Consolidators International (CII), a leading Los Angeles-based wholesaler, has begun the implementation of screening process under the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandated programme whereby 50 per cent of all freight carried in bellies of passenger aircraft must be screened, and 100 per cent by August 2010. In announcing his company’s new inspection program, CII president Julian Keeling said, “although CII is geared to serve all forwarders with … [Read more...] about CII starts TSA cargo screening
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DB Schenker wins Gorgon contract
DB Schenker was awarded an international and domestic Australian “Integrated Logistics Services†(ILS) contract by Chevron Australia to transport material and equipment on a global basis for the Gorgon Project. The ILS contract for the Barrow Island LNG Plant is estimated at A$590 million (US$515.3 million) over four years. DB Schenker anticipates that materials in excess of two million freight tonnes will be moved to module fabrication yards in Asia and/or directly to Australia. … [Read more...] about DB Schenker wins Gorgon contract
TNT launches new specialised spare parts service
TNT has announced the launch of a dedicated service called Storapart, aimed at optimising inventory holding and transportation for critical spare parts around the region. The new service offering is designed to tap growth in the service logistics market, valued at €2.3 billion in the Asia Pacific market and around €410 million in Southeast Asia alone. TNT said the growth of service logistics is attributed to several factors, including as a result of the current downturn, … [Read more...] about TNT launches new specialised spare parts service
Agility wins major logistics contract from RasGas
Integrated logistics solutions provider Agility, has been awarded a major new contract in Qatar by RasGas, the country’s key liquefied natural gas (LNG) enterprise. The scope of the multi-million dollar contract comprises global freight forwarding, transportation and customs clearance for a period of four years, both locally and around the world. “Qatar is crucially important to the growth of Agility in the region and this deal represents an important milestone in our … [Read more...] about Agility wins major logistics contract from RasGas
New ground services in India and HK for Kingfisher
Aviaxpert – a subsidiary of NCM India Ltd – is now providing complete ground handling services to Kingfisher Airlines at New Delhi Airport. Aviaxpert manages operations of 58 flights per day, including cargo, passenger and ramp handling. In Hong Kong, where Kingfisher Airlines now operates Airbus A330-200s in daily non-stop service from Mumbai, the carrier has appointed Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) as its ground-handling agent for cargo and documentationservices. … [Read more...] about New ground services in India and HK for Kingfisher
Horses for courses at Leipzig/Halle
PortGround, the Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding ground services company at Leipzig/Halle Airport, recently handled a valuable dressage horse bound for Bahrain aboard an AeroLogic B777F. PortGround noted that since Lufthansa Cargo has begun flights through Leipzig/Halle and AeroLogic began operations in July, there has been an increase in demand for export services for large live animals, especially horses. In 2008, more than 2.46 million passengers and 442,406 tonnes of air cargo moved through … [Read more...] about Horses for courses at Leipzig/Halle