Menlo Logistics has located its Genk, Belgium warehouse site with an astute attention to both proximity to European markets and the availability of multimodal transport options. Close to the Dutch/German border to the East and to significant concentrations of industrial activity in Belgium and the Netherlands to the West and North, the 16,000 square metre facility at Genk has particular advantages when it comes to efficient product distribution. With an eye also on cost-effective transport … [Read more...] about Menlo opens Genk logistics centre
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Cargolux celebrates first 10K t cargo to Zhengzhou
Barely five months after the start-up of air freight services between Luxembourg and Zhengzhou, Cargolux celebrated the first 10,000 tonnes of freight carried between the two hubs. The flight carrying the 10,000th tonne left Luxembourg last Saturday after a ceremony attended, amongst others, by Francois Bausch, Luxembourg’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure as well as Paul Helminger, chairman of the Board of Directors of Cargolux, and Dirk Reich, Cargolux president … [Read more...] about Cargolux celebrates first 10K t cargo to Zhengzhou
De Groot to become COO at KLM
Effective 1 January 2015, René de Groot (45) is appointed chief operating officer of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who is now president & CEO of KLM since 15 October 2014. De Groot will be in charge of KLM’s operational divisions. “René de Groot will be an asset to the KLM leadership team. I have every faith that René will take on this challenging job with verve, thanks in part to his KLM-wide experience. I wish him the best of … [Read more...] about De Groot to become COO at KLM
Aramex forms JV in Thailand
Aramex has entered into a joint venture with Leo Global Logistics, a logistics service provider in Thailand, to form Aramex Thailand. The joint venture is designed to strengthen Aramex’s Asia-Pacific proposition, building on the company’s owned operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Australia to help facilitate smooth cross border movement in the region. Leo Global Logistics offers services including air, sea and land freight forwarding as well as … [Read more...] about Aramex forms JV in Thailand
Kuwait Airways to take 10 new 777-300ERs
Ten new 777-300ER aircraft, worth US$3.3 billion at current list prices, will be delivered to Kuwait Airways from November 2016. The airline will use them to launch new routes, but these routes were undisclosed. Last February, Kuwait Airways agreed to purchase 25 new aircraft including A320-neos and A350s. Boeing said in a press statement that it looks forward to an enduring relationship with Kuwait Airways. “We appreciate the start of a new partnership with Kuwait … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airways to take 10 new 777-300ERs
Global freight management system outlook 2019
The freight management system market is expected to grow from US$14.3 billion to US$39.09 billion with a CAGR of 22.28 per cent from 2014-2019, according to a report by Research and Markets. The efficient movement of freight is essential to any economy and also to the quality of life. Introducing an efficient, cost-effective fright transportation system supports small and local players to compete proficiently at the global arena. With the implication of these solutions, many freight … [Read more...] about Global freight management system outlook 2019
