The benefits of reporting cargo destined for Australia 24 hours prior to loading overseas has become clearer as a result of a recently completed Customsledmultination investigation. “The conclusion from talking with many stakeholders in Europe and the US is that the current North American 24-hour prior reporting systems provide an excellent model if Australia eventually adopts this regime,” said Llew Russell, CEO of Shipping Australia. Discussions were held with Customs … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: New cargo reporting system mooted
AUSTRALIA: Menzies to purchase Universal Air Cargo
Menzies Aviation subsidiary, AMI,has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Universal Air Cargo (UAC). Headquartered in London, the combined business will have offi ce locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Shanghai, and a joint venture operationin Hong Kong. AMI director Peter Weir said that this acquisition will provide the joint customer base with a range of cost … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Menzies to purchase Universal Air Cargo
VIETNAM: Logistics firms face plenty of woes
Most logistics services providers in Vietnam have been operating for just fi ve years, with limited capital of 1.5 billion Vietnamese dong (US$93,700) each, local newspaper Vietnam News reported, without naming any source. Many logistics fi rms have not established representative offi ces abroad, were short of professionals and had limited understanding of international laws, particularly those relating to logistics services. There are nearly 900 companies involved in logistics services, … [Read more...] about VIETNAM: Logistics firms face plenty of woes
PHILIPPINES: Aboitiz logistics subsidiaries merge
Aboitiz One, Inc. has merged with Aboitiz, Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Transport Systems Corp. to consolidate and strengthen its operations. Aboitiz One is a leading one-stop shop logistics solution and transportation services provider in the Philippines. Aboitiz Logistics provides various supply chain management and logistics services such as freight forwarding, container yard management, warehousing and distribution and trucking. – Edu Lopez … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Aboitiz logistics subsidiaries merge
PHILIPPINES: Filipino carriers protest government plan
Local airlines, in a rare move, banded together to protest plans by the government to grant foreign airlines fullaccess to two international airports. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacifi c Air, Air Philippines, Asian Spirit and Pacifi c East Asia Cargo Airlines called an executive order issued by President Gloria Arroyo, yet to be signed, a“threat to the national interest.” The Fair Trade Alliance (FTA), meanwhile, urged the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) to defend the … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Filipino carriers protest government plan
PHILIPPINES: Lufthansa Cargo opens new terminal
Lufthansa Cargo has opened its renovated offi ce and warehouse with a customer lounge for its clients, a live animal station and an enhanced security with closed circuit TV at Manila’s NinoAquino International Airport. Darryl Modelo, country sales manager of Lufthansa Cargo Philippines said the renovated cargo warehouse is intendedbetter serve Philippine customers. Mail boxes were also set up that would allow freight forwarders to have access with their documents 24 hours a day … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Lufthansa Cargo opens new terminal
