Air Cargo

Laufer Group International Expands With New York Office

August 16, 2013

Laufer Group International Ltd. has opened a new office in New York.

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

August 13, 2013

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.

Mexico's Improving Logistics Environment

August 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A new reform-minded government, a stable economy and sound infrastructure are among the factors combining to make Mexico a good market for logistics operations, says Eric Markeset, who is based in Mexico City as principal of consulting firm Tsol.

Continuing to Add Logistics Value in a Commodity-centric Environment

August 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics will not become a commoditized service as long as providers continue to add value and differentiate their product offerings, says Greg Spudic, vice president of marketing and sales at Dimerco Express.

Air Cargo Rates Continue Their Free Fall

August 8, 2013

Drewry

Airfreight rates suffered another month of falls in June, sinking to new lows, according to Drewry's monthly Sea & Air Shipper Insight report.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands Network in Sub-Saharan Africa

August 6, 2013

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo has re-launched its hub in Nairobi, Kenya, and expanded network coverage in sub-Saharan Africa.

New CEO of CEVA Logistics Shares Unique Industry Perspective

August 6, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Having spent most of his career as an executive in the chemical industry, Marv Schlanger, new CEO of CEVA Logistics, has a unique perspective on the global 3PL industry. He shares his views as "the new kid on the block" and explains why he is optimistic.

Saudia Cargo Launches Tool for Obtaining Import Approval

August 5, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. is launching OK-2-KSA, an online tool designed to help shippers obtain approvals for the importation of five types of goods by air into Saudi Arabia.

UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sets 2017 Goal of One Billion Alternative Fuel Miles

August 2, 2013

UPS

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages UPS shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the carrier's annual sustainability report.

Airfreight Volume Improves in June, But Cargo Growth Continues to Be Fragile

August 1, 2013

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2-percent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is an improvement when compared to the 0.9-percent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1-percent growth realized over the first half of the year.

Air Cargo

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