By Nick Fryer Given the increasing complexity of logistics and supply chain management, efficiency and adaptability are paramount. Technological innovation, policy changes, and environmental concerns are all impacting supply lines globally, meaning logistics companies must be more agile and data-driven than ever before. As Silvia Amaro, writing for CNBC put it, reporting from the WEF in Davos, “Although there has been a rebound in the sector, the recent conflicts, climate change and an … [Read more...] about Transportation management systems and their impact on logistics processes
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Brussels Airport Company awards new ground handling licences
At Brussels Airport, ground handling is provided by external service providers responsible for key services such as baggage handling and catering transport. As the licences in five categories of ground handling are set to expire at the end of October 2025, Brussels Airport launched a selection process in early 2024 to award new licences. Following this procedure, Brussels Airport Company has granted new licences for all restricted categories. These new licences will be valid for seven years. In … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport Company awards new ground handling licences
Jettainer and Air Astana continuing successful partnership
Air Astana will continue relying on Jettainer’s expertise in Unit Load Device (ULD) management. This longstanding partnership between the global leader in ULD management services and Kazakhstan’s national airline, headquartered in Almaty, that began in 2007, has been renewed again on a long-term basis. Air Astana’s ULD needs will change in the coming years due to its planned fleet modernization with the introduction of Boeing 787 aircraft. Jettainer will continue to partner closely with the … [Read more...] about Jettainer and Air Astana continuing successful partnership
Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region. An aggregate total of 30.8 million international passengers flew on the region’s carriers in February, representing a 5.9% increase over the number recorded in the same month last year, on the back of the Lunar New Year holiday period. In revenue passenger … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
deugro appoints Steffen Behrens as new Chief Commercial Officer
deugro announced that Steffen Behrens has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of deugro, effective immediately. Steffen has been with deugro since 2017 and has played a pivotal role in leading and developing the Middle East region from his base in Dubai. With over 20 years of experience in the project logistics industry, Steffen has held various roles in the U.A.E., China, and Germany within deugro and other companies. In 2022, he was promoted to deugro’s President - Middle … [Read more...] about deugro appoints Steffen Behrens as new Chief Commercial Officer
Esyms and DHL eCommerce partner to change medicine distribution in Malaysia
Esyms, a leading online pharmacy and health solutions provider, is collaborating with DHL eCommerce, a domestic parcel delivery service provider, to transform how medication is dispersed from hospitals and clinics to patients in Malaysia. Esyms will leverage DHL eCommerce’s expertise in parcel delivery and returns logistics. Esyms can better support partner hospitals and clinics in ensuring their patients receive their medications efficiently and safely at their convenience. Esyms is partnering … [Read more...] about Esyms and DHL eCommerce partner to change medicine distribution in Malaysia
