Kale Logistics Solutions - a leading global IT solutions provider focused on providing cutting edge technology solutions to the logistics industry has increased its international presence with a new set-up at Dubai World Central, Dubai. This will act as customer facing center and will enable a deeper engagement for Kale with the logistics industry stakeholders. Logistics and transportation industry has been witnessing an interesting transformation. Technology in logistics is … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics sets-up new center in Dubai
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Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
“We need space to store our relief equipment, so we can act quickly when disaster strikes. It’s absolutely key for us; and we are very excited to have access to a total of 2,000 m2 of storage space at DSV’s warehouse close to Roskilde [DK]. It’s a very welcome doubling of our warehouse capacity,” says Red Cross Denmark’s President Anders Ladekarl. DSV donates two adjacent warehouse spaces The new Red Cross/DSV warehouse in Roskilde is split into two spaces – one for … [Read more...] about Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
Air New Zealand joins Unisys Cargo Portal Services
Unisys Corporation announced Air New Zealand has joined Unisys Cargo Portal Services (CPS) to allow the airline’s current and prospective freight forwarder clients to book and track shipments online. Unisys’ CPS is an online portal that enables freight forwarders to interact with multiple carriers via a single website to view availability, make bookings and track shipments as well as other electronic services such as producing IATA electronic Air Waybills (e-AWB) and interacting … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand joins Unisys Cargo Portal Services
IATA welcomes entry into force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This follows the ratification of the treaty by two-thirds of the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). "The Trade Facilitation Agreement will cut red tape at the border for faster, cheaper and easier trade. That’s great news for airlines, which deliver about a third of the goods traded across borders by value. And it’s a particularly timely reminder … [Read more...] about IATA welcomes entry into force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies notes that the ratifications by Chad, Jordan, Oman and Rwanda means the deal has reached the pre-determined threshold of 110 WTO members required for its immediate entry into force. Robert Keen, director general of BIFA says, “This agreement aims to simplify and clarify international import and export procedures, customs formalities and transit requirements. It should make trade-related administration easier and … [Read more...] about BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) Board and Council recently approved the promotion of Robert Windsor and Spencer Stevenson to directors of BIFA. Windsor, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2009 will continue to lead the trade association’s representational work with government and many other organisations that BIFA seeks to influence on behalf of its freight forwarding members. Stevenson, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2010, will … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
