A new multimodal sea-air solution has been successfully tested by A.P. Moller-Maersk or Maersk in Oman, which is expected to cut transit time and costs for shipments. The logistics operator has collaborated with the Port of Salalah and Oman Airports to trial a sea-air logistics solution for cargo moving from Sri Lanka to Egypt. The shipment, which comprised cargo for the retail and lifestyle sector, was transported from Colombo to Cairo via Oman. The first leg of transportation was carried … [Read more...] about Maersk tests sea-air cargo solution via Oman
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Scan Global Logistics absorbs Swiss player Belglobe
Scan Global Logistics has finalised its third acquisition this year after it acquired Swiss logistics specialist Belglobe. The company, founded in 1994 by Stefan Zangger and located in Avenches, provides special logistics solutions for temperature-controlled pharma shipments (BelCool) and high-value luxury goods (BelSafe), with a strong air freight presence in the Latin American market. SGL said establishing itself in Switzerland is the logical choice due to its proximity to key European … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics absorbs Swiss player Belglobe
Cathay Cargo links to Kuehne+Nagel’s booking system
Cathay Cargo is widening its sales distribution by placing its rates and availability in Kuehne+Nagel’s own booking system through a two-phase application programming interface (API) pilot scheme. The service will be available in the Americas and later on in Europe and will allow users direct access to space, rates, and instant confirmation on Cathay Cargo’s inventory through the forwarder’s transport management system. This is the first time that the airline has enabled bookings to be … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo links to Kuehne+Nagel’s booking system
Korean Air mandates e-AWBs for general cargo starting January
Korean Air will begin its full-scale digital transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) to replace conventional paper documents and will apply to general cargo departing from Korea bound for North America, Europe, Japan and other select markets. The airline said the paperless transition will streamline the entire process from reservations to final delivery and enhance data quality and accuracy. It will also enable the airline to practice its ESG initiatives. Korean Air held consultations … [Read more...] about Korean Air mandates e-AWBs for general cargo starting January
Asia Cargo Network opens new leasing office in the UK
Singapore-headquartered Asia Cargo Network (ACN) has opened a new office in the United Kingdom with an inauguration on 7 September. The new London office will be jointly led by Marco Isaak, Group Chairman of Asia Cargo Network, and Hal Gamble from Plane Invest, who have established the joint venture ACN Aeroleasing, offering aviation leasing solutions. Asia Cargo Network said the new location provides convenient access to major financial districts and international airports and will … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network opens new leasing office in the UK
Dimerco targets high-tech supply chains with new warehouse
Dimerco is adapting to changing supply chain strategies from high-tech companies and opening its second bonded warehouse within the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on 12 September. The new facility is part of a one-stop logistics solution for air and ocean freight, bonded warehousing and trade compliance. The solution is primarily aimed at high-tech companies operating in Taiwan, considered the ‘epicenter’ of global semiconductor manufacturing. Inventory entering … [Read more...] about Dimerco targets high-tech supply chains with new warehouse
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