Frost & Sullivan is expecting the transportation & logistics market to grow with expected CAGR 15.2 per cent in 2015. Gopal R, global vice president, transportation & logistics practice at Frost & Sullivan said that the industry is set to record strong double digit growth over the forecast period due to the continuous growth of the Indonesian economy driven by resilient domestic demand. Gopal R is expecting strong private consumption growth, higher trade growth, lower … [Read more...] about Indonesia's logistics industry to grow at 15.2%
Freight Forwarders
C.H. Robinson appoints head of global forwarding
Mike Short has been named president of C.H. Robinson’s Global Forwarding division, effective immediately. He joined C.H. Robinson through the acquisition of Phoenix International in 2012, and is an 18-year veteran of the global forwarding industry. Prior to being named president, Short served as vice president, Global Forwarding – North America. The division has annual net revenues of over US$330 million and approximately 3,300 employees in 29 countries. C.H. Robinson CEO John … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson appoints head of global forwarding
DHL Express invests on Thai infrastructure
DHL Express announced plans to increase its investments in physical infrastructure and services in Thailand to 180 million baht (EUR 4.9 million) in 2015 to deliver business growth and enhance service quality. Part of the new investments include the relocation of DHL Express Thailand's head office, the expansion of DHL service points and a new service centre in Thailand. Recently, the company has also introduced a customer experience management programme for its customers. During the … [Read more...] about DHL Express invests on Thai infrastructure
Air Canada selects Mercator’s RAPID Cargo solution
Air Canada has signed an agreement with Mercator, a Dubai-headquartered provider of software and technology-enabled outsourcing solutions to the aviation industry, to manage and optimise its revenue accounting system for cargo operations using Mercator's RAPID Cargo solution. RAPID Cargo is a cargo revenue accounting solution that gives airlines the tools to efficiently manage their complex cargo operations, by providing them with a clear view of how their businesses are performing. It … [Read more...] about Air Canada selects Mercator’s RAPID Cargo solution
Air Canada selects Mercator’s RAPID Cargo solution
Air Canada has signed an agreement with Mercator, a Dubai-headquartered provider of software and technology-enabled outsourcing solutions to the aviation industry, to manage and optimise its revenue accounting system for cargo operations using Mercator's RAPID Cargo solution. RAPID Cargo is a cargo revenue accounting solution that gives airlines the tools to efficiently manage their complex cargo operations, by providing them with a clear view of how their businesses are performing. It … [Read more...] about Air Canada selects Mercator’s RAPID Cargo solution
Qatar continues relief efforts to Nepal
Qatar Airways Cargo has continued its relief efforts to Nepal operating a total of 12 freighter services to deliver urgent aid to Kathmandu following the devastating earthquakes that recently hit the country. The cargo carrier’s first freighter left Doha for Kathmandu within 24 hours of the earthquake and was the first commercial airline to touchdown at Tribhuvan International Airport following the first earthquake. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: … [Read more...] about Qatar continues relief efforts to Nepal