Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new branch office in Chongqing, China extending its footprint in China to 39 locations. From the new premises, located at the central business district in close proximity to the city’s major infrastructure facilities, Kuehne + Nagel said it will focus on providing international sea and air logistics services. In addition, it will offer specialised solutions to support the automotive and industrial goods and chemicals sectors, two of the city’s … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Chongqing
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Schenker expands to Papua New Guinea
Schenker Australia Pty Ltd and Schenker New Zealand Ltd have announced an expansion of services to Papua New Guinea through a non-exclusive sales and handling agreement with local partner Swift Agencies (PNG) Ltd. DB Schenker now offers integrated logistics services to industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, aeroparts, consumer electronics, automotive and mining in Papua New Guinea. Australia is Papua New Guinea’s biggest import and export destination and Papua New Guinea has … [Read more...] about Schenker expands to Papua New Guinea
Logistics must adapt to auto industry changes
According to a new report by Transport Intelligence (TI) titled Global Automotive Logistics 2009, the next year will be critical for logistics companies to come to terms with the systemic restructuring which the industry is undergoing. The report highlights the state of the US market, in which General Motors and Chrysler have been bankrupted and Ford’s production capacity severely compromised. In contrast, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Daimler are opening new plants and Toyota, … [Read more...] about Logistics must adapt to auto industry changes
U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition
International freight service and logIn Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new humidity-controlled logistics facility, for the handling and storage of aircraft engines and aviation components. The Humidity Control Room, measuring nine metres long, 5.2 metres wide and four metres high, is housed within UFL’s wholly-owned Logistics Centre in Singapore, which is TAPA-certified, has 24-hour manned security and is equipped with CCTV monitoring, as well as a PCSC Card Access … [Read more...] about U-Freight moves on MRO logistics ambition
UPS signs Shenzhen Customs agreement for new China hub
UPS and the Shenzhen Customs authority signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to seal the terms of their partnership at the soon-to-be-completed UPS intra-Asia hub, located at China's Shenzhen International Airport. “We believe the new hub will greatly boost export developments in the Pearl River Delta region and increase the total volume of freight transportation and employment level,†said Shi Fushen, Deputy Director General, Shenzhen Customs Provincial HQ. … [Read more...] about UPS signs Shenzhen Customs agreement for new China hub
TNT continues Viet expansion with new ops hub
TNT, leading provider of integrated express services, officially opened its expanded and re-modeled International and Domestic Operations Centre in Ho Chi Minh City this week. Located next to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the 3,000 sq metre facility features state-of-the-art technology for freight processing, tracking and security. TNT said it aims to "take a key position in contributing to the support of important national trade and development goals," by modernising and expanding the … [Read more...] about TNT continues Viet expansion with new ops hub
