ICAT Logistics Inc. (ICAT), an agency-based freight forwarder in the US, has expanded its agency partner programme with the signage of its Los Angeles (LAX) partner. In addition to joining the programme, Erik Jolliff, agency owner, has relocated their headquarters facility to Rancho Domingo, California in order to better accommodate their future advancement expectations with ICAT’s added support and infrastructure. The new office is located at 3000 E. Las Hermanas Street, Rancho … [Read more...] about ICAT opens LA facility
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IJS Global opens new Zurich office
Supply chain solutions provider IJS Global has opened a new office at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The branch is headed up by Katharina Tyrakowski, who has moved from her role as customer services manager, Pharma, at the forwarder’s office in Frankfurt, Germany. Gary Roche, CEO, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), IJS Global, said: “We are committed to delivering real-time solutions for clients globally. The new Swiss office will be supporting our key customers in healthcare, … [Read more...] about IJS Global opens new Zurich office
Shinji Kitamura joins The WACO System Board
Global independent freight network The WACO System has welcomed Shinji Kitamura to its board of directors. Kitamura, the managing director of Nishi Nippon Railroad (NNR) Global Logistics, brings with him over three decades of experience in the logistics and transport industry. “I am delighted to be joining The WACO System Board at a period of growth for our network,” said Kitamura. “I look forward to working even more closely with my fellow members and through … [Read more...] about Shinji Kitamura joins The WACO System Board
DB Schenker opens ‘futuristic’ terminal in Finland
DB Schenker Logistics has opened one of its largest and most modern terminals in Finland. The new location, near the capital of Helsinki, represents one of the largest investments that DB Schenker has made worldwide at 57 million euros. Karl-Friedrich Rausch, CEO and chairman of the board of management, Schenker AG. “Combining four locations and operations such as land transport, air, and sea freight in one building will improve our efficiency and productivity, and streamline our cargo … [Read more...] about DB Schenker opens ‘futuristic’ terminal in Finland
FAA fines FedEx for hazmat violations
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fined FedEx Corp. US$58,600 for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges FedEx in June 2014 accepted a box containing 1.7 liters of flammable liquid for air transportation that lacked the proper shipping name of the hazardous materials, the agency alleges. The FAA further alleges that in August 2014, FedEx accepted a hazardous materials shipment consisting of two pounds of … [Read more...] about FAA fines FedEx for hazmat violations
Forwarders more upbeat about airfreight than sea
The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index for May indicated some improvements from April’s decline. In particular, the six-month outlook appears bright as airfreight gained 2.8 points to 63.4 and sea freight increased 2.1 points to 62.9. Overall, the total index increased 1.1 points to 57.4. Even though this is down 0.6 points from one year ago, it is still 6.7 points higher than May 2013. Airfreight continues to lead the optimism for both the six-month outlook as well as for the … [Read more...] about Forwarders more upbeat about airfreight than sea
