In this week’s PLA Global Wrap, we feature the industry’s response to the ongoing health crisis in India, as well as the recent passing of an Airbus pioneer. We also feature Lufthansa’s latest solution, inspired by our finned friends from the deep, to reduce carbon emissions, as well as the B2B and company updates from Liege Airport, FedEx, DSV and CEVA Logistics. SpiceJet airlifts more oxygen supply to India In its most recent airlift, SpiceJet’s cargo arm SpiceXpress carrierd another 9,600 … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 18
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PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
In week 14 of the Global Wrap, we feature new pharma facilities from leading forwarders, Rickenbacker's milestone with Emirates, as well as the first A320neo in Taiwan, new features on Amarex website and new model types for Vallair's MRO services. Here's the wrap from week 13. Paris, France: Bolloré Logistics' new pharma unit at CDG hub Bolloré Logistics is reinforcing its logistics resources for healthcare with an 800-sqm extension of a pharmaceutical unit at its hub in Roissy … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
Aramex names Thomas Kipp as new COO
Aramex announced the appointment of Thomas Kipp as the company’s new COO. Joining the senior leadership team, he will be responsible for overseeing Aramex’s global operations and business development, improving operational efficiencies, and championing crucial process improvements to drive long-term growth. Also read: Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network Mr Kipp brings over 25 years of experience across logistics, e-commerce and management consulting in Europe, … [Read more...] about Aramex names Thomas Kipp as new COO
Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network
In a large-scale rollout, logistics provider Aramex turned on CargoWise for its freight forwarding services as part of its digitalisation move, a press release confirmed. CargoWise will be implemented simultaneously across the Aramex network of 1,200 freight forwarding specialists in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The logistics software will allow Aramex to its Aramex’s freight forwarding and customs operations and enhance the overall user experience for employees and … [Read more...] about Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network
Aramex forms JV in Thailand
Aramex has entered into a joint venture with Leo Global Logistics, a logistics service provider in Thailand, to form Aramex Thailand. The joint venture is designed to strengthen Aramex’s Asia-Pacific proposition, building on the company’s owned operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Australia to help facilitate smooth cross border movement in the region. Leo Global Logistics offers services including air, sea and land freight forwarding as well as … [Read more...] about Aramex forms JV in Thailand
Pharma traffic expected to grow 12%
Pharma traffic expected to grow 12% A 12 per cent growth rate is predicted for pharmaceutical air freight over the next five years as air cargo carriers and logistics operators prioritise investment in facilities to cater for the rapidly growing pharaceutical market. In 2011 alone, the pharma logistics market is estimated to be worth €47 billion. Freight giant UPS has invested in five new pharmaceuticals facilities in the past year, while Germany’s Lufthansa recently opened a new … [Read more...] about Pharma traffic expected to grow 12%
