IAG Cargo has become the first international carrier to gain Platinum membership of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) – the organisation that represents the voice of the air freight forwarding industry. As Platinum members, IAG Cargo will help to shape AfA policy and engage in advocacy on key legislation that affects the cargo industry, freight forwarders and airlines, making it an influential industry voice. Other benefits of membership include affinity and training programmes, … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo joins the top table at AfA
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Gregory retires from Rhenus UK
Rhenus Logistics has announced that after 40 years of service, Rhenus UK’s group development director, Michael Gregory will be retiring. Gregory will be continuing to act as an export specialist consultant to Rhenus UK in 2015 on a part time basis which will ensure the smooth transition of his departure. Speaking about his retirement, Gregory said: “I’ve spent almost the entirety of my career at Rhenus, so retiring will be difficult. However, taking up the position … [Read more...] about Gregory retires from Rhenus UK
Crane appoints new UAE country manager
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Michael J. Karam to take the reins and lead the progress in its United Arab Emirates operations. “Michael has significant experience working in the Middle East in both the 3PL and shipping environment, and we are delighted to welcome him to the management team,” said Gerard Ryan, regional vice president for the EMEA region at Crane Worldwide. “There are exciting times ahead for Crane Worldwide Logistics in the region. There is a rapid … [Read more...] about Crane appoints new UAE country manager
BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has welcomed the Airports Commission’s decision not to include the inner Thames estuary airport proposal in its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA’s members hope that today’s decision will allow the commission to focus on the three most appropriate and … [Read more...] about BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
Taipei permits forwarders to consolidate multi-country cargo
Taiwan has passed a law to allow the country’s freight forwarders to operate multi-country consolidation, which could see the amount of cargo through Taiwan increase by 600,000 tonnes and made the country a logistics hub for Europe, America and Southeast Asia. In the past, local forwarders could only consolidate goods from various cargo containers according to their destination in a foreign country. The draft would allow the forwarders to carry out the consolidation and transshipment … [Read more...] about Taipei permits forwarders to consolidate multi-country cargo
Panalpina third quarter slides 40%
Basel-based freight forwarder, Panalpina said net profit for the three months was US$3.7 million, a 40 per cent slide in year-on-year revenue. Earnings before interest and tax fell to US$10.7 million in the three months to 30 September from $57.2 million a year ago and net forwarding revenue declined to $1.4 billion from $2.36 billion a year earlier. Volumes are down from last years by 25 per cent for air cargo and 18 per cent for sea freight, which the group attributed to the chronically weak … [Read more...] about Panalpina third quarter slides 40%
