Tag Archives: supply chain

Two awards for Maersk in recognition of its successful performance in Ocean and Logistics at the 2022 Executive Carrier Council of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer

(PRESS RELEASE) FLORHAM PARK, NJ, United States, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that it scooped two awards in recognition of its successful performance in Ocean and Logistics at the 2022 … Read the full press release

LRQA, a global assurance provider, takes over the stake of EQT Private Equity in ELEVATE, a leading provider of ESG and supply chain services

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced that EQT Mid Market fund has divested its holdings in ELEVATE, a Hong Kong-based ESG and supply chain service provider. The buyer of the stake … Read the full press release

Transmetrics AI is Applied by DB Schenker to Improve Land Transport Network in Bulgaria

Transmetrics’ artificial intelligence solutions calculate volumes, goods flow, and the rationality of land connections. (PRESS RELEASE) SOFIA, Bulgaria, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Transmetrics, a state-of-the-art AI platform developed exclusively for the supply chain, announces today that their artificial intelligence (AI) … Read the full press release

Yara to gradually end potash sourcing from Belarus due to the effects of sanctions on supply chain

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced it will slowly end the sourcing of potash, a key ingredient … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel now present in 18 African countries; opens new control tower in Durban

Full-service logistics provider to Africa Expansion reflects Africa’s growing importance in world trade Regional control tower serves as a single point of contact to an integrated network across the continent (PRESS RELEASE) DUBAI, UAE, 5-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: … Read the full press release

Dr. Ursula Biernert and Ingo Spengler to join Leoni AG Board of Directors

(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leoni AG (ETR: LEO), a global supplier of wires, cables and wiring systems, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ursula Biernert (52) and Ingo Spengler (49) to its Board of Directors. They wil … Read the full press release

International sourcing and shipping trends with potentially high financial impact for U.S. importers – Maersk Customs Services USA

(PRESS RELEASE) FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, U.S.A., 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk, a global leader in container shipping, has announced that Maersk Customs Services USA, its customs compliance and clearances service for the US, has released current … Read the full press release

Eni, ELITE, illimity Bank launch innovative financial tool dedicated to the energy transition

(PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE, 25-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced the launch of an innovative financial tool “Basket Bond – Sustainable Energy” … Read the full press release

Origami and citoQualis Team up for Startups

Origami and citoQualis Team up for Medical Device Startups

(PRESS RELEASE) KFAR SABA, Israel, 9-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Origami, a leading provider of no-code business process automation software for Medical Device and other industries, and citoQualis, a regulatory and business advisory leader for EU Medical Device companies, are announcing … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Business Barometer: overall business confidence in the UK remains high and above the long term average despite rising costs and the on-going supply chain issues

The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer shows: Business confidence in October was at its second highest level since March 2020 (43%). 48% of businesses say it has become easier to hire people with the right skills or experience.  90% of … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel opens 34.000m² contract logistics fulfilment centre in Contern, Luxembourg

Kuehne+Nagel Luxembourg’s third contract logistics site leverages the central location in Europe for e-commerce (PRESS RELEASE) CONTERN, Luxembourg, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced it is expanding its contract logistics … Read the full press release

Haizol expands its capabilities to include component assembly and product development

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Haizol, one of China’s largest manufacturers of custom parts, expands its offering to meet increasing customer demand. Now, the manufacturing giant offers services spanning from OEM manufacturing, to component assembly, and product development … Read the full press release

Bundesvereinigung Logistik, GS1 Germany and T-Systems pilot project: digital delivery note soon to replace paper delivery note when companies ship products

Cooperation project between BVL, GS1 Germany and T-Systems for faster delivery processes. Proof of concept with Open Telekom Cloud and GS1 standards confirms benefits and practicability of standardized solution First implementations targeted for 2022 (PRESS RELEASE)BONN, 7-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), … Read the full press release

Hexagon to acquire the Material Readiness® application of Atlas RFID Solutions

Hexagon enhances materials management capabilities with the acquisition of Jovix material tracking solution (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB (STO: HEXA-B), the global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, has announced it further expands into the … Read the full press release

Neste holds its Capital Markets Day 2021 as a webcast on 23 September 2021: strategy execution, market outlook, updated strategic targets

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its Capital Markets Day 2021 held as a … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to digitize and analyze data to improve Alfa Laval’s energy performance and operational efficiency

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 15-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced it extended global collaboration with Schneider Electric to digitize and analyze data to improve operational efficiency. The two … Read the full press release

Paul Bestford to lead Nutreco’s procurement

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, 13-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Nutreco, a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed, has announced the appointment of Paul Bestford as the company’s new Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). Paul is coming from Burberry where he led the … Read the full press release

Accenture to accelerate Indian fashion and beauty retailer Shoppers Stop Ltd’s digital commerce transformation across multiple retail channels

Use of data and analytics to reimagine and enhance customer experience (PRESS RELEASE) MUMBAI, 7-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it will help Shoppers … Read the full press release

Thomas Reutter joins Borealis Polyolefin Business as VP Product Asset Management and Supply Chain

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 5-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and Europe’s market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics, has announced the appointment of Thomas … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel to reduce CO2 by 16,000 tonnes on East China – Wuhan routes for Japanese carmaker Honda

Inbound-to-manufacturing transportation shifting from road to rail CO2 reduced by approximately 16,000 tonnes on East China – Wuhan routes A further step towards Kuehne+Nagel’s 2030 Net Zero Carbon targets (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 24-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the … Read the full press release