Kerry Logistics has expanded its Supply Chain Solutions team after a series of strong business wins and customer demand for sophisticated solutions to increasingly complex logistical requirements. Rob Brown has taken up the post of head of Supply Chain Solutions, based at Kerry Logistics (UK)’s Manchester headquarters, whilst Nigel Moolenaar has joined as Head of Supply Chain Solution Implementation, based at the company’s Dartford office. Brown brings over 16 years … [Read more...] about Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Air Logistics Asia
DHL sees demand for temp-sensitive rail shipment
DHL Global Forwarding has seen increased take up for its temperature-controlled rail solution along China's West Corridor from Chengdu to Europe. With temperatures at an average of -20C during winter, DHL Global Forwarding offers, apart from normally equipped containers for general cargo, a temperature-controlled solution for temperature-sensitive goods moving by rail from China to Europe, so that its cargo rail schedules run normally. In individually powered DHL containers, the temperature of … [Read more...] about DHL sees demand for temp-sensitive rail shipment
Changi cargo shipment up in Oct
Airfreight movements at Singapore Changi Airport grew 2.1 per cent, with 159,700 tonnes of cargo handled during the month. Aircraft landings and takeoffs decreased by 3.7 per cent to 28,380. For the period of January to October 2014, cargo shipments grew by 0.5% to 1.53 million tonnes while aircraft movements were stable at 283,650 for the same period. As at 1 November 2014, more than 100 airlines operate at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to over 300 cities in some 70 countries and … [Read more...] about Changi cargo shipment up in Oct
RJ receives its 5th Dreamliner
Royal Jordanian welcomed its fifth 787 aircraft, thus completing the assimilation of the first group of its 787 order. Royal Jordanian’s acting president/CEO Captain Haitham Misto said that the 787s that RJ acquired are a new, advanced generation of the 787. The five new airliners are working on RJ’s medium- and long-range routes, replacing the airline’s four A340s and one A330. Misto added that the airline will resume receiving the rest of the ordered Dreamliners … [Read more...] about RJ receives its 5th Dreamliner
Forward Air appoints new independent director
Forward Air, a provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American expedited ground freight market, has elected Ronald W. Allen as a non-management director of its Board of Directors. The Company’s Board now consists of nine members, eight of whom are non-management directors. Allen previously served as a director of Forward Air from 2011 to 2013. He retired as the chief executive officer of Aaron’s, Inc. in September 2014. He … [Read more...] about Forward Air appoints new independent director
Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
Pudong Airport (PVG), Shanghai Customs, have implemented Customs e-Release for both export and import for general cargo (not including express cargo). As a consequence, a stamp on the paper AWB for Customs clearance is no longer required, hence removing the requirement of paper Master AWB. PVG Customs confirmed that all e-AWB capable airlines are now able to do e-AWB for both import and export. How to do e-AWB at Shanghai (PVG)? Airlines are advised to work with their respective freight … [Read more...] about Shanghai is now open to e-AWB
