Drones will soon be used to deliver packages in Switzerland as part of a pilot project by Swiss Post. Tests are already underway in the US in a collaboration with Swiss WorldCargo, using drones by California manufacturer Matternet, a firm primarily focused on developing airborne options for health care in developing countries. The goal of the pilot project in Switzerland will be to test the potential of the technology, said a Swiss Post spokesman. Mountain deliveries are … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Logistics
Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Jettainer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG, has been certified according to ISO 9001 following an extensive audit. The certification proves that the company has an effective quality management system in all its corporate divisions. As an external service provider, Jettainer operates and manages the 'world’s largest' container and pallet fleet for 16 airlines in all. Martin Kraemer, head of marketing & PR at Jettainer, said: “As a services provider, … [Read more...] about Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Europe subjected to 3 cargo thefts daily, says TAPA
There was an average of three major cargo crimes a day targeting high value, theft-attractive products in the supply chain in Europe in 2014 with an average loss of €205,624, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) 2014 Incident Information Service (IIS) Annual Report for the EMEA region. For the year as a whole, TAPA EMEA recorded 1,102 incidents of cargo crime in the region. For the 33 per cent of crimes reporting a value, total losses for the year … [Read more...] about Europe subjected to 3 cargo thefts daily, says TAPA
C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
Expanding operations in one of the fastest growing global economies, C.H. Robinson is now operating out of a fully owned global forwarding office in Ho Chi Minh City, the centre and gateway of Southern Vietnam. As a key hub for transportation and logistics in Southeast Asia, Ho Chi Minh City handles about 70 per cent of Vietnam’s total cargo volume. C.H. Robinson’s increasing involvement in the Vietnam market is part of the company’s aggressive plan to offer expertise on both a … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson expands operations to Vietnam
Posti Group sells Scandinavian freight operations
Posti Group will sell its road transport business in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, as well as its international freight business in Finland to the Danish company Nordic Transport Group (NTG). The parties intend to close the deal during the second quarter of 2015. Posti’s other logistics business in Finland, in the Baltic countries and Russia are not included in the transaction. Posti will continue to provide logistics services in Finland in parcel services, company transport … [Read more...] about Posti Group sells Scandinavian freight operations
CEVA divests Italy groupage business
CEVA Logistics has signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Gruppo PIR, La Petrolifera Italo Rumena S.p.A, for the sale of Spedizioni Internazionali Trasporti Terrestri Aerei e Marittimi S.r.l.(SITTAM), an international groupage business, based in Cornaredo (Milan), Italy. The transaction is supported by Sittam’s management. Sittam's head office is in Cornaredo, near Milan, with nine branch offices throughout Italy. Sittam has strong coverage in Europe through regular … [Read more...] about CEVA divests Italy groupage business
