The World Customs Organization (WCO) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help identify how the air cargo industry can assist in priority Customs objectives and to discuss how these can be best achieved with minimum disruption to commercial operations. The new agreement — signed in Brussels by WCO secretary general, Kunio Mikuriya, and TIACA's secretary general, Daniel Fernandez — aims to keep customs and the air … [Read more...] about WCO and TIACA agree to greater cooperation
Logistics
IATA success in standardising cargo liability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the standardisation of cargo liability limits. With effect from 1 July 2010, the Air Waybill (AWB) Conditions of Contract (IATA Resolution 600b) have been changed to harmonise the application of the Montreal Convention liability limit for all air cargo across all routes. IATA says the simplified approach improves efficiency for shippers and forwarders and is consistent with industry efforts to improve competitiveness by simplifying … [Read more...] about IATA success in standardising cargo liability
Panalpina begins ops at new Dubai facility
Global forwarder Panalpina has commenced operations from its new 41,800 sq metre multimodal transit and logistics hub in the Dubai Logistics Cityfree trade zone. The new facility consists of 2,787 sq metre office space, a 11,148 sq metre multipurpose logistics operating area with 10,000 VNA (very narrow aisle) pallet positions in a temperaturecontrolled ambient environment and a 13,900 sq metre lay down area. The facility will be TAPA A certified, it has 23 gates including one mega door, 10 … [Read more...] about Panalpina begins ops at new Dubai facility
BDP establishes new Vietnam operation
US privately-held forwarder, BDP International (BDP) has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with representation in the other commercial centres of Danang and Hanoi. A key element of BDP’s Asia strategy, the company said it will focus on the chemical, healthcare, retail, telecom, electronics and other manufacturing industries. “We are seeing a growing demand for Vietnamese produced goods in North America, Europe as well … [Read more...] about BDP establishes new Vietnam operation
Hellmann works towards SA pharma hub
Hellmann Healthcare Logistics has expanded its specialist division into South Africa and appointed an inhouse pharmacist in order to store and distribute pharmaceuticals to comply with local regulations. Abiding by the legal requirement that a pharmacist must be present on site, HHL appointed Freda van Loggerenberg as General Manager of Healthcare Logistics in January 2010. Hellmann said van Loggerenberg is in discussions with pharmaceutical, veterinary and medical devices companies, on a … [Read more...] about Hellmann works towards SA pharma hub
US logistics markets gripped by uncertainty
The annual US Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) ‘State of The Logistics Nation’ report has described an American logistics sector hit badly by the recession, yet uncertain about the nature of the recovery. The report noted that logistics spend in the US saw a big fall in 2009 accounting for 7.7 per cent of GDP contrasting with the 9.3 per cent seen in 2008. This number has never fallen below nine per cent in the past five years or below eight per cent in … [Read more...] about US logistics markets gripped by uncertainty
