Freight Forwarders

May air cargo volumes improve month-on-month but dip in final two weeks may be a cause for concern

Air cargo volumes have improved but may have slightly dipped in the last two weeks of May 2020 according to the latest week-by-week analyses by CLIVE Data Services.... Read More
TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts as criminals get back to ‘business as usual’

The Transported Asset Protection Association warned manufacturers and logistics service providers to prepare and protect their supply chains due to a significant spike in cargo thefts.... Read More
UK digital freight forwarder Beacon closes $15 million Series A fundraise, with investment from Jeff Bezos

Freight forwarding and supply chain finance firm Beacon has raised over $15 million in its Series A fundraising round with investors including Jeff Bezos and 8VC.... Read More
CargoLogicAir implements CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution for their resumed freighter operations

CargoLogicAir is implementing CHAMP’s Weight & Balance solution to provide needed freighter capacity to support the global supply chain.... Read More
Air Astana announces plans for air cargo division

Air Astana is set to launch an international cargo division that will operate a fleet of three converted Boeing 767-300 aircraft that was previously used in passenger service.... Read More
GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft

Geodis transported 13 million masks from China to the United States on May 22 suing an Anontov AN-124. The purpose of the shipment is to ensure that millions of essential workers stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
myDHLi: DHL Global Forwarding launches innovative one-stop customer portal for digital logistics

DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, has launched myDHLi, the only fully integrated online platform for freight forwarding customers. myDHLi’s highly intuitive user interface makes it easy to use and ensures that customers...... Read More
FedEx Express Appoints Kawal Preet as President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region

Kawal Preet, previously senior vice president of operations, North and South Pacific regions, FedEx Express, will take up the role on June 1, 2020. She succeeds Karen Reddington, who served as president of Asia Pacific region since January 2015....... Read More
Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing

From June 1st, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking its comprehensive industry training programme online, utilising web-based video conferencing.... Read More
FedEx continues to assist in overcoming the COVID-19 outbreak

FedEx transports medical supplies from China and supports work resumption for businesses.... Read More