All Freight Forwarder Articles – Page 69
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Damco renews with BluJay for digital services
Freight forwarder Damco has expanded its deal with supply chain software provider BluJay to include cloud services.The two companies have been working together since 2011 but will now change from an 'on-premise' to a cloud-based setup.Damco will also bring invoicing, vendor payments, and master data into the Transportation Management for ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel and Air France KLM in 'industry first' system connection
KLM 747-400ERF SchipholFreight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) and airline group Air France KLM have directly connected their space booking systems in what they claim is an industry first.The two companies said that by connecting their systems shippers would be able to gain direct access to Air France KLM capacity through K+N."Customers ...
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NewsJetBlue and Aeronex to launch US cargo services
US low-cost carrier JetBlue and Miami-based Aeronex Cargo are to operate a new airfreight service, starting with Fort Lauderdale in Florida, but with plans for five US cities by the end of 2019.JetBlue announced that cargo services will begin with a “traditional air-to-air offering” in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).The ...
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NewsB&H upgrades its aerospace credentials
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has upgraded its ISO accreditation to EN AS 9120b – the specialist standard for the aviation, space and defence industry.The award also includes ISO 9001:2015 certification following a successful audit by BSI, the UK-based business standards company.The internationally recognised standards are used and supported by ...
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Lufthansa reaches air cargo anti-trust settlement with Deutsche Bahn
German logistics and European rail group Deutsche Bahn has reached an undisclosed settlement with Lufthansa concerning an alleged airline cargo cartel that operated from late 1999 to early 2006.The settlement ends the companies' dispute before the Regional Court of Cologne that has been ongoing since 2013."After intense negotiations with Lufthansa, ...
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NewsHow to prepare air cargo supply chains for Brexit
Peter MacSwiney, ASM ChairmanIn the second of our ‘How To’ series, Peter MacSwiney, chairman, Agency Sector Management, examines how companies can prepare their supply chains for BrexitAs the new October Brexit deadline moves closer, the prospect of disruption to the global supply chain and logistics industry is quickly becoming a ...
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Agility investing $18m in greener logistics
Global logistics provider Agility has so far invested $18m in green supply chain technologies as it pursues an environmental strategy to cut its 2025 emissions by 25%, from 2016 levels.The Kuwait-based logistics and infrastructure firm has today launched its latest sustainability report, “Values into Action”, which outlines its progress to ...
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DSV-Panalpina merger creates world's second largest airfreight forwarder
DSV has announced that its acquisition of Panalpina will finally be completed today in a deal worth $5.5bn.The combined company will be recognised as DSV Panalpina and the merger will result in the creation of the second-largest airfreight provider in the world - DHL currently leads the pack.Panalpina is a ...
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NewsHow to embrace disruption in logistics in the digital age
Andrew JillingsIn the first of our 'How To' series, Tigers chief executive Andrew Jillings says that logistics companies should embrace disruption in the digital ageE-commerce logistics is a hot topic in the world of technology startups as digitalisation introduces opportunities for newcomers to enter the industry.For many traditional freight forwarders ...
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NewsPanalpina broadens Middle East operations with new Oman office
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina is set to open a new office in Muscat, Oman, in the third quarter of 2019.Around 900,000 barrels of oil are produced in Oman each day and this accounts for approximately 80% of the country's revenue. Panalpina's presence in Oman will therefore present ...
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Hong Kong cargo operations largely unaffected by recent disruption
The protests at Hong Kong International Airport are not expected to cause major delays to cargo shipments.Protests at the airport disrupted bellyhold cargo operations between Monday and Wednesday, with services only starting to return to normal yesterday as the airport added extra security measures.However, Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding ...
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NewsGEODIS Germany appoints new freight forwarding project director
GEODIS has appointed Peter Anetsberger as industrial projects director of its freight forwarding division in Germany.From July 1, Anetsberger has been responsible for heading GEODIS' industrial projects unit and overseeing its business growth.Anetsberger has more than 35 years of experience working in various executive positions in Germany, Turkey and the ...
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Further Hong Kong disruption could hit territory's reputation as a transport hub
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has warned that the recent disruption to operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) could have a far reaching impact on the territory.Protests at the airport have disrupted bellyhold cargo operations over the last three days and services are only ...
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NewsBIFA expands training team with Sumner appointment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Liz Sumner as trainer – freight and customs procedures.Sumner, who joins from DSV Air and Sea, will be based in the Midlands, and has over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, the ...
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Newstime:matters strengthens Europe-Asia network with new locations
Time critical logistics firm time:matters has opened three new stations in Japan, Singapore and Thailand, bringing the total number of its locations in Asia to ten.time:matters customers now have access to a total of 84 weekly direct flights between its European hubs in Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna, as well as ...
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Agility profits up despite tough airfreight market
Logistics and infrastructure firm Agility saw net profits increase by 8.1% year on year in the second quarter despite its airfreight business coming under pressure.The company reported a second-quarter revenue increase of 3.2% year on year to KD396.3m, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) improved by 31.2% ...
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US delays China tariff increases for certain products
The ongoing tariff trade war between China and the US took an unexpected twist last night when the US announced a delay to increases on some products.The US Trade Representative (USTR) office last night announced that it it would not implement a 10% tariff on products include mobile phones, laptops, ...
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NewsMallory Alexander adds dedicated project freight division
Michael Confessore, Mallory AlexanderMallory Alexander International Logistics has increased its service offering with the addition of a dedicated project freight division, headed by project and heavylift veteran, Michael Confessore.Confessore, who has a background in engineering and 23 years’ industry experience, has managed a range of heavylift and breakbulk projects in ...
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NewsPanalpina's new Frankfurt pharma centre gains GDP approval
Newly GDP-certified -Panalpina’s Healthcare Logistics Center Frankfurt-Main. Photo - Miriam De Giorgi, PanalpinaPanalpina’s newly opened Healthcare Logistics Center in Weiterstadt near Frankfurt/Main Airport has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification.On August 6, the facility has successfully passed an audit by inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS and is now ...
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Hong Kong Airport flights re-start after cancellations this morning
UPDATE: FLIGHTS ONCE AGAIN SUSPENDED CLICK TO READ MOREPassenger flights at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) have re-started today after there were more cancellations this morning (August 13).Flights at the world's busiest freight hub were first cancelled yesterday as a result of protesters occupying the main arrivals hall.Freighter flights were ...