SEKO Logistics Appoints Seasoned Logistics & Ecommerce Leader, Maxime Bessiere, to Global Leadership Team
SEKO Logistics (SEKO), the leader in end-to-end global logistics, today announced the appointment of Maxime Bessiere as the new Chief Commercial Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately. Bessiere will be stepping into the role as long-time leader and one of four founders of SEKO’s UK division, David Emerson steps down effective December 31.
A new logistics site in Lyon coming soon
In Saint-Quentin Fallavier, in the heart of the Chesnes Park - France's leading logistics zone with its 2 million m² and 13,000 jobs - BANSARD SEKO has decided to develop a new 11,000 m² logistics site with delivery scheduled for October 2023.
SEKO BANSARD continues its commitment alongside Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to reduce CO2 emissions
New commitment from SEKO BANSARD for more responsible logistics! The group has just renewed its agreement with its long-standing partner, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to participate in the Cargo SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Programme and thus significantly reduce the carbon footprint in the air freight sector.
How can road transport be made faster and more environmentally friendly?
Expert in international road traffic since its creation in 1963, Bansard International continues to develop its network and its solutions. Focus on one of its latest initiatives with the new P400 trailers: faster, more reliable, more ecological and also more economical!
French Customs: how to import sanitary equipment?
Find out how to import your sanitary products in France. What documents do you need to provide? What are the European Union standards equivalences?
March 8th, International Women's Day
This Sunday March 8th, is International Women's Day. The opportunity for the Bansard International group to make a general observation on the place of women in the transport sector and to highlight those who are the strength of our group on a daily basis, on platforms, customs, in warehouses , in the air or in offices, and assure them of our desire to reduce inequalities in the transport sector.
Rail Transportation Solution China > France
Just recently, Bansard International China received an urgent shipment of large volumes to be shipped from China to France. Despite the current context, Bansard China and Bansard France teams were able to react quickly by proposing a rail solution that met our customer's short deadlines, with a measured cost but also with a reduced carbon impact.
Cambodia loses the advantage of free duties in the EU on certain products.
The European Union has decided to withdraw part of Cambodia’s duty-free trade access to the EU market under the European Union's Everything But Arms' (EBA) trade scheme over its record on human rights and democracy.
Fires in Australia: Bansard International mobilizes and ships 30,000 pockets
Since last September, Australia has suffered giant fires, ravaging an area of at least 100,000 km². Hundreds of millions of animals have been victims of this disaster, including kangaroos where many orphans are now at risk of dying.Thanks to the precious help of French volunteers and the Australian park of Carcassonne in southern France, 30 000 pockets were made and sent to Australia by the teams of Bansard International.
BREXIT: Impact on transport and logistics
The European Parliament has just given its agreement this Wednesday, January 24, 2020: the United Kingdom will leave the European Union on February 1, 2020. A new period of negotiations will then open until December 31, 2020 during which must be discussed future relations between the United Kingdom and the EU.
Bansard gets greener!
Reducing costs and improving the level of service are two decisive elements of international transport and logistics. New challenges have recently emerged. Ecology and sustainable development have thus become crucial factors in the strategic and essential choices of our industry.
2019 ISS Global Conference
A Bansard International delegation was invited to the ISS Annual Conference that stood place in Dubai from November 6 to 8, the event was a great opportunity to strengthen the ties between the two companies. Back on the key points of the conference.
Sea-Air China-Europe service: a perfect alternative for peak seasons
Sea-Air is a multimodal transport solution particularly useful during peak season, faster than sea freight and cheaper than air freight. This solution saves you time and reduces costs.
INCOTERMS 2020
The new INCOTERMS 2020 will come into effect on January 1st. They will regulate future exchanges between buyers and sellers for the coming decade. General focus on current regulations and expected changes, marked overall by an evolution of the 2010 version rather than by fundamental changes.
Renewal of ISO 9001-certification for Bansard Morocco
This summer Bansard Intl Morocco renewed its certification ISO9001:2015 following an audit from “Quality Austria” company experts. Since the group established in Morocco, we have been involved in a quality management and in the ability to daily provide a service matching with our customer’s requirements.
IMO 2020 Sulphur Regulation, What you need to know !
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has ruled that from january 1st 2020, sea freight industry emissions in international waters be lowered. The sea freight sector will have to reduce sulphur emissions by over 80%.