UPS has acquired US-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. UPS said that the acquisition complements its international cross-border logistics capabilities from the US and UK to over 100 countries. "UPS continues to look ahead to the expanding worldwide demands in the ever-growing global e-commerce market," said Alan Gershenhorn, UPS executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "According to a Pay-Pal study, cross-border e-commerce will reach … [Read more...] about UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
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IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
Starting 27 May 2015, IAG Cargo will offer its full range of cargo services on the new British Airways passenger flights operating between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur. Through these services, IAG Cargo will support businesses in the region by opening up trade routes to more than 350 destinations on its global network. Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's busiest freight destinations and an important market for goods including integrated circuits, chemicals and machinery parts. In terms of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
LOT AMS partners with Kuehne + Nagel
LOT AMS, an individual provider of products and services related to aircraft maintenance, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel with the order supply chain management. In the scope of the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel will organise door-to-door logistics for all imports and exports from Europe, Asia and the Americas, which includes parts and equipment deliveries for civil aviation, AOG express shipments and special services for dangerous goods or oversised cargo. Kuehne + Nagel will also administer various … [Read more...] about LOT AMS partners with Kuehne + Nagel
APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market
Asia-Pacific is expected to account for over one-third of global contract logistics activity by 2017, according to a new report by consultants Transport Intelligence (Ti). The region is now more than just a major export region and now offers a variety of opportunities for shippers and logistics providers. While China remains the focal point for much of the region’s logistics activities, infrastructure projects – port and airport expansion, road and rail extension and … [Read more...] about APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market
China to press for air cargo liberalisation
China will push for further liberalisation of its air cargo market because it is vital to boosting trade flows and expand economic activity. “China, as the biggest exporting country in international trade, relies heavily on air cargo business. We are taking a proactive attitude towards air cargo liberalisation,” said Han Jun, director general, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). “We will follow the international trend of liberalisation, particularly for cargo … [Read more...] about China to press for air cargo liberalisation
QA to implement paperless freight transactions
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Customs have signed an MoU for the use of electronic air waybill (e-AWB). The document was signed by Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann and Mohammed Ahmed Al Mohannadi, operations and risk analysis department manager of customs in the presence of senior officials from both companies. The milestone agreement will bring Qatar Airways one step closer towards electronic freight, also known as e-freight, with the intention to eliminate the … [Read more...] about QA to implement paperless freight transactions
