An e-freight workshop held in Bangkok at the beginning of April has inspired the Thai air cargo community to speed up e-AWB adoption in the country. The seminar, organised by Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) and Worldwide Information Network (WIN), was well attended by airlines, and a mix of independent and multinational forwarder members of local associations including the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA) and the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA). The … [Read more...] about Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
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David Cels Returns to DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed David Cels as country manager, Papua New Guinea. He is returning to DHL after one year as a logistics consultant in the industrial projects sector. In his new role, Cels will be based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and will report directly to Tony Boll, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding South Pacific. Tony Boll, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding South Pacific, said: "The South Pacific is a high growth region for DHL Global Forwarding, and we are very excited to have … [Read more...] about David Cels Returns to DHL Global Forwarding
Thermotraffic expands to Frankfurt
Thermotraffic, a logistics company for temperature-controlled transports, expands its airfreight-related transport activities by opening a branch office at the Perishable Center Fraport at Frankfurt airport in April. Their future offer includes the organisation and handling of all transport and warehousing services for perishable goods which are being transported by air. Falko Thomas, managing director of Thermotraffic, said “There is currently an increased demand for … [Read more...] about Thermotraffic expands to Frankfurt
Geodis appoints Indian sales head
Geodis India has appointed Martijn Tasma as its national sales manager, with responsibility for sales and the market development of its freight forwarding and logistics business in the country. Tasma's main priorities in his new role will be to strengthen and increase the company's trade lane activities, particularly with a focus on Brazil, China and the USA. He brings over 14 years of experience in the industry to his new position, and has worked for Geodis since 2006. Managing director … [Read more...] about Geodis appoints Indian sales head
DHL Global Forwarding appoints new head for NZ
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Michael Dhu as its new country manager for New Zealand. Formerly head of sales steering at DHL's global head office in Germany, Michael is returning to his home region to take up the new post where he was the national sales manager for DHL Global Forwarding Australia from 2005 to 2009. He will report to Tony Boll, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding South Pacific. Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific said: "Global trade is on the move again and … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding appoints new head for NZ
SingPost acquires 90% stake in Famous Pacific
SingPost has acquired a 90 per cent stake in Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Limited (FPSNZ) through its subsidiary Famous Holdings Pte Ltd. Famous Holdings has paid an initial consideration of NZ$3.6 million (US$2.82 million) for the stake and certain debts owing by FPSNZ to the vendors. A potential earn-out consideration of effectively up to NZ$4.4 million based on the adjusted actual net profit after tax of FPSNZ may also become payable, potentially bringing the total consideration up to … [Read more...] about SingPost acquires 90% stake in Famous Pacific
