Dubai-based global logistics solutions provider, Aramex, has announced that it has joined Cargo 2000, an industry group within the International Air Transport Association (IATA) specialising in quality management systems for the global air freight industry. Cargo 2000 re-engineers the air cargo transportation scheme from shipper to consignee with its processes backed by quality standards that are measurable to improve the efficiency of air cargo. Cargo 2000’s global member base … [Read more...] about Aramex joins Cargo 2000
Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Chongqing
Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch office in Chongqing, China extending its footprint in China to 39 locations. From the new premises, located at the central business district in close proximity to the city’s major infrastructure facilities, Kuehne + Nagel said it will focus on providing international sea and air logistics services. In addition, it will offer specialised solutions to support the automotive and industrial goods and chemicals sectors, two of the city’s … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Chongqing
Agility wins contract for Oz gold mine
Agility Project Logistics Brisbane has announced an agreement with Lihir Gold Limited (LGL) to provide freight management services for Lihir’s Million Ounce Plant Upgrade (MOPU). The Lihir Gold Mine, LGL’s principle asset and one of the world’s largest gold reserves, is located in Papua New Guinea (PNG). LGL is a major global gold producer with operations in PNG, West Africa and Australia. The project material logistics, expected to be in excess of 50,000 … [Read more...] about Agility wins contract for Oz gold mine
Schenker expands to Papua New Guinea
Schenker Australia Pty Ltd and Schenker New Zealand Ltd have announced an expansion of services to Papua New Guinea through a non-exclusive sales and handling agreement with local partner Swift Agencies (PNG) Ltd. DB Schenker now offers integrated logistics services to industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, aeroparts, consumer electronics, automotive and mining in Papua New Guinea. Australia is Papua New Guinea’s biggest import and export destination and Papua New Guinea has … [Read more...] about Schenker expands to Papua New Guinea
Logistics must adapt to auto industry changes
According to a new report by Transport Intelligence (TI) titled Global Automotive Logistics 2009, the next year will be critical for logistics companies to come to terms with the systemic restructuring which the industry is undergoing. The report highlights the state of the US market, in which General Motors and Chrysler have been bankrupted and Ford’s production capacity severely compromised. In contrast, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Daimler are opening new plants and Toyota, … [Read more...] about Logistics must adapt to auto industry changes
U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition
International freight service and logIn Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new humidity-controlled logistics facility, for the handling and storage of aircraft engines and aviation components. The Humidity Control Room, measuring nine metres long, 5.2 metres wide and four metres high, is housed within UFL’s wholly-owned Logistics Centre in Singapore, which is TAPA-certified, has 24-hour manned security and is equipped with CCTV monitoring, as well as a PCSC Card Access … [Read more...] about U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition
