Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country Value (ICV)-certified companies. This initiative comes as part of Etihad Cargo’s commitment to promoting local products, strengthening the UAE's industrial sector and enhancing its competitiveness in international markets. Providing discounted air cargo rates across … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo extends Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology partnership to boost national ICV programme
Kale Logistics Solutions joins Cargo iQ as strategic partner for digitalisation
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has joined Cargo iQ as a new strategic associate partner, specialising in digitalisation and supporting digital reporting capabilities. The Partnership will further Cargo iQ’s ambitions to ensure air cargo quality standards are met and continuously improved through data reporting and collaboration. As a Strategic Associate member, Kale will be offering insight to help members optimise their digital capabilities and improve stakeholders’ communication, in line … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics Solutions joins Cargo iQ as strategic partner for digitalisation
Kerry Logistics Network appoints Wong Siew Loong as Chief Commercial Officer for the group, Managing Director for Southeast Asia
Kerry Logistics Network Limited announced the appointment of Wong Siew Loong as its Chief Commercial Officer for the Group and Managing Director for South East Asia. The appointment is a key step in accelerating KLN’s growth strategy and advancing its development plan across the globe. With more than 25 years of experience in the global transportation and logistics sector, Siew Loong joins KLN from Kuehne+Nagel where he last served as President of the Asia Pacific region and brings extensive … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics Network appoints Wong Siew Loong as Chief Commercial Officer for the group, Managing Director for Southeast Asia
FedEx launches first Mercedes-Benz eVito vans in Asia Pacific, starting with Singapore
FedEx Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is introducing 31 electric vehicles (EVs) into its existing fleet in Singapore. Singapore is the first market within the FedEx Asia Pacific network to deploy the custom-built Mercedes-Benz eVito 112 panel vans to support its parcel pickup and delivery operations across the country. The EVs offer a 923 kg load capacity and an estimated range of up to 321 kilometers on a full charge. Collectively, the vehicles … [Read more...] about FedEx launches first Mercedes-Benz eVito vans in Asia Pacific, starting with Singapore
Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo launch new strategic partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. This partnership, inaugurated today by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mr Mark Drusch, and MASkargo’s Chief Executive, Mr Mark Jason Thomas, marks a significant milestone in enhancing global cargo connectivity and operational efficiency. The collaboration, which officially began on 1 … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo launch new strategic partnership
Locad raises $9m for smart digital logistics engine to expand globally
Locad – the leading smart digital logistics engine empowering consumer brands with its Cloud Supply Chain-As-a-Service for global distribution – announces its $9 million Pre-Series B fundraise. The round was co-led by Global Ventures and existing investor Reefknot Investments. Other participating investors include Sumitomo Equity Ventures and existing investors Antler Elevate; Febe Ventures; and JG Summit. The new funding will accelerate Locad's international expansion, starting with UAE … [Read more...] about Locad raises $9m for smart digital logistics engine to expand globally
