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EES delay may be respite for freight industry, says BIFA

The recently announced delay to introduction of the EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) from October to 10 and possibly November will help avoid many of the potential pitfalls, said the British International Freight Association in a BIFAlink TV broadcast on 30 July. Update On EU Entry-Exit System (youtube.com) BIFA compliance director Robert Windsor said the EU’s recently announced delay To the introduction of the new biometric checks from October to 10 and ... [+]

Oman’s Asyad buys Skybridge

Oman-based logistics company Asyad Group has acquired freight forwarder Skybridge Freight Solutions. It says the move will expand its footprint in China, India, the US and the Gulf region. SFS serves over 1,400 customers in food, energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals and construction. [+]

ECU to offer LCL from Nigeria

Allcargo Logistics’ LCL consolidation arm ECU Worldwide has partnered with SIFAX Shipping Company to offer LCL consolidation services for Nigerian exports. ECU Worldwide says it is the only company in the country to offer outbound LCL services which will serve unmet demand for cost-effective transportation and ... [+]

Europa makes the grade

Europa Air & Sea’s Dubai office recently chartered an aircraft to transport exam papers from the UAE to Malawi.  The papers needed to be to the country’s National Examination Board, in time for July’s exams but the Abu Dhabi-based printer had experienced delays.  The forwarder also faced ... [+]

DHL signs green tech deal with Envision

DHL Group has teamed up with green technology company Envision Group in a strategic partnership agreement to foster cooperation in logistics solutions and sustainability targets. The partnership covers four main areas: logistics solutions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green energy and the joint development of a Net ... [+]

Denmark’s NTG buys in Asia

Danish-based NTG Nordic Transport has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in Asia-based Freightzen Logistics. Founded in 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, Freightzen employs 41 people and offers logistics solutions by air and ocean with offices in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia and is currently NTG’s ... [+]

Ceva signs up for Saudi joint venture

CMA CGM-owned Ceva Logistics has signed a joint venture agreement with Almajdouie Logistics of Saudi Arabia.  The signed agreement now awaits review and approval by regulatory authorities. Ceva would control the majority of the newly established joint venture.   It would target industries ranging from energy and ... [+]

Cargo-partner moves fast in Mexico

Austrian-based forwarder Cargo-partner, part of the Nippon Express Group, has introduced an enhanced suite of emergency freight solutions in Mexico. They include air charter, on-board courier, next flight out, and expedited trucking. They are aimed at customers who wish to avoid production shutdowns in industries such ... [+]

OIA Global acquires Ireland’s Sandford Freight

Portland-based forwarder OIA Global has acquired Dublin-based Sandford Freight, its first entry into Ireland. The move brings OIA Global’s network to 27 countries with over 50 owned offices worldwide. Managing Director of Sandford Freight, Brían Falvey, said that after 45 years as a privately owned ... [+]

New 777 freighter changes the game for Maersk Air Cargo

Maersk Air Cargo took delivery of the one of two new Boeing 777F freighters, the first of the type to be owned by a Danish airline at Boeing’s headquarters in Seattle. Maersk Air Cargo is a part of global logistics company AP Moller- Maersk (Maersk). The ... [+]

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