John DeBenedette, managing director, WIN, has joined the TIACA Board. DeBenedette, who has 25 years of experience in the forwarding sector, will work with the TIACA team to push for wider adoption of e-freight and to support the Association’s membership drive. “TIACA achieves a level of intimacy, vibrancy, and action-orientation to move the ball down the field that is unique and valuable in my experience,” said DeBenedette. “It draws a diverse and committed group … [Read more...] about E-freight champion joins TIACA board
Oliver Evans
Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, has entered into a new partnership agreement with WCA, a global freight forwarding network for independent logistics providers. Swiss WorldCargo will undertake a number of unique cross-cooperation projects with three of WCA’s specialty groups – WCA Pharma, WCA Time Critical and WCA Dangerous Goods. The alignment of these operations between WCA’s members and Swiss WorldCargo will allow the generation … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) must build on its achievements of the last two years and provide "clear pointers, direction and targets," said its new chairman, Oliver Evans. “GACAG is very much a collaborative effort and therefore each member carries equal responsibility and weight. It is a great honour for each of us to have the responsibility to speak on behalf of the entire air cargo industry, thanks to our efforts to form such a powerful coalition. We have achieved much in … [Read more...] about Clear pointers, direction and targets: GACAG chief
Swiss restarts direct Singapore-Zurich service
We’re very proud to reconnect our global network to one of Asia’s most vibrant economic powerhouses,” said Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer. “Like Switzerland, Singapore is known for its quality, reliability and productivity. And our customers on this new route can be sure of receiving all the tailor-made airfreight solutions and high-grade service that they have come to expect from Swiss WorldCargo.” Cargo ex-Singapore will consist primarily of electronics, … [Read more...] about Swiss restarts direct Singapore-Zurich service