Fast Logistics Solutions Group (FLS) has announced its launch in Dubai and the appointment of industry veteran Peter Scholten as CEO. The company has announced its service offering, including scheduled air cargo services, air cargo charter solutions, international ocean freight, multi-modal air-sea-land door-to-door solutions, customs clearance, 3PL warehousing and distribution services. In 2014 FLS Group generated US$200 million revenue with airfreight volumes at 45.000 tonnes and … [Read more...] about FLS launches in UAE, appoints CEO
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Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
Panalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. As of March, Panalpina will not only operate scheduled charter flights from Hong Kong to Huntsville, but also from Huntsville to São Paulo. The extended service is part of the recently renewed long-term agreement between Panalpina and Atlas Air. It offers scheduled main deck capacity to South America from the US and a record transit time of less than 40 hours from Hong Kong to … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
3PL market to reach US$925B by 2020
The global 3PL market is forecast to reach US$925.31 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research Inc. Increased convergence on core competencies by outsourcing secondary business activities such as logistics is expected to drive the 3PL market over the forecast period. Infeasibility in managing geographically dispersed supply chain operations as a result of increased globalisation has led to several companies outsourcing their logistics function. Emerging trends such as … [Read more...] about 3PL market to reach US$925B by 2020
TNT wins contract renewal with AB Volvo
TNT has received a three-year contract renewal from the Swedish truck and bus maker AB Volvo for ‘inbound to production’ and aftermarket delivery services in Europe. TNT will continue to handle AB Volvo’s European emergency production movements. TNT collects automotive components and parts from more than 800 different suppliers in Europe and delivers them to AB Volvo’s production facilities in Sweden, Belgium, France and Poland. The service builds on TNT’s … [Read more...] about TNT wins contract renewal with AB Volvo
SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Seko opens 8th office in UK
Keith O’Brien Seko Logistics has opened an additional branch office in Felixstowe to support its freight forwarding logistics operations at the freight terminal. The new office is under the leadership of directors David Hill and Jamie Harrold, who have both joined Seko Logistics from CEVA. Seko’s network of operations in the UK now extends across eight locations, which also include a new London Heathrow base opened in 2014 and a 152,000 square feet logistics centre to support its … [Read more...] about Seko opens 8th office in UK
