Henry Dinh Huu Thanh, president of Vietnamese forwarder Bee Logistics, is looking forward to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Like many other Vietnamese forwarders, he said the TPP will “bring many opportunities for our company.” For example, if the mega-trade deal is ratified, Bee Logistics will be able to increase traffic volumes, diversify its customers, optimize[…]
Avoiding temperature excursions while in-flight is one thing, but maintaining consistent temperatures point-to-point, as cargo moves through the supply chain, is quite another. Today Cargolux announced that it will add an extra layer of assurance to customers shipping temperature-sensitive cargo, with the introduction of Va-Q-tec ULDs. In the past, many shippers sought out such containers[…]
Government, industry and civil society representatives at this year’s 39th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly agreed to recommend adoption of a measure to control carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, despite resistance from developing economies, such as China, which expressed concern that the deal would stifle development. Other countries – including Russia, India, South Africa, Saudi[…]
In anticipation of Category-4 Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to churn up the east coast of Florida this afternoon, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport officially closed at 10:30 a.m. local time today, while Miami International Airport announced on twitter that 646 flights were canceled and most flights would cease by noon, while noting that MIA technically[…]
India’s first integrated, on-airport perishable-cargo handling center held its soft opening at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. At Bengaluru, perishable cargo volume has had a 15 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in recent years. The new addition, run by Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) and called CoolPort, is a play to boost[…]
With shippers clamoring for transparency, freight forwarder Rohlig Australia has launched its “Our Courier Solution.” The online courier service allows clients to prepare and manage express, domestic and international shipments while “enjoying full visibility and tracking services.” The service provides access to real-time online quoting and live booking. Rohlig customers, the company said, will have[…]
