Trans Global Logistics (TGL), a Hong Kong-based logistics company, has reorganised its operations in North Asia. The move will complement the company's country-by-country management, operations and sales organisation with a new structure, which focuses on building business and delivering customer service on a region-wide basis. The realignment places five countries within the Trans Global Logistics network under the North Asia region: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Donald … [Read more...] about TGL reorganises North Asia structure

The Australian government has announced it will provide the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) with $1.6 million over the next four years ($400,000 per year) to develop and lead a new strategy for the Australian transport and logistics industry. The acting prime minister and minister for transport and regional services, Mark Vaile, made the announcement at the ALC's fourth annual forum. The continued funding was recommended by an independent review of the current Australian Logistics … [Read more...] about Australian govt to fund new logistics strategy

Pemco Aviation Group, Inc. said that its Dothan, Alabama subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc., has redelivered to Alaska Airlines its combi conversion, which provides both passenger and freight capability simultaneously. The conversion is the first ever B737- 400 combi to be accomplished in the world. Kevin Casey, vice president business development, said: "This aircraft represents a significant technical advancement in terms of performance and efficiency with its ability to … [Read more...] about Pemco redelivers B737 Combi conversion

Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Bedek Aviation Group and Mitsui & Co have signed a contract to establish a 50:50 joint venture company that will convert B767-300 aircraft from passenger to special freighter configuration. IAI and Mitsui intend to establish the JV - M&B Conversions Ltd - in Ireland within the next couple of months. The partners have begun developing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) in order to obtain US Federal Aviation Administration and European … [Read more...] about IAI, Mitsui to form JV for freighter conversions

Unisys said that Continental Airlines Cargo is now live on the Unisys-operated Cargo Portal Services (CPS), an electronic booking and shipment management service for the air cargo industry. Continental's participation in CPS will give the airline's air cargo clients a Web-based facility to manage bookings and track shipments through a neutral portal. Freight forwarders around the world are now able to take advantage of Continental's route network when booking shipments. … [Read more...] about Unisys gets major carrier for CPS