NEWS - FREIGHT FORWARDERS Operators double capacity on China-UK e-commerce route The move comes following a new cargo development agreement signed in August, between the Sichuan Province Airport Group Company and the Regional and City Airports, which owns Bournemouth Airport. Starting 18 September, the weekly services between CTU Bournemouth Airport is anticipating and BOH will be increased to six. more e-commerce shipments from Bournemouth-based European China as its air freight business Cargo will fly the route using its fleet Cargo First announced the doubling of A-340 wide-bodied freighters, each of services operated by European with a capacity of 76 tonnes. Cargo between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China Cargo First said the new cargo and Bournemouth Airport (BOH). development deal aims to build the
route as a ‘dual hub’ cooperation platform between Chengdu and Europe, providing a stable channel for the import and export of e-commerce goods. The company noted it has seen a growing proportion of consignments from Chengdu clearing customs locally in Bournemouth and by passing Heathrow warehouses altogether for onward travel in the United Kingdom. The company is looking forward to 1 million square feet of warehousing development on the Cargo First Logistics Park at Bournemouth Airport.
AP Moller-Maersk tests sea-air cargo solution via Oman A.P. Moller-Maersk has collaborated with the Port of Salalah and Oman Airports to trial a sea-air logistics solution for cargo moving from Sri Lanka to Egypt. The first shipment, which comprised cargo for the retail and lifestyle sector, was carried out on a Maersk vessel from Colombo to
the Port of Salalah, where the cargo Maersk said the sea-air solution was discharged and then transported can help reduce transit times on to Salalah Airport under a customs- traditional east-to-west trade routes bonded corridor. Upon arrival at by up to 40 percent compared to the air cargo terminal, the shipment pure ocean transportation and can underwent security clearance and generate cost savings of up 20 percent was transported by air ‘on priority’ to compared to shipping purely by air. Cairo. The company plans to offer multiple service products in Oman, including a hub or gateway solution to connect new and emerging markets and support different commodities, from general cargo to speciality products like pharmaceuticals and perishable products. The proposed gateway can also seize the opportunity to support aid and relief cargo for countries that are accessible only by air transport, the company noted.
Scan Global Logistics absorbs Swiss player Belglobe Scan Global Logistics has finalised its third acquisition this year after it acquired Swiss logistics specialist Belglobe. With Belglobe, SGL will gain the foundation and capabilities to grow within the Swiss market and further develop key industries. Its growing global portfolio now counts 48 countries. The company, founded in 1994 by Stefan Zangger and located in Avenches, provides special logistics solutions for temperature-controlled
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pharma shipments (BelCool) and high-value luxury goods (BelSafe), with a strong air freight presence in the Latin American market. SGL said establishing itself in Switzerland is the logical choice due to its proximity to key European markets like Germany, France, Italy, and Austria. It also serves as the home base for many multinational companies that have set up central procurement for their supply chains.
