Panalpina and the NYK Group have agreed to changes in the level of their current cooperation in Japan with Panalpina Japan taking over control of its air and ocean freight operations with effect from January 2010. In line with an earlier agreement, Panalpina will continue to represent the NYK subsidiary Yusen Air and Sea Service interests in various countries. YAS will continue to provide services in Japan as a subcontractor for Panalpina. In February 2007, Panalpina appointed the NYK … [Read more...] about Panalpina takes over own ops in Japan
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Haneda may play more important cargo role
Transportation companies including Yusen Air & Sea Service and All Nippon Airways and government officials are looking at joint transfer services for air freight between Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports, Nikkei English News reported. Also participating in the talks are Nippon Express Co., Kintetsu World Express and Japan Airlines, Nikkei said. An expansion at Haneda in October 2010 is projected to see more cargo passing through the airport. … [Read more...] about Haneda may play more important cargo role
Global cargo cartel fallout lands in Japan
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has notified more than 10 companies that they will be fined about ¥10 billion (US$103.2 million) for operating a cartel on international air cargo services. The FTC believes that the companies, including major distribution and logistics companies Nippon Express Co., Kintetsu World Express Inc. and Yusen Air & Sea Service Co., constrained fair competition by forming a cartel that added fuel surcharges and airport security charges to their air cargo service … [Read more...] about Global cargo cartel fallout lands in Japan
