IJS Global GEFCO Netherlands (NL) has been awarded a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate by the Dutch Ministry of Health, with immediate effect. The internationally-recognised GDP certification plays a key role in assuring the quality and integrity of the transport and distribution of Medicinal Products for Human Use and focuses on the use of specialised equipment, well-established pharmaceutical working procedures, and continuously improving pharma handling expertise. “This is a … [Read more...] about IJS Global GEFCO awarded GDP cert in Netherlands
Logistics
Kerry ups stake in India’s INDEV logistics, eyes pan-India scope
Kerry Logistics Network Limited, a leading logistics service provider in Asia, has entered into memorandum of understanding to increase its stake in Indev Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a well-established Indian logistics company headquartered in Chennai, from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Kerry noted that a key driver behind this was its increasingly positive view of India’s economic prospects. The announcement was made at the re-branding ceremony held on 13 April in New Delhi with Nirmala … [Read more...] about Kerry ups stake in India’s INDEV logistics, eyes pan-India scope
JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
China’s second largest online retailer JD.com is partnering with Japanese logistics company, Yamato Holdings for quicker, cheaper delivery of products from Japan to China as early as May, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review. The companies are aiming to expand the already rapidly growing demand for Japanese products among Chinese consumers and the new partnership will cut the time for Chinese consumers to receive Japanese products from eight to four days. The tie-up, the first … [Read more...] about JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
TAPA makes good progress on certification campaign
With cargo crime at an all time high according to the Transported Asset Protection Association's (TAPA) Incident Information Service, TAPA has reported a 14 per cent increase in the number of logistics facilities and trucking operations achieving certification to its security standards in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. This figure has been achieved only six months into a three-year campaign to help manufacturers and logistics service providers reduce the risk of cargo crime. … [Read more...] about TAPA makes good progress on certification campaign
Global FTKs grew by 2.7% in January, but momentum flat: ICAO
According to the latest update from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) freight traffic - expressed in freight-tonne-kilometres (FTKs) - grew by +2.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in January 2016, +1.9 percentage points higher than the growth in December 2015. This is the highest growth observed since May 2015. Major freight markets continued to grow modestly, with Asia/Pacific growing by +1.3 per cent. Africa and Latin America/Caribbean contracted by - 1.4 per cent and - 3.6 … [Read more...] about Global FTKs grew by 2.7% in January, but momentum flat: ICAO
Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has been appointed by Ontic as its specialist warehouse and inventory management company for worldwide Ontic-owned AOG support assets. A B&H dedicated, climate-controlled facility at Heathrow will act as principal service centre with a central store providing a 24/7/365 operation. All items that form part of the inventory are produced by Ontic, a wholly owned subsidiary of BBA Aviation plc and a leading manufacturer or OEM-licenced parts, … [Read more...] about Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
