FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has announced the four Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award 2016 Regional Winners. Sponsored by FIATA and TT Club, this training and development award is now in its eighteenth year. With this award FIATA takes important steps toward identifying, recognising and encouraging young talent throughout the freight forwarding community around the world. The four regional finalists, selected this year from … [Read more...] about FIATA announces regional winners of Young Int’l Freight Forwarders Award
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Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Dubai’s initiatives toward encouraging the 3D printing sector are set to make it the world’s leading centre for 'additive manufacturing' technology, a leading 3D printing expert has said. Dominic Wright, business development director at Generation 3D, a 3D printing specialist company, said during a presentation at Dubai's monthly CIOMajlis session that Dubai's initiatives toward encouraging 3D printing will revolutionise its construction sector as well as witness major innovations across … [Read more...] about Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE
The Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has opened its first business site in Dubai, operating there through Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rhenus Group. This company has been operating since 1 May 2016. Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC specialises in handling air and sea freight and providing customs clearance for imports and exports. Its range of products also includes project business, warehousing and road … [Read more...] about Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE
Iran’s Amadrah Int’l joines WACO forwarding network
Amadrah International Freight Forwarding has been appointed Iran member for The WACO System - an exclusive network of independent forwarders. Founded in 2011, the Tehran-headquartered forwarder offers global supply chain solutions, with operations out of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport Cargo Terminal and a port office in Bandar Abbas. “Iran is an interesting market with new opportunities,” said Richard Charles, executive director, The WACO System. “Amadrah International brings … [Read more...] about Iran’s Amadrah Int’l joines WACO forwarding network
Iran's Amadrah Int’l joines WACO forwarding network
Amadrah International Freight Forwarding has been appointed Iran member for The WACO System - an exclusive network of independent forwarders. Founded in 2011, the Tehran-headquartered forwarder offers global supply chain solutions, with operations out of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport Cargo Terminal and a port office in Bandar Abbas. “Iran is an interesting market with new opportunities,” said Richard Charles, executive director, The WACO System. “Amadrah International brings … [Read more...] about Iran's Amadrah Int’l joines WACO forwarding network
World’s largest freighter gets helping hand from Freightworks to Abu Dhabi
The world’s largest cargo plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya (AN-225), took its first voyage from Ukraine to Abu Dhabi carrying a shipment handled by Freightworks, the WACO System member for the UAE. The six-engine, 600-tonne aircraft, which has twice the wing area of a B747, was transporting a compressor skid and associated system equipment. There were six pieces of cargo weighing a total of 155 tonnes. “We have a dedicated project team in place for pre-planning the handling of such moves,” … [Read more...] about World’s largest freighter gets helping hand from Freightworks to Abu Dhabi