Kansai Airports pharma community gains IATA CEIV
The KIX Pharma Community at Kansai Airports has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma, making it the first certified community in Japan. Partnering with international cargo handlers, Kansai Airports established the community in August 2017 with the aim of meeting industry international standards for transporting pharmaceutical products. The KIX Pharma Community participating companies were CKTS Co (Kansai […]
TASCO signs up to online RedCargo booking platform
Malaysian freight forwarder TASCO has signed up to use RedCargo, the online freight booking platform of AirAsia. This is the first direct partnership between the global freight forwarder and AirAsia’s cargo and logistics platform as it builds its presence in the cargo market. TASCO will now be able to book space anywhere on AirAsia’s network, […]
Yusen Logistics launches express service in Guangzhou
Yusen Logistics has launched an emergency arrangement service targeting air cargo arriving in Guangzhou, with cargo being collected from the terminal within six hours. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is third largest airport in China after Shanghai and Beijing, and has been growing rapidly due to improved transport infrastructure and the expansion of science and technology […]
Brussels Airport’s slot booking app gains eight new members
Brussels Airport’s cloud based data sharing platform, BRUcloud has had a successful first two months with eight more companies using the application in their live operations. The slot booking app eliminates the problem of waiting and idle times at ground handling facilities by coordinating the match between supply and demand of time slots, streamlining the […]
First shipment with streamlined Customs arrives at Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has welcomed its first shipment as part of a pilot programme to streamline and secure Customs procedures between China and the European Union (EU). The shipment was from Shanghai and the World Customs Organization (WCO) Customs to Customs pilot project called Smart and Secure Trade Lanes (SSTL) aims to reduce lead times […]
Yusen Logistics acquires Romanian 3PL Tibbett Logistics
Yusen Logistics has extended its business in Central Eastern Europe with the acquisition of Tibbett Logistics. The Japanese company has reached agreement to acquire Tibbett, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK-based Keswick Enterprises Group. No financial figure of the deal has been announced and the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval by the […]
Yusen Logistics expands its services in New Zealand
Yusen Logistics (Australia) has started ocean and airfreight forwarding operations to and from New Zealand servicing its global network and partners. The forwarder says it initially commenced in late 2016 servicing business customers to and from Australia and now offers global coverage that includes logistics services across the entire supply chain. In March 2016, Yusen acquired […]
DHL Global Forwarding retains place as top forwarder for volumes
DHL Global Forwarding has retained its place as the top freight forwarder in terms of volumes in 2016, according to the latest Armstrong & Associates (A&A) Top 25 Global Forwarders List. A&A says that total airfreight volumes in 2016 across freight forwarders in the top 25 increased by 5.6 per cent on 2015 to 14.5 […]
Yusen Logistics launches pharma gateway in Frankfurt
Yusen Logistics has launched a dedicated pharmaceutical gateway in Frankfurt as it looks to grow business in Europe. This new operation represents the launch of Yusen Logistics’ GDP compliant global pharma airfreight services from Germany and is the latest step in the company’s customer-driven development in the pharma supply chain. The company says Frankfurt’s global network, […]
Yusen Inci Lojistik formed following Yusen-Inci merger
Yusen Inci Lojistik is to start operations on 1 April following the merger of Yusen Logistics Turkey and Inci Lojistik. The company has offices in Istanbul, Izmir, Manisa, Bursa and Ankara, with 30,000m2 of warehousing in Izmir and Manisa. Headquartered in Istanbul, Yusen Inci Lojistik offers a range of contract logistics services in Turkey as […]
Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for supporting IATA CEIV
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recognised Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s support of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) program. Schiphol formed Pharma Gateway Amsterdam (PGA) a year ago to provide a transparent and qualified pharma air cargo supply chain, and members must undergo CEIV certification and are provided […]
Yusen launches air import consolidation services in Russia
Yusen Logistics has launched air import consolidation services in Russia at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport and Domodedovo Airport and Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. Yusen is the first international airfreight forwarder to offer such consolidation services at these three airports, and the operation also includes customs clearance operated by Yusen Logistics RUS subsidiary, Yusen Terminal Logopark. […]
Yusen Logistics to start operations in Switzerland
Yusen Logistics is to expand its European network by launching operations in Switzerland on 1 January 2017. The operation, close to Zurich Airport offering the full range of integrated supply chain solutions including air and ocean freight services, land transportation and customs clearance. Further services including storage and domestic distribution can be offered on request. Yusen […]
Yusen Logistics to use Swisslog AutoStore in Singapore
Yusen Logistics is to double storage capacity in Singapore having selected Swisslog Warehouse & Distribution Solutions’ AutoStore Automated System. The storage system, where autonomous robots sit on top of an aluminium grid, is expected to go into operation in 2017. The Tuas Warehouse will be equipped with the AutoStore system to serve multiple customers under […]
Yusen gains IATA CEIV certification at Schiphol
Yusen Logistics Benelux has received the honour of becoming the first freight forwarder at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to receive IATA CEIV Pharma certification. The company says it invested in staff and equipment to take its operations beyond Good Distribution Practices to International Air Transport Association Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics. Yusen […]
IATA WCS: Amsterdam Schiphol aiming for CEIV certification
The logistics community at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a closed pharmaceutical chain programme to be International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certified. It was announced at the IATA World Cargo Symposium on 16 March in press conference held in the Tegel room of the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin, with […]
Yusen starts air imports at Jakarta’s Halim airport
Yusen Logistics Indonesia has opened air import operations at Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport. Yusen says the Halim service will improve urgent delivery requirements with the airport based in Central Jakarta, close to the East Jakarta Industrial Zone. Services will include enhanced visibility and transport management controls, such as freight status tracking at the airport […]
Yusen Logistics and va-Q-tec open Mumbai pharma station
Yusen Logistics and va-Q-tec have opened a va-Q-tec Network Station in Mumbai, which they says allow customers reliable temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments to and from India. Since October this year, va-Q-tec customers have been able to return containers to the local station, as well as receive preconditioned, ready to load and go va-Q-tainer containers from local […]