Share this article April 24, 2018: Supply chain and logistics company Safexpress recently launched its ultra-modern logistics park in Hubli. The state-of-the-art facility is strategically located on National Highway 4, which is connected to Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai. This logistics park…

Share this article April 24, 2018: Trade between Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza) and India reached new record worth over $3.4 billion in 2017. Latest figures from Jafza show that over 788 Indian companies are trading from the freezone serving key markets in the region. DP World has extensive business…

Share this article April 23, 2018: Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) and digital logistic company Cogoport have entered into an agreement to collaborate, cooperate and interact for the deployment of high performance technology to offer fundamental cargo management service to enable…

Share this article April 20, 2018: French container shipping company CMA CGM announced that it would buy a stake of around 25 percent in Ceva Logistics, which is being listed on the Swiss stock market. With this transaction, CMA CGM aims to grow its presence in the logistics sector, a business…

Share this article April 19, 2018: Strengthening their relations further, following the constructive discussions between PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in March this year, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and the Groupement des Industries Françaises…

Share this article April 19, 2018: In the first three months of 2018, international freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina improved profitability compared to the same period of last year. Panalpina reported an EBIT of CHF 24.4 million (YTD 2017: CHF 16.4 million) and a consolidated…

Share this article April 19, 2018: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has revealed the signing of an agreement with Aldar Properties PJSC, a leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s…

Share this article April 19, 2018: During the financial year 2017-18, VO Chidambaranar Port Trust handled cargo traffic of 365.83 lakh tonnes against the previous year's achievement of 384.63 lakh tonnes, registering a decrease of 4.89 percent. The imports have accounted for 261.71 lakh tonnes…

Share this article April 18, 2018: The CMA CGM Group has welcomed the adoption, by member countries of the IMO, of a strategy aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 50 percent in 2050 in the maritime transport industry. The CMA CGM Group said in a press release that it is already strongly committed…

Share this article April 18, 2018: Etihad Cargo and DoKaSch Temperature Solutions-a provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo have signed a master agreement for Opticooler. The master agreement will allow Etihad Cargo to expand its TempCheck cool chain service offering for temperature…

Share this article April 18, 2018: APM Terminals inaugurated its first state-of-the-art cold storage warehouse in India, which will ensure reliable and stable transport of cargo, including goods such as fish, fruits, medicines, and specialty chemicals, which require strict temperature control…

Share this article April 18, 2018: Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) and Dubai Airports have signed an MoU to explore potential areas of collaboration that will enhance passenger experience and throughput, cost optimisation and energy efficiency at Dubai International (DXB) and…

Share this article April 17, 2018: In the 2017 financial year, the global logistics provider Dachser for the first time achieved a revenue of over EUR 6 billion. Its consolidated gross revenue increased by 7.2 percent to EUR 6.12 billion. Dachser Asia Pacific achieved the largest revenue growth of…

Share this article April 17, 2018: With an aim to facilitate the MSME exporters, FIEO GlobalLinker- a digital platform for MSME exporters has been launched. The platform will help the exporters to digitise their businesses and join the global community of growing businesses. Minister of Commerce and…

Share this article April 17, 2018: Major global logistics provider Agility haslaunched Shipa Freight, the first fully integrated online freight service thatallows users to get rate quotes and book, pay and track ocean and air shipmentsaround the world. Shipa Freight provides instant, no-obligation…

Share this article April 17, 2018: Allcargo Logistics’ fully owned international subsidiary ECU Worldwide announced the appointment of Rene Wernli as the regional CEO for the India, Indian subcontinent (ISC), Middle East & Africa region. Wernli will be based out of Dubai and report to Claudio…

Share this article April 17, 2018: Central government in the collaboration with state government and private partners is working on to promote Goa as a tourism destination as well as a cargo hub, stated Union Minister for Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu. He was addressing media persons at Dabolim…

Share this article April 17, 2018: Union Minister of Road Transport andHighways Nitin Gadkari has announced development of a new highway alignmentbetween Delhi and Mumbai. A sum of one lakh crore rupees will be spent on thisexpressway. The minister also disclosed plans for a Chambal Expressway…

Share this article April 16, 2018: WCA’s Time Critical Network has achieved complete validation of all its network members, aligning members to be even more competitive as specialist movers on the global stage. “This is huge for us and our members,” said Adam McKenna, GM of WCA Time Critical. “It…

Share this article April 16, 2018: FIEO president GK Gupta has said that although the exports data for the financial year 2017-18 are encouraging but FIEO is concerned and worried about the labour-intensive sectors such as gems and jewellery, RMG of all textiles, jute manufacturing including floor…

Share this article April 13, 2018: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), in the first three months of 2018 has registered a 0.7 percent increase in cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) to 539,610 metric tonnes. Aircraft movements climbed by 8.3 percent to a total of 113,213 takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile,…

Share this article April 13, 2018: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has announced the arrivalof the first set of tubes designed to move both people and freight to theirresearch and development centre in Toulouse, France. With an interior diameterof 4.0 meters, the system is…

Share this article April12, 2018: The JawaharlalNehru Port Trust has been working on an innovative transport solution toachieve seamless and faster movement of cargo from the port to respectivedestinations through Direct Port Delivery, the Ministry of Shipping has informedin a press release. Four…

Share this article April 12, 2018: Dorothea von Boxberg is set to take charge as the executive board member product and sales, at Lufthansa Cargo AG from August onwards. The 44-year-old manager will be succeeding Alexis von Hoensbroech. He has been in charge of the Product and Sales division since…

Share this article April 11, 2018: UPS has inaugurated a larger integratedlogistics facility in Ahmedabad to support businesses and SMEs (small andmedium enterprises) which are looking to expand trade with the globalmarketplace. UPS is the only logistics company to provide a 48 hour deliverytimeline…

Share this article April 11, 2018: CMA CGM Group is starting the OceanAlliance Day Two Product. Based on the success of Ocean Alliance, the OceanAlliance Day Two Product strengthens CMA CGM ’s service offering by providing betterservices and upgrades to the Group’s customers. The Ocean Alliance Day…

Share this article April 11, 2018: UAE-based RSA Global has announced a strategic investment into Meesan Logistics at a signing ceremony held in Mumbai recently. RSA Global has acquired a majority stake in the Indian company, whereby both companies will develop their joint expansion plans in the…

Share this article April 11, 2018: Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates AOG – a new airfreight product designed for transporting aircraft parts quickly across the globe. Every day, spare parts are airfreighted at short notice to help repair aircraft that have been stranded due to technical…

Share this article April 11, 2018: Geodis and Delta Drone have entered the industrialisation production phase of their completely automated solution. After almost two years of development, the completely automatic warehouse inventory solution using drones, perfected by Geodis and Delta Drone, will…

Share this article April 11, 2018 : Cathay Pacific ’s cargo division has entered into partnership with packaging solutionsprovider Sonoco ThermoSafe to lease PharmaPort 360 temperature controlled containers. The new ULDs will provide another active container solutionto the Pharma LIFT portfolio of…

Share this article April 11, 2018: Global air services provider dnata has signed an agreement to acquire Qantas’ catering businesses. The agreement is subject to approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Qantas’ catering businesses include wholly-owned subsidiaries Q…

Share this article April 9, 2018: The pick-up inthe economy and industrial output through the second half of the current fiscalpost the implementation of the landmark tax reform – GST, has also been visiblein the improved performance of logistics companies in India. Reacting on thesame, Shamsher…

Share this article April 7, 2018: APM Terminals Mumbai handled a record 2.3 million TEUs during 2017-18. This is the terminal’s highest volume performance since the terminal was built in 2006. The terminal handled over 633 vessels over the course of the year. Commenting on the achievement, Ravi…

Share this article April 9, 2018: The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 4.77 percent and together handled 679.35 million tonnes of cargo during the period April 2017 to March 2018 as against 648.39 million tonneshandled during the corresponding period of previous year. Nine Ports -…

Share this article April 7, 2018: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has announced the establishment of HyperloopTT's XO Square as part of a new multi-million dollar agreement with Brazil in Contagem, Minas Gerais. Located on 5.4 acres, the 43,000 sq/ft XO Square will house the…

Share this article April 7, 2018: Robert van de Weg has been roped in as the vice president forsales and marketing to strengthen Volga-Dnepr’s global commercial activities. In his new role, he will embrace the commercial activitiesof all the Group’s airlines, namely AirBridgeCargo Airlines,…

Share this article April 6, 2018: The maiden flight for the Pathankot Airport took off from the Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi, recently. With this, Pathankot now gets operationalised as the 21st airport under UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) – RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme). The flight from…

Share this article April 6, 2018: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new standardised global certification program to improve the safety and welfare of animals travelling by air. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live…

Share this article April 05, 2018: Jet Airways has signed a new order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft taking the total order to 150 aircraft. The Boeing 737 aircraft type is the backbone of Jet Airways’ fleet. The 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will serve the airline not only to replace its…

Share this article April 5, 2018: Global technology platform and digital payments leader, PayPal and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), India’s apex international trade promotion organisation, have announced a partnership to promote exports while leveraging the technology and…