Two logistics companies have pulled off a rare cross-border deal between a mainland China and a Hong Kong start-up, and consolidated two of Chinese tech group Alibaba’s investments in the process. The deal will see Hong Kong’s GoGoVan slot together its operations in the territory, Taiwan and Southeast Asia with 58 Suyun’s business in China. The latter being bigger, will control the combined group. The duo operate on an asset-light model, much like Uber, allowing customers to hire a … [Read more...] about Logistics companies GoGoVan and 58 Suyun to merge
New Jettainer director of operations – Frank Mühlenkamp
Frank Mühlenkamp is now strengthening Jettainer GmbH as its new director of operations. He is therefore responsible for the complete management and maintenance of about 90,000 containers and pallets (ULDs) worldwide that are operated by 24 airlines in conjunction with the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management. Mühlenkamp launched his career at the Ground Operations department at the Lufthansa hub in Frankfurt. After spending two years at Augsburg … [Read more...] about New Jettainer director of operations – Frank Mühlenkamp
Ethiopian begins non-stop direct flights to Sao Paulo
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline in Africa, announced that it will begin nonstop direct services to Sao Paulo, which are currently operated via Lome, Togo, effective as of mid-September, 2017. Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam, said; “We are delighted to offer our customers a faster and reliable connectivity between Africa, Middle East, Asia and Brazil with one of the shortest total Travel Time, operated with our state of the art fleet, Boeing 787. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian begins non-stop direct flights to Sao Paulo
Cainiao opens China’s biggest ‘smart’ warehouse
Alibaba Group's logistics arm Cainiao launched operations for its new intelligent warehouse in Huiyang, Guongdong -- home to the most mobile robots in China. While a usual smart warehouse may contain only a few dozen mobile robots, which are also known as AGVs or automatic guided vehicles, this warehouse sees a fleet of over a hundred. The WiFi-equipped, self-charging machines are responsible for moving goods in the warehouse. Activated once a shopper places an order on Alibaba's … [Read more...] about Cainiao opens China’s biggest ‘smart’ warehouse
Suparna Airlines opens Xi’an-Hahn Cargo Airline
The B747 Cargo Aircraft of Suparna Airlines, subsidiary of HNA Modern Logistics slowly came out on to the runway of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport - marking the official opening of Xi'an-Hahn cargo airline, as the second European cargo airline of Suparna Airlines after Xi'an-Amsterdam. That cargo airline utilizes the B747 Cargo Aircraft, which is scheduled to run one flight per week, with major transportation of electronic and mechanical products. The first flight has … [Read more...] about Suparna Airlines opens Xi’an-Hahn Cargo Airline
Rosie celebrates Chinese Valentines Day and Onam
Shanghai’s Pudong International airport had a special visitor on the day of the Qixi festival. Rosie Emirates SkyCargo’s rose-liveried Boeing 777 freighter aircraft arrived at the Chinese city during the early hours of 28th August to mark the day known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. Shanghai is one of Emirates SkyCargo’s scheduled freighter destinations. Emirates SkyCargo operates a daily freighter service to Shanghai and also offers customers freight capacity on its twice a day … [Read more...] about Rosie celebrates Chinese Valentines Day and Onam
