In a move that brings it closer to key Asian markets, ship spares logistics specialist GAC Marine Logistics (GML) has relocated its head office to Singapore. The Asia Pacific region is home to a large number of ship owners and ship management companies who take advantage of the GML door-to-deck sourcing and delivery solution. By moving the company’s central hub from Dubai in the UAE to Singapore, GML is placing itself at the heart of that growing market as well as in the same time … [Read more...] about GAC Marine shifts central office to Singapore
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Kerry Logistics wins logistics provider of the year
Kerry Logistics has been named Global and Regional Logistics Provider of the Year at the Payload Asia Awards in Singapore. This makes Kerry Logistics the first company to win both the global and regional awards in the logistics category, as well as the first Hong Kong company to be crowned with this global accolade.​ The Payload Asia Awards recognise organisations that have made a difference in the air cargo and supply chain industry through market adeptness, innovative products or … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics wins logistics provider of the year
FedEx expands early delivery service
FedEx Express is broadening its early delivery service, known as ‘International First’, increasing the number of origin markets to include 31 new countries. The service is now available in: Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Guiana … [Read more...] about FedEx expands early delivery service
Sabena Technics opens Singapore ATR warehouse
Sabena Technics, a French independent MRO, has opened a new warehouse in Singapore. The warehouse, which will be used to store ATR components, is located close to Changi International Airport and Sabena’s existing MRO facility. Philippe Delisle, CEO of Sabena Technics Asia, said: “This warehouse is an opportunity for us to improve our support on other aircraft types, such as Fokker 100, as well as get closer to Australian operators.” … [Read more...] about Sabena Technics opens Singapore ATR warehouse
Thales inaugurates innovation hub in Singapore
Thales has inaugurated the Thales Innovation Hub Singapore, which represents the Group’s first multidisciplinary innovation centre outside of Europe. The concept behind this hub is to seek inspiration from Asian concepts, innovation and thinking, to arrive at a deeper understanding of the operational needs of clients in the region, and design new products and services that address these specific requirements. The Thales team will engage customers in user centered innovation, … [Read more...] about Thales inaugurates innovation hub in Singapore
IATA: e-AWB adoption soars
The pace of e-AWB adoption has been steadily on the rise since 2014, according to IATA. August 2014 was the single fastest e-AWB growth in one month, with 2 per cent achieved globally. Adoption speed is now four times that of the same period last year, and this acceleration is felt across the board, with strong recent growth in Africa, Americas, Europe and North Asia. Twenty airlines have now achieved over 20 per cent e-AWB penetration – compared to only seven airlines at the beginning … [Read more...] about IATA: e-AWB adoption soars
