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
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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
CEVA Logistics wins another Airbus contract
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage the production supply for Airbus at the aircraft manufacturer's assembly site in Hamburg, Germany, marking a major expansion in the forwarder's aerospace logistics business. CEVA will oversee the production supply for the A320 family structural assembly and the equipping of fuselage sections, as well as the manufacturing and equipping of the A330 and A350 sections in Hamburg. The company will operate the production supply logistics on … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics wins another Airbus contract
DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
DHL Global Forwarding has announced it will deliver more shipments of Covid-19 vaccines on a weekly basis into Australia and New Zealand, after moving the shipments to the two nations on 15 February. The weekly shipments are expected to ramp up the vaccination programmes in both countries. New Zealand has started administering jabs on Friday last week, whilst Australia began inoculating its residents on Monday, with priority going to quarantine and border workers, frontline healthcare … [Read more...] about DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March
After forming its new air cargo division 2 weeks earlier, CMA CGM is set to begin operations on 8 March with its first cargo flight between Liege and Chicago. The company's first Airbus A330-200F will start regular operations from Liege in Belgium to Chicago and will be joined by a second one on 16 March, which will also serve the US market. CMA CGM’s A330-200Fs will be based at Liege Airport (LGG), the company noted, which will be operated by Air Belgium. Meanwhile, general sales agent … [Read more...] about CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March