The findings of a new survey by Transport Intelligence (TI) have revealed that logistics providers can play an essential role in assisting logistics ‘collaboration’ projects between manufacturers. The results showed that 90 per cent of respondents believed that logistics companies could facilitate or broker deals between shippers. Unsurprisingly, the survey also showed that most companies (64 per cent) who entered into collaboration projects did so with the aim of reducing … [Read more...] about New survey points to benefits of collaboration
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Demand growing faster than expected
Demand for both international air travel and air freight accelerated in March with the rebound on the back of economic recovery exceeding expectations, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said this week. IATA said the air traffic recovery would dip in April because of the disruption from the Icelandic volcanic eruption, which hit European carriers in particular, and added that passenger and freight markets are still one per cent below early 2008 highs and the industry has lost two … [Read more...] about Demand growing faster than expected
Security training for pharma customers
DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight forwarder. … [Read more...] about Security training for pharma customers
TNT ramps up service logistics offering
TNT has announced that it will be expanding its suite of service logistics solutions throughout this year aimed at the hi-tech sector, specifically the consumer electronics, computing and telecommunications industry. TNT also named service logistics specialist Oliver Lemanski to spearhead its aggressive expansion strategy in the service logistics market that is valued at €2.3 billion in Asia Pacific and around €410 million in Southeast Asia alone. … [Read more...] about TNT ramps up service logistics offering
Lufthansa Cargo boosts Atlanta volumes
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Lufthansa Cargo announced the carrier began using a B777 freighter on its weekly, nonstop service between Atlanta and Frankfurt from 7 February. “Lufthansa Cargo’s increased investment into the state of Georgia is further evidence of the Airport’s growing role in and reputation for offering an excellent value to cargo companies worldwide,†said Aviation general manager Ben DeCosta. “We’re … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo boosts Atlanta volumes
DHL introduces new SE Asia road service
DHL has offering a new bonded and non-bonded cross-border road freight services that include full, or less than truck load service options between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. DHL’s cross-border road freight services include direct pick-up and delivery and other value-added services such as additional insurance, customs clearance and handling of import, export and transitdocumentation, the company said. DHL claims the scheduled crossborder road freight service could help … [Read more...] about DHL introduces new SE Asia road service
