AMI is set to revolutionise express imports to South Africa, with the launch of an all-inclusive online service. Called click2ship Express Imports, the new service is the imports counterpart of click2ship Express Exports, launched in South Africa in 2014. Click2ship Express Imports provides online quotes and bookings for imports from any location in the world. Prices include collection at origin, Customs export entries, freight, Customs clearance on arrival, and local delivery from … [Read more...] about AMI launches click2ship Express Imports
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AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
AMI opened its Spot Rate desk - specialising in live market quotes - in 2007. The Spot Rate team originally comprised three members and has now grown to ten, based in both London and Manchester; it now handles 60% of AMI’s total airfreight business in the UK. The success of the concept has led to the establishment of similar operations within AMI’s USA and Australian operations. The one millionth UK spot rate quote was requested by AMI agent customer Darielle Moynes, of PSS … [Read more...] about AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
AMI supports rescue efforts
AMI had prevented a major pollution incident by the successful shipment of urgent supplies needed for the containment of an oil spill, following the sinking of freighter MV Southern Phoenix in Suva Harbour, Fiji last week. Working on behalf of Solid Cargo Management of Sydney, AMI received the emergency response cargo comprising of 77 pieces, including oil containment booms, bunker hoses, engineering tools and safety equipment. It then packed the 8,406 kilos of cargo onto aircraft … [Read more...] about AMI supports rescue efforts
AMI Cape Town triples size of perishables facility
The Cape Town, South Africa, base of – the world’s largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – has doubled the size of its facility, and trebled its temperature-controlled storage for perishables. AMI has acquired the facility adjacent to its current base at Cape Town International Airport, doubling its warehousing to 1,000 sqm. This includes 120 sqm. of refrigerated storage, with separate temperature zones for flowers, and fruit and vegetables. The expanded facility will enable … [Read more...] about AMI Cape Town triples size of perishables facility
AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
The flagship London Heathrow facility of AMI, a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has installed Astrophysics XIS-1818DV, said to be the ‘most powerful’ cargo X-ray scanner available. The scanner is a dual view machine (as required by security regulations from 1 January 2015) with a 180x180cm tunnel aperture. Its powerful 320kv generator enables it to penetrate up to 80mm thick steel – almost double the capability of most machines currently in use. This … [Read more...] about AMI installs ‘most powerful’ X-ray scanners
