The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
Logistics
Dachser boosts Asia revenues despite market slowdown
Dachser recorded a 9.2 per cent increase in its Asia Pacific revenues to €367 million for 2015, compared to the year before. The overall number of air freight and ocean shipments in Asia Pacific increased slightly to 355,800 from 355,600. “Despite the general slowdown in Asia Pacific markets in 2015, we were able to continue revenue growth through improved utilization of resources and becoming more efficient in managing our operations,” said Edoardo Podestá, managing director air and sea … [Read more...] about Dachser boosts Asia revenues despite market slowdown
Panalpina preserves profitability in Q1
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina preserved profitability in the first quarter of 2016 despite the continued contraction of the global oil and gas business. Panalpina reported an EBIT of CHF 24 million (US$24.6 million) compared with Q1 2015 of CHF 25.3 million and a consolidated profit of CHF 17.3 million (Q1 2015: CHF 19.6 million). “In the first three months of the year, we succeeded in counterbalancing the lower transport volumes in oil and gas. This was … [Read more...] about Panalpina preserves profitability in Q1
DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
DHL Supply Chain, a global leader for contract logistics solutions, recently launched its Advanced Regional Center (ARC) in Singapore . Built at an investment of more than S$160 million (US$116.8 million), the new 90,000 sqm facility features an $18.8 million multi-customer automation system featuring advanced robotics. The pioneering system allows customers to enjoy the benefits of automation solution without the need for significant capital investment. The technological enhancement uses 130 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
IJS Global GEFCO awarded GDP cert in Netherlands
IJS Global GEFCO Netherlands (NL) has been awarded a Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certificate by the Dutch Ministry of Health, with immediate effect. The internationally-recognised GDP certification plays a key role in assuring the quality and integrity of the transport and distribution of Medicinal Products for Human Use and focuses on the use of specialised equipment, well-established pharmaceutical working procedures, and continuously improving pharma handling expertise. “This is a … [Read more...] about IJS Global GEFCO awarded GDP cert in Netherlands
Kerry ups stake in India’s INDEV logistics, eyes pan-India scope
Kerry Logistics Network Limited, a leading logistics service provider in Asia, has entered into memorandum of understanding to increase its stake in Indev Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a well-established Indian logistics company headquartered in Chennai, from 30 per cent to 50 per cent. Kerry noted that a key driver behind this was its increasingly positive view of India’s economic prospects. The announcement was made at the re-branding ceremony held on 13 April in New Delhi with Nirmala … [Read more...] about Kerry ups stake in India’s INDEV logistics, eyes pan-India scope