An air cargo security project – Cargo Checkpoint – has been launched at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the Netherlands. It uses a variety of systems to check cargo containers as they are driven through a so-called “scan street’’ on trailers at a speed of 10 km an hour. Scanned images then are inspected by Customs analysts who identify any irregularities and can call for further inspections. The project is a partnership between Dutch … [Read more...] about Schiphol launches new security ‘scan street’
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German government to remove night restrictions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s new coalition will ease rules that limit night flights to help companies including Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Fraport AG stay competitive, a senior coalition lawmaker said, according to a Bloomberg News report. Merkel’s prospective alliance of her Christian Democrats and the Free Democrats will curtail powers that Germany’s 16 states have to restrict night flights, Hans-Peter Friedrich, the deputy leader in parliament of … [Read more...] about German government to remove night restrictions
Ten new Asian offices for FedEx Trade Networks
FedEx Trade Networks (FTN), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. has expanded its global presence with the addition of ten new freight forwarding offices in Asia, opening new facilities in Singapore, Taipei, Taiwan, and in Beijing, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Xiamen, and Dalian, China. This was followed by the opening of arepresentative office in Vietnam. These openings add to FedEx Trade Networks’ freight forwarding operations in Hong Kong and Shanghai, which launched in 2008 … [Read more...] about Ten new Asian offices for FedEx Trade Networks
Kuehne + Nagel wins Chilean Nestlé deal
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has won the contract to be Nestlé Chile’s logistics service provider under which K+N will manage Nestlé’s four distribution centres located across Chile covering the northern area from Antofagasta, the central area from Quilicura (Santiago) and Maipú, and the southern area from Concepción. K+N will also be responsible for distribution services for the shelfstable range of Nestlé products. … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel wins Chilean Nestlé deal
Toll moves on Japan and New Zealand
The Toll Group has continued its acquisition push with the purchase of the Express Logistics Group (ELG) in late October, one of New Zealand’s largest freight forwarding companies for A$50 million (US$45 million) after acquiring Japan’s Footwork Express earlier in the month. ELG currently operates 12 freight forwarding branches across New Zealand, Australia and the US, and also provides value adding warehouse and transport services to its customers. ELG is principally … [Read more...] about Toll moves on Japan and New Zealand
US$32M Oz logistics hub for DHL
Global logistics company, DHL recently opened its new A$35 million (US$32 million) airfreight facility at Melbourne airport. The new facility offers the latest in technology, security and environmental credentials and will boost the perishables trade out of Victoria and Tasmania, the company said. Covering almost 50,000 m2, the new facility includes two state-of-the-art, 850 m2 multiple variable temperature controlled cool rooms designed to handle the region’s thriving life … [Read more...] about US$32M Oz logistics hub for DHL