UPS announced that, for the third time, its Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) unit has been named as a Leader in the May 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, North America. UPS operates more than 950 field stocking locations (FSLs) for managing critical parts and over 35 million square feet of distribution and warehousing facilities. North American 3PL providers evaluated in the Gartner Magic Quadrant are placed in one of four quadrants: Niche Players, Visionaries, … [Read more...] about UPS SCS named Leader In Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant For Third-Party Logistics, North America
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Express China Container Rail Service exceeds expectations
Davies Turner reports that its fixed-day, weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China is consistently delivering quicker transits than those publicised. Tony Cole, head of supply chain services at the UK’s leading independent freight and logistics company says: “Having reviewed the statistics for our Express China Rail import service for the first five months of 2019, the scheduled transit time from the Wuhan rail hub to our Dartford depot has been beaten on 16 out of 22 … [Read more...] about Express China Container Rail Service exceeds expectations
DHL Freight announces surcharge for peak season 2019
DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, announced a Peak Season Surcharge effective September to December 2019. The surcharge of average 4% will apply to all full-truckload (FTL), part-truckload (PTL) and less than-truckload (LTL) transport in Europe. This enables DHL Freight to provide its customers with the highest quality of service even as demand continues to outpace available capacity. "The shortage of drivers and constantly increasing road freight … [Read more...] about DHL Freight announces surcharge for peak season 2019
FedEx Logistics renames Australia Acquisition
FedEx Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (FDX), announced the renaming of Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd, a freight forwarding and 3PL company it acquired in October 2018, as FedEx Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd. FedEx Logistics Australia, which is headquartered in Sydney and has locations in Melbourne and Brisbane, offers the entire suite of FedEx Logistics specialty global logistics solutions. The newly renamed company gives customers access to key trade lanes, allowing them to both build … [Read more...] about FedEx Logistics renames Australia Acquisition
2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards announced
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has been recognized for 4 Star service excellence, retaining the accolade of "Best Airline in Central Asia and India" in the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the eighth consecutive year. The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the 53rd edition of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget on 18 June 2019. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are recognised throughout the world as a valued benchmarking tool that is independent, impartial and … [Read more...] about 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards announced
Coordinated Effort to Safely Return 737 MAX to Service
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The announcement came at the conclusion of the second Boeing 737 MAX Summit organized by IATA. “The Boeing 737 MAX tragedies weigh heavily on an industry that holds safety as its top priority. We trust the Federal Aviation Administration, in its role as the … [Read more...] about Coordinated Effort to Safely Return 737 MAX to Service
