Taiwan-based forwarder Dimerco delivered high-density cargo from China to Morocco four days ahead of the deadline by making changes to the planned transport mode in response to delays at Ningbo Port. As vessels got cancelled due to Covid-19, causing delays to cargo bound for North Africa, the Dimerco team found an alternative solution for its customer, a manufacturer of high-end automotive parts and accessories. With late delivery equating to expensive production down time, the team worked … [Read more...] about Dimerco switches modes for just-in-time delivery to Morocco
Multimodal Logistics
ATRAN, ABC deliver engines from Russia to France
Atran and AirBridgeCargo successfully delivered aircraft engines for MRO services to Yakutia Airlines from Russia to France, displaying the The 1,520-kilo shipment, which included two Pratt & Whitney engines for the Bombardier Q-300 (PW123), was transported using Atran's 737-800BCF from Yakutsk to Krasnoyarsk on 8 February. Both engines were reloaded onboard ABC’s B747-8F for further delivery to Amsterdam and trucking to Paris. The carrier said it took less than four days to coordinate … [Read more...] about ATRAN, ABC deliver engines from Russia to France
YCH Group to build logistics ‘superhub’ in Cambodia
Singapore’s YCH Group has been selected to develop a logistics complex in Phnom Penh (PPLC) at a virtual signing ceremony on 4 March, together with Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Under a framework agreement, YCH will design, develop, and operate the complex, which the 7PL logistics company says is predicated on its “superport plus” concept. “In addition to being a modern, world-class logistics complex, PPLC will also feature the use of logistics technology to improve … [Read more...] about YCH Group to build logistics ‘superhub’ in Cambodia
CEVA Logistics moves in to new Thailand office
CEVA Logistics has moved its country head office to the heart of Bangkok’s business district as it continues to expand its footprint in Thailand. The forwarder said this is the third relocation in recent months following the move of its airfreight team to a new office at Suvarnabhumi Airport and the opening of a new ocean station at Laem Chabang. Also read: CEVA Logistics opens new warehouse in Vietnam The new head office is located in a 28-storey building close to the city’s two … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics moves in to new Thailand office
Forwarders to benefit with ASEAN customs transit system
It is no secret that import clearance in customs is a cumbersome process in most countries and even so in developing markets like Southeast Asia. Whilst member states in the ASEAN have the basic transport infrastructure, regulatory bottlenecks and inadequate intermodal connections pull them back from fully utilising the region's transport capacity, which results in higher transport costs and long, unpredictable waiting times for forwarders and shippers. A study by ASEAN and EU experts, … [Read more...] about Forwarders to benefit with ASEAN customs transit system
CEVA Logistics extends rapid LTL service to Southeast Asia
CEVA Logistics has further expanded its rapid less than truckload or LTL services from China to Southeast Asia as it adjusts to serve SMEs, large local companies and multinational corporations who may not have sufficient volumes for full truckload shipments. The new service will operate twice a week on Tuesday and Friday and will allow an express lead time of seven days from Shanghai to Singapore through optimised routing. The rapid LTL connects China’s regional hubs via Shenzhen to key … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics extends rapid LTL service to Southeast Asia
