A suit seeking class action has been filed in US District Court in San Francisco against UPS Inc., claiming that the Atlanta-based integrator “routinely uses an inaccurate measurement system that causes thousands of franchise store owners to be back-charged for higher shipping rates.” UPS was not immediately available for comment. The lawsuit contends franchise owners measure packages in the store, charge the customer and ship the package to UPS, where the company re-measures … [Read more...] about UPS faces law suit over measurements
Air Forwarding
Air Astana
Kazakhstan-based carrier Air Astana has leased a second A321 and last month took delivery of its second B767-300ER. In addition to the two B767s, Air Astana¡¯s fleet now includes four Boeing 757s, two Airbus A321s, five Airbus A320s and five Fokker F50s. The airline is on target to grow its fleet to 34 aircraft by 2014. … [Read more...] about Air Astana
Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK)
Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK) has successfully obtained the first China Air Transport Association (CATA) air cargo agency certificate. … [Read more...] about Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK)
Hai Phong International Tourism
Hai Phong International Tourism Joint Venture Co. and ViVa Macau Airline last month launched an air cargo service linking Hai Phong and Macau. ViVa Macau is operating one service a day on the route which initially will carry 3-5 tonnes of cargo. … [Read more...] about Hai Phong International Tourism
AirBridge Cargo (ABC)
Russia¡¯s AirBridge Cargo (ABC) has joined the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) and subscribed to all security procedures as recommended by TAPA. … [Read more...] about AirBridge Cargo (ABC)
Target Logistic Services
US-based Target Logistic Services has strengthened its operations in Australia with the selection of a new partner, Sydney- based International Cargo Express, (ICE). ICE has six offices throughout Australia and is headed by Peter Timmerman. … [Read more...] about Target Logistic Services