The air cargo community in the UK would be far better at influencing government aviation policy if it collaborated more closely, says Nick Platts, head of cargo, Heathrow Airport. “I think that a community speaking with one voice would be an enormous benefit to the UK,” he told the audience at the Future of UK Airports seminar at Multimodal 2016. “Unfortunately I can’t see it happening as no one talks to each other.” He cited Schiphol as an example of a community that had worked together to … [Read more...] about Collaboration crucial if UK air cargo is to compete and grow
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Pelican BioThermal launches new Asia headquarters in Singapore
Pelican BioThermal, a leading global provider of innovative temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the life sciences industry, has announced the opening of its new Asia headquarters in Singapore. Announcement of the new operational facility in Singapore signals a significant development in Pelican BioThermal’s expanding presence and support network in Asia. The location will be the central base for the company’s Asia sales office, Crēdo on Demand rental fleet depot and will also be … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal launches new Asia headquarters in Singapore
Bolloré takes aim at air and sea with Singapore to Bangkok road service
Aiming to provide a cheaper option to air freight, Bolloré Logistics recently introduced its new road service from Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand aimed at retail, aerospace, and healthcare clients. The key objective, the company said, is to offer customers the fastest door-to-door transit time for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) cargo on a weekly basis. The twice-weekly departures and the speed of the service (3.5 days door-to-door delivery) at what Bolloré says is a very competitive price "make … [Read more...] about Bolloré takes aim at air and sea with Singapore to Bangkok road service
UPS partners on Rwanda drone network for humanitarian delivery
The UPS Foundation today announced a partnership with Zipline, a California-based robotics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to explore using drones to transform the way life-saving medicines like blood and vaccines are delivered across the world. To the support the initiative UPS has awarded a US$800,000 grant to support the initial launch of this initiative in Rwanda. All too often, UPS notes, critical health products spoil or fail to reach the individuals who urgently … [Read more...] about UPS partners on Rwanda drone network for humanitarian delivery
Agility reports $43 million net profit in Q1
Agility today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, reporting a net profit of KD13.1 million (US$43.45 million), an increase of 10.9 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2015. Revenue for the first quarter stood at KD 298.8 million, 6.1 per cent decrease versus the same period last year. “Agility started the year on a good note. Net profit improved 10.9 per cent, despite challenging market conditions in the Eurozone, China and the Middle East,” said Tarek … [Read more...] about Agility reports $43 million net profit in Q1
UK freight forwarding, logistics back Heathrow Commons Committee Report
The UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have echoed the British House of Commons Transport Committee's call for a speedy decision on the long drawn out airport expansion decision. In its report on airport expansion in the South East, the House of Commons Transport Committee, has criticised the UK Government for squandering the opportunity to end decades of "political dithering" over a decision on the expansion of UK airport … [Read more...] about UK freight forwarding, logistics back Heathrow Commons Committee Report