The transport of luxury items—from fine art to jewellery—spans global markets, and the importance of high-value cargo insurance cannot be overstated. With Asia’s emerging middle-class and high-net-worth individuals investing in such valuables, businesses must navigate a complex landscape of international regulations and physical risks. High-value cargo insurance doesn’t just mitigate the potential for loss and damage during transit; it also provides peace of mind amid the uncertainties of theft, … [Read more...] about Safeguarding luxury: Navigating high-value cargo insurance for fine art, jewellery, and beyond
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Etihad, Henan airport group team up on cargo
Flag carrier Etihad Airways and Henan Province Airport Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen aviation ties between the UAE and China. The MOU includes plans for regular cargo services between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) by creating a so-called ‘air silk road’ between Henan Province and Abu Dhabi. The partnership also covers a joint cooperation to establish CGO as an air … [Read more...] about Etihad, Henan airport group team up on cargo
Dimerco nabs contract to deliver choppers from Canada to China
Freight forwarder Dimerco has won global bids to provide supply chain services for a "leading helicopter assembly, refitting and operation company in China." The contract involves shipping nearly 30 Bell 407 helicopters from Canada to China by the end of 2020. This would entail moving the cargo by air ride truck first from Montreal to Toronto, then by air to Tianjin and onto the final destination in Xi'an, again by air ride truck. This would cut the time to deliver a helicopter shipment … [Read more...] about Dimerco nabs contract to deliver choppers from Canada to China
This company ensures Airbus’ best seller A320 goes to final production
Yusen Logistics won a three-year deal to provide logistics services for aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Yusen will manage the air and ocean transport of aircraft parts from the airframer’s consolidation hub in Hamburg, Germany to the A320 final assembly line (FAL) and delivery centre in Mobile, Alabama. Working under the Airbus lead transport provider (4PL) framework, Yusen Logistics said it will assist in logistics optimisation, cargo shipment, and intermodal transport as key steps to reduce … [Read more...] about This company ensures Airbus’ best seller A320 goes to final production
