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We are always looking for quality forwarders to fill our open markets. If you are interested in becoming a member and you are a high caliber forwarder in your country, please contact us.
The process is fairly simple. Once we receive your application, we will review it and check your references and the committee will vote on acceptance. This process should take 2 weeks on average.
If approved, we will send you some profile forms to fill out for each of your offices, along with an invoice for the membership dues. Memberships run on a calendar-year basis. Any member joining after QI will have their dues prorated accordingly. Once dues have been paid, we will announce your membership to the group and post your office profiles in the online member directory.
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Terminals must prepare for next-generation ships
March 23, 2012
Designs for 22,000teu vessels are on the drawing board so terminals must be ready to handle them, according to senior port industry executive, Halfdan Ross.
The Managing Director of APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services was speaking at the TOC Container Supply Chain Asia Conference in Hong Kong, where delegates discussed the challenges posed by next-generation ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs).
“While none have been ordered yet, studies have been completed on the feasibility of constructing containerships with a 22,000teu…
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FedEx profits surge as Q3 revenue soars
March 23, 2012
FedEx profits between December and February more than doubled as its ground and freight divisions shipped more packages and charged higher prices.
In its fiscal Q3, the world’s second-largest package delivery company earned US$521 million, compared wit...
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A grim outlook for air freight
March 23, 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a downgrade to its industry outlook for 2012, primarily due to rising oil prices.
IATA expects airlines to turn a global profit of $3 billion in 2012 with a 0.5% margin – $500 million low...
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Morocco eyes supply chain transformation
March 19, 2012
Morocco is looking to set up around 70 logistics hubs in 18 of its cities by 2020, as part of a long-term plan to transform the North African state’s supply chain provision.
A national agency for logistics is to be set up to pilot the plan, which forms...
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Supermarket delivers by river
March 19, 2012
French supermarket Franprix, part of the Casino group, will later this year use river transport to deliver food products on a daily basis to 80 of its stores in the centre of Paris.
The development is believed to be an industry first...
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Oil falls on rumours of strategic reserve release
March 19, 2012
Oil prices fell by $3 per barrel late last week following rumours that the United States may release emergency stocks.
Crude oil prices have spiked in recent weeks over fears that Iran may close the straits of Hormuz, a key oil trade route.
The cos...
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Cargolux prepares for the worst in 2012
March 09, 2012
Cargolux sank into the red in 2011, having made a profit of €45 million the previous year.
Ahead of the publication of its annual results on 28 March, CEO Frank Reimen has confirmed that the Luxembourg-based cargo airline will report a loss for last ye...
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Panalpina turnaround brings Sfr127 million profit
March 09, 2012
Panalpina recorded a “successful year” in 2011, with a profit of Sfr127 million (US$138.7m), following its 2010 loss of Sfr26 million.
The Swiss forwarder said this was due to organic growth across all regions and product divisions.
Net forwarding r...
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Air France Cargo back in the red
March 09, 2012
Air France has reported an operating loss from its cargo business of €60 million for the 12 months to end-December 2011.
This compares with an operating income of €15 million a year earlier.
Revenues were up 2.6% at €3.14 billion.
Traffic, measur...
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Eurotunnel chief calms Channel monopoly fears
March 02, 2012
Eurotunnel CEO Jacques Gounon (pictured) has hinted that there is a behind-the-scenes bidding war under way for the ferries formerly operated by the now-defunct SeaFrance.
The broker running the sale has until mid-April to sell the ships, which have be...
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