A former executive in British Airways’ cargo business has agreed to plead guilty to price-fixing in the US and will serve eight months in jail and pay a fine of US$20,000. Keith Packer, a British citizen, was formerly commercial general manager for British Airways World Cargo. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix cargo rates for air shipments to and from the US, the Justice Department said. Packer is the first foreign national and third individual charged as part of an ongoing … [Read more...] about British Airways World Cargo
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The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?
Implementation of CASS is a contentious topic discussed in airline circles: IATA has been having on going discussions in Sri Lanka with the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines, as well as other on-line carriers on implementation of the Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) in the country. IATA has also been in close dialogue with the Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) with regard to the proposed implementation. CASS is a system designed for billing and settling of accounts … [Read more...] about The right time for CASS in Sri Lanka?
e-Freight assessment in Taiwan
On 16 Sept, 2006, the IATA e Freight Assessment Conference took place in Taiwan, with both government bodies and private sector entities attending . The IATA e-freight is facilitating the industry, through cross functional and cross segment working groups, to establish and agree on industry principles for operating within an e-customs environment along with e-business processes and e-message standards. The long-term vision for the industry should eliminate the need to produce and transport all … [Read more...] about e-Freight assessment in Taiwan
West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
For too long, manufacturers in Sichuan province with multi-carton loads of over one - two tonnes, have had to suffer the untidy situation of their air-freight cargo going to destinations in 'part lots'. Domestic passenger airlines flying from Chengdu could not just absorb these large volumes in their belly compartments. Filling that need, Shenzhen based Donghai Airlines has commenced an all cargo service to Hong Kong. The carrier will fly their B 737-300F, four times per week with a capacity … [Read more...] about West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
DHL doubles Central Asia Hub
The early expansion of the hub reflects both the meteoric growth of the express logistics market in both China and the intra-Asian markets, as well as the continuing importance of HongKong as an international cargo hub. “The Central Asia Hub expansion is really a story of growth,” said Dan McHugh, chief executive officer, DHL Express Asia Pacific. “It reflects the importance of Hong Kong, the importance of China and also DHL’s global footprint.” he … [Read more...] about DHL doubles Central Asia Hub
Menlo handles Nike’s online logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC, the third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary of US-based Con-way Inc, has announced that it is providing warehousing and distribution services – including home deliveries to the end customer – for products ordered through Nike’s European online store, as part of a partnership that began in 2007. Menlo said it would work in tandem with Nike’s distribution centre (DC) located in Laakdal, Belgium, and the Digital Commerce team in Hilversum, … [Read more...] about Menlo handles Nike’s online logistics
