Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI), which is the apex body of 28 customs clearance and freight forwarders associations from across the country will be hosting the first international logistics congress: FIATA World Congress 2018 (FWC-2018) from September 26-29, 2018 in New Delhi. To provide an update about FWC-2018 Stanley Lim, past president, FIATA and Chairman FIATA World Congress Committee addressed a press conference of FFFAI office bearers and FIATA leaders … [Read more...] about FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi
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New mobile app for FIATA World Congress 2017
Minister of Transport, YB Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai experienced the newly developed mobile app for delegates of the upcoming FIATA World Congress 2017 – a gathering of the world’s top logistics industry leaders and players. The congress, which will be co-hosted by the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) and the Ministry of Transport, will be held for the first time in Malaysia from the 4th to 8th of October. Over 1,200 logistics experts from all over the … [Read more...] about New mobile app for FIATA World Congress 2017
Kuehne + Nagel rolls out KN BatteryChain
Kuehne + Nagel had unveiled the KN BatteryChain at the New Mobility World 2017, which is part of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The KN BatteryChain is the first integrated supply chain solution that actively addresses the increasing global demand for lithium batteries, fostering the worldwide trend towards drive electrification through battery-powered vehicles. Government regulations to meet CO2 emission targets and changing consumer behaviour encouraged by increased … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel rolls out KN BatteryChain
Satair Group and Safran Nacelles sign lifetime contract
Satair Group has signed its first major contract with Safran Nacelles, covering global lifetime supply chain services for engine nacelle parts and components used on Airbus A340-500/600 jetliners. Under the terms of the agreement, Satair Group has now assumed responsibility over Safran Nacelles’ entire supply chain for the A340 nacelle elements, carrying out support duties through the lifetimes of the four-engine aircraft. There are currently 90 A340-500/600s in operation, and … [Read more...] about Satair Group and Safran Nacelles sign lifetime contract
WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
The ground handling expertise of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will once again help to ensure the safety and security of ground operations at the world’s largest aerospace event, the 52nd International Paris Air Show. WFS has been the official ground handling partner of the Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions since 2001. This year it will be responsible for managing the arrivals and departures of over 130 aircraft in the static display at the show as well as the ground … [Read more...] about WFS official ground handler at world’s biggest aerospace event
Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme
Cargo iQ has appointed SGS to take on its member Audit and Certification Scheme, working with external auditors for the first time. Members will be audited to demonstrate, through certification, that their processes and services are compliant with quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry, as created and implemented by the Cargo iQ membership. Over 30 SGS offices will be involved in the process, which will kick off in June, with each audit … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ appoints SGS for new audit and certification scheme
