Kerry Logistics Network Limited been crowned the Best 3PL for three consecutive years and the Best Logistics Service Provider - Air Freight for the third time by the 2018 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS). Hosted and organised annually by shipping and supply chain industry publication Asia Cargo News, AFLAS is a result of industry consensus nominated and voted by over 15,000 readers and e-news subscribers of Asia Cargo News. It recognises the leading service … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics awarded Best 3PL and Best Logistics Service Provider at 2018 AFLAS Awards
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Tigers USA opens new E-Tigers Facility in California
Tigers USA has opened a new office and warehouse complex in Riverside, California, to provide omni-channel fulfilment to high-end footwear, apparel, and outdoor and active lifestyle customers across North America. The Hong Kong-headquartered supply chain specialist, which is preparing for the USA launch of its eShop, is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to help brands launch e-commerce initiatives, expand their distribution network, and provide global visibility to the entire … [Read more...] about Tigers USA opens new E-Tigers Facility in California
Kuehne + Nagel launches global warehouse management system
Kuehne + Nagel is launching its new global warehouse management system (WMS) KN SwiftLOG, a scalable platform with global reach, powered by market-leading JDA Warehouse Management. KN SwiftLOG represents a new mark in the logistics industry, confirming Kuehne + Nagel’s leadership in advanced technology. JDA Warehouse Management, extended by Kuehne + Nagel features and expertise, generates a unique digital solution, to form a best-in-class platform for omni-channel fulfilment. It is offering … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel launches global warehouse management system
‘Enak’ transferred to Port of Hamburg to handle ultra-heavy loads
Since the beginning of the year the Port of Hamburg has offered an optimized service portfolio for handling ultra-heavy loads. With an unit load capacity of 600 tons, ‘Enak’ is the most powerful salvage/floating crane in Germany. This heavyweight was formerly stationed in Bremerhaven. The new owner Lührs Schifffahrt, who acquired 'Enak' from Bugsier Reederei, has transferred the floating crane to Hamburg. As a universal port, Hamburg offers a wide range of waterside cargo handling services. … [Read more...] about ‘Enak’ transferred to Port of Hamburg to handle ultra-heavy loads
Emirates SkyCargo launches Emirates AOG
Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has launched Emirates AOG – a new airfreight product designed for transporting aircraft parts quickly across the globe. Every day, spare parts are airfreighted at short notice to help repair aircraft that have been stranded due to technical reasons and lack of availability of the right spare part. As the financial and reputational impact of keeping an aircraft grounded at a remote location can be fairly large, transporting … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches Emirates AOG
American Airlines Cargo ships 103 tons of Lime from Brazil to Canada
American Airlines Cargo has undertaken multiple shipments of limes from Brazil to meet demand during the peak growing season, just in time for the Cinco de Mayo holiday, where limes are in high demand. Multiple shipments of more than 227,000 pounds (103 tons) of the green citrus fruit have been moved from Brazil to Canada this past month. To put it in perspective, that’s two slices of lime per Torontonian or around 1 million margaritas. And, based on an average diameter of a lime, … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo ships 103 tons of Lime from Brazil to Canada