Over the coming weeks there will be considerable uncertainty for stakeholders through the entire transport industry as the global economy slows, governments prioritise specific supplies, consumer spending decreases and personnel shortages become more prevalent. However, the need for the supply chain of essentials – foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment – to remain robust and efficient will be more critical than ever. The demand to maintain reliability, and continued flexibility of … [Read more...] about TT Club continues guidance to the freight industry amid COVID-19 crisis
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WFS joins the coronavirus relief effort to help save lives in Italy
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) team at Milan’s Malpensa Airport are supporting the urgent medical effort to saves the lives of coronavirus victims in Italy by expediting the handling of time-sensitive materials destined for hospitals and medical centres. In recent days, this included handling cargo onboard special China Eastern Airways charter flights from Shanghai to Milan carrying 20 tonnes of medical equipment and supplies as well as a team of doctors to help deal with the … [Read more...] about WFS joins the coronavirus relief effort to help save lives in Italy
B&H Worldwide onboards AOG technics in Germany
B&H Worldwide, the award-winning aerospace logistics provider, has won new business managing the logistics of aircraft spare parts and engine materials for AOG Technics in Germany. AOG Technics is one of the world's leading independent specialists in the aviation industry. The two companies have previously worked together for exports to Europe and the USA from the UK, but this is the first time they have partnered in mainland Europe. Effective immediately, B&H Worldwide's Frankfurt … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide onboards AOG technics in Germany
ECU Worldwide launches LCL Express Service “XLERATE”
ECU Worldwide, the global leader in LCL consolidation, has launched LCL Express Service “XLERATE”. It will be a CFS to CFS express service which leverages the industry leading ocean services of MATSON Navigation from Shanghai in China to Los Angeles in the US. It offers the fastest port to port transit time of 10 days from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The container vessel is offloaded at the bonded CFS of ECU Worldwide in Los Angeles 24 hours after its scheduled arrival on a Sunday. ECU Worldwide … [Read more...] about ECU Worldwide launches LCL Express Service “XLERATE”
TIACA joins forces with CLIVE Data Services
TIACA, The International Air Cargo Association, will deliver the very latest market and route analyses to its members after signing an intelligence sharing agreement with CLIVE Data Services, creators of the new ‘dynamic load factor’ analyses. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by TIACA and CLIVE supports the common interests of both partners to deliver timely and accurate market data and aims to show the air cargo industry in the best possible light to all industry stakeholders, … [Read more...] about TIACA joins forces with CLIVE Data Services
GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
In an industry which most would characterize as lacking women representation, GEODIS, the leader in global logistics, wants to prove that diversity and inclusion is key to delivering innovative solutions. With the program it is conducting in the Asia Pacific region, GEODIS enables women to open the door on the world of logistics wider than ever before. The recently celebrated International Women’s Day drew additional focus to the issue of gender equality. The IWD slogan, ‘An Equal World Is An … [Read more...] about GEODIS Supports improved diversity in logistics
