With the final stage of a programme to enhance air cargo security due to start next week, U-Freight is reassuring shippers it is fully prepared for the enhanced screening measures in Hong Kong. “The final phase demands that all consignors of air cargo must be approved by the appropriate authority as a ‘validated’ known consignor (KC), with any consignee not validated becoming an ‘unknown consignor’ with all their cargo subject to 100% security screening prior to being loaded on to a … [Read more...] about U-Freight set for full air cargo screening in Hong Kong
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AirBridgeCargo’s AVI team sees growth double in 2020
Seeing stable growth in the business of transporting live animals (AVI) for over 10 years, AirBridge Cargo Airlines said 2020 was no exception as it saw a twofold increase in the segment. The carrier attributed the growth to stable development of relations and business with existing customers who transport ‘traditional’ cargo passengers. These include livestock, pigs, horses, hatching eggs, one-day-old chick, and wild animals. ABC noted it reached new market opportunities with new … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo’s AVI team sees growth double in 2020
Report shows hot spots for cargo theft in Asia
India, Indonesia, China, and Bangladesh topped the list of hot spots for cargo theft incidents, according to the latest Cargo Theft Report 2021 by supply chain intelligence firm BSI and insurer TT Club. The report, which highlighted the relative shift in the location of thefts, found that in-transit incidents and those involving vehicles are still the dominant threat globally although the proportion of incidents declined from 87 percent in 2019 to 71 percent in 2020. Meanwhile, theft from … [Read more...] about Report shows hot spots for cargo theft in Asia
Kuehne+Nagel teams up with pharma distributor Jointown
Kuehne+Nagel is stepping on the gas to expand its contract logistics business in China’s pharma and healthcare sector, as it announced a strategic partnership with Chinese distributor Jointown Pharmaceutical Group. The moves comes after the Swiss logistics provider said it will buy Chinese freight forwarder Apex International Corporation earlier this week, which the company considers its largest acquisition to date. The partnership with Jointown allows Kuehne+Nagel access to the company’s … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel teams up with pharma distributor Jointown
Chapman Freeborn names cargo director for North Asia
Chapman Freeborn is welcoming back Allen Liu with a new role as cargo director for North Asia as it looks to support its growth strategy and the increasing demand in the region. Liu, who worked for 5 years as Chapman Freeborn’s cargo manager for China from 2013, was most recently connected with AirBridgeCargo before being pulled back by the aircraft charter provider to develop the North Asia market. Also read: Geodis expands air cargo charter services “We can see that North Asia has so … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn names cargo director for North Asia
Aircraft parts distributor Topcast unveils new website
Hong Kong-based Topcast, an aircraft parts distributor and technical repairing service provider, has launched a new website as it aims to strengthen its communications and engagement with principals, customers, industry partners and worldwide supporters. The new website features its distribution and supply chain offerings, MRO services (maintenance, repair and overhaul), and customer-focused integrated solutions. It also highlights the latest news and insights for corporate development and … [Read more...] about Aircraft parts distributor Topcast unveils new website
