FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has announced the appointment of Kawal Preet as the new president of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. Kawal Preet, previously senior vice president of operations, North and South Pacific regions[1], FedEx Express, will take up the role on June 1, 2020. She succeeds Karen Reddington, who served as president of Asia Pacific region since January 2015. Karen … [Read more...] about FedEx Express Appoints Kawal Preet as President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region
Freight Forwarders
Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing
From June 1st, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking its comprehensive industry training programme online, utilising web-based video conferencing. Director General, Robert Keen explains: “Once lockdown measures started, BIFA's face-to-face training, which has received really positive feedback for its interactive nature, came to a halt. The question for us, was: How could we replicate that online? “Over the past month, our four-strong training team … [Read more...] about Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing
FedEx continues to assist in overcoming the COVID-19 outbreak
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has continued to donate shipping services and work with nonprofits to proactively support with relief efforts, helping prevent spread of the COVID-19 worldwide. These relief supplies shipped from China to the countries around the globe will be allocated by Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International to qualified health centers and hospitals with the most significant public health … [Read more...] about FedEx continues to assist in overcoming the COVID-19 outbreak
IATA Cargo Events 2019
Join us at the upcoming IATA cargo events on October 29 - 31 in Amsterdam. The conferences highlight industry trends and developments, provide attendees with key updates engaging speakers, forums for in depth discussions regarding key areas of the supply chain and valuable networking opportunities. AirPharma Conference Offers an opportunity for experts from pharma industry to discuss and apply fundamental principles of supply chain excellence that address customers’needs. Air Cargo … [Read more...] about IATA Cargo Events 2019
Panalpina expands its Belgium perishables network
Panalpina announces that it has reached an agreement, subject to conditions, with Belgian companies Adelantex NV and AD Handling NV earlier this week. With a presence in Brussels and Liège, Adelantex handles approximately 75,000 tons of air freight imports per year, and manages ground handling at Brussels Airport, customs clearance and the onward distribution in Europe. The 46 staff of Adelantex serve roughly 200 customers across Europe that import fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and plants … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands its Belgium perishables network
DHL simplifies air freight quotations and bookings
DHL Global Forwarding introduces a new online freight quotation and booking service for international air freight transportation. The new service rapidly creates competitive customer quotations based on door-to-door all-in rates and transit information. The quotation and booking service connects to DHL Interactive, the global forwarding’s online customer portal, where it provides shipment tracking and the creation and distribution of customized shipment reports. The new online … [Read more...] about DHL simplifies air freight quotations and bookings