All Freight Forwarder articles – Page 2
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NewsAir cargo's "wait and see" approach to US tariffs and positive demand outlook for 2025
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe air cargo industry is taking a wait and see approach to the likely impact of potential new US tariffs and stricter regulatory requirements for e-commerce shipments.At the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum industry leader session, panellists were asked their opinion on how the possible implementation of stricter ...
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NewsNew regional chairs for Young Forwarder Network
From left to right Brooke Flower, Harris Hay and Nicole Page Photo BIFAThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected new chairs in three of its six-strong Young Forwarder Network (YFN) regions.Brooke Flower, EU customs import entry clerk at KWL Logistics has become the new chair of YFN’s Anglia region.Nicole ...
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NewsSeafrigo targets growth with new CEO
Bruno Planaz. Source: SeafrigoCool chain logistics firm Seafrigo Group has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new group chief executive, with company founder, Eric Barbé, stepping up to the role of president.Seafrigo said the two will work closely on delivering the next stage in the company's global growth plan.Plantaz, who will ...
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NewsDB Schenker speeds up fabric delivery times for Camira
Source: DB SchenkerDB Schenker has helped speed up delivery times for UK textile manufacturer Camira Fabrics as it faced "significant challenges" with transatlantic deliveries.The fabrics company said that it relied on rapid, dependable delivery to meet critical project deadlines but over recent years has faced external challenges with the likes ...
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NewsCargo-partner secures Asia-UK/Ireland air cargo capacity
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockFreight forwarder cargo-partner has added a new airfreight service between Asia and the UK and Ireland.The Nippon Express-owned company said that it had secured reserved capacity on flights out of Asia in what is expected to be a busy peak season for air cargo with space at a ...
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InsightsFreight forwarders face complex challenges
Source: ShutterstockAs we close out 2024, it’s clear that freight forwarding in the US is navigating a complex web of challenges and opportunities. From labour disputes to natural disasters and tightening regulatory frameworks, the air cargo and logistics sector continues to be at the forefront of US economic resilience.Members of ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 airfreight revenues rise but profits under pressure
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer. Photo: DHL GroupDHL Global Forwarding saw its air cargo volumes and revenues rise in the third quarter led by trades out of Asia but gross profits came under pressure due to rising rates.The forwarding business registered an 8.5% increase in air cargo volumes to 445,000 ...
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NewsSpeedX acquires Accelerated Global Solutions
Chris Zheng. Photo: SpeedXTech-enabled last mile delivery platform SpeedX has delved into airfreight with the acquisition of freight forwarder Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS).AGS brings a range of services to SpeedX, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing solutions and licensed customs brokerage.With over 300 employees, AGS serves the fast ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel predicts a muted air cargo peak season
© 2024 Kuehne+Nagel. All rights reservedKuehne+Nagel is expecting a muted peak season this year due to customers "front-loading" volumes to avoid potential disruption.Following the announcement of its third-quarter results, the world's largest forwarder provided its perspective on the coming air cargo peak market.The company is expecting its air cargo volumes ...
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NewsFlexibility needed for Heathrow AIS trucking, say stakeholders
CCS-UK panel. From left to right: Jason Breakwell, Wallenborn; Lawrence Cockburn, dnata; Chris Packwood, Geodis; James Golding, Heathrow; Claudia Carley, CCS-UK; Steve Parker, BIFA; and moderator Guy Thompson, CCS-UK. Photo: Air Cargo NewsAir cargo stakeholders have stressed they need flexibility built into a digitalisation project for truck handling operations at ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics adds Ireland presence
Source: SGLFreight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has continued its ongoing expansion with the opening of its first office in Ireland.The Denmark-headquartered forwarder said the new Dublin office would help strengthen its presence on the transatlantic trade lane."Ireland is a key market for us. Its proximity to major trade lanes ...
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NewsDP World hires senior director of airfreight for Americas
Image: ShutterstockDP World has appointed Peter Dyeremose as senior director of airfreight for the Americas as it seeks to drive growth in its airfreight freight forwarding services across the region.Dyeremose joins DP World with over 25 years of experience in logistics and airfreight. He previously worked at Mainfreight Inc., where ...
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News40th Air Cargo News Awards winners revealed!
Photo: Leo Johnson PhotographyAir cargo innovation across the industry was celebrated at the Air Cargo News Awards today, which marked the 40th year of the event.Nearly 250 guests gathered for the awards this year, hosted by comedian and broadcaster Zoe Lyons at the Royal Lancaster London hotel, where attendees were ...
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NewsDHL signs largest ever SAF deal with IAG Cargo
Source: IAG CargoDHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are to use an extra 60 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a renewed contract with IAG Cargo.The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and is the largest SAF agreement between an airline and a customer to date, say ...
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NewsDP World opens Panama forwarding office
Editorial credit: T.Schneider/Shutterstock.comDubai-based DP World has opened a freight forwarding office in Panama City, its latest addition to its network in Latin America.Like the logistics and shipping group’s existing outlets in the region, it offers air freight, customs clearance, warehousing multimodal transportation and related services.DP World chief operating officer Morten ...
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NewsAirfreight profits down, turnover up at Kuehne+Nagel
© 2024 Kuehne+Nagel. All rights reservedKuehne+Nagel’s airfreight profits fell sharply in the third quarter of the year, despite increased turnover.The Swiss-based forwarding group reported a 20% increase in its net air logistics turnover in the third quarter of 2024 in its latest results. Turnover was up from CHF1,512 million in ...
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NewsDSV to complete Schenker buy in mid-2025
Source: DSVDSV expects to close its acquisition of DB Schenker from Germany’s Deutsche Bahn in the second quarter of 2025, said group chief executive, Jens Lund.In announcing the Danish logistics and forwarding group’s results, Lund said that the third quarter of 2024 was a landmark for the company with the ...
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NewsSupply chains face new incendiary threat
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockSupply chains are facing disruption caused by the new threat of incendiary devices being placed on aircraft.Following the discovery of incendiary devices in European parcel networks, Airforwarders Association executive director Brandon Fried warned that this new threat has implications for global supply chains and international economies.He said that ...
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NewsHong Kong forwarders welcome 2024 policy address as a boost to air cargo
Hong Kong Airport. Photo: Travelpixs/ shutterstockThe Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has welcomed plans to expand cargo capacity and logistics services in the Greater Bay Area.Earlier today, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his annual address, outlining several initiatives designed ...
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NewsVideo promotes Hong Kong as a global eCommerce logistics hub
ePlus/U-FreightU-Freight Group subsidiary e+Solutions (ePlus) is helping to promote Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as a global eCommerce logistics hub.e+Solutions, an eCommerce logistics provider based in Hong Kong, has taken part in a corporate video created by the air gateway’s operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK).Some of the video, called ...