Danzas AEI Emirates has signed a three-year contract with Airbus covering the provision of logistics services to Airbus Middle East. Under the contract, Danzas AEI will manage the spare parts centre built by Airbus in Dubai, which will support the aircraft manufacturer's rapid expansion in the Middle East Region. The spares centre, built on a 5,100 sqm site and located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, will stock parts made by Airbus and major-equipment suppliers. Headquartered in Hamburg, … [Read more...] about Airbus inks deal with Danzas AEI
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Nippon Express expands in Russia
Japanese forwarder, Nippon Express has changed the name of Nippon Express (St. Petersburg) LLC, established in July 2006, to Nippon Express (Russia) LLC and in addition, has set up a Moscow branch for Nippon Express (Russia) that opened for business on July 1. The name change for the St. Petersburg- based unit to Nippon Express (Russia) refl ected its status as the Nippon Express Group subsidiary responsible for operations throughout Russia,the company said in a statement. The opening of a … [Read more...] about Nippon Express expands in Russia
Thai customs brokers may lose foothold
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
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