ECU Worldwide, the global leader in LCL consolidation, has launched LCL Express Service “XLERATE”. It will be a CFS to CFS express service which leverages the industry leading ocean services of MATSON Navigation from Shanghai in China to Los Angeles in the US. It offers the fastest port to port transit time of 10 days from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The container vessel is offloaded at the bonded CFS of ECU Worldwide in Los Angeles 24 hours after its scheduled arrival on a Sunday. ECU Worldwide … [Read more...] about ECU Worldwide launches LCL Express Service “XLERATE”
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GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
In an industry which most would characterize as lacking women representation, GEODIS, the leader in global logistics, wants to prove that diversity and inclusion is key to delivering innovative solutions. With the program it is conducting in the Asia Pacific region, GEODIS enables women to open the door on the world of logistics wider than ever before. The recently celebrated International Women’s Day drew additional focus to the issue of gender equality. The IWD slogan, ‘An Equal World Is An … [Read more...] about GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
UPS Programme to empower women entrepreneurs in Asia
UPS announced a series of capacity-building workshops for female entrepreneurs in several markets across Asia Pacific, in partnership with organisations such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades initiative. According to a study by the United Nations (UN), limiting women’s participation in the workforce is costing the Asia Pacific region an estimated US$89 billion annually. While the region has made … [Read more...] about UPS Programme to empower women entrepreneurs in Asia
Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. The COVID-19 crisis has seen almost the entire world-wide passenger aircraft fleet grounded; a fleet which normally transports almost half of total air cargo shipments. Airlines are scrambling to meet the gap between cargo demand and available lift by all means possible, including … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk
Imperial opens next multi-user warehouse
The new facility provides an under-cover storage area of 22,000 sq.m., with racking for over 21000 pallets and 11,000 parts bins already installed, and over 8,500 sqm of floor storage space. In addition, the facility features 24 truck doors, a yard and parking area of 7000 sq.m., container loading and unloading facilities and a paperless order picking system. The location of the facility provides easy access to Germany’s A1 and A2 autobahns, and is well-served by courier and express … [Read more...] about Imperial opens next multi-user warehouse
CEVA Logistics mega airlift keeps supply chains moving
As part of a strategic initiative to keep customer production lines moving around the world during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, CEVA Logistics has contracted a range of 86 freighter aircraft to deliver parts and supplies to its customers. More than 58 flights already completed Operating on behalf of customers in the automotive, aerospace, computer and hi-tech electronics sectors, the charters are designed to prevent production lines from stopping and to provide urgent stock … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics mega airlift keeps supply chains moving
