US-based SEKO, a global provider of freight forwarding and logistics solutions, has expanded its operations into Dubai. The new SEKO-Dubai station covers air, ocean and ground operations throughout the UAE. It serves as a major transhipment and distribution hub, with multimodal transportation throughout the entire Middle East, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), comprised of 11 former Soviet republics. Due to increasing international trade and business development in the … [Read more...] about SEKO opens office in Dubai
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Global’ supply chains often aren’t global
Nearly half (48 percent) of supply chain executives at multi-national companies in the chemical, consumer goods, industrial and retail sectors consider their supply chains to be global, yet operating decisions made on behalf of those supply chains would indicate otherwise. Some 60 percent of the executives said supply chain decisions in their companies are regional or local in scope, according to a recent study conducted by BDP International’s Centrx consulting unit and St. Joseph’s … [Read more...] about Global’ supply chains often aren’t global
UPS to retire B727 fleet
UPS Airlines said that by August, it will fly the last of its 16 remaining 727s in its fleet to the New Mexico desert, where they’ll be stored. The planes, built from the early 1960s until August 1984, no longer fit UPS’ needs, spokesman Mark Giuffre said. UPS has placed several orders for new planes over the past year or two, including 27 Boeing 767-300ER freighters announced last month. The freighters are to be delivered between 2009 and 2012. The company also has firm … [Read more...] about UPS to retire B727 fleet
TNT eyes expansion in North Malaysia
TNT has appointed a dedicated general manager for Malaysia’s northern region, in line with the company’s long-term growth strategy for the region. The appointment is TNT’s first dedicated senior appointment focused on managing and harnessing the growth potential in north Malaysia. Last year, TNT embarked on an aggressive growth strategy, investing more than RM15 million in new facilities and services, including RM 8 million in its Global Express Centre in Penang. … [Read more...] about TNT eyes expansion in North Malaysia
AirBridge Cargo (ABC)
Russia¡¯s AirBridge Cargo (ABC) has joined the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and subscribed to all security procedures as recommended by TAPA. … [Read more...] about AirBridge Cargo (ABC)
LATE NEWS: HACTL inks deal with Hong Kong Express
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Express Airways under which it will become its service provider at the Hong Kong International Airport. The services provided by Hactl to Hong Kong Express Airways include physical cargo handling and air cargo documentation handling. The Hong Kong-based carrier currently operates scheduled services between Hong Kong, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Xian and Chiang Mai. … [Read more...] about LATE NEWS: HACTL inks deal with Hong Kong Express
