Monthly Newsletter-June 2016
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Globe Express Services – the global supply chain leader

Globe Express Services is a full-service, global logistics services provider, combining its core products of Air Freight, Ocean Freight and Logistics services to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions. Established in 1974, the GES offers expertise in creative warehouse design, distribution, supply chain execution and material handling solutions for leading retail, wholesale, and consumer product manufacturing companies.

While gauge services are a core offering of the company’s Project Logistics and Management portfolio, Globe Express Services draws on in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, ...

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Ease of doing business in India
Of the 189 nations surveyed by the World Bank group, India’s ranking has marginally gone up from 134 in 2015 to 130 in 2016 with regard to ‘ease of doing business’. Indeed, it is a long way to go if the economic powerhouse has to get its reforms act together and do well in world rankings...
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CROAMIS seeks to integrate supply chain
The air cargo industry is witnessing more and more collaboration between its various stakeholders such as freight forwarders, airliners, ground handling, customs, trucking and other handling services providers such as ULD operators for temperature –controlled shipments and packaging...
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Siemens expands footprint in Indian airport
• Siemens expands baggage handling system at Bangalore International Airport in India • Capacity expansion and further improvement of passenger convenience • Record numbers of 18 million passengers in 2015 ...
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Middle East looks at fleet management solutions
Fleet management, the efficient management and administration of company’s vehicle fleet for the entire life-cycle includes vehicle financing, tracking and maintenance, ...
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Lounge - Sarah Nichol, Chief Financial Officer, IAG Cargo
IAG Cargo came into existence in April 2011 with the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo. Aiming to be the world’s leading air cargo provider,...
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Airports & Airlines

  AUH passenger traffic increases by 4.8%
Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 4.8% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for April 2016, compared to the same...
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  Dubai Airports collaborates with RTA
Dubai Airports recently welcomed the commencement of an Airport Road expansion programme by Dubai’s Road & Transport Authority (RTA)...
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  Emirates Airline launches ‘My Emirates Pass’
Emirates passengers can experience more of Dubai this summer by enjoying deep discounts and exclusive offers across...
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  Air Arabia to utilize SITA’s passenger service system
Air Arabia carried close to 8-million passengers in 2015, serving 101 destinations spread across the Middle East, North Africa,...
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  Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines strengthen their code-share relationship
Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines, both members of the oneworld alliance, have strengthened their cooperation with a bilateral...
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Logistics

  Kerry Logistics acquires Apex Maritime
Kerry Logistics recently completed its US acquisition of a majority stake in Apex Maritime and its affiliated companies (‘APEX’)...
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  Aramex partners with Shopmatic
Shopmatic, a homegrown e-commerce SaaS (software-as-a-service) company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Aramex, a global provider of logistics and ...
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  DHL, IATA to implement CEIV Pharma
DHL Global Forwarding has recently made an announcement that it is working with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) ...
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  China witnesses positive logistics growth
China's logistics industry grew steadily last year amid industrial restructuring and subdued economic growth,...
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  SEKO Logistics’ positive growth in South Africa
SEKO Logistics has signed up close to 100 new customers in South Africa since opening for business in Cape Town. SEKO has been present in South Africa since 2006 with established...
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IT News
 
 
Hy-Dynamix unveils Hy-Weigh

 
Hy-Dynamix™ has launched a new mobile container weighing solution called Hy-Weigh™, which gives digital read outs within ten minutes at point of packing...
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CHAMP, Senegal Customs to implement Advance Electronic Information

 
CHAMP Cargosystems S.A. and Senegal Customs announced recently that they have started the work to implement Advance Electronic Information for air cargo shipments for Senegal. Advance Electronic Information will give better visibility, reduce clearance time for shipments and increase security...
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Sun MROTECH partners with RAK for MRO operations

 
Sun MRO and Technical Services (Sun MROTECH) a unit of Deccan Charters Pvt. Ltd., India, recently celebrated the leasing of a hangar facility for MRO operations at Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) International Airport in a handing over ceremony held in presence of His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi...
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Airbus unveils 3D printing

 
Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin Air Show this week – the small Airbus marvel is the world’s first 3D-printed aircraft....
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Air Austral awards contract to CHEP

 
Air Austral, a French airline headquartered on Réunion Island, has awarded a 5-year ULD management contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions...
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Recruitments and Retirements
 
 
Fredrik Groth joins West Atlantic

 
Fredrik Groth has been appointed West Atlantic's new Chief Executive after holding the interim post at the Gothenburg-headquartered dedicated cargo airline specialising in integrated mail and express freight solutions...
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AAC appoints HAE Group to cover sales across Africa

 
American Airlines Cargo is further expanding its reach into new markets with the appointment of its first General Sales Agent (GSA) in Africa. HAE Group has been chosen to cover sales across a number of countries in Central, East and North, as well as South Africa....
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Kerry Logistics appoints Daniel Hegwein as the new MD

 
Asia’s leading logistics service provider Kerry Logistics, has appointed Daniel Hegwein as the new Managing Director for Belgium and the Netherlands...
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Global industry shippers join TIACA’s Advisory Committee

 
Shippers from a cross-section of global industries have joined TIACA’s Shipper Advisory Committee, the Association announced at its Executive Summit (ES) recently...
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Schiphol Cargo appoints Meantime Communications as its PR agency

 
Schiphol Cargo, the cargo department of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has appointed Meantime Communications as its PR agency following a competitive pitch process ...
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Global News
 
 

Dubai Vision 2020 to attract 20 million tourists a year

John Good Air receives IATA's accreditation

CCA to fight against food wastage

Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic to optimize network between US and UK

Gulftainer celebrates 20 million TEUs in KSA

dnata expands in North America

IATA predicts High profits in 2016

DCAA, dans, EAU sign MOU

Malaysia Airports to develop KLIA Aeropolis

CEVA upgrades its Brazilian clearance procedure

Turkish Airlines partners with GSA-One World Aviation

Aeroflot cargo and mail volumes up by 15.3%

Air Malta appoints NAS as its TCM provider

HK Express adopts shark fin policy

TAPA advises data sharing to reduce cargo crime

YTO Express to expand its fleet by 2018

Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa to bring Hong Kong closer to Europe

LATAM Cargo reveals future strategy
   
 

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