Asia-Pacific regional manager for Geodis 
Eric Herman has joined supply chain operator Geodis, to strengthen its contract logistics activities in the Asia-Pacific region. He has 25 years of logistics experience in network and facility design, strategy and operations.Herman joined Geodis from the CBRE Group's supply... mehr
World trade still in turmoil
According to the report issued by the general customs administration of the People's Republic of China, Iran's trade with China during the first nine months of last year amounted to USD 18.17 billion. In contrast, total trade went down by 38.5% to USD 11.19 billion in the first... mehr
ITJ Video News – 26 November 2020
In the ITJ Video News of the 26th of November 2020, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen presents news on Valenciaport’s figures for October; Ethiopian Cargo’s new trans-Pacific route; a retirement at Danser; Union Pacific’s new intermodal terminal in the USA; and a new Pernod Ricard... mehr
New facility in Osaka
In Japan, DHL Express, is opening its hitherto largest distribution facility, the Osaka Distribution Centre (ODC) at Sakai city, Osaka-fu. With an investment of JPY 9.9 billion (EUR 79.9 million), the ODC brings three separate facilities under one roof: the Kansai Airport... mehr
For Christmas in Queensland
A new dedicated Australia Post freighter has taken to the skies transporting up to 60 t of mail each week to and from Brisbane, improving parcel delivery times for local online shoppers ahead of Christmas. The new service comes as local demand for parcels booms, with online... mehr
ZIM lands Ladingo
The Haifa-based carrier ZIM that recently teamed up with alibaba.com, has introduced Ladingo’s technology which is expected to improve logistics services to both sellers and buyers on China’s largest e-commerce platform. The improvements include tools that can help buyers... mehr
A mark in Australia's container exchange
The OOCL “Rotterdam”, with a capacity of more than 8,000 teu and sailing on the North East Asia A3 central service, has set a new record within the Port of Melbourne, Australia, for the hitherto highest container exchange in one single call – a total of 6,516 containers equating... mehr
Oversized Down Under
Aircraft charter solutions provider Chapman Freeborn recently managed an unusual cargo operation in Australia. The cargo, which weighed 92 t and consisted of 17 t pieces 15 m long, was manufactured in Germany and sent to Western Australia on an expedited basis, due to its high... mehr
IAG Cargo back to South Korea
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea, a high growth market for UK exports, and one of the largest exporters in the world, especially electronics and automotive parts. ... mehr
MSC lets the sun rise
In order to foster its intra-Asia network, MSC is launching its new weekly Sunrise service, connecting Japan, Korea and Russia, effective from week 49. The Sunrise opens a new route between Japan, Korea and Vladivostok and Vostochniy, the major container ports in eastern... mehr