Toll Group earlier this month named Matthew Warrington as president of its global forwarding division. Matthew joins Toll from Boston Consulting Group where he was a partner and director, leading the supply chain practice area for ANZ. With more than 30 years of experience in contract logistics and freight forwarding, Harrington has worked on both the customer and operator sides with global companies like Linfox, BevChain, Visy Group and GrainCorp. He joined Toll 18 months ago to … [Read more...] about Toll Group names new boss for forwarding division
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Awery adds feature for dangerous goods shipments
IT service provider Awery Aviation Software has partnered with Dutch company DGOffice B.V. to automate dangerous goods documentation compliance. DGOffice is helping Awery incorporate its Notification to Captain (NOTOC) module into the latter’s platform. The software will provide users with all required information to prepare shipments in accordance with the ICAO and IATA dangerous goods guidelines, including regulations, documentation, and packing. Tristan Koch, commercial chief at Awery, … [Read more...] about Awery adds feature for dangerous goods shipments
Hermes partners with SPEEDCARGO in Singapore
UK-headquartered software provider Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has partnered with Singapore-based SPEEDCARGO, which specialises in AI and robotics, to further automate cargo handling at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Hermes said the integration between SPEEDCARGO’s CARGO EYE solution and HLT’s New Generation (NG) Ecosystem at the point of cargo acceptance will make enhanced digital information of physical cargo available within the Hermes CMS. “With this collaboration, the ground … [Read more...] about Hermes partners with SPEEDCARGO in Singapore
Janet Ang joins Crane Worldwide to lead industrial
Houston-headquartered Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president for industrial, based in Singapore. Ang has spent 25 years in the 3PL market, residing in Shanghai, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. She joins Crane Worldwide from Ceva Logistics, where she spent six years, most recently as VP consumer and retail for Asia Pacific. She has also worked at DHL. “It is imperative that we bring the best people in the business to Crane Worldwide Logistics as we continue … [Read more...] about Janet Ang joins Crane Worldwide to lead industrial
TIACA’s BlueSky programme set to take off
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) last week announced its launch customers for the industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification programme. The TIACA BlueSky programme is open to the entire industry, not just TIACA members, and is now ready to launch live operations with the first wave of participants coming from the airline, airport, freight forwarder, ground handler and GSSA sectors. The launch participants include Schiphol airport, Astral Aviation, Brussels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s BlueSky programme set to take off
MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Mediterranean Shipping Company or MSC is responding to customer demand and complimenting its container shipping solutions with a dedicated air cargo solution. The new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft that will be branded with the MSC livery. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will operate the aircraft under a long-term ACMI lease agreement (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance). Atlas … [Read more...] about MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
