According to a new transportation research report from Business Monitor International, the freight mix in Pakistan is set to perform moderately in both the short and medium term, with growth constricted somewhat by the parlous state of many integral economies at present. Domestic strife, such as the road blockade in Punjab in August 2014, has had a detrimental effect on freight output and such scenarios could flare up again into 2015, the report said. Export cargo worth US$600 … [Read more...] about Study: Muted growth for Pakistan's freight industry
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Kerry, Yamato, OCS apply for licences in China
Kerry Logistics, Yamato Logistics and Overseas Courier Service (OCS) have been allowed to enter China's booming domestic express delivery market, State Post Bureau announced in a notice. Prior to this announcement, UPS, FedEx and DHL were the only firms allowed to offer domestic shipping services in some China cities. Kerry Logistics applied to operate express services across 18 cities while Yamato Holdings sought to run its business in six. Overseas Courier Service … [Read more...] about Kerry, Yamato, OCS apply for licences in China
Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
Mokulele Airlines has begun offering same day rush shipping service to and from the 10 airport locations it serves on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Lanai and Molokai. The service is available for envelopes up to five pounds and boxes up to 70 pounds. To use the service, individuals simply deliver their package to any Mokulele ticket counter and the package can be picked up just hours later at the destination airport. A special introductory flat rate of just US$5 for envelopes or boxes … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
SDV launches West Africa Air Express
West Africa Air Express is a new end-to-end airfreight service being run jointly by SDV and Bolloré Africa Logistics connecting international cities with Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Conakry, via Dakar and Abidjan. In offering this service, SDV and Bolloré Africa Logistics respond to the significant airfreight coverage decrease affecting those three countries since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak earlier in 2014. West Africa Air Express is an efficient E2E solution … [Read more...] about SDV launches West Africa Air Express
UPS is hiring over 90,000 seasonal employees
UPS expects to hire between 90,000 - 95,000 seasonal employees in the US to support the anticipated holiday surge in package deliveries that began in October and continue through January 2015. The company is gearing up for increased holiday delivery volume in 2014 as it prepares to play a pivotal role in helping retailers take advantage of the holiday gift-giving season. The seasonal positions as package sorters, loaders, delivery helpers and drivers have long been an entry point for permanent … [Read more...] about UPS is hiring over 90,000 seasonal employees
FedEx, UPS make plans to avoid holiday delays
The continued dynamic growth of ecommerce fulfillment has UPS and FedEx preparing for one of the largest holiday season forecasts to date. Retailers and carriers alike are working together on ways to incentivize their consumers to spend more money, but they must also be ready to meet their shipping deadlines when consumer’s make their online purchases. The 2013 holiday shipping season experienced a number of delays, missed deliveries and service disruptions due to the increase of ecommerce … [Read more...] about FedEx, UPS make plans to avoid holiday delays
