SULZBACH, GERMANY / PRATTELN, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 24 March 2023 – CABB Group today announced that Thomas H. Ahrens (61) will become the new CEO. He is currently CEO of the COMPO EXPERT Group, a leading global producer of specialty fertilisers for professional applications based in Münster (Germany). Ahrens will join CABB on 1 June 2023 and succeed Valerie Diele-Braun after a transition period of a few months. She will take on a new professional challenge on 1 October.
“We are very pleased that with Thomas Ahrens, we have attracted an experienced leader who has an outstanding track record in driving sustainable growth and profitability. Building on his extensive industry expertise, he will further strengthen CABB’s position as a premier contract development and manufacturing organisation and leading producer of proprietary ingredients for customers in the Life Science and Performance Materials industries. We are convinced that after a smooth transition from Valerie he will successfully lead CABB into the next chapter of its growth story”, said Roberto Gualdoni, Chairman of the Advisory Board.
Ahrens has more than 20 years of industry experience at executive board level with a strong focus on driving global expansion strategies and delivering long-term profitable growth. Prior to his time at COMPO EXPERT where he took over as CEO in March 2016, he spent four years as Vice President Europe at ENTHONE, a global leader in chemical solutions for surface finishing in a variety of industries. Both companies have seen a strong performance improvement during Ahrens’ tenure.
“CABB with its high-quality products and services is ideally positioned to excel in an exciting industry,” said Ahrens. “I very much look forward to joining forces with my more than 1’000 colleagues around the globe, the whole management team, and the owner Permira. Together, we will continue to unlock CABB’s full potential and drive our sustainable growth agenda.”
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About CABB
The CABB Group is a leading Crop Science contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), supplying customized active ingredients. CABB also offers high-complexity and high-purity chemical ingredients to customers in the Life Sciences and Performance Materials markets. The company operates six production sites in Pratteln (Switzerland), Kokkola (Finland), Galena (USA), Knapsack and Gersthofen (Germany), Jining (China). With around 1,200 employees, CABB recorded an annual turnover of about €755 million in the 2022 financial year.
A truck laden with timber causing a bridge to collapse in Sanamxay District, Attapeu Province.
The images of an overloaded timber-carrying truck destroying a bridge in Sanamxay District, Attapeu Province, drew the ire of the general public, who suspected illegal logging to have led to the damage.
SINGAPORE / TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 24 March 2023 – Oasys, the gaming-optimised blockchain, today announces its new partnership with SBI VC Trade, the crypto solutions arm of Japan’s SBI Group. This strategic collaboration marks a milestone for Oasys, as it provides a unique opportunity to expand its user base and further the development of the Japanese blockchain industry. By leveraging the wealth of expertise, innovation, and resources that SBI VC Trade brings to the table, this strategic alliance will unlock unparalleled levels of synergy between the two companies. The alliance will double down on their joint focus of providing a secure trading environment for users and a zero gas fees trading experience.
As part of the partnership, the Oasys network will support SBI Web3 wallet, which has been operational in Japan since January this year. The wallet’s automated exchange of the user’s crypto assets for Japanese yen simplifies trading NFTs in blockchain games, reducing the barriers to entry for users and making it more accessible to purchase tokens, trade NFTs, and play blockchain games. Additionally, Oasys and SBI VC Trade are exploring various collaborations, including the listing of OAS tokens, a partnership with SBINFT Market, and liquidity provision with B2C2.
Tomohiko Kondo, Executive Managing Director of the Board, SBI VC Trade, said: “We are confident that the partnership with Oasys, which is making advanced efforts toward the mass adoption of blockchain games, will be a great force in expanding our business in the Web3 area. Under this partnership, we will provide various solutions of the SBI group, including the “SBI Web3 Wallet” that enables on-chain NFT transactions, to Oasys and the participating companies in the Oasys network. We will strongly support the growth and development of the GameFi ecosystem.”
Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with SBI Group, who is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge web3 related businesses. Strong ecosystem partners are critical for the mass adoption of blockchain games, and we look forward to exploring multiple collaborations with the SBI Group in the future, starting with this strategic alliance. Together, leveraging our combined expertise, we can provide exceptional value and user experiences for gamers and drive the growth of the blockchain industry.”
Through the integration of SBI Web3 wallet and the various partnerships, Oasys is set to revolutionise the gaming industry, offering an unparalleled gaming experience that is accessible, transparent, and secure. With this collaboration, Oasys is well positioned to become the undisputed leader in the blockchain gaming industry.
Hashtag: #Oasys #Blockchain #Gaming
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About Oasys
Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly blockchain.
With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.
SBI VC Trade provides a full lineup of services for crypto-asset by utilising the comprehensive strengths of the SBI Group, one of the largest Internet financial groups in Japan. As a Japanese licence holder with a high security system, SBI VC Trade creates innovative services and businesses of not only crypto-asset trading services but also SBI Web3 wallet that contributes to the expansion of the Web3/NFT field etc.
Smoke from an industrial factory in an urban setting.
A recent report by IQAir, the world’s largest free real-time air quality information platform, reveals that air quality in more than 97% of Southeast Asian (SEA) countries in 2022 was unhealthy due to air pollution.
In this photo release by Thailand Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, policemen talk to suspects, wearing light green shirt and sitting back to camera at left side, at Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, March 22, 2023. ( Photo : AP )
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police said Wednesday they busted an international gang that operated call centers to deceive older Americans into wiring them money, netting more than THB 3 billion (USD 87 million).
A crowd of people during the last night of Sihom Night Market.
Authorities in Vientiane Capital ordered the immediate closure of the Sihom Night Market, also referred to as “Hengboun Food and Culture Street,” yesterday evening.
Ground-Breaking Collaboration with the Miami Pro Padel Club – Miami PC
Newport Beach, California – Newsfile Corp. – 23 March 2023 – Greenbriar Capital Corp (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar”), a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy, announces today that it has reached a joint collaboration and marketing agreement with the Miami PC. Miami PC has recently recruited and engaged some of the top Padel players in the world, as well as soon to be announced worldwide tennis legends and influencers.
The Pro Padel League (PPL) – North America’s first professional Padel league – just completed their historic, inaugural Player Draft that included all seven franchise teams of Miami, Los Angeles, Cancun, New York, Toronto, San Diego and Arkansas. As a historic milestone for the League, the PPL received approximately 500 entries from players in 57 countries including top North American and international players from Australia, Asia, South America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
“Today was an incredible day for our League including all of our team owners and the players who were selected in the Draft,” said Marcos Del Pilar, League Commissioner. “This is a huge milestone for the League and our teams who can now prepare for the start of our first season in May.” This season, teams will be comprised of four active players including two men, and two women, and four alternates. Of the eight players on each team, six players will be from North America to further boost and promote the growth of Padel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The final team selections for the seven franchises can be viewed on the Pro Padel League website: https://propadelleague.com/2023/03/draft-results/. The PPL’s inaugural season will kick-off in Tampa in May of 2023 with seven teams and conclude with the PPL CUP in June of 2023 where the four best teams will compete for the title. The PPL’s mission is to create a premier sports league providing a national stage for the sport while generating nationwide awareness and excitement for Padel. Something that has never been done before, the PPL will provide players and fans with a new platform that showcases Padel and grows participation in the sport.
Currently, Padel has over 25 million players worldwide and is growing in popularity in the U.S. with the number of Padel courts set to double in 2023. Over 8 million players are projected to be playing in the U.S. by 2030. The PPL will enable players, coaches, team owners, facility owners, broadcasters, fans, sponsors, and brands to all be involved in, and capitalize on, the sport’s explosive growth. Revenue streams include television, merchandising, gambling, eGaming and sponsorships. The PPL recently signed a television broadcasting agreement with CBS Sports where during the upcoming Padel season this May, the games will be broadcasted to over 99 million homes. Greenbriar’s first Miami Padel Club sponsorship is for $125,000 and coincides with matching Padel’s strong Spanish and Latin roots with Greenbriar’s massive Montalva Solar Project in Puerto Rico and Greenbriar’s large 995 home entry level subdivision in Southern California. For more information on the PPL, visit: https://propadelleague.com/.
Known as a sporting paradise in South Florida, Miami is home to some of the best professional sports teams and events in the world including the Miami HEAT, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, the Miami Open, NASCAR events at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Miami has also hosted more Super Bowls than any other city. A premier destination for sporting events, the PPL will further grow Miami’s professional sports roster by showcasing the most entertaining sport in the world.
Greenbriar and The Miami PC will jointly select, develop and build new Padel Courts across North America where demand for Padel is expected to increase by 40,000 new courts per year. The Greenbriar name and logo will be featured within all of the entire Miami PC ecosystem including uniforms, marketing, and sales.
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About Greenbriar Capital Corp:
Greenbriar is a leading ESG Alternative Asset developer of renewable energy and sustainable real estate. With long-term, high impact, contracted sales agreements in key project locations and led by a successful, industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder value. Website is https://greenbriarcapitalcorp.ca.
Between economic boom and normalization: Dachser generates an additional billion EUR in revenue and plans investments of over EUR 300 million
KEMPTEN/MUNICH– Media OutReach – 24 March 2023–For the 2022 financial year, logistics provider Dachser reports revenue of EUR 8.1 billion (+14.9 percent), marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.
A high level of logistics expertise, reliability, and the quality of services were the foundations for Dachser’s success last year. “We’re about to break into a new league,” said Burkhard Eling, CEO of Dachser, at the company’s annual press conference in Munich. “Our customers appreciate the resilience we bring to their supply chains and reward this service. Today, Dachser is increasingly being perceived as the partner for globally interconnected solutions and a consultant for optimized supply chains.”
In addition, the main drivers of this growth were disruption-prone supply chains and scarce capacity, which led to high price levels in the market.Starting in September 2022, the economic boom in logistics transitioned to a clear normalization of business with declining shipment numbers and rates, especially in air and sea freight. Over the year as a whole, Dachser transported 81.1 million shipments (−2.9 percent) weighing the same as last year: 42.8 million metric tons.
Business development in detail
Dachser’s Road Logistics business field—which comprises the transport and warehousing of industrial and consumer goods (European Logistics) and food (Food Logistics)—increased its revenue by 14.2 percent to EUR 5.7 billion in 2022. Transported tonnage rose slightly by 0.4 percent, while the number of shipments fell by 2.8 percent in an environment of high fuel and energy prices and growing consumer restraint.
The European Logistics business line increased its revenue by 13.4 percent, growing at roughly the same rate as it did in 2021. In contrast, the number of shipments fell by 3.5 percent. Tonnage held constant at 30.0 million. The Food Logistics business line saw major growth in 2022, with revenue increasing by 17.1 percent. As a catch-up effect after coronavirus-related restrictions had been lifted, there were slight increases in both shipments (+1.8 percent) and tonnage (+1.1 percent) in this business line. Dachser Food Logistics generated revenue of EUR 1.3 billion in the past financial year and thus remains a stable and reliable pillar of the business model.
Following the exceptional revenue growth in 2021, last year’s greater capacity in air and sea freight and the sputtering growth in China ensured that growth in the Air and Sea Logistics business field settled at a lower level. Here, Dachser closed out the year with a 16.7 percent increase in revenue from EUR 2.1 billion to 2.4 billion, even as the number of shipments fell by a total of 7.3 percent.
“During the coronavirus pandemic, our air and sea freight business raised its profile significantly,” Eling said. “Contributing factors were the expansion of the LCL groupage business in sea freight and the air freight charter network, which operated 260 flights last year alone. Our customers appreciate how deeply integrated our services are—on land, at sea, and in the air. We will strengthen this USP even further in the future.”
Business with contract logistics—the intelligent combination of warehousing, value-added services, and transport—developed very positively. In 2022, Dachser offered its contract logistics customers 2.7 million pallet spaces, around 152,000 more than in the previous year. The company currently has 163 warehouse locations on four continents, with plans to add 14 more facilities in 2023.
The workforce grew in 2022 by around 1,100 people to a total of 32,850. Its high equity ratio of more than 60 percent enables Dachser to continue investing significantly in digitalization, climate action, its employees, and the expansion of its network, even when economic times are tough.
Eling stated the company will continue on its chosen course in 2023 and announced that, following the EUR 196 million it invested in 2022, it plans to invest over EUR 300 million in 2023. Dachser has already started the new year with the acquisition of the Dutch food logistics company Müller and the air and sea freight forwarder ACA International, which is based in Melbourne, Australia.
The year has gotten off to a cautious start with comparatively low transport volumes, but Dachser sees no cause for concern. “We expect that after two years of exceptional revenue growth, but also exceptional burdens on the operational teams, 2023 will now see a return to a bit of normality in logistics and in our business,” Eling said in Munich.
Overview of revenue:
Net revenue in EUR million
2022 (provisional)
2021
Change in 2022 vs. 2021
Road Logistics
5,701
4,992
+14.2%
European Logistics
4,443
3,918
+13.4%
Food Logistics
1,258
1,074
+17.1%
Air & Sea Logistics
2,420
2,074
+16.7%
Group
8,122
7,066
+14.9%
Hashtag: #Dachser
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About Dachser
Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.
Thanks to some 32,850 employees at 379 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 8.1 billion in 2022. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 81.1 million shipments weighing 42.8 million metric tons. Own organizations represent Dachser in 41 countries.
In Asia Pacific, Dachser has operations in 43 locations across 12 Business Areas with its Regional Head Office located in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit dachser.hk