Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

Freightos Launches Online Marketplace for International Freight

August 1, 2016

Freightos, a vendor of information technology for logistics, has launched an online marketplace for international freight.

Pact to 'Significantly' Increase Air Cargo Shipments Between U.S., Mexico

July 28, 2016

Air Cargo World

The United States and Mexico exchanged diplomatic notes to bring into force the new Air Transport Agreement, which the U.S. Department of Transportation anticipates will "significantly increase future trade and travel" between the two countries.

CaroTrans Adds Second Weekly Service Between Milan, New York

July 27, 2016

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has added a second direct, weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service between Milan and New York.

Could Apps 'Uberize' Motor Freight, Cut Out Transportation Brokers?

July 14, 2016

Industry Week

As most of us know, Uber is a technology platform that connects driver-partners with riders through a smartphone app. So the somewhat logical next step might be to "Uberize" the motor carrier industry, as it fits the profile very well.

Yusen Logistics Expands Warehousing Site in Germany

July 6, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has acquired a new warehouse and expanded storage capacity at its Duisburg-Rheinhausen site in Germany.

British Forwarders Say It's Too Soon to Speculate on 'Brexit' Effect on Trade Procedures

June 27, 2016

BIFA

Following the announcement that the UK will be leaving the European Union, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarders says in the run-up to that exit it will campaign to ensure that the movement of the UK's visible import and export trade does not become unduly burdened by overly complicated trade procedures.

TNT Expands International Express Service in Spain

June 21, 2016

TNT

TNT has expanded the coverage area of its international express delivery service in Spain, with the offering of next-day delivery to and from an additional 1,300 postal codes.

Iran Re-Integrates Into Global Airfreight Forwarding

June 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

In another sign that Iran may soon play a larger role in world airfreight as it re-emerges from U.N. sanctions, the WACO network of independent freight management companies has added Iran-based Amadrah International Freight Forwarding to its roster.

CaroTrans Partners With LEO Global Logistics Group in Thailand

June 15, 2016

CaroTrans International Inc.

CaroTrans International, Inc., a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has entered into a partnership with LEO Global Logistics Group in Thailand.

Kerry Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of Apex Maritime

June 15, 2016

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd., a logistics services provider operating in Asia, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Apex Maritime, a non-vessel operating common carrier based in South San Francisco, Calif.

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