Taiwanese freight forwarder Dimerco has expanded its US network to Arizona with the completion of an undisclosed investment in Phoenix-based forwarder BC Logistics. The new joint venture is the latest in the forwarder’s continuing expansion of its US network, which now includes 19 offices. BC Logistics, founded in 2001, specialises in time-critical, service-sensitive shipments and boasts customers in the semiconductor, energy and healthcare sectors. Dimerco said the merger will provide … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Dimerco expands US footprint with BC Logistics
Freight Forwarders
UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
UPS is not leaving anything to chance when it comes to handling and moving life-saving pharmaceuticals as it secured IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification for its operations in Japan and South Korea. The forwarder earlier announced this week that it secured IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for its freight forwarding operations at Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport, as well as Incheon International Airport in South Korea. Also read: UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 … [Read more...] about UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
This year freight forwarder Dachser is relying on its air freight network to offer capacity on key cargo routes between Europe, Asia and the US, as travel curbs and safety measures continue to affect the flow of shipments across the globe. In this interview, Endy Chan, head of air freight air & sea logistics for Asia Pacific at Dachser shares his insights on current trends amidst the industry wide space capacity shortage. Can you tell us more about Dachser’s air freight network in Asia … [Read more...] about Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Kuehne+Nagel has inked a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate the last two nose-loading Boeing 747-800F freighters to be produced by Airbus. The Swiss freight forwarder will charter the entire capacity of these widebody freighters starting the third and fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft will fly volatile trade lanes, such as transpacific routes, it noted. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa Compared to its predecessor the 747-400F, the 747-8F … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
cargo.one expands in Asia Pacific with SIA partnership
Starting July of this year, freight forwarders will have access to Singapore Airlines’ cargo capacity using the cargo.one marketplace. SIA said the partnership with cargo.one is a further step in applying digital innovation to deliver the ‘best possible digital experience for its cargo customers.’ The partnership will also provide cargo.one users with additional access to other Asian destinations such as Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, and Manila. The airline decided to partner with … [Read more...] about cargo.one expands in Asia Pacific with SIA partnership
DHL buys 33m litres of SAF with Franco-Dutch airline
DHL Global Forwarding, the German post group’s air and ocean freight unit, has signed a 3-year agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel, marking one of the most significant orders of SAF from the freight forwarding industry. The collaboration underpins DHL’s efforts towards sustainability, with €7 billion in investments, to help decarbonize the air freight industry. Also read: DHL’s Kelvin Leung on … [Read more...] about DHL buys 33m litres of SAF with Franco-Dutch airline