UPS is not leaving anything to chance when it comes to handling and moving life-saving pharmaceuticals as it secured IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification for its operations in Japan and South Korea. The forwarder earlier announced this week that it secured IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for its freight forwarding operations at Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport, as well as Incheon International Airport in South Korea. Also read: UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 … [Read more...] about UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
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Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
This year freight forwarder Dachser is relying on its air freight network to offer capacity on key cargo routes between Europe, Asia and the US, as travel curbs and safety measures continue to affect the flow of shipments across the globe. In this interview, Endy Chan, head of air freight air & sea logistics for Asia Pacific at Dachser shares his insights on current trends amidst the industry wide space capacity shortage. Can you tell us more about Dachser’s air freight network in Asia … [Read more...] about Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
Here’s a must-read interview with Scan Global Logistics, together with its CEO for Asia Rickard Ingvarsson, as we learn more about the forwarder’s goal to uncomplicate the world of transport and logistics. Can you give us a brief background of your air freight network in Asia Pacific? Which country is your biggest market and what are your major plans to expand in the region? Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has a very strong and expansive presence across Asia Pacific, with its own offices in 11 … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Kuehne+Nagel has inked a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate the last two nose-loading Boeing 747-800F freighters to be produced by Airbus. The Swiss freight forwarder will charter the entire capacity of these widebody freighters starting the third and fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft will fly volatile trade lanes, such as transpacific routes, it noted. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa Compared to its predecessor the 747-400F, the 747-8F … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Lufthansa joins MSC in bid for Italian airline
Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to own a controlling stake in new Italian flag carrier ITA Airways in a deal valued somewhere around US$1.4 billion, which would include German airline Lufthansa. Lufthansa would act as an industrial partner and possibly consider up to 40 percent equity involvement, but some analysts think it is unlikely to make an immediate investment. The airline, exiting restrictions on merger activity that came with its 9 billion-euro government bailout, has paid back … [Read more...] about Lufthansa joins MSC in bid for Italian airline
Dachser offers charter capacity on Hong Kong-Liege route
Dachser is shoring up its charter programme on the HKG-LGG route with a long-term contract to offer ‘reliable’ air freight capacity from January 2022 to March 2024. The forwarder plans to operate scheduled services using a dedicated Boeing 747-400F on the Hong Kong–Liège route, with payload of up to 100 metric tonnes each way. “Demand for air freight is at an all-time high,” says Timo Stroh, head of global air freight at Dachser. “Air freight capacity is in extremely short supply. So we’ll … [Read more...] about Dachser offers charter capacity on Hong Kong-Liege route
