Andre a Robinson, busines s development manager-UK for CargoWise edi, a leading provider of integrated international supply chain logistics management systems, says that throughout the freight forwarding industry many companies remain locked into their existing IT legacy systems and may not be taking advantage of new technological options that offer superior software solutions to better control supply chaincosts. “There are numerous new software products available to the freight … [Read more...] about Legacy systems could be hindrance
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Arrow goes with Unitpool in South America
Arrow Cargo, a Miami-based freighter operator focusing on Central and South America with a fleet of DC-10, MD- 11 and B757 freighters, has said it has appointed Unitpool to secure its ULD supply and management requirements. Arrow said the deal will allow it the flexibility and reliability that it needs to secure the commitments of its scheduled and charter operations, and to focus on its growth plans outside of South America. The agreement, which includes the acquisition of the … [Read more...] about Arrow goes with Unitpool in South America
Datamonitor: Positive economic signs a start
Positive economic indicators coming out of Europe, Asia and the US over the last ten days give reason to forecast a recovery in the global logistics and express industry. However, for global freight and parcel volumes and revenues to rebound significantly there will need to be major improvements in consumer confidence, industrial output and subsequent international trade volumes, according to new research by independent market analyst Datamonitor. … [Read more...] about Datamonitor: Positive economic signs a start
Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN
The Astrata Group announced recently it has been awarded a truck and container tracking contract by TNT Asia for its entire Asia Road Network. The network links 127 cities and spans more than 7,500 km fromSingapore to China. Astrata said that after an extensive tender evaluation process TNT Asia chose Astrata as its partner for a regionwide asset tracking solution. The system also includes Astrata’s proven ‘anti-hijack protection’ which enables a vehicle that is … [Read more...] about Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN
Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG
Based at Paris CDG, Sodexi, the express handling division of Air France Cargo, has developed a new concept to reduce waste and improve efficiency at the airport. Designed to maximise the under-used capacity of mobile equipment throughout airport operations, the “Harmony†initiative is aimed at pooling equipment capacity at the airport. “Harmony is at the core of Sodexi’s current Express Freight operation, an efficient, computer-controlled and completely paperless … [Read more...] about Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG
FreightScan opens first Latin America office
FreightScan, a provider of automated dimensioning systems for the freight and logistics industry, has opened a new office in Costa Rica, citing increasing Latin American economic development and growing interest in FreightScan’s suite of automated cargo scanning systems. FreightScan said it has compiled data from air cargo facilities in Latin America that indicate 22 per cent of total shipments in the region should be charged by dimensional weight. On average, these dimensional … [Read more...] about FreightScan opens first Latin America office
