New CEO has extensive experience across logistics and supply chain operations --- seamless transition to new role DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally holds the position of Executive Vice President Contract Logistics for Region Europe. He … [Read more...] about Aaron Scott named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
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SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at a fourth major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. WFS expects to handle over 8 million kilograms of cargo a year on SAS’s Boston operations, including high … [Read more...] about SAS partners with WFS for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America
Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
The formalisation of an MOU, between Coastal Sustainability Alliance members Ken Energy and Green COP at Singapore Maritime Week 2024, aims to enhance Biobutanol use in maritime operations. From left to right: Ms Candy Tan, Director, Ken Energy; Mr Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Dr Hanson Lee, Founder/CEO, Green COP. Photo credit: Ken Energy S$10 million to be invested into development and production of biofuel … [Read more...] about Coastal sustainability alliance boosts development and adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore
Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world-class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of international trade. The host-to-host connection with DB Schenker’s internal booking engine optimizes the air freight booking process, providing agents with direct … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker
Shanghai-based CTS opens first Mexican warehouse
Shanghai-headquartered CTS Global Supply Chain Solutions has been extending its network into Mexico for more than 3 years, and the company has recently opened its first full function warehouse in Mexico City. The company is looking to capture the opportunities amidst growing trade between Asia and Mexico, which has emerged as one of the top mobile automakers in the world, with rapid development in logistics infrastructure, The 170,000-sqft facility in Mexico City, which started operations … [Read more...] about Shanghai-based CTS opens first Mexican warehouse
U-Freight to boost healthcare supply chains with new partner
The U-Freight Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain Management Co, which has a strong presence in China’s medical and healthcare sectors. The two companies will combine their expertise to create a global one-stop medical supply chain service to provide more choices in managing the supply chains of medical and health care devices, as well as more integrated distribution and fulfilment operations worldwide. The cooperation will see … [Read more...] about U-Freight to boost healthcare supply chains with new partner
