The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This follows the ratification of the treaty by two-thirds of the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). "The Trade Facilitation Agreement will cut red tape at the border for faster, cheaper and easier trade. That’s great news for airlines, which deliver about a third of the goods traded across borders by value. And it’s a particularly timely reminder … [Read more...] about IATA welcomes entry into force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
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BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies notes that the ratifications by Chad, Jordan, Oman and Rwanda means the deal has reached the pre-determined threshold of 110 WTO members required for its immediate entry into force. Robert Keen, director general of BIFA says, “This agreement aims to simplify and clarify international import and export procedures, customs formalities and transit requirements. It should make trade-related administration easier and … [Read more...] about BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) Board and Council recently approved the promotion of Robert Windsor and Spencer Stevenson to directors of BIFA. Windsor, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2009 will continue to lead the trade association’s representational work with government and many other organisations that BIFA seeks to influence on behalf of its freight forwarding members. Stevenson, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2010, will … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
FOX project heralds Latin American outsize cargo boom
Sao Paulo-based project logistics specialist FOX Cargo do Brasil – a member of the Pangea Logistics Network – has handled the movement of four hydraulic presses and associated equipment from Brazil to Mexico. It says it expects many more such projects in the coming year. The cargo – weighing a total of almost 700 tonnes – was crated and shrink wrapped by FOX, before being transported overland on 15 swan-neck low-loader trailers from its origin over 150 km from Sao Paulo, to … [Read more...] about FOX project heralds Latin American outsize cargo boom
B&H worldwide chosen as EMEA forward stocking location for AeroVision International
AeroVision International has announced it will open a new forward stocking location to service customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in collaboration with B&H Worldwide, a leading aerospace logistics provider. “Our newly initiated warehouse will be adjacent to London’s Heathrow Airport, allowing customers outside of North America greatly improved access to AeroVision’s inventory of regional aircraft parts” said Pete Gibson, AeroVision’s vice president of aircraft services. … [Read more...] about B&H worldwide chosen as EMEA forward stocking location for AeroVision International
B&H worldwide chosen as EMEA forward stocking location for AeroVision International
AeroVision International has announced it will open a new forward stocking location to service customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in collaboration with B&H Worldwide, a leading aerospace logistics provider. “Our newly initiated warehouse will be adjacent to London’s Heathrow Airport, allowing customers outside of North America greatly improved access to AeroVision’s inventory of regional aircraft parts” said Pete Gibson, AeroVision’s vice president of aircraft services. … [Read more...] about B&H worldwide chosen as EMEA forward stocking location for AeroVision International