ATRAN Airlines, the express cargo carrier of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has recently accomplished a “complex” air/road transport under of essential spare parts for a porous burner unit from Germany to Russia. Porous burners are used as an alternative to conventional heat generation for manufacturing and industry applications because of their ability to reduce emissions. Organised with SIS Logistik under Volga-Dnepr's Cargo Supermarket concept, the first mile of the … [Read more...] about How Volga-Dnepr’s cargo supermarket makes multimodal shipping look easy
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SASI’s Stan Wraight joins jury panel at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Mr Stanley Wraight, Stan as colleagues call him, is cofounder of Strategic Aviation Solutions (SASI), a global consulting and management firm which he started with two partners with extensive background in forwarding, airlines, integrators and express. They work with airlines, airports, international trade organisations and financial institutions: the company responsible for developing ICAO’s safe supply chain courses. In China, SASI … [Read more...] about SASI’s Stan Wraight joins jury panel at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
Press Release DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognised as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer rankings, Great Place to Work® and Fortune recognised the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. Every year, Great Place to Work®, a global people … [Read more...] about Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
Austrade: More flights and air freight capacity to and from Australia
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has announced new and extended outbound and inbound flights and available freight capacity under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) for certain routes. Shanghai to Melbourne Qantas has added cargo flights from Shanghai to Melbourne (via Sydney) scheduled to depart every Monday, with freight rates yet to be confirmed. Services can be accessed by any freight forwarder, with medical and health supplies to be … [Read more...] about Austrade: More flights and air freight capacity to and from Australia
Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
Hong Kong has extended the relief package for the aviation industry for another two months until the end of 2020, which includes the waiver or reduction of various fees announced in August. The Airport Authority Hong Kong said it made the move “in response to the ongoing challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The continued relief measures include the following: Full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
By definition, logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management is about collaboration. It is not without reason that we talk about a “chain” because the links need to be connected. But collaboration is never mechanical, neither within the organisation, nor with external parties. Collaboration is rather an organic process and emotional experience, driven by the people involved. This cultural operating system is where I believe that logistics service providers or LSPs need to invest … [Read more...] about The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective