Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has taken full control of its Peruvian joint venture Hellmann Worldwide Logistics S.A.C. as the company acquired thre remaining 50 percent of shares held by Carlos Augusto Dammert (President of the Board). The acquisition allows the company to be fully integrated into Hellmann's global network, thus expanding the service portfolio for customers and generating further sustainable growth in Peru and the entire Americas region. Hellmann has been … [Read more...] about Hellmann takes full control of Peruvian venture
Freight Forwarders
New merger to rev up SGL’s offerings for auto sector
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has kept pace in pursuing its acquisition strategy and will now enhance its auto special logistics (ASL) offering as it acquired German-American service provider AFL, effective August 9. The acquisition is expected to support the company’s automotive special logistics services, with assets from AFL Logistics GmbH in Germany and American Freight Line S.E. Inc. (AFL) in the US. This is the 9th acquisition of SGL in this year alone and most of its recent … [Read more...] about New merger to rev up SGL’s offerings for auto sector
DB Schenker offers charter flights to Latin America
Press release Starting this week DB Schenker will offer additional charter capacities across the Atlantic. The new route starts from the Netherlands and reaches Brazil after two stopovers in the US. In South America, direct connections to Argentina and Chile are available. The weekly freight charter flight provides 50 tonnes of capacity and expands DB Schenker’s growing intercontinental flight network. Every Sunday night, the flight leaves Amsterdam (AMS) and stops in New York City (JFK) … [Read more...] about DB Schenker offers charter flights to Latin America
HPW Cargo to trade air freight capacity on Airblox
Airblox, a new online marketplace that allows users to trade electronic block space agreements (eBSAs™), has added Vietnamese freight forwarder HPW Cargo. The Hanoi-headquartered freight forwarder, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as Hai Phong and Noi Bai airports, will now list its recurring block space agreement (BSA) positions on the Hanoi to Frankfurt lane this summer. Established in 2009, HPW Cargo offers a full range of services, including air freight, … [Read more...] about HPW Cargo to trade air freight capacity on Airblox
JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
Following the launch of cargo.one in Japan earlier this month, Japan Airline’s cargo division has announced an international partnership with the air cargo booking marketplace as the airline looks to prioritize transactions online and accelerate its digital transormation. The carrier’s capacity from the Tokyo hub will now be available for air freight forwarders as they get to easily search, book, amend and track JAL cargo space in real time with just a few clicks. The flag carrier … [Read more...] about JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more
Good news for freight forwarders in Japan as air cargo booking marketplace cargo.one has gone live in the land of the rising sun starting with three carriers: ANA, Lufthansa and Finnair. The platform will be free of charge for all forwarders in Japan, regardless of size, and available in local language. Over 300 destinations will be on offer, with more airlines to be added in the coming weeks. cargo.one said this is the latest step as the company looks to expand its presence in Asia … [Read more...] about cargo.one goes live in Japan with ANA and 2 more