After weeks of speculation, Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) announced today agreements with Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., an affiliate of Amazon.com, Inc., to operate an air cargo network to serve Amazon customers in the United States. The commercial agreements will include the leasing of 20 B767 freighter aircraft to Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc. by ATSG’s Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), the operation of the aircraft by ATSG’s airlines, ABX Air and Air Transport … [Read more...] about ATSG confirms deal with Amazon to operate 20 B767s
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Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it will be the first airport in Asia to launch a community of cargo partners whom it will support to pursue the attainment of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators on Pharmaceutical Handling (CEIV Pharma) certification – strengthening Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical cargo. The move follows the very successful pioneering work of Brussels Airport to undertake the community … [Read more...] about Singapore Changi Airport goes community route for CEIV Pharma
UPS expands Express service to 23 more countries
Parcel delivery and logistics provider UPS has expanded its Worldwide Express package service to 23 additional countries and territories, creating an earlier guaranteed-delivery option for customers in locations that previously had only end-of-day guarantees. The 23 new destinations include Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Vietnam, Guatemala, Oman, Serbia, Macau, Honduras, Morocco, Jersey, Ecuador, Tunisia, Guernsey, Bermuda, Sri Lanka, Montenegro, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas, … [Read more...] about UPS expands Express service to 23 more countries
Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has created a new Shippers’ Advisory Committee to be chaired by Lars J.T. Droog of Tosoh Corporation. The group will complement TIACA’s other committees and review all elements of the supply chain in order to make improvements with the interests of the shipper in mind. “Shipper feedback is paramount in any effort to improve the air freight supply chain, said Sanjiv Edward, TIACA chairman. “TIACA has set-up this Shippers' Advisory Committee to … [Read more...] about Tiaca creates new shippers’ advisory committee
Respectable results in a tough year show strength of strategy: CEVA
Ceva has posted a stable revenue (at constant currency) for the financial year 2015 ended 31 December 2015, compared to a year earlier, down half a per cent to US$6.96 billion while EBITDA rose 22.2 per cent (constant currency) to US$272 million, reflecting the companies new strategy implemented in 2015. "In light of market headwinds, CEVA’s strong performance in 2015 is the result of across-the-board improvements and we have identified opportunities to ensure our business remains resilient,” … [Read more...] about Respectable results in a tough year show strength of strategy: CEVA
Yusen Logistics-Australia acquires Hitech Asia Pacific
Global supply chain provider and freight forwarder Yusen Logistics announced that it has acquired Hitech Asia Pacific – a specialist in end-to-end process management of sensitive freight. The acquisition will diversify Yusen Logistics’ portfolio into technical services supply chain, including specialised services supporting the medical and business equipment sectors. Following the acquisition, Hitech, which employs 110 staff at eight locations across Australia and New Zealand, will become a … [Read more...] about Yusen Logistics-Australia acquires Hitech Asia Pacific
