Supply chain solutions provider IJS Global has opened a new office at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The branch is headed up by Katharina Tyrakowski, who has moved from her role as customer services manager, Pharma, at the forwarder’s office in Frankfurt, Germany. Gary Roche, CEO, Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA), IJS Global, said: “We are committed to delivering real-time solutions for clients globally. The new Swiss office will be supporting our key customers in healthcare, … [Read more...] about IJS Global opens new Zurich office
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ASL to increase stake in India’s Quikjet
ASL Aviation Group has announced that its shareholding in Bangalore-based Quikjet Cargo Airlines through ASL subsidiary Farnair Switzerland AG is to increase to 72.59 per cent. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), which is the relevant agency of the Government of India for all Foreign Direct Investments, has approved Farnair’s application to increase its shareholding. The approval has come just months before the planned start of B737 scheduled domestic cargo services. … [Read more...] about ASL to increase stake in India’s Quikjet
ASL to increase stake in India's Quikjet
ASL Aviation Group has announced that its shareholding in Bangalore-based Quikjet Cargo Airlines through ASL subsidiary Farnair Switzerland AG is to increase to 72.59 per cent. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), which is the relevant agency of the Government of India for all Foreign Direct Investments, has approved Farnair’s application to increase its shareholding. The approval has come just months before the planned start of B737 scheduled domestic cargo services. … [Read more...] about ASL to increase stake in India's Quikjet
Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swissport International has appointed Eric Born will assume his duties as new group president and CEO of Swissport International on 1 August 2015. He will succeed Per H. Utnegaard, who will take on the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Prior to joining Swissport, Born spent six years at Wincanton Plc, a logistics company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. He joined Wincanton in 2009 as COO before he was promoted to CEO in 2010. From 2004 to … [Read more...] about Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Drones will soon be used to deliver packages in Switzerland as part of a pilot project by Swiss Post. Tests are already underway in the US in a collaboration with Swiss WorldCargo, using drones by California manufacturer Matternet, a firm primarily focused on developing airborne options for health care in developing countries. The goal of the pilot project in Switzerland will be to test the potential of the technology, said a Swiss Post spokesman. Mountain deliveries are … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Trans Global Projects buys rival Swiss logistics firm
Trans Global Projects has expanded its presence in Europe with the acquisition of rival Swiss logistics firm NATCO AG. Project specialist NATCO AG has been operating in Switzerland for more than 35 years, positioning itself as an exclusive, high quality service provider in the industrial projects and heavy lift sector. Air freight is a further specialisation of the company, while road and sea cargo services are also provided. Offering a similar range of services as Trans Global Projects does … [Read more...] about Trans Global Projects buys rival Swiss logistics firm
