Air Cargo

Saudia Cargo Increases Freight Capacity on Global Routes

September 25, 2013

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is increasing both belly and freight capacity on routes within its global network.

Air France to Get Rid of Some Cargo Freighters, Cut Workforce

September 20, 2013

Air Cargo World

Air France is phasing out its B747-400s, beginning with its three B747-400ER freighters, and closing one of its cargo centers.

Yangtze River Express Offering Service From Shanghai to Schiphol

September 18, 2013

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Chinese freighter operator Yangtze River Express has begun offering twice-weekly service from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.

Singapore Focuses on Long-Term Logistics Needs

September 10, 2013

Channel News Asia

The long-term infrastructure developments unveiled by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a recent National Day Rally include plans to expand Changi Airport and relocate the country's seaport.

Air Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the World

September 10, 2013

IATA

Figures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

UTi Worldwide Opens London Facility at Heathrow

September 3, 2013

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a provider of transportation, logistics and supply-chain services, has commenced London operations at a new location near Heathrow International Airport in the U.K.

UTi Expands into New London Operations Center

August 21, 2013

SF Gate

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

New Option Available for Air Freight Customers

August 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to accept the new Sentry FlightSafe tracking device, developed by Texas-based airborne asset tracking solutions company OnAsset Intelligence, on its aircraft.

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

August 21, 2013

NCBFAA

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Is Foundering. Should We Care?

August 19, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

More than 30 years ago, when I began writing about transportation and logistics, one of the first pieces that I did was about the imminent demise of the U.S. merchant marine. Today, I find myself addressing the same issue. As industries go, this has got to be one of the slowest deaths on record.

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