New Facilities for Cargo Partner in China

With the acquisition of four additional facilities, logistics company cargo-partner has continued to grow its network in China. The business, which is in process to be acquired by forwarder Nippon Express, has enlarged its Chongqing office and opened a new office in Nanjing, a new warehouse in Guangzhou, and a new pharmaceutical facility in Shanghai.  For exporters...

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BIFA campaign to entice hiring from other industry areas

 A Freight Development Pathway programme has been started by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to find, recruit, and train qualified people from outside the freight forwarding and logistics industry.One of the top workforce solutions providers in the world, Manpower, collaborates with trade association BIFA.The programme is a part of a larger effort...

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George Willis Appointed as President of UPS US Operations

Effective May 1, UPS has appointed George Willis as president of US operations. Willis will succeed Myron Gray who chose to retire after serving for 40yrs at UPS . Willis will report to Jim Barber & will join most senior leadership group of the company. Willis began his career with UPS in 1984 as part time package handler in the Georgia district & many other part time supervisory roles while attending Morehouse college. He received his bachelor degree from Trinity college...

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Hellmann gains AEO status in the UK

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has been awarded authorised economic operator (AEO) status by HM Revenue & Customs. The supply chain quality standard highlights businesses involved in the international supply chain. The two-year process began in December 2012 and involved Hellmann training over 500 staff to complete the process and achieve...

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The No. 1 platform for the sector: Asia’s leading event for air cargo and logistics

Air Cargo China is the leading event in the air freight sector in Asia – and it is continuing to grow in size and significance. Come along and present your company and its expertise at this major exhibition, taking place for the sixth time from June 17 to 19, 2014, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. On these dates a dynamic trade audience from around the world will be converging on Shanghai, that makes Air Cargo China to such an interesting platform for...

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Lootah Biofuels and TNT Express gearing up for Expo 2020

Lootah Biofuels, a fully owned subsidiary of S.S. Lootah Group has signed an agreement with TNT Express, a leading global Express Company to supply locally produced environmentally superior and performance enhancing biodiesel made from used cooking oil for the latter's commercial vehicles in Dubai. This agreement aims at reducing carbon footprints, and also supports Lootah Biofuels mission of converting 5% of transportation fuel to Biofuels by the year 2020. The agreement was signed by Mr....

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DHL launches downtown mobile service

DHL-Sinotrans, the leading air express company in China, launched mobile stations indowntown Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to provide companies with convenient pick-upfacilities. The move will help optimize shipment routes for express items and extend cut-off times forcustomers, according to Wu Don...

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AP set to become major sea, air logistics hub

Andhra Pradesh commanded a lion’s share of over 46 per cent in the total basket of new port projects being implemented across Indian maritime States. The port sector in Andhra Pradesh is set to receive a significant boost with the decks cleared for setting up of a second major port in the State. The proposal to set up the port, with an initial capacity of six berths...

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Turkish Cargo expects continued global growth

Turkish Cargo, the freight service of Turkish Airlines, has ambitious plans for growth, and it seeks to continue the rapid expansion it has experienced over the last several years. The cargo carrier has averaged a 20 percent growth rate over the past five years. “We have a strategy independent from market conditions,” says Mehmet Kizilkaya, Turkish Airlines’ regional...

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Ethiopian Airlines opens second cargo hub in Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines, which operates the largest cargo services in Africa, is to open its second cargo hub in Africa, in partnership with the Lome-based ASKY Airlines, the Ethiopian flag carrier has announced on its website. PANA reports Saturday that the new cargo hub will commence operations in September 2013 using a B737-400F aircraft.For the past three years, Ethiopian and ASKY have partnered to serve the needs of passengers travelling within, to and from West and Central...

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Russia wants to increase trade, commercial ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Russia considers Pakistan an important country of the region as it has great economic potential and wanted to increase bilateral trade and cooperation with Pakistan in diversified areas of economic activity.  Strong bilateral trade and larger cooperation between Pakistan and Russia would bring prosperity and integrity to the region. Yury M Kozlov Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Pakistan at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said, “Russia eyes Pakistan...

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Airport Tries Attracting Freight and Logistics Customers and Incentivising Cargo Charters

Space to Expand Means it's Special Offer Time for Prospective Customers  US – How to drum up more business? The eternal question for all companies whether in the logistics industry or any other, but a question especially relevant when economic times are hard. Advertising (even with the low rates charged by the Handy Shipping Guide) is one avenue but for Lambert St...

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Mideast carriers see freight volumes up 12.7pc

Middle Eastern airlines saw a continued robust expansion of demand in June with freight volumes growing by 12.7 per cent year-on-year, said a report released by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The consistent high growth in recent years, as the region’s carriers take advantage of the geographical position of the Middle East, has led to a substantial...

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Saudi Airlines Cargo reports 6% revenue growth for H1

Saudi Airlines Cargo has reported revenue growth of 6% for the first six months of 2013. In the first half of the year, Saudia Cargo moved a total of 270,000 tonnes, breaking last year's record of 250,000 and achieving a 6% increase in revenue and a 4% increase in tonnage. Cargo moved on the bellies of passenger aircraft grew by 29%, with the main contributors being...

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Stricter cargo security in U.S. to cost airlines NIS 10m a year

The new measures, which include more scanning, might usher an increase of the maximum prices for flying shipments or the introduction of a security fee on exporters. The price for sending air freight overseas could soon rise due to stricter U.S. security demands that could halt flights to the United States if not carried out. The companies affected would be El Al Israel Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. source: http://www.haaretz.com/business/.premium-1.5384...

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Giant Logistics Group Falls Foul of Freight Forwarding Ownership Law

FedEx Proposes to Continue Operations Despite Being Ruled Out of Public Utility Contract  PHILIPPINES – When the judiciary comes up against state in virtually any country, casual observers can often sit back and enjoy the ensuing row. After effectively being kicked out of the country this week when a Court ruled that its government-issued freight forwarding licence...

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Project Freight Forwarding Logistics Simpler with Modern Technology

CAD and Predictive Software Makes Designs for Tricky Cargo Movements Easier WORLDWIDE – According to Per Thornblom, the planning of difficult freight movements using modern technology is allowing logistics providers to set new standards of value and efficiency. Thornblom, Group Project Logistics Manager for the GAC Group, will be addressing the PowerLogistics Asia 2013...

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