Around 150 guests from industry and government briefed on expansion plans and e-mobility / Gebrüder Weiss turns Straubing into Eastern Bavaria’s prime location Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder opened the new branch of GW in Straubing on April 18. On “Logistics Day” (“Tag der Logistik”), when the nationwide industry opens its doors every year, the Minister-President described the 14 million euro investment by Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing as "excellent news at a time when the Federal … [Read more...] about Minister-President of Bavaria opens Gebrüder Weiss logistics center in Straubing
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SASI World appoints Hiran Perera as Senior Advisor Freighters and Revenue Management
Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Hiran Perera as a Senior Advisor to SASI World, effective April 01/2024. Hiran joins SASI World after a long and successful career with Emirates Sky Cargo, where, as SVP, he led the team responsible for all freighter activities plus revenue and capacity management. Hiran will assist SASI World as it grows its global practise and expansion into new markets. Hiran will join the team to ensure … [Read more...] about SASI World appoints Hiran Perera as Senior Advisor Freighters and Revenue Management
Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
New CEO has extensive experience across logistics and supply chain operations --- seamless transition to new role DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally holds the position of Executive Vice President Contract Logistics for Region Europe. He … [Read more...] about Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at a fourth major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. WFS expects to handle over 8 million kilograms of cargo a year on SAS’s Boston operations, including high … [Read more...] about SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
The formalisation of an MOU, between Coastal Sustainability Alliance members Ken Energy and Green COP at Singapore Maritime Week 2024, aims to enhance Biobutanol use in maritime operations. From left to right: Ms Candy Tan, Director, Ken Energy; Mr Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Dr Hanson Lee, Founder/CEO, Green COP. Photo credit: Ken Energy S$10 million to be invested into development and production of biofuel … [Read more...] about Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world-class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of international trade. The host-to-host connection with DB Schenker’s internal booking engine optimizes the air freight booking process, providing agents with direct … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker