The political game of ‘cat and mouse’ between some of the world’s biggest trading nations may have taken its first nibble at international e-commerce volumes in February’s global air cargo market data with spot rates from Shanghai to the US dropping -29% month-on-month to USD3.23 per kg, according to the latest industry analysis by Xeneta. Even allowing for the earlier Lunar New Year and the seasonal e-commerce slowdown at the start of the year, the fall in Shanghai-US spot rates, following the … [Read more...] about Xeneta: Slump in Shanghai spot rates may be a ‘taste of what’s to come’ for air cargo’s e-commerce volumes
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Militzer & Münch announces new country unit in Taiwan
Network expansion in Asia: on February 3, Taipei-based M&M Militzer & Münch Taiwan Ltd. took up operations. For years, the Militzer & Münch Group has been gradually expanding its presence in the Far East and on the Indian subcontinent: after China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mongolia and India, Taiwan is now the latest addition in the region. The Taiwan team is led by Igor Zarenko, a German national with more than 25 years of logistics experience in … [Read more...] about Militzer & Münch announces new country unit in Taiwan
Kale Logistics Solutions automates custom clearance at Kansai International Airport
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) airport cargo management system, has automated the customs clearance operations of CKTS Company Limited (CKTS), a major ground handler at Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. The first stage of deploying Kale’s GALAXY cargo management system has automated the shipment triggering and document acceptance process – with the objective to streamline processes that previously relied on manual data entry or were not harmonised, resulting in delays and work … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics Solutions automates custom clearance at Kansai International Airport
New appointment to the GEODIS management board
GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Jean-Benoit Devauges as Group General Counsel. He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. He also becomes a member of the Executive Board of GEODIS alongside Marie-Christine Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac. Jean-Benoît Devauges began his career with international arbitration firm Lazareff & Associés before joining Renault’s … [Read more...] about New appointment to the GEODIS management board
DHL sees new opportunities in Thailand with its Strategy 2030, reaffirms its commitment to help drive Thailand’s economic growth
DHL, the world's leading logistics company announced its strengthened commitment to Thailand through its Strategy 2030 - Accelerate Sustainable Growth, with opportunities to position Thailand as a key regional hub as more businesses look to build supply chain resiliency in Asia Pacific. Thailand hosts all four DHL divisions operating in full force, enabling Thai businesses to access DHL's global network and solutions from a one-stop logistics partner. DHL's Strategy 2030 addresses five key … [Read more...] about DHL sees new opportunities in Thailand with its Strategy 2030, reaffirms its commitment to help drive Thailand’s economic growth
IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. "Air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world. In 2024, more cargo was transported by air than ever before. But the world is moving at an even faster pace with technological advancements, … [Read more...] about IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
