Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a three-year contract to provide full cargo handling services for Singapore Airlines Cargo at London Heathrow and at all of its UK regional locations. The contract takes effect in January 2015 and will see WFS handle some 46,000 tonnes of cargo a year for the airline. Singapore Airlines Cargo operates two B747 freighter services a week from the UK with a payload of 100 tonnes per flight and provides cargo uplift for Singapore Airlines’ twice … [Read more...] about WFS secures SIA cargo contract in UK
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Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: “The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. “They can now get on with doing what they do best: Facilitating the UK’s international trade and assisting … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
CEVA opens Center of Logistics Excellence in UK
CEVA Logistics has opened its first Center of Logistics Excellence in Europe. Situated in Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom, the opening marks CEVA’s third centre following the launch of centres in Jacksonville and Singapore. The European Center of Logistics Excellence will provide insights into CEVA’s unique offerings and solutions for customers with business in Europe. CEVA plans to use this latest facility to build a strong knowledge centre in Europe, develop … [Read more...] about CEVA opens Center of Logistics Excellence in UK
Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
Globe Air Cargo has been appopinted by Royal Air Maroc as GSA for the UK Market with effect today, 15 September 2014. To assure a smooth transition, the current rates and AWBs Stock will continue to be in place until 31 October 2014. … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers is encouraging its members to object to a Paper Air Waybill (AWB) Surcharge that airlines are planning for export AWBs that are not filed electronically. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA supports e-Commerce and e-Air Waybill implementation in the air cargo supply chain. “However, we believe that implementation should … [Read more...] about UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has welcomed the Airports Commission’s decision not to include the inner Thames estuary airport proposal in its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA’s members hope that today’s decision will allow the commission to focus on the three most appropriate and … [Read more...] about BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan