Yusen Logistics won a three-year deal to provide logistics services for aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Yusen will manage the air and ocean transport of aircraft parts from the airframer’s consolidation hub in Hamburg, Germany to the A320 final assembly line (FAL) and delivery centre in Mobile, Alabama. Working under the Airbus lead transport provider (4PL) framework, Yusen Logistics said it will assist in logistics optimisation, cargo shipment, and intermodal transport as key steps to reduce … [Read more...] about This company ensures Airbus’ best seller A320 goes to final production
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SingPost eyes stake in Australian 4PL to boost e-commerce push
Singapore Post (SingPost) is looking to purchase a 38 percent stake in Freight Management Holdings (FMH), a fourth-party logistics (4PL) service company based in Victoria, Australia, for US$62 million (A$85.0 million). Its wholly-owned subsidiary SingPost Logistics Holdings on 16 October entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the existing shareholders of FMH, as well as share subscription agreement with the Australian 4PL for the stake purchase, according to a bourse … [Read more...] about SingPost eyes stake in Australian 4PL to boost e-commerce push
How Volga-Dnepr’s cargo supermarket makes multimodal shipping look easy
ATRAN Airlines, the express cargo carrier of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has recently accomplished a “complex” air/road transport under of essential spare parts for a porous burner unit from Germany to Russia. Porous burners are used as an alternative to conventional heat generation for manufacturing and industry applications because of their ability to reduce emissions. Organised with SIS Logistik under Volga-Dnepr's Cargo Supermarket concept, the first mile of the … [Read more...] about How Volga-Dnepr’s cargo supermarket makes multimodal shipping look easy
SASI’s Stan Wraight joins jury panel at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Mr Stanley Wraight, Stan as colleagues call him, is cofounder of Strategic Aviation Solutions (SASI), a global consulting and management firm which he started with two partners with extensive background in forwarding, airlines, integrators and express. They work with airlines, airports, international trade organisations and financial institutions: the company responsible for developing ICAO’s safe supply chain courses. In China, SASI … [Read more...] about SASI’s Stan Wraight joins jury panel at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
Press Release DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognised as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer rankings, Great Place to Work® and Fortune recognised the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. Every year, Great Place to Work®, a global people … [Read more...] about Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
Austrade: More flights and air freight capacity to and from Australia
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has announced new and extended outbound and inbound flights and available freight capacity under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) for certain routes. Shanghai to Melbourne Qantas has added cargo flights from Shanghai to Melbourne (via Sydney) scheduled to depart every Monday, with freight rates yet to be confirmed. Services can be accessed by any freight forwarder, with medical and health supplies to be … [Read more...] about Austrade: More flights and air freight capacity to and from Australia