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
HSBC, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres partner for major sustainable aviation fuel initiative in Hong Kong
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong. By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a leading Hong Kong-based SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term decarbonisation of air travel and foster a local SAF ecosystem for Hong Kong. HSBC Hong Kong is entering into a one-time purchase agreement for around 3,400 metric … [Read more...] about HSBC, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres partner for major sustainable aviation fuel initiative in Hong Kong
Blockchain-powered digital book and claim solution Avelia expands to air freight sector
Avelia announced its expansion into the air freight sector with Avelia Air Freight Solutions. With proven success in business travel - delivering over 18 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and abating more than 165,000 tonnes of CO2e, the equivalent of over 290,000 passengers flying from London to New York - Avelia's blockchain-powered platform is now addressing a critical need in air freight. With freight forwarders and their shipping customers seeking to reduce greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Blockchain-powered digital book and claim solution Avelia expands to air freight sector
