DHL Global Forwarding has rolled out an integrated road freight network that now links five key Asian cities - Singapore, Penang, Bangkok, Hanoi and Shenzhen. DHL AsiaConnect was launched in 2011 connecting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and now links to the existing Vietnam-China corridor. DHL said the new service taps the acceleration of road freight growth in Asia Pacific which is forecast at an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 8.3 per cent from 2014-2019 and expected to drive … [Read more...] about Asia by road: DHL extends road network
Logistics
Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Rhenus Logistics has launched an extended service to Japan, with an increase of its air and ocean freight routes as part of its strategic plan to improve its UK and EU gateways to global markets and following the recent opening of its London Heathrow facility. The company now operates five air freight consolidations per week alongside weekly ocean departures, focussing on exporting consumer goods to its key destinations in Tokyo and Osaka. The service is managed by Rhenus’ four main hubs, in … [Read more...] about Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Volga-Dnepr does an Ilyushin one-two to Kuwait
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has completed two simultaneous IL-76TD-90VD cargo flights to ensure the fastest possible delivery of urgent mobile drilling equipment for an oil and gas customer in Kuwait. The flights from Liege in Belgium carried 16-tonne mobile installations that drove into the cargo holds of the iconic ramp freighters under their own power for the deliveries to Al Kuwait. “As the cargo was required in Kuwait urgently, we operated two flights to ensure all of the drilling equipment … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr does an Ilyushin one-two to Kuwait
‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
FedEx Express has launched ‘one-stop’ cold chain solutions in mainland China. Outbound FedEx International Priority Service and domestic Priority Delivery Service in China now offer two packaging solutions – Gel-pack Temperature-Controlled Package and FedEx Cold Shipping Package. With three temperature ranges of -20-0° Celsius, 2-8° Celsius and 15-25° Celsius, these solutions will benefit industries that require refrigeration for their shipments, particularly the healthcare … [Read more...] about ‘One-stop’ cold chain solution for China: FedEx
Ceva wins Universal logistics deal in Brazil
CEVA Logistics has signed a long term contract with Universal Music, a global music leader with strong market positions in recorded music, music publishing and merchandising, to manage their contract logistics operations in Brazil. CEVA will be responsible for the entire logistics for Universal Music in Brazil, South America, including warehousing activities (inbound, outbound, storage, inventory control), distribution (Air and Ground), transportation management, POD (Proof of Delivery), … [Read more...] about Ceva wins Universal logistics deal in Brazil
CEVA sees positive Q2, creates Project Logistics division
CEVA Holdings, one of the world’s leading non‐asset based supply chain management companies, reported results for the three months ended 30 June 2015 with an adjusted EBITDA up 25 per cent year-on-year (up 31.7 per cent in constant currency). CEVA’s significant increase in profitability in the second quarter illustrates benefits being derived from the execution of the company’s business line strategy implemented 1 January 2015, it said. “The company turned in a solid second quarter … [Read more...] about CEVA sees positive Q2, creates Project Logistics division
