Tigers has launched a new rail freight service, called Tiger Rail. This new service will offer customers a 16-day transit time both east and westbound, between Duisburg, Germany, and Hefei, Chongqing, and Chengdu, China. Tiger Rail customers will now have the option to charter a train, or book Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments on weekly scheduled services to and from over 15 origin stations in China. Tiger Rail customers can track and trace their … [Read more...] about Tiger Rail links destinations across new Silk Road
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DHL cuts lead-time between Norway and Asia by over 50%
DHL Global Forwarding expands its airfreight capacities in response to the increasing exports of the Norwegian seafood industry. The demand has been continuously growing since the introduction of DHL’s new service solution in May this year. DHL will now double its flight frequency by deploying a dedicated Boeing 747-400 cargo plane that ships seafood from Oslo to Seoul and Shanghai twice a week. Furthermore the new solution will also increase the operational efficiency on DHL’s transpacific … [Read more...] about DHL cuts lead-time between Norway and Asia by over 50%
Panalpina acquires Air Connection
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina announced the completion of the acquisition of Air Connection, a specialized forwarder of flowers and vegetables following the approval by the Competition Authority of Kenya. The move follows Panalpina’s acquisition of Airflo in 2016 and positions the company as a clear market leader in perishables in Kenya. “The acquisition of Air Connection is another important step in building our Perishables Network. It further … [Read more...] about Panalpina acquires Air Connection
Kerry Logistics appoints Claire Trench as head of F&B
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics) has appointed Claire Trench as the new Head of Food and Beverage (F&B), to be based at its Glasgow office in the United Kingdom. Trench brings a wealth of experience, 17 years in forwarding and more recently senior managerial positions with leading brands in the beers, wines, and spirits industry. The new role will see her supporting brands looking to export to the rapidly developing F&B market in Greater China, where Kerry … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics appoints Claire Trench as head of F&B
GBA takes next step in European expansion
Time-critical logistics operator GBA Services has launched its latest European operation, to cover the German market. GBA is already established in the UK, Poland and Austria. GBA Logistics Germany GmbH is based in Bremen, from where it will provide the full portfolio of GBA’s services – including time-critical, high-security and temperature-critical transport. Although chiefly focused on express road services, GBA’s German operation will also offer global multi-modal … [Read more...] about GBA takes next step in European expansion
Kerry Logistics records 10% growth in H1
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’ or together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’) announced the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017. William Ma, group managing director of Kerry Logistics, said, “2017 1H has been another challenging period. Global demand stalled in Q1 and our cargo volume was at a low level in January and February. Nevertheless, the temporary slowdown in Q1 reversed as the world economy gradually stabilised with cyclical … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics records 10% growth in H1