Aramex has entered into a joint venture with Leo Global Logistics, a logistics service provider in Thailand, to form Aramex Thailand. The joint venture is designed to strengthen Aramex’s Asia-Pacific proposition, building on the company’s owned operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Australia to help facilitate smooth cross border movement in the region. Leo Global Logistics offers services including air, sea and land freight forwarding as well as … [Read more...] about Aramex forms JV in Thailand
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Singapore and EU conclude FTA negotiations
The European Union and Singapore have successfully concluded talks on the Investment Protection Chapter of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA). Once the parties have signed and ratified the agreement, EU exporters will be able to ship any goods to Singapore without paying import duties. The two sides have also granted bilateral access to many service markets. 'The conclusion of this chapter marks a very important step in our partnership with Singapore, strengthening our investment … [Read more...] about Singapore and EU conclude FTA negotiations
Steam Logistics expands to Atlanta
Tennessee-based Steam Logistics is opening a new office in Atlanta, Georgia to satisfy the airfreight demand of its customers and overseas agents. The office is located at 510 Plaza Drive on the south side of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, with convenient access to US customs, container freight stations (CFS), and the international air cargo community. “The opening of an Atlanta office underscores our ongoing commitment to offer service to our current and future customers,” said … [Read more...] about Steam Logistics expands to Atlanta
ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an application with the Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for antitrust immunity to enable ANA and United Airlines to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. ANA says the trans-Pacific cargo JV would generate substantial service benefits for freight consumers. Upon completion of the Japanese and United States regulatory processes, United and ANA will be able to jointly … [Read more...] about ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
Menlo Logistics, the US$1.5 billion global logistics and supply chain management subsidiary of Con-way Inc., will increase its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, and adding to its portfolio supply chain services for two major new industries as key opportunities for 2015. These and other developments, including the company's recent rebranding initiative, were discussed in a briefing held last week in Singapore hosted by Robert Bassett, Menlo's vice president of marketing and sales, and … [Read more...] about Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
Savage Acquires Trans Dynamics
Savage, a supply chain solutions company, has acquired third-party logistics company Trans Dynamics, a provider of over-dimensional, intermodal, LTL and specialised logistics services. With offices in Atlanta and Chicago, Trans Dynamics has extensive carrier relationships across the country and works with customers that are small, medium and large volume shippers to manage freight transportation across a variety of industries. “We’ve provided logistics services for decades, but … [Read more...] about Savage Acquires Trans Dynamics
