Key industry partners announced the launch of the MRO Blockchain Alliance, the air transport’s first industry-wide investigation into the use of blockchain to track, trace and record aircraft parts. The new alliance comprises leading organizations covering every aspect of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) chain, from part manufacture and repairs to logistics and smart contracts. Members currently include Bolloré Logistics, Cathay Pacific, FLYdocs, HAECO Group, Ramco … [Read more...] about SITA and key industry partners launch MRO Blockchain Alliance
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Multi-Skill Development Centre of Allcargo Logistics accredited with 5 star grading
The Multi-Skill Development Centre of Allcargo Logistics, India’s largest end-to-end private sector logistics solutions provider, has been accredited with the 5 star category by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The Centre operates under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) model and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) flagship scheme of the Union Government’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Around 450 students had enrolled at … [Read more...] about Multi-Skill Development Centre of Allcargo Logistics accredited with 5 star grading
GEODIS sets new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
Next to countless teams of jolly elves, GEODIS is the latest addition to the legendary list of Santa’s helpers. The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider shipped 23 million units in the U.S., to set a new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. The record-breaking increase is driven largely by the continued and growing trend of online holiday shopping. GEODIS is among the industry leaders in fulfilment and distribution in the e-commerce sector. "The … [Read more...] about GEODIS sets new shipping volume record between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is adding its support to The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2020, which is being organised by Nimble Media Ltd, in association with Talent in Logistics. As a Supporting Organisation, BIFA will be encouraging its members to enter a team for the event, which will take place in June 2020. The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge will bring together logistics professionals to look at how the sector can tackle diversity collaboratively and … [Read more...] about Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
News that very few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit has led the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says: “We are not surprised that few companies have signed up for the … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
CEVA strengthens partnership with Shelf Drilling
CEVA Logistics has announced a two-year extension to its contract with Shelf Drilling through to March 2021. The Dubai-headquartered shallow water drilling services specialist has been working with CEVA since its inception in 2012. Shelf Drilling is a geographically diversified market leader with operations in four key regions – South East Asia, India, West Africa and MENAM (Middle East, North Africa and Mediterranean) and focuses on building strong, long-term relationships … [Read more...] about CEVA strengthens partnership with Shelf Drilling