpina is aiming to become the market leader. By 2020 the company aims to be the preferred global supplier of perishables logistics. The success factors for this accelerated push into perishables are the company’s global coverage, dedicated perishables experts in key markets and the unique Panalpina Charter Network.
Panalpina’s new IT Center of Excellence in Lisbon to act as business enabler
Press releases • Apr 06, 2017 14:00 CEST
In the heart of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, Panalpina has opened a new IT Center of Excellence where a growing number of highly qualified software engineers and other IT specialists are developing business critical IT solutions for customers of the international freight forwarding and logistics company.
New member proposed for Panalpina’s Board of Directors
Press releases • Mar 29, 2017 07:00 CEST
Panalpina’s board of directors proposes to elect Dirk Reich as a new member of the board at the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2017. He would succeed Roger Schmid, who will not stand for re-election.
Testing hybrid trucks in Sweden
Press releases • Mar 27, 2017 09:59 CEST
Using a combination of biodiesel and electricity to power trucks will reduce unhealthy carbon dioxide emissions.
Panalpina publishes integrated management report
Press releases • Mar 16, 2017 17:30 CET
Panalpina has published its first integrated management report, summarizing the company’s activities during 2016 in terms of business performance as well as sustainability.
Panalpina opens new logistics manufacturing hub in Dubai South
Press releases • Mar 15, 2017 14:15 CET
Today, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Panalpina CEO Stefan Karlen officially opened the company’s new logistics manufacturing center in Dubai South. The 40,000 m2 facility will support circular supply chains and enable Panalpina to grow its logistics and freight forwarding business in the Middle East, Africa and CIS (MEAC) region.
Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
Press releases • Mar 06, 2017 13:35 CET
Red Cross Denmark has signed a strategic agreement with DSV for the storage and transport of approximately 60 tonnes of relief equipment – among other things.
First DSV office in FYR Macedonia
Press releases • Mar 02, 2017 11:29 CET
DSV’s expansion in Europe reached another milestone this month with the opening of our first office in FYR Macedonia.
Panalpina reports higher volumes and reduced profit for 2016
Press releases • Mar 02, 2017 07:00 CET
While Panalpina recorded the highest Air Freight volumes since 2007, gross profit margins in both Air and Ocean Freight came under pressure in 2016. This resulted in lower full-year earnings for the international freight forwarding and logistics company. Adjusted for restructuring expenses of CHF 28 million, EBIT reached CHF 109.9 million and consolidated profit CHF 80.2 million in 2016.
Panalpina’s single warehouse management system key to growing business
Press releases • Feb 14, 2017 09:00 CET
Panalpina has reached a new milestone in the roll-out of its single warehouse management system JDA across all of its logistics facilities around the world. The 50th site went live with JDA WMS in France. Shortly before that, JDA WMS was implemented at facilities in the USA and Belgium. The sites in Newtown and Brussels are part of a global distribution network for the healthcare customer IBA.
Annual report 2016 released
Press releases • Feb 10, 2017 08:01 CET
We kept focus on running the business, leading to very satisfactory results in all divisions.
DSV to run Primark distribution centre in the Netherlands
Press releases • Jan 23, 2017 16:59 CET
Today, DSV starts operations for Primark out of a new logistics centre in the Netherlands.
Panalpina sets ambitious CO2 emissions targets for 2025
Press releases • Dec 19, 2016 12:00 CET
Following last year’s UN Climate Talks in Paris and as part of a global effort to mitigate climate change, Panalpina has delivered on its promise and set science-based emissions targets for the coming years. Panalpina is now one of 32 international companies to have such targets that have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Strategic appointment of divisional CCOs
Press releases • Dec 14, 2016 08:56 CET
To further develop our commercial activities and customer relationships, we have appointed two new divisional Chief Commercial Officers (CCOs), in addition those already appointed for Solutions and Sub Saharan Africa.
A charter for Chad – Panalpina donates UNICEF relief flight
Press releases • Dec 08, 2016 09:30 CET
For the fourth consecutive year, UNICEF and Panalpina have joined forces to fly relief goods to an African country where population movements, food insecurity, malnutrition and natural disasters have led to a health emergency and precarious humanitarian situation. In the morning hours, a Panalpina chartered cargo aircraft landed in Chad with more than 80 tons of life-saving goods on board.