SPARX Logistics, a rapidly expanding global logistics innovator, has opened its newest office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Located in District 1, the nation’s financial centre and the city’s busiest, most fashion-friendly district, this wholly-owned office sits at the heart of Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy. “As the economy in Vietnam continues to thrive,” commented Wael Accad, managing director adding that China along with a growing Southeast Asia means “a host of new trade … [Read more...] about SPARX Logistics sets up shop in Ho Chi Minh City
Freight Forwarders
Frankfurt aims to be Europe´s largest CEIV certified pharma hub
Frankfurt is aiming to become the largest certified pharmaceutical gateway in Europe with a number of companies concurrently pursing the IATA CEIV Pharma certification with the support of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt. To date two companies in Frankfurt - the Perishable Center and Bolloré Logistics Germany - have successfully completed the IATA CEIV Pharma certification. Another six companies are either already in the process or are starting the nine-month certification process. These … [Read more...] about Frankfurt aims to be Europe´s largest CEIV certified pharma hub
Air New Zealand Cargo moves lifeboat to Lesbos for migrants
In a move to assist Greek rescue teams working to search for refugees and migrants crossing the Aegean Sea, Air New Zealand Cargo has helped move a lifeboat and engine from New Zealand to Greece last month. The rigid inflatable lifeboat and its engine weighing some 240 kgs was donated by the Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving patrol based in Henderson, New Zealand and has been donated to Lifeguard Hellas who will use it for both patrols and emergency call-outs. Co-ordinated by London … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand Cargo moves lifeboat to Lesbos for migrants
TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
Dachser boosts Asia revenues despite market slowdown
Dachser recorded a 9.2 per cent increase in its Asia Pacific revenues to €367 million for 2015, compared to the year before. The overall number of air freight and ocean shipments in Asia Pacific increased slightly to 355,800 from 355,600. “Despite the general slowdown in Asia Pacific markets in 2015, we were able to continue revenue growth through improved utilization of resources and becoming more efficient in managing our operations,” said Edoardo Podestá, managing director air and sea … [Read more...] about Dachser boosts Asia revenues despite market slowdown
Panalpina preserves profitability in Q1
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina preserved profitability in the first quarter of 2016 despite the continued contraction of the global oil and gas business. Panalpina reported an EBIT of CHF 24 million (US$24.6 million) compared with Q1 2015 of CHF 25.3 million and a consolidated profit of CHF 17.3 million (Q1 2015: CHF 19.6 million). “In the first three months of the year, we succeeded in counterbalancing the lower transport volumes in oil and gas. This was … [Read more...] about Panalpina preserves profitability in Q1