The current global fight against the Corona-pandemic creates numerous challenges for all kinds of industries. For the logistics sector, one of the key issues is the vast cancellation of passenger flights, leading to a serious scarcity also in freight capacity. Mere freight flights, on the other hand, are dramatically overbooked, so numerous urgent and time-critical transport requirements, i.e. for medical equipment from China to Europe, cannot be addressed. Samedaylogistics, as a leading … [Read more...] about Samedaylogistics secures critical logistic routes ex China
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Freight forwarders ask ground handlers to fully justify surcharges
The head of the UK’s trade association that represents freight forwarders and logistics companies says its members are querying whether surcharges being introduced by air cargo ground handling service providers are justifiable in the current economic circumstances. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association states: “Every participant in international supply chains is suffering from the same financial and operational issues that ground handlers face, as they … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders ask ground handlers to fully justify surcharges
Kuehne + Nagel partners with Zebraxx
With their new partnership with Zebraxx, Kuehne + Nagel is set to increase their global track and trace services for last minute deliveries. Kuehne + Nagel and Zebraxx, a leading application service provider of logistics solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide innovative last mile shipment visibility for Kuehne + Nagel’s customers, further enhancing Kuehne + Nagel’s eTouch capabilities. The partnership will bring the two companies into closer … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel partners with Zebraxx
EFL strengthens International Management Team
Subcontinent’s Leading Logistics Provider EFL (Expofreight) announced the appointment of three new Independent Directors to its International Board as part of its ongoing efforts to add international expertise to its management team. Ram Menen, Stephen Dearnley and Mike Sherman joined as independent directors to the Board led by Founder and President Hanif Yusoof. All three directors carry with them a wealth of experience having led and grown international brands for over … [Read more...] about EFL strengthens International Management Team
BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies notes that the ratifications by Chad, Jordan, Oman and Rwanda means the deal has reached the pre-determined threshold of 110 WTO members required for its immediate entry into force. Robert Keen, director general of BIFA says, “This agreement aims to simplify and clarify international import and export procedures, customs formalities and transit requirements. It should make trade-related administration easier and … [Read more...] about BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Indonesia announces “big bang” opening up including logistics, e-commerce sectors
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo unveiled plans this week for a "big bang" loosening of restrictions on foreign investment covering nearly 50 sectors of the economy - including the logistics sector - in order to stimulate economic expansion to reach a 7.0 per cent year-on-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate by 2019. The changes to Indonesia's Negative Investment List (Dafter Negatif Investasi) - the document that stipulates to what extent foreign investors can own businesses in … [Read more...] about Indonesia announces “big bang” opening up including logistics, e-commerce sectors