Freight Forwarders

DHL links Europe to the ME by road

by Payload Asia

DHL Freight, the overland transport business of German global logistics group Deutsche Post World Net, has announced the launch of a regular road freight service between Europe and the Middle East, which it is touting as a lower cost alternative to air freight with faster transit times than ocean freight. "For shipments to and from the fast-growing Middle East region, DHL customers can now choose the most suitable mode of transport depending on the time/cost restraints associated with each … [Read more...] about DHL links Europe to the ME by road

BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway

by Payload Asia

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given qualified support to the UK government's decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport. "The stringent environmental conditions attached to the go-ahead, the possibility that a future administration could reverse the decision and the likelihood of a lengthy planning process means that this is far from a 'done-deal', " said BIFA Director General, Peter Quantrill. "Investment in an essential part of the UK's infrastructure is … [Read more...] about BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway

Panalpina makes smooth Nigerian domestic exit

by Payload Asia

Panalpina has said it made a “smooth withdrawal” from Nigeria after incurring major and costly problems in that West African market over the last couple of years. The Switzerland-based global forwarder and logistics provider said it would concentrate its future activities in Nigeria on transport services up to arrival at port or airport. All domestic services, including customs clearance, had been discontinued. “It was very important for us to ensure that the … [Read more...] about Panalpina makes smooth Nigerian domestic exit

China’s freight forwarders target emerging markets

by Payload Asia

China’s SME freight forwarders are refocusing their marketing efforts on developing business in the emerging markets of Africa, Central Asia and Central Europe according to Henrik Christensen, Chairman and CEO of the China Logistics Club. Trade between Africa and China exceeded US$75 billion in 2007; having grown by 43 per cent annually on a compound basis for the last 5 years. Soaring trade between Africa and China is a contributing factor in the continent’s fastest economic … [Read more...] about China’s freight forwarders target emerging markets

China's freight forwarders target emerging markets

by Payload Asia

China’s SME freight forwarders are refocusing their marketing efforts on developing business in the emerging markets of Africa, Central Asia and Central Europe according to Henrik Christensen, Chairman and CEO of the China Logistics Club. Trade between Africa and China exceeded US$75 billion in 2007; having grown by 43 per cent annually on a compound basis for the last 5 years. Soaring trade between Africa and China is a contributing factor in the continent’s fastest economic … [Read more...] about China's freight forwarders target emerging markets