Shipper

Van Dort confirmed as Global Shippers’ Forum chairman

Sean van Dort is the new chairman of the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF), which represents international supply chain managers. He…

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Forwarders enhance digital sales platforms but there is more work to be done

Major freight forwarders continue to make progress in developing online sales offerings but there is much more work to be…

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Airfreight dips in trade barometer but prospects “very positive”

Airfreight’s global outlook has decreased slightly in the latest DHL Global Trade Barometer, although the prospects for air cargo remain…

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EU rules aim to boost e-commerce uptake in Europe

On March 13 Members of the European Parliament adopted a proposal to make the cross-border parcel delivery market more transparent and competitive…

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Airline-shipper relations need rethink, says Unisys expert

Airlines and their customers will have to forge new style alliances, predicts a Unisys industry expert. Venkatesh Pazhyanur, senior industry…

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Shipper chief predicts information breakthrough

Breakthroughs in air cargo quality assessment will help cargo users better select the best suppliers, said the head of the…

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Airfreight rates flat in August

Airfreight rates on major east-west traders were largely flat in August, but are expected to have picked up again in…

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OPINION: How freight forwarders add value to the logistics chain

Bradley Waller, logistics development manager at Alliance Shipping, argues that airlines cannot duplicate the full range of services provided by freight…

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Dachser the latest forwarder to warn of airfreight capacity shortages

Dachser has become the latest freight forwarder to warn customers that the air cargo industry faces a capacity crunch in…

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Perspex sees clear advantages from Tigers deal

Logistics and transport company Tigers is to partner with acrylic products maker Perspex SA Gauteng in South Africa for all…

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