About 80 percent of Thailand customs- clearance brokers may lose their foothold in the logistics-service market if they do not adjust before liberalisation of the service sector in 2013, the Nation reported, citing the Thai Licensed Customs Brokers' Association. With the Asean Economic Community's (AEC) services market liberalisation, Thailand will have to open its service sector, including logistics, to other Asean members. Association president Jarupat Tantimit said that many logistics- … [Read more...] about Thai customs brokers may lose foothold
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RPX Airlines expands regional alliance
"Our challenge is to win a profi table share of the aircargo pie in the Asia- Pacifi c region," said Harsha Edwana Joesoef, CEO of the RPX Group, adding that the carrier also hoped to expand its activities to other destinations. "If we don't try, we will never become a real player in this industry." After successfully solidifying its image as a leading domestic logistics operator, RPX is determined to play a much bigger role, following the example of its long-term partner … [Read more...] about RPX Airlines expands regional alliance
Facing the challenges of China’s fragmented distribution systems
The mammoth China market is facing huge distribution problems, because it is fragmented and lacks the necessary IT support and credit systems, while it also faces numerous hurdles due to lack of uniform rules and regulations among various provinces and districts, Eric Laborie, vice president business development at SITC Logistics, says. "SITC Logistics, which is one of the largest Chinese freight forwarders with 14 years experience in the high-tech industry, handles large multi-national … [Read more...] about Facing the challenges of China’s fragmented distribution systems
Calgary launches transhipment mode
Calgary International Airport has launched an international air cargo transhipment programme, under which the Canadian government can authorise any Canadian or foreign air carrier to use Calgary International Airport as a transhipment point for cargo coming from and going to destinationsoutside Canada. In a statement, the airport said that the programme offers unprecedented fl exibility for both carriers and shippers to move goods through Calgary International Airport to third countries by … [Read more...] about Calgary launches transhipment mode
TIACA picks CPH, SAS Cargo for 2008 AGM
The International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) has selected Copenhagen Airport and SAS Cargo as the co-hosts for the Association's next Executive Conference and AGM, which will take place on May 12-14,2008. In a statement, TIACA said the Danish airport is a major cargo hub in Northern Europe, handling annual freight volumes in excess of 380,000 tonnes. The airport processes some 259,000 operations a year carrying cargo of which 8,300 are freighter operations. TIACA chairman, Jack Boisen … [Read more...] about TIACA picks CPH, SAS Cargo for 2008 AGM
