Performed by the crew of a giant Antonov AN-225, the biggest aircraft in the world, Geodis Wilson managed the transportation of two wind turbine blades for customer LM Wind Power, from Tianjin, China to Denmark. With a length of 42.1 metres, the blades are said to be the longest cargo pieces ever flown by an aircraft. … [Read more...] about Geodis Wilson makes record breaking move
Logistics
DHL clinches major Diageo contract in Korea
DHL has clinched a multi-billion won contract in Korea with leading premium drinks maker Diageo to manage the company’s stock of premium wine and spirits in South Korea. Under the contract, DHL Supply Chain will provide a full suite of integrated supply chain services – warehousing and distribution – from an Incheon-based facility, reaching out to over 1,500 wholesalers nationwide. … [Read more...] about DHL clinches major Diageo contract in Korea
“K” Line takes majority stake in Air Tiger Express
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, ("K" Line) a Japanese logistics and ocean shipping company has acquired a 51 per cent stake in US-based logistics service provider Air Tiger Express Companies (ATEC). "K" Line said its capital participation in ATEC is aimed at enhancing the "K" Line Group's freight forwarding business and significantly expanding revenue opportunities together with its own logistics operations. ATEC, headquartered in New York conducts business in the US, China and elsewhere, with a … [Read more...] about “K” Line takes majority stake in Air Tiger Express
"K" Line takes majority stake in Air Tiger Express
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, ("K" Line) a Japanese logistics and ocean shipping company has acquired a 51 per cent stake in US-based logistics service provider Air Tiger Express Companies (ATEC). "K" Line said its capital participation in ATEC is aimed at enhancing the "K" Line Group's freight forwarding business and significantly expanding revenue opportunities together with its own logistics operations. ATEC, headquartered in New York conducts business in the US, China and elsewhere, with a … [Read more...] about "K" Line takes majority stake in Air Tiger Express
Air cargo demand continues rebound: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for May which showed a 34.3 per cent jump in freight demand and an 11.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic and compared to May 2009. “Demand rebounded strongly in May following the impact of the European volcanic ash fiasco in April. Passenger traffic is now 1 per cent above pre-recession levels, while the freight market is 6 per cent bigger,†said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand continues rebound: IATA
WCO and TIACA agree on closer cooperation
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 aims to keep customs and the air cargo industry better informed of each other's developments and requirements through a wide-ranging exchange of dialogue and … [Read more...] about WCO and TIACA agree on closer cooperation
