China’s country-wide floriculture trade annually is an over US$8 billion business and good news for air cargo carriers, the central government is aiming to turn its focus from the domestic to international market. Brian Thomson reports fromChengdu, China. Yunnan Province is one of the major areas for flower farming in China with the area under cultivation for cut flowers increasing in just one year by 15 per cent, showing the eagerness of the industry to expand. Currently, some … [Read more...] about China’s flower power continues to grow
Logistics
Toll to acquire full ownership of Chinese operation
Australian group Toll, one of the Asia region’s leading providers of integrated logistics, has announced it has reached an agreement with China Merchants Group to acquire all the remaining 49 per cent of shares in Shenzhen-based ST-Anda Logistics. ST-Anda has an extensive logistics network across mainland China with warehouses and depots in more than 30 cities and a distribution network reaching over 1,500 cities across the country, according to Toll. “Moving ST-Anda to … [Read more...] about Toll to acquire full ownership of Chinese operation
DHL invests US$13 million in Hong Kong
DHL has announced an investment of over HK$100 million (US$13 million) in Hong Kong involving a new 120,000 sq ft DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) office in Kowloon Commerce Centre (KCC) and a DHL Fashion Competency Centre, also based in KCC. Kelvin Leung, CEO, North Asia Pacifi c, DHL Global Forwarding, said the new DGF offi ce in KCC would function as the company’s north Asia Pacific regional offi ce, drawing together 800 employees under one roof. “The new office is equipped … [Read more...] about DHL invests US$13 million in Hong Kong
K+N to handle Audi VW logistics in Korea
Audi Volkswagen and Swiss global forwarder Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) have announced a three-year strategic partnership for the car manufacturers’ warehouse management and parts distribution in South Korea. Kuehne + Nagel will handle Audi Volkswagen spare parts for the after market in Korea, including receiving, picking & packing, handling of dangerous goods, shipping and national distribution to Audi Volkswagen dealers throughout the country. K+N is currently building a new … [Read more...] about K+N to handle Audi VW logistics in Korea
Two new contracts for CEVA
CEVA Logistics recently announced two new contracts – one for a US telecommunications equipment provider and the other for a health food company in Turkey. In the first of these deals, CEVA will provide 100 per cent of the worldwide forwarding services for Powerwave Technologies Inc, a US-based, global, end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions provider. CEVA said the services provided for Powerwave would include all heavyweight air freight and sea freight management. CEVA … [Read more...] about Two new contracts for CEVA
Rutges Cargo offers new pharma product
Rutges Cargo has combined its security transport, control and visibility systems, temperature-controlled vehicle fleet and European network to launch a new product for pharmaceutical distribution. The ‘controlled’ product has been developed around the specific requirements of the world’s leading healthcare companies, according to Jason Breakwell, Rutges Cargo’s commercial manager. “The transportation market for temperature-sensitive … [Read more...] about Rutges Cargo offers new pharma product