The Tianjin Binhai International Airport is set to become Northern China’s air cargo gateway for the greater Beijing area as cargo operations are gradually shifted out of the Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) in order for it to becomeprimarily a passenger hub. The other key driver behind the Tianjin airport’s rapid ascent is the development of the 2,270 square kilometre Binhai New Area (BNA) which has been identified by the Chinese central government as the next growth … [Read more...] about Tianjin~ The next big thing
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Hong Kong WICE re-branded as A-Sonic
Following the re-branding of WICE Logistics around the world, the A-Sonic Group has announced the Hong Kong based WICE Air Freight (HK) Ltd and WICE Marine Services Ltd will now be known as A-Sonic Air Freight (HK) Ltd and A-Sonic Marine (HK) Ltd with effect from 1 March 2008. Both A-Sonic entities are divisions of A-Sonic Logistics Solutions - a wholly owned subsidiary of A-Sonic Aerospace Ltd, a Singapore-based aircraft components supplier and engineering specialist company. The group … [Read more...] about Hong Kong WICE re-branded as A-Sonic
Birkart Globistics expands in Korean
German global logistics provider Birkart Globistics - the air and ocean division of Luxembourg-based group Thiel Logistik AG - has opened a new office in Busan, South Korea. The new office will significant expand the company's presence in northeast Asia and was opened in response to growing customer demand and requirements in the region, the group said. "Our strategic intention is therefore for the new facility to serve as Birkart Globistics' northeastern Asian gateway for … [Read more...] about Birkart Globistics expands in Korean
A Swift buy for Barloworld Logistics
Barloworld Logistics, supply chain management subsidiary of industrial multinational Barloworld, has announced the US$70 million acquisition of Dubai-based Swift Group and its affiliates in the Far East, India, UAE,Africa and Germany. The privately held Swift group has grown an international network specialising in global transportation and logistics with services between South- East Asia and Western Europe and a number of freight logistics solutions specific to African markets. "By … [Read more...] about A Swift buy for Barloworld Logistics
New US$58 million warehouse for CWT
Singapore-based logistics company, CWT has opened the first phase of a new S$80 million (US$58 million) logistics facility in Singapore as it seeks to capture a bigger share of the US$250 billion global 3PL market. CWT's Logistics hubs 1 and 2 feature enhanced storage facilities and specialised- materials handling capacity, for a combined area of nearly 93,000 square meters of warehouse space. The second phase of the logistics hub is only expected to be completed by January 2009, but … [Read more...] about New US$58 million warehouse for CWT
U-Freight targets aero logistics
Hong Kong-based freight forwarder U-Freight has announced that its aim to build its presence in the global aviation and aerospace supply chain management market, including manufacturers, operators and vendors. The decision follows a two-year period during which the company's Singapore hub developed into a regional service centre, recognised as a key service provider to the aviation and aerospace industry in Singapore. "Operators know only too well that stationary aircraft on the apron … [Read more...] about U-Freight targets aero logistics
