Now we’re not sure about you, but here at Belly Ache Central, if you mention the Gaza Strip we tend to think conflict, human suffering, war, guns, bombs and all that sordid stuff. Well, this latest little snippet just goes to show how wrong even we can be. Next time you hear Gaza mentioned, you’ll surely be thinking of good ole Colonel Sanders after this! Come to think of it, he could be related to Yasser Arafat…they do look a little bit alike and they both have military … [Read more...] about Logistics 101: A case study in thinking out of the bucket!
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Oz forwarders warn of ill-conceived security plan
The plan, put forward by Australia’s Office of Transport Security (OTS) along with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), is to have a three tier security scheme. The first tier will see a Regulated Shipper Scheme implemented where cargo belonging to registered shippers will not require any security screening from the point cargo leaves their warehouse to the time it’s loaded on the aircraft. The second tier will involve cargo not originating from a known shipper being … [Read more...] about Oz forwarders warn of ill-conceived security plan
ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
While its profile is certainly much lower than many international cargo players, one suspects that ANA Cargo prefers its ‘under-the-radar’ style as it quietly and persistently solidifies its position in the Asian marketplace. This position took a further positive turn in early August when it shifted its Asian regional headquarters (excluding China which is run out of Shanghai) from Hong Kong to Singapore, which marks the start of a new focus on expansion in Southeast Asia and India, … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo stays lean and focused
Chinese Cosco containership attacked in Suez
The 10,061 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) containership Cosco Asia has said to have been attacked while transiting the Suez Canal on Saturday, according to press reports. Details of the alleged attack vary, with some reports claiming that two explosions were heard aboard the vessel, while others suggest the ship was fired at from shore, possibly with a rocket propelled grenade. The vessel is said to have experienced a fire and an explosion in a container on board, at 15:55 hrs on Saturday … [Read more...] about Chinese Cosco containership attacked in Suez
Paying lip service?
For the carrier that sure seems like the most fun airline in the world, Turkish Airlines almost had a lot of people (not) seeing red, recently. It all started when it emerged that the carrier was planning on banning its female flight crew from wearing red lipstick and red nail polish. Turkey’s national airline said it wanted to give flight attendants a “natural look” so that they are “artless and well-groomed with makeup in pastel tones”. Reading this, we began … [Read more...] about Paying lip service?
CHEP sees dichotomy in the current market
Speaking to Payload Asia CHEP’s president Ludwig Bertsch, noted the dichotomy that the troubled market presents: “The downturn in cargo traffic has had an effect on everyone, including us, and it was sad to see one of our valued customers, Air Cargo Germany, go into chapter 11. Nevertheless we managed to grow our topline year-on-year by nearly 50 per cent, mainly due to the diverse range of services which has helped us to continue our growth story even in a difficult … [Read more...] about CHEP sees dichotomy in the current market
