Nippon Express is looking to widen its tracks in international markets and has agreed to acquire Tramo group, a Swiss-Italian furniture logistics specialist, for an estimated 10 billion yen (US$68 million). The deal, which is scheduled to be completed by 2 November, includes the 18 companies under the Tramo group, including Swiss-based holding company Tramo. The purchase will be made through subsidiary Nippon Express Italia. The move comes amidst ongoing trend amongst high-end fashion … [Read more...] about Nippon Express buys furniture logistics specialist Tramo
Freight Forwarders
GEODIS secures expanded road network to China
GEODIS is expanding its road/trucking network in Southeast Asia and has launched a new route from Singapore to Shenzhen on 23 August, connecting the city state, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, all the way to China. The logistics operator has made significant investments on security, including equipment and processes involving the Internet of Things (IoT), for transporting high-value shipments securely throughout the road network, particularly for the high tech, semiconductor, … [Read more...] about GEODIS secures expanded road network to China
Airblox welcomes Avianca Cargo capacity
Freight forwarders on the Airblox platform can now search and book capacity on Avianca Cargo flights. Procurement specialists can find listed capacity on lanes between Miami and Bogota, as well as trans-Atlantic lanes between London Heathrow-Bogota and Madrid-Bogota. Airblox allows instant access to multiple airlines' capacities, the ability to book days or months in advance, as well as financial solutions with payment extension options. Signing up on the platform is free … [Read more...] about Airblox welcomes Avianca Cargo capacity
Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub
Bolloré Logistics and Qatar Airways Cargo have been working together for several years and now the two are offering more efficient air freight services to Africa with Qatar’s new Kigali hub. The Kigali hub is Qatar Airways’ first cargo hub outside Doha, which was officially launched in May together with Bolloré Logistics Europe and China. The airline has been operating its Boeing 777F twice a week between Doha and Kigali since March with up to 100 tonnes of payload capacity on … [Read more...] about Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub
Atlas Air welcomes 2nd freighter for MSC Air Cargo
Atlas Air took delivery of a Boeing 777-200 Freighter on 20 July, which it will operate on behalf of customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. This is the second of four B777-200 freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, which will complement its existing weekly service. The company offers around-the-world service to airports in Mexico City (NLU), Indianapolis (IND), Liege (LGG), … [Read more...] about Atlas Air welcomes 2nd freighter for MSC Air Cargo
GEODIS India celebrates 25th anniversary
GEODIS is celebrating its 25th anniversary in India this year where the company serves over 7,000 customers, from a wide range of industries, with the help of its staff of 450 in 20 sites across the country. For 25 years, the freight forwarder has made key investments in India’s economy to support various business sectors, including automotive, FMCG, healthcare, high technology, industrial and retail. GEODIS has also attained certifications, such as the Investors in People accreditation, IATA … [Read more...] about GEODIS India celebrates 25th anniversary
