Jan de Rijk Logistics has announced the renewal of its contract with BA World Cargo for the provision of the carrier's European trucking operations (excluding Switzerland), for an additional fi ve years. "Following a comprehensive and competitive tender process, Jan de Rijk Logistics will continue to offer a singlesource solution to BA World Cargo in air cargo trucking, based on the company's proven track record and ICT capabilities as Freight Manager on a European scale," the … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk renews pact with BA World Cargo
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KWE opens Chinese warehousing firm
Japanese forwarder, Kintetsu World Express (KWE), has established its own warehousing company within the Xiamen bonded area in China's Fujian Province, which will target the logistics needs of electronic component makers. KWE said setting up the company will help strengthen its "One-Stop Service" which incorporates everything from international freight forwarding through to cargo handling within bonded area warehouses. … [Read more...] about KWE opens Chinese warehousing firm
Swift Global Logistics opens new S’pore office
Swift Global Logistics has announced the opening of its Singapore office, set to start operations on August 1, bringing the Swift network to a total of 39 offices in 18 countries. Swift Global Logistics is an international freight forwarder and logistics provider. It is part of the Dubai-based Swift Group. Providing a comprehensive range of freight logistics solutions, Swift Global Logistics offers global connections through its network of offices throughout Africa, the Middle East, the Far … [Read more...] about Swift Global Logistics opens new S’pore office
Menlo to buy Cougar Logistics
Menlo Worldwide said it will buy Cougar Logistics Corporation Ltd. for $33.9 million, including a $28.2 million cash payment to Cougar and the assumption of $5.7 million in debt. Cougar owns logistics operations in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and Menlo is the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. Cougar Express, the primary subsidiary, handles freight forwarding, warehousing, logistics and distribution management in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. … [Read more...] about Menlo to buy Cougar Logistics
China’s development in logistics is lagging
The gap in logistics know-how between China and the West remains large in management, training and IT applications, says Luo Kaifu, vice president of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). Speaking at the recent 4th Annual Sino-International Freight Forwarders Conference in Guangzhou, Luo said: "If we take the logistics development level of the western countries as 100 percent, then that of China would be 40 - which means that the gap is still very big." … [Read more...] about China’s development in logistics is lagging
Building global relationships in Pacific region
The year 2007 has been dubbed by the US as 'The Year of the Pacific'. There are great opportunities for New Zealand but only if we take an active role and do everything practicable to build an ongoing relationship with ourPacific neighbours. Fiji, the Cooks, Vanuatu, Samoa, are still seen by many New Zealanders as the most popular choice for the perfect island holiday and Kiwis rush to book package holidays to these paradise destinations right on our front doorstep. Despite recent … [Read more...] about Building global relationships in Pacific region