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14.11.18

Globe Logistics - Events

Remant Globe Logistics on teambuilding in Mechelen

Early October 2018, the Remant Globe Logistics team was in Mechelen for a teambuilding activity. Going from a rally in the small streets of the city to a Stand Up Paddle Tour and a cosy dinner in the city centre.

12.07.18

Globe Logistics - News

Colleague Nils participated in the half triathlon of Finland

End of June, our colleague Nils participated in half a triathlon in Finland: 1,9 km swimming, 90 km cycling and 21 km running. You can read his experience here.

03.07.18

Globe Logistics - Events

International visit of the Port of Antwerp

Thursday June 7^th Remant Globe Logistics visited the Port of Antwerp with an international delegation of a trusted client of ours, coming from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Slovakia and Romania.

10.04.18

Globe Logistics - News

In L.A. by this time next week? Our Transport Architects rose to the challenge.

Last-minute order for packing, handling and shipping (2x40’) of an aluminium construction for an event in L.A.

16.03.18

Globe Logistics - News

"We ship poo, we do"

From disbelief to a unique shipment: we transport donkey poo with business-class service. Whatever the commodity, your shipment is in professional hands!

19.03.20

Remant - News

Our services are guaranteed during the Corona crisis

Following the decisions made by our government regarding the Coronavirus / COVID-19 and everyone's responsibility, we decided to temporarily change our way of working to limit the spread of the virus as much as possible. A large group of our employees works from home.

05.03.20

Remant - News

Carbon offsetting of flights at Remant

By compensating for the impact of our business trips, Remant gives families in developing countries access to energy-saving solutions, renewable energy sources and, more importantly, a better future, thanks to a social, economic and sustainable development project.

28.11.19

Remant - News

IMO 2020

In our daily and professional lives we all strive for a more sustainable world and so does the shipping industry.

22.11.19

Remant - News

Remant supports the MSC charity project

This year as well the Remant group is sponsoring the charity initiative of its business partner for an amount of EUR 5.000. The proceeds from “MSC gaat overstag” go this year to the region in the Bahamas that was hit by hurricane Dorian, as well as to Theo and vzw Den Engel, two organizations closer to home who are both committed to offer guidance to young people with problems.

19.08.19

Remant - News

Remant is the first company to achieve far-reaching integration with Nxtport’s ‘Import Consignment Data API’

Remant is proud to be the first logistics service provider to offer full and far-reaching integration with Nxtport’s ‘Import Consignment Data API’ to its customers. Remant is convinced that everyone stands to benefit from this in the long term and thanks Nxtport for the open and constructive collaboration.

06.08.19

Remant - News

Remant Port intro introduces new colleagues to Europe’s largest container terminal

Several times a year we give our new colleagues the opportunity to take an introductory tour of the Port of Antwerp with a seasoned guide, during which they visit the most important locations in the Port. The MPET Terminal, Europe's largest container terminal, is an important stop during this tour.

17.07.19

Remant - News

The Remant offices are located in the oldest warehouse of the historic port area of Antwerp

The Remant offices are located in the middle of the historic port area of Antwerp. In the 16^th century, waterways were built across the Scheldt, which served as an additional mooring for the largest trading vessels of their time. Therefore, it made them an important part of the port of Antwerp and its trade economy.

10.07.19

Remant - News

Last year Remant planted 385 trees in Malawi, Africa through Fruitful Office

Since 2013, Remant has been ordering fruits baskets through Fruitful Office, which are delivered to the office every week. For every basket we buy, they plant a tree in Malawi in Africa, together with Ripple Africa.

28.06.19

Remant - News

MSC celebrates 20 years of succes

MSC celebrates 20 years of succes and surprised different Remant business units with a visit and a treat. We were able to capture their visit at Remant Globe Logistics. Thanks MSC!

28.06.19

Remant - News

Our partner SonderJansen cycles 600 km for AMREF Flying Doctors Africa

Our partner SonderJansen left to Uganda to participate in the 600km bike challenge of AMREF Flying Doctors Africa. This organisation has been working to improve healthcare on the African continent, performing life-saving work. The aim was to raise 37,000 euros in all for charity. Remant gladly lent its support for this fantastic initiative.

25.06.19

Remant - Events

Remant family summer barbecue at Bar Noord

On Saturday 22 June, all our colleagues and their families were invited to the Remant family summer barbecue. Bar Noord was the ideal location for this sun-drenched summer event in the centre of Antwerp.

17.06.19

Remant - News

foodcareplus launches new branding

As part of the further integration of foodcareplus nv in the Remant Group, we are proud to present the new foodcareplus logo and website, foodcareplus.remant.be.

26.05.19

Remant - News

Our partner EDM Van Dyck rode 7,000 km for the 2019 Kom op tegen Kanker campaign

The 10th 1,000 km weekend of the Kom op tegen Kanker campaign did not go unnoticed. This year, our partner EDM Van Dyck entered 7 teams, who contributed to a world without cancer by participating.

30.04.19

Remant - Events

Remant participates in the Antwerp 10 Miles

Last Sunday, our colleagues participated in the Antwerp 10 Miles. We had participants from the different business units. Congratulations to all our runners!

11.04.19

Remant - News

Remant supports UZA’s Mother and Child Unit

Children with cancer can count on a large team of professionals in the UZA, from doctors and nurses, to dieticians, speech therapists and psychologists. Together their only aim is the child’s recovery and well-being. In 2019, the Mother and Child Unit can rely on the support of the Remant Group.

26.03.19

Remant - News

Remant proud sponsor of basketball club BBC Cobras

Besides the competitive aspect of the club, solidarity, teambuilding and fun are values that are being actively pursued within the club. There’s a high sense of family values and that’s something Remant happily identifies itself with.

08.03.19

Remant - Events

Jazz at MAS Antwerp 2019

Some colleagues enjoyed an evening full of music and culture at a jazz spectacular at MAS Antwerp, where a total of 40 artists are given the unique opportunity to cultivate and exhibit their musical talent in an extraordinary setting.

20.12.18

Remant - News

Remant Casino 2018

On Friday October 19, we all walked through the doors of Lounge XL all dressed up where, besides some nibbles and drinks, a night of fun and games was awaiting us at the Remant Casino.

02.11.18

Remant - News

Rebranding of basketball club Remant Basics Melsele-Beveren

Following the rebranding of the Remant Group and to emphasize our connection with the sports club, the logo, club colors and website of Remant Basics Melsele-Beveren were adjusted.

29.10.18

Remant - News

Our colleagues on a biking trip along the Nete river

Some of our colleagues joined each other on a Friday evening and left for a 80 km bike ride after working hours along the river Nete and many other beautiful places.

13.09.18

Remant - News

Remant and foodcareplus join forces

Since September 1st, Foodcareplus operates as an independent subsidiary and brand under the Remant umbrella, with specialization in perishable logistics (fresh).

11.09.18

Remant - News

Already 67 employees go to work by bike

Mobility is an increasingly pressing problem and therefore we initiated 2 years ago an active cycling policy: already 67 employees go to work by bike!

11.09.18

Remant - News

Steven De Jaeger innovation officer at Remant

Steven De Jaeger's mission will consist in providing intensive guidance to the various Remant business units in order to fully embrace innovation and digitalisation

03.07.18

Remant - Events

Visit of the Port of Antwerp for our new employees

Since 2016, we offer our new employees an elaborate induction programme with, inter alia, a visit of the Port of Antwerp. With this initiative, we aim to familiarize them as soon as possible with the ins and outs of our company and make them feel a part of our family.

03.07.18

Remant - Events

Remant foodtruck event 2018

Each year, Remant organises the Remant Summer Event. This year, the MAS was the perfect scene for a cosy foodtruck event for our employees in the heart of Antwerp

15.06.18

Remant - News

International shipping companies exchange customs data via NxtPort

Remant Customs speeds up the supply chain by at least 24 hours through the direct use of the CUSCAR data. The reuse of CUSCAR data available on NxtPort allows Remant to partly realise its ambition as a ‘Greenlane enabler’”.

29.05.18

Remant - News

Remant supports Tria-PLUS

Remant supports Tria-PLUS, an initiative of AZ Nikolaas as part of Think Pink where, during 9 months, a group of companions gets ready for ¼ triathlon.

14.05.18

Remant - News

Remant partners with Artcore Society

As part of our rebranding, the Remant Transport Architects partnered with the website architects of Artcore Society. Find out more about this collaboration and the rest of our digital revolution

08.05.18

Remant - News

Acquisition of Lancaster bvba/Creation of Lancaster Logistics nv

Remant nv and Lancaster bvba have teamed up for the creation of Lancaster Logistics nv, your reefer specialist to, from and within Africa.

08.05.18

Remant - Events

VEA-Cup 2018

Each year, the Remant soccer team participates in the VEA-Cup. The first game with our new outfits and a great teambuilding!

10.04.18

Remant - Events

Antwerp 10 Miles

Every year, a sporty group of staff runs the Antwerp 10 Miles.

10.04.18

Remant - News

Projects & partnerships

We work with trusted, long-term partners who have established substantial expertise in freight forwarding in each of their regions.

06.04.18

Remant - News

Derudder: inauguration of the new Head Office

On April 5th, Derudder officially inaugurated their new head office in the presence of the Mayor of Le Havre and several guests. It was the opportunity to unveil our common new logo and to launch the new website.

02.03.18

Remant - News

Remant supports Mercy Ships - 'Warmste Week' StuBru

Remant did its bit for Studio Brussel's 'Warmste Week' by donating to Mercy Ships, an international charitable organisation committed to providing quality health care through its hospital ship with more than 400 volunteers.

01.08.17

Remant - Events

BIRatlon, yes we can!

Together with Remant Globe Logistics, Remant Cool Logistics took up the challenge in the 2017 edition of the BIRatlon!

01.08.17

Remant - Events

Family day 2016

On the annual family day in 2016, we invited all staff and their families to enjoy a day out at the Antwerp Zoo.

01.07.17

Remant - Events

Hercules Trophy

Remant has been participating in the Hercules Trophy Maritime Edition for several years now.

01.03.17

Remant - Events

New Year's Party 2017

In 2017 we rose a glass to the start of a new year at the location of KAS in Antwerp (Kunst Aan de Stroom).

01.07.19

Africa Logistics - News

Nice piece of collaboration for transport to Cabo Verde

A nice piece of collaboration between Remant Africa Logistics and Transinsular for a transport case to Cabo Verde, Boavista Island.

28.11.17

Africa Logistics - Events

Go-karting @ Puurs

The Remant Logistics team went to Puurs for an indoor go-karting challenge initiated by one of the colleagues!

24.06.19

Cool Logistics - News

Third year in a row “WCA Best Partner Award” for Remant Cool Logistics

For the third consecutive year, Remant Cool Logistics received the “Best Partner Award” within the specialty group Perishables of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), which took place in Barcelona this year. Every year, all specialists regarding logistic services of perishables worldwide gather at this exclusive conference.

14.11.18

Cool Logistics - News

Peter Van den Broeck nominated for the selection of Plato-ambassador 2018

Every Year, VOKA searches for the Plato-participant showing the most commitment within the Plato-trajectory. This year, Peter Van den Broeck of Remant Cool Logistics was nominated for the selection of Plato-ambassador 2018.

31.10.18

Cool Logistics - News

Re-use concept active Reefer containers at Cool Logistics Global Conference

Remant Cool Logistics invited partners Agristo and Crop's on the podium to present their case "Reefer containers by inland shipping in Belgium" and to put the concept of re-use in the spotlight.

03.10.18

Cool Logistics - News

Second year in a row "WCA Best Partner Award" for Remant Cool Logistics

For the second consecutive year, Remant Cool Logistics received the "WCA Best Partner Award" during the 2018 World Speciality Logistics Fair. This year, this exclusive conference took place in Bangkok, Thailand.

24.05.18

Cool Logistics - News

Vessel visit CMA CGM Bougainville

Remant Cool Logistics had the chance to invite our respected customer Agristo to a vessel visit of the CMA CGM Antwerp Bougainville.

28.03.18

Cool Logistics - Events

Allround Flandrien Cup

Remant Cool Logistics has been taking part in the Allround Flandrien Cup since 2016.

15.01.18

Cool Logistics - News

Port of Antwerp supports Reefer project 'Wielsbeke'

The Port of Antwerp announced its support for the ‘Wielsbeke’ Reefer project of Remant Cool Logistics at the Intermodal Event in Antwerp in December 2017.

23.12.17

Cool Logistics - News

Inland shipping of frozen fries to Antwerp

Remant Cool Logistics, pioneer in short-distance Reefer transport by barge.

23.10.17

Cool Logistics - News

Remant Cool Logistics receives Award for 'Best Partner'

Remant Cool Logistics, proud member and pioneer of WCA Perishables, received the award for Best Partner at WSLF2017.

28.09.18

Customs - News

Remant Customs spreads her wings

After the rebranding, the rearrangement and beautification of our offices are next in 2018. As a neutral and independent entity, Remant Customs has made the first move. As of today, the Customs Architects can be found at the Godefriduskaai next to the MAS in the heart of Antwerp.

26.11.18

Lancaster Logistics - News

Rebranding Lancaster Logistics

In the context of the recent acquisition of Lancaster bvba and the creation of Lancaster Logistics nv within the Remant Group, we are proud to announce the new Lancaster Logistics logo and matching website lancaster.remant.be.

07.11.18

Lancaster Logistics - News

Lancaster Logistics - The move to Antwerp

Shortly after Lancaster joined the Remant Group as Lancaster Logistics, the team moved from Zandhoven to Antwerp and assembled the Remant Group underneath one roof, becoming part of the Remant family.

07.11.18

Lancaster Logistics - News

Madrid Maersk vessel visit

Some of our strategic partners and employees had the opportunity to visit the Madrid Maersk, an impressive vessel with enough space on board for 20,568 TEU, 1,000 reefer plugs and 28 crew members.

27.03.20

foodcareplus - News

Foodcareplus shares impact of corona crisis on the food sector with PMA members

Foodcareplus shared its experiences about the impact of the corona crisis on the food sector with PMA members during a virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 22.

07.02.20

foodcareplus - News

foodcareplus contributes to webinar on importing perishables

Steve Alaerts, Director at Remant foodcareplus and international perishables logistics expert, is one of the speakers at the free webinar ‘Hyper fast logistics for perishables’, organized by Port of Antwerp.

20.08.19

foodcareplus - News

foodcareplus is a proud member of PMA (Produce Marketing Association)

foodcareplus recently became a member of PMA (the Produce Marketing Association), the world’s leading trade organisation for companies in every segment of the global fresh produce supply chain. By joining PMA, we at foodcareplus want to contribute to innovative logistics solutions in the produce industry.

03.01.19

foodcareplus - Events

Puratos and foodcareplus celebrated their partnership during this year's annual get-together Club Cirque

Antwerp, Belgium – December 7, 2018 – On a Friday evening, we invited our partner Puratos for a visit to the Antwerp Port House and an evening of amusement at Club Cirque. The partnership between both companies dates back to...

29.10.18

foodcareplus - Events

foodcareplus attends successful 10th anniversary Fruit Attraction

Madrid, Spain - October 29, 2018 - the foodcareplus team looks back at a very successful anniversary edition of the Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid. This tenth edition focused on opening new markets and the analysis of transport logistics....

17.05.18

foodcareplus - Events

foodcareplus joined #blockchain debate at the 2018 CFO of the year event in Belgium

Brussels, Belgium – May 16, 2018 – Kris Onghena, Managing Director at foodcareplus, joined a blockchain debate at the 2018 CFO of the year event following an inspiring key note by Sandrine Dufour, CFO at Proximus, Belgium largest communication company....

07.03.18

foodcareplus - News

Learn more about latest technology features at Fruit Logistica 2018

Antwerp, Belgium – January 30, 2018 – Next week, the largest international fruit and vegetable trade show kicks off in Berlin. Fruit Logistica covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest...

19.01.18

foodcareplus - News

US West Coast introduction to reefer LCL service from Europe

Antwerp, Belgium – January 19, 2018 – The Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco is the place to be for exploring the next big food trends in the United States. foodcareplus will showcase its recently launched Transatlantic temperature-controlled less...

18.01.18

foodcareplus - News

Heavy storm (winds) in Belgium and the Netherlands

Antwerp, Belgium - January 18, 2018 - Due to heavy winds, most container depots and terminals at the port of Antwerp and Rotterdam have suspended operations. Pick up of empty and redelivery of full containers is impossible in most of the...

05.01.18

foodcareplus - Events

Refrigerated LCL service showcase at ISM 2018

Antwerp, Belgium – January 5, 2018 – At ISM, the world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, foodcareplus will showcase its recently launched Transatlantic temperature-controlled less than container load service. More than 1 600 exhibitors from all over the...

11.12.17

foodcareplus - News

Heavy snowfall affects port operations in the Netherlands and Belgium

Antwerp, Belgium – December 11, 2017 – Due to heavy snowfall, some terminals at the port of Rotterdam and Antwerp have suspended operations and more than 1 000 kilometers of traffic congestion has been recorded. At some areas, police authorities...

04.12.17

foodcareplus - News

Second series of intelligent ocean and land freight auto rating applications

Antwerp, Belgium – December 4, 2017 – we launched our second series of intelligent ocean and land freight auto rating applications. Using AI geolocation algorithms and an in-house developed comprehensive ocean freight cost database, customers enjoy fast and competitive quoting...

25.11.17

foodcareplus - News

Food supply chain security tools using blockchain technology

Antwerp, Belgium – July 31, 2017 – foodcareplus announced the development of an all-in-one international food supply chain security monitoring service for the food industry today. Combining its shipping execution services, superior monitoring technology, and blockchain technology, foodcareplus will be...