SEKO Logistics has earned a place on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), which enables companies in the Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space sectors to identify qualified suppliers. SEKO opened its UK Centre of Excellence for the Aviation & Aerospace and Defence sectors in May this year. ADS has formed a Governance group of buying organisations and representatives from the supplier community to work with Hellios Information, the third party service provider, to … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics earns JOSCAR supply chain accreditation
Freight Forwarders
DB Schenker hits the Belt and Road with new ASEAN overland products
DB Schenker, one of the leading global logistics service providers, has launched their integrated Asia Pacific overland services – DB SCHENKERroad to offer customers and markets, a seamless suite of domestic and international over-land transport solutions. Having been in the Asia Pacific market for over half a century, DB Schenker’s regional network of domestic and cross-border transportation hubs have developed extensive connectivity and depth. The consolidation of intricate country networks … [Read more...] about DB Schenker hits the Belt and Road with new ASEAN overland products
Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Dnata’s new customer service centre for export cargo customers in Dubai was officially inaugurated today. Located in Dubai Airport Free Zone - Freight Gate 5, dnata said this new export centre marks the beginning of a product improvement programme for airlines, freight forwarders and shippers. Spanning over 5,000 sqm with 50 dedicated staff, the centre is expected to serve approximately 700 customers a day and handle 25,000 tonnes of export cargo per month. With new export counters, a … [Read more...] about Dnata launches new cargo customer service centre in Dubai
Cargo agency programme officially kicks off
At a signing ceremony held today at FIATA Airfreight Institutes 95th meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially signed the agreement to launch the IATA FIATA Air Cargo Programme (IFACP) first announced in July. The IFACP is the result of years of work which kicked off after a 2012 review of the existing programme. The new structure shaping the relationship between … [Read more...] about Cargo agency programme officially kicks off
Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
In the closely fought, highly coveted category of Overall Carrier of the Year at the 5th annual Payload Asia Awards 2016 held on 29 Oct, it was the Gulf carriers who walked away with top honours for both the Customer Choice Award which went to Qatar Airways Cargo and the Industry Choice Award which was awarded to Emirates SkyCargo. For Emirates this is a repeat performance in this category while Qatar Cargo took home the award for the first time at the Gala Awards Dinner held in Hong Kong for … [Read more...] about Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies has won a three year contract for the European distribution of spare parts for Vermeer – the family-owned, world-leading brand in agricultural and industrial equipment. The new European distribution center (EDC) will operate from CEVA's Roosendaal facility in the Netherlands. In addition, CEVA will provide integrated ocean services to Vermeer from its Pella, Iowa, USA headquarters. This will enable Vermeer to support … [Read more...] about CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer