India's vastly improved IT andtelecom infrastructure, along withnumerous new multinational businessoperations, has created a growingdemand for international logistics services,to which SEKO has been able torespond by adapting to the changingglobal trends. SEKO-India is responsible for servingSoutheast Asia, Europe and the US. Currently more than 60 percent ofbusiness process outsourcing (BPO)opportunities from the US and UK areconducted through India. This expandingmarket has led SEKO to … [Read more...] about SEKO expands to Mumbai
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FPS Air launches in NZ
NVOCC and seafreight forwarder,Famous Pacific Shipping, has announcedthe launch of the FPS Airbrand in New Zealand. According to Marcus Goldsworthy,managing director of FPS New Zealand,the Group is making great strides incertain markets to build on its airfreightactivities, and New Zealand is one suchmarket that presents significant opportunitiesfor airfreight volume growth. "In the last two years, we have launchednew services, expanded our coverageof the Pacific Islands, relocated … [Read more...] about FPS Air launches in NZ
HKG base gives speed edge for EMC
EMC Corp, whose computer storagedevices are used as part of telecommunicationssystems from mainland firmsHuawei Technologies and ZTE, hasopened its Asia-Pacific logistics centrein Hong Kong. The new operation,backed by DHL Exel Supply Chain,will help to speed up shipments forEMC's mainland original equipmentmanufacturing partners and its othercustomers in the region. The EMC Asia-Pacific and JapanSupply Chain and Logistics Centre inTsuen Wan is under the management ofDHL Exel Supply Chain, a … [Read more...] about HKG base gives speed edge for EMC
Universal offers E-Luggistics system
Luggage Express Found, a divisionof US-based Universal Express hasrolled out its web-based "lost luggage"tracking system - E-Luggistics. The system uses mobile technologyto track luggage, the moment airlinesenter lost luggage information intothe system. The system will be capableof integrating with airlines' systems inthe near future. E-Luggistics offers full tracking ofluggage from check-in to final receipt,reducing costs, minimising excessive paperworkand ensuring 100 percent … [Read more...] about Universal offers E-Luggistics system
CEVA wins contract with RR unit
CEVA Logistics (formerly TNTLogistics) has won a five-year contractwith Rolls-Royce Marine AS - Diesels, asubsidiary of Rolls-Royce Plc. The company specialises in the design,development, supply and supportof diesel and gas-engines and propulsionsystems for commercial and navalcustomers worldwide as well as powergeneration solutions. Through its business unit in the Benelux,CEVA Logistics said it will performthe role of lead logistics provider tocoordinate supply chain managementfor the … [Read more...] about CEVA wins contract with RR unit
AMB leases DHL distribution space
AMB Property Corporation, a globaldeveloper and owner of industrialreal estate, said it has leased 1,024,000square feet to DHL Exel Supply Chain,the logistics business unit of DHL'sgroup of companies. The Deutsche Post unit has fullyleasedthe distribution space of threenewly redeveloped industrial buildingsat AMB Fengxian Logistics Center inShanghai. DHL Exel Supply Chainis using the multi-client logistics campusto deliver distribution services tomanufacturers of fast-moving consumergoods and … [Read more...] about AMB leases DHL distribution space