The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
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DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
DHL Supply Chain, a global leader for contract logistics solutions, recently launched its Advanced Regional Center (ARC) in Singapore . Built at an investment of more than S$160 million (US$116.8 million), the new 90,000 sqm facility features an $18.8 million multi-customer automation system featuring advanced robotics. The pioneering system allows customers to enjoy the benefits of automation solution without the need for significant capital investment. The technological enhancement uses 130 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
Qatar Airways Cargo has today announced the launch of QR Express, a solution to deliver airport-to-airport air freight service for time critical shipments. QR Express is the latest addition to the cargo airline’s expanding portfolio of specialised services and products. QR Express provides customers with the opportunity to book time-sensitive shipments via a quick and simple system that offers high boarding priority and rapid handling, ensuring speedy delivery of their cargo, the carrier … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
China’s second largest online retailer JD.com is partnering with Japanese logistics company, Yamato Holdings for quicker, cheaper delivery of products from Japan to China as early as May, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review. The companies are aiming to expand the already rapidly growing demand for Japanese products among Chinese consumers and the new partnership will cut the time for Chinese consumers to receive Japanese products from eight to four days. The tie-up, the first … [Read more...] about JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
Virgin Australia, TNT do contract on domestic cargo
TNT Express awarded what is expected to be a US$575 million, five-year contract to Virgin Australia for domestic cargo transport which has prompted Virgin Australia to wet lease three freighters for the job. Beginning in July of this year, Virgin Australia will uplift TNT’s freight on its domestic network, as well as on the newly-leased freighters. Virgin Australia’s network currently extends to 47 destinations within Australia and offers connectivity to 17 international destinations within … [Read more...] about Virgin Australia, TNT do contract on domestic cargo
Chinese New Year confirms air cargo slide in Asia Pacific: WorldACD
Air cargo’s difficult start to 2016 was extended into February with worldwide volumes declining by 3.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY), the largest YoY volume drop in three years, according to the latest analysis by WorldACD Market Data. The origins Asia Pacific and North America were the main culprits with January/February together seeing these destinations posting YoY volume decreases of more than 7.0 per cent. Africa, Europe and Middle East & South Asia each posted around 5.0 per cent … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year confirms air cargo slide in Asia Pacific: WorldACD
