Agnes Lau is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 34-year career at DB Schenker, where she has an extensive track record of generating business revenue and devising commercial strategies. In 2018, she was promoted to lead the business development department as chief commercial officer, and this year, she assumed even greater responsibility as the CCO for the Singapore and Malaysia Cluster. Payload Asia talks to Agnes in this C-suite section to find out more about Schenker Singapore’s … [Read more...] about Agnes Lau gives a rundown on Schenker Singapore’s operations
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CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
In today’s world, logistics is considered the backbone of an economy, and this holds true for India’s logistics industry, which is among the fastest evolving. CEVA Logistics projects that India will continue its economic performance and positive outlook, creating a significant opportunity within India’s logistics sector. Rising domestic consumption and manufacturing trends should boost the demand for logistics and alter several aspects of the supply chain, including freight forwarding, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
Setting up forwarders for humanitarian relief mission success
In times of crisis, freight forwarders play a pivotal role in rescue and aid efforts in the wake of natural or manmade disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires or political unrest and conflict. Charter flights often offer the fastest way of delivering help to affected people and regions, whether it’s in the form of humanitarian aid delivery, food drops, firefighting equipment, medical evacuations or repatriations. Lives depend on swift and efficient logistical planning and execution, … [Read more...] about Setting up forwarders for humanitarian relief mission success
MSC Air Cargo launches Tokyo service from Malpensa
MSC Air Cargo has launched a weekly service on 7 October between Milan’s Malpensa airport and Tokyo using its Boeing 777-200 freighter, as the airline looks to support the transport for high-value Italian exports. The Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery, originally landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport in Belgium before departing for Tokyo, Japan. The inaugural flight is part of a weekly service, which will operate every Friday from Malpensa, with a maximum … [Read more...] about MSC Air Cargo launches Tokyo service from Malpensa
Rebranded Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrates 10th year
Cathay Cargo Terminal recently celebrated its 10th year of full operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and revealed the new international branding in front of customers and friends. As part of the international rollout of the terminal’s new marketing brand, ‘Cathay Pacific Services Limited’ and ‘Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal’ will now be known as Cathay Cargo Terminal. Over the last decade, the terminal operator has handled over 11 million cargo unit load devices (ULD) … [Read more...] about Rebranded Cathay Cargo Terminal celebrates 10th year
Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification
Saudia Cargo is bolstering its services for the healthcare and life sciences industry as the carrier achieved the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from IATA. The certification is designed to ensure that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. The airline, which started the certification process a year ago, said it has seen an … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo gains CEIV Pharma certification