Following the successful spin-out of Liefery, time:matters, the international expert for same-day delivery and special speed logistics, is reporting a very strong development in the core business the first six months of the current fiscal year showing more than 13 per cent increase in revenue as compared to the previous year. The company continued the positive developments of 2014, which was the strongest year in the history of the company, with a turnover growth of 10 per cent. The … [Read more...] about Strong growth for time:matters, revenue up 13%
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Is traditional freight forwarding model obsolete?
A combination of the erratic global air and sea freight markets, a growing shift in geographic focus towards the regional and the application of advanced technology and data analysis to the market is bringing the fate of the traditional freight forwarding model into question, according to a new report from Transport Intelligence (Ti). Ti’s annual Global Freight Forwarding 2015 report notes that capacity excesses and declining rates describes a tumultuous sea freight market, while air freight … [Read more...] about Is traditional freight forwarding model obsolete?
CEVA opens parts distribution centre in the Netherlands
CEVA Logistics has announced the opening of a global distribution centre for industrial spare parts, consisting of warehousing space of 12,000 sqm and a yard of 10,000 sqm in Born, the Netherlands. Centrally located in Europe, ideal for European distribution, CEVA will send a variety of parts to end customers and also to replenish local distribution centres worldwide. The site is located within an industrial estate, which has excellent transport links to both air and ocean ports, and road, … [Read more...] about CEVA opens parts distribution centre in the Netherlands
Xiamen Air awards road feeder contract to Jan de Rijk
Xiamen Airlines has awarded a new three-year road feeder services contract to Jan de Rijk Logistics, extending its delivery network to over 100 airports across Europe. The new agreement enables the airline to offer a wide choice of destinations to customers, moving shipments on its flights between Europe and Asia. As of 26 July, Xiamen Airlines will start flying three times a week from Xiamen to Amsterdam. Xiamen Airlines' general manager of cargo, Gaorong Yang said: “Supported by … [Read more...] about Xiamen Air awards road feeder contract to Jan de Rijk
UPS adds LCL to its China-Euro rail option
UPS has announced an addition to its China-to-Europe rail shipments as the new modal option continues to gather steam as a both a reliable and viable addition, or alternative, to ocean shipping and air freight. UPS’ Less-than-Container Load (LCL) service offering is available from Zhengzhou to Hamburg and becomes part of the UPS Preferred multimodal freight services portfolio. UPS established a Full Container Load (FCL) solution for China-to-Europe in June 2014. Full Container Load … [Read more...] about UPS adds LCL to its China-Euro rail option
IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive policy for aviation aligned with the Indian Government’s stated intention to make it easier to do business in India. The objective is to allow India to derive maximum social and economic benefits as its aviation market grows to become the third largest in the world. That is expected to happen in 2029 when the number of travelers to, from and within India will near 280 million … [Read more...] about IATA calls for new Indian aviation policy