Geodis is set to expand its dedicated air freight network in Asia Pacific with three new routes, which will be serviced by a long-term chartered aircraft. The forwarder’s extended AirDirect service will connect Hong Kong, Chennai, Sydney, and Shanghai via Geodis’ newly established air hub in Kuala Lumpur. The company said this will add 320 tonnes of cargo capacity each week. The forwarder has scheduled weekly charter services from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and Sydney and will also operate … [Read more...] about Geodis adds more air freight capacity in Asia Pacific
Freight Forwarders
Dachser offers charter capacity on Hong Kong-Liege route
Dachser is shoring up its charter programme on the HKG-LGG route with a long-term contract to offer ‘reliable’ air freight capacity from January 2022 to March 2024. The forwarder plans to operate scheduled services using a dedicated Boeing 747-400F on the Hong Kong–Liège route, with payload of up to 100 metric tonnes each way. “Demand for air freight is at an all-time high,” says Timo Stroh, head of global air freight at Dachser. “Air freight capacity is in extremely short supply. So we’ll … [Read more...] about Dachser offers charter capacity on Hong Kong-Liege route
Toll Group opens office in the Philippines
Australian logistics player Toll Group is expanding its footprint across Asia with a newly opened local office in the Philippines, as it forecasts 'high' double-digit growth in the next five years. The team in the Philippines will focus on providing logistics services to key verticals in the industrial, retail, technology, and automotive sectors, allowing local businesses to tap opportunities beyond the archipelago, including regional manufacturing value chains. Benjamin Bathan, who was … [Read more...] about Toll Group opens office in the Philippines
Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa
With this recent expansion, the forwarder will be represented in 18 African countries with offices managed and supported by a control tower in Durban. K+N says this single point of customer contact will allow for complete visibility across the network, including remote locations, whilst ensuring service standards, data quality, shipment visibility and cargo flow management. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group The company says the expanded Africa network is … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa
From carriages to drones: DB Schenker’s 150 years
Press release In 2022, DB Schenker celebrates its 150th corporate anniversary. Building on extensive experience in supply chain management, the Germany-headquartered company has long become one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Today marks the kick-off into an anniversary year with a multitude of external and internal festivities, underlining DB Schenker’s vision of advancing businesses and lives by shaping the way the world connects. On July 1, 1872, Gottfried Schenker … [Read more...] about From carriages to drones: DB Schenker’s 150 years
Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD
Menzies Aviation has received its IATA certification to handle pharma products at its stations in Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). At Heathrow Airport, the ground handling specialist works with the likes of Qatar Airways, Air India and TAP Air Portugal. It logged average volume of 100,000 to 120,000 tonnes per annum and expects to see a significant increase in pharma volumes through its 10,000-sqm warehouse facility at LHR, which features … [Read more...] about Menzies gets pharma accreditation at LHR and BUD