SEKO Logistics has earned a place on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), which enables companies in the Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space sectors to identify qualified suppliers. SEKO opened its UK Centre of Excellence for the Aviation & Aerospace and Defence sectors in May this year. ADS has formed a Governance group of buying organisations and representatives from the supplier community to work with Hellios Information, the third party service provider, to … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics earns JOSCAR supply chain accreditation
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DB Schenker hits the Belt and Road with new ASEAN overland products
DB Schenker, one of the leading global logistics service providers, has launched their integrated Asia Pacific overland services – DB SCHENKERroad to offer customers and markets, a seamless suite of domestic and international over-land transport solutions. Having been in the Asia Pacific market for over half a century, DB Schenker’s regional network of domestic and cross-border transportation hubs have developed extensive connectivity and depth. The consolidation of intricate country networks … [Read more...] about DB Schenker hits the Belt and Road with new ASEAN overland products
Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
In the closely fought, highly coveted category of Overall Carrier of the Year at the 5th annual Payload Asia Awards 2016 held on 29 Oct, it was the Gulf carriers who walked away with top honours for both the Customer Choice Award which went to Qatar Airways Cargo and the Industry Choice Award which was awarded to Emirates SkyCargo. For Emirates this is a repeat performance in this category while Qatar Cargo took home the award for the first time at the Gala Awards Dinner held in Hong Kong for … [Read more...] about Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
U-Freight welcomes Alibaba call for global e-trading platform
Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, the U-Freight Group (UFL), has welcomed the call for the establishment of an electronic world trade platform (eWTP) whose objective would be to reduce barriers to make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their trading capabilities worldwide. The call was made recently by Jack Ma, executive chairman of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, who believes that such a platform is going to be very … [Read more...] about U-Freight welcomes Alibaba call for global e-trading platform
CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain management companies has won a three year contract for the European distribution of spare parts for Vermeer – the family-owned, world-leading brand in agricultural and industrial equipment. The new European distribution center (EDC) will operate from CEVA's Roosendaal facility in the Netherlands. In addition, CEVA will provide integrated ocean services to Vermeer from its Pella, Iowa, USA headquarters. This will enable Vermeer to support … [Read more...] about CEVA to operate Euro distribution for Vermeer
Payload conference shaping up to be best yet
This year’s highly anticipated Payload Asia Conference and Awards in Hong Kong on 28-29 September – now in its fifth year – is shaping up to the best event to date. Two days of hot topics in the air cargo supply chain will be discussed in six roundtables – Hub or Hubris, Disruption, E-commerce, Dangerous Goods, One Belt – One Road and Maindeck. A facility tour hosted by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd (HACTL) will also be a key event on the first afternoon. Networking will also be a key … [Read more...] about Payload conference shaping up to be best yet