Young professionals from six companies in the Netherlands have completed a program of visits aimed at improving collaboration across the air cargo supply chain. Staff from companies including Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Jan De Rijk Logistics, Tosoh Corporation, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Agility, and Swissport visited each other’s sites to gain a better understanding of processes and explore new ways of collaborating. The initiative was … [Read more...] about Tiaca backs new initative encouraging next generation of air cargo leaders to improve industry collaboration
Sebastiaan Scholte
TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has advised the Board of Directors that he will retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to review and recruit candidates. Brittin will stay with TIACA in an advisory capacity once the new secretary general has been appointed to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
Jan de Rijk boosts cold chain focus with Omega buy
With a distinct aroma of acquisitions in the air recently following major logistics consolidation emanating out of US-based XPO Logistics, Netherlands-based Jan de Rijk Logistics Group has scooped up fellow compatriot Omega Logistics as it seeks to expand is reach into temperature controlled logistics. Jan de Rijk announced that from 15 September, it has acquired 100 per cent control of Omega Logistics, based in the Netherlands. Omega Logistics is a niche player with a temperature controlled … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk boosts cold chain focus with Omega buy
Xiamen Air awards road feeder contract to Jan de Rijk
Xiamen Airlines has awarded a new three-year road feeder services contract to Jan de Rijk Logistics, extending its delivery network to over 100 airports across Europe. The new agreement enables the airline to offer a wide choice of destinations to customers, moving shipments on its flights between Europe and Asia. As of 26 July, Xiamen Airlines will start flying three times a week from Xiamen to Amsterdam. Xiamen Airlines' general manager of cargo, Gaorong Yang said: “Supported by … [Read more...] about Xiamen Air awards road feeder contract to Jan de Rijk
Jan de Rijk bags Virgin road feeder deal
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a new three-year road feeder services contract to Jan de Rijk Logistics, extending its delivery network to over 50 airports across Europe. The new agreement enables the airline to offer an even wider choice of destinations to customers moving shipments on its flights into the UK from North America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The majority of cargo arriving in London onboard Virgin Atlantic flights for onward connections in … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk bags Virgin road feeder deal
Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
Traditional thermal cargo covers can significantly contribute to airfreight cost due to their bulk and weight. "A thickly-insulated cargo cover, or even a bulky 'bubblewrap' type material, can easily be adding more than €60 to the intercontinental air freight cost of a typical, volumetrically-charged, Euro pallet", says Malik Zeniti of DuPont, manufacturer of the thin and light Tyvek range of air cargo covers. "With bulky products such as these you are effectively paying to ship air." … [Read more...] about Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
