UTi Worldwide Inc. has expanded its freight forwarding footprint in Malaysia by opening new facilities in Port Klang and Kuantan. UTi combined its former offices in Kuala Lumpur and Port Klang into a new facility boasting the latest technology. "Our growth in footprint and investment in this new facility in Port Klang and our new office in Kuantan reflect the momentum that our business in Malaysia has seen over the last two years. Some of this is coming from our strategic interest in … [Read more...] about UTi Worldwide expands presence in Malaysia
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Geodis appoints Indian sales head
Geodis India has appointed Martijn Tasma as its national sales manager, with responsibility for sales and the market development of its freight forwarding and logistics business in the country. Tasma's main priorities in his new role will be to strengthen and increase the company's trade lane activities, particularly with a focus on Brazil, China and the USA. He brings over 14 years of experience in the industry to his new position, and has worked for Geodis since 2006. Managing director … [Read more...] about Geodis appoints Indian sales head
Korean Air orders five 777 freighters
Boeing and Korean Air finalised an order for five 777 freighters. The order, valued at more than US$1.5 billion at current list prices. Korea’s flag carrier currently operates an all-Boeing freighter fleet of 26 airplanes that includes 17 747-400 freighters, five 747-8 freighters and four 777 freighters. “We truly value our enduring partnership with Korean Air and we are pleased that they have selected the 777 freighter to bolster their all-Boeing freighter fleet,” said … [Read more...] about Korean Air orders five 777 freighters
SAESL ties up with Tata Technologies
Singapore Aero Engines Services Ltd (SAESL) has partnered with Tata Technologies to launch a Global Engineering Centre (GEC) that will help provide comprehensive services for equipment harmonisation, improvements in workforce efficiency, and turnaround time optimisation. Through this engineering partnership, Tata Technologies will provide a dedicated team with expertise in the designing of various ground support and ground handling equipment, process engineering and technology optimisation … [Read more...] about SAESL ties up with Tata Technologies
Panalpina and Atlas Air renew partnership
Panalpina and Atlas Air are strengthening their long-standing partnership in the air freight industry. As a cornerstone of a new five-year agreement, Panalpina will switch one of its wet-leased aircraft to more than 200 scheduled charters per year, thereby expanding its air freight network. “The new long-term agreement with Atlas Air will intensify our cooperation and increase our joint business,” says Lucas Kuehner, global head of Air Freight at Panalpina. “The switch from … [Read more...] about Panalpina and Atlas Air renew partnership
DB Schenker sets up business entity in Cambodia
DB Schenker announced the opening of its new company, DB Schenker (Cambodia) Ltd effective 1 January 2015. With the creation of this new business entity, DB Schenker fully takes over the business and operations of its former exclusive partner in Cambodia, SGL (Cambodia) Ltd. “We are pleased to announce that the same operations teams who have been successfully handling the requirements of DB Schenker’s customers in Cambodia will continue to perform the same functions and … [Read more...] about DB Schenker sets up business entity in Cambodia
