Despite a slow economy, logistics companies in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific see growth in revenues over the next three years, according…
FedEx unveils new 767 freighter, launches flat rate shipping
Tennessee-based FedEx Express has introduced the first of several new 767-300 cargo jets under its fleet modernization program. The freighter, delivered by aircraft maker…
Logistics support services bolster presence in SE Asia
Softlink Global, an international IT solutions provider for the freight forwarding industry, has linked up with Thailand-based Key Management Services to serve the large…
UPS expands express ocean freight service to Asia-Mexico trade
United Parcel Service (UPS) has expanded its preferred less-than-container load (LCL) expedited ocean freight service to include the Asia-Mexico trade lanes. The service is…
K + N inaugurates Asia-Pacific logistics hub in Singapore
Switzerland-based forwarder Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) has inaugurated a regional control center in Singapore to strengthen its end-to-end logistics services and infrastructure…
McCorstin appointed president of UPS Asia-Pacific freight forwarding
U.S.-based package delivery conglomerate United Parcel Service (UPS) has named industry veteran Jeff McCorstin president of UPS Freight Forwarding in Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore,…
Global health-care industry eyes new technologies, emerging markets
Over the next five years, the global health-care industry plans to invest in new technology, enter new global markets, implement new distribution channels, and…
Logistics service provider Logwin has expanded its operations in Jakarta, Indonesia, by moving into a bigger, self-contained warehouse within the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in…
International express mail service provider DHL Express has announced its annual general average price increase for the Asia-Pacific region, to take effect in January…
Freight forwarding outlook sustains upbeat mood—survey
The airfreight logistics market is experiencing rising optimism, and even the overall sea freight outlook is more upbeat despite showing a decline in confidence…
CARGOES handled by domestic airfreight forwarders in the Philippines in the first half of the year dropped 44.21% to 21.352 million kilograms from 38.273…
Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx Corp. reported an increase in both earnings and revenue for the first quarter ended August 31, 2013. “Growth in overall demand…
The much-awaited Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) revamp has begun, with five individuals endorsed as deputy commissioner by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima. The new…
PHILIPPINE truckers are positive the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will grant their request to extend the age limit of trucks registering…
PH agency accredits 7 new freight forwarders, renews 21 others
SEVEN companies joined the Philippine freight forwarding industry in August while 21 others had renewed their accreditation over the last three months. Data from…
AutoStore-managed semicon warehouse unveiled in Singapore
Asia’s first distribution center featuring the AutoStore automated storage and order picking system has been unveiled in Singapore. The US$10-million upgrade of global semiconductor…
FedEx takes first Boeing 767 freighter under fleet upgrade drive
Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has received its first 767-300 freighter from Boeing, part of the FedEx strategy to modernize…
