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Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments

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While passenger traffic and aircraft movements set new records at Singapore Changi Airport, ‘stability’ was the word of the year for airfreight movements which held steady at 1.85 million tonnes for 2015. While Changi Airport’s total cargo throughput was little changed from a year earlier, there were pockets of growth in niche cargo segments and investment in new cargo infrastructure is expected to drive further growth in some of these niche sectors. For instance, there was strong … [Read more...] about Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments

100th TAPA certified facility in Asia Pacific for DHL Express

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DHL Express has recorded a new milestone after the company's North Operating Center in Beijing became the 100th facility within the DHL Express network in Asia Pacific to be awarded the prestigious TAPA 'FSR' security certification. It is also the company's 22nd facility in China to be TAPA 'A' certified. The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Asia recognised DHL Express for having the most Freight Security Requirement (FSR) sites in Asia Pacific. The internationally-recognised … [Read more...] about 100th TAPA certified facility in Asia Pacific for DHL Express

FedEx announces Asian grant winners

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FedEx Express (FedEx) has announced the winners of the first-ever FedEx Small Business Grant Contest in Asia Pacific. The contest was open to all for-profit small businesses that met entry criteria around the number of employees in the organisation and the length of time the companies had been established, among others. First rolled out in the US three years ago, this year marked the fi rst time that the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest was held in other regions of the world. In addition … [Read more...] about FedEx announces Asian grant winners

Zalora signs returns deal with Pos Indonesia

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Fashion e-tailer Zalora has signed a new collaboration agreement with Indonesia’s national postal operator, Pos Indonesia, to supply customers with a free returns service at any of its 4,154 post offices. Zalora offers online shoppers more than 70,000 fashion products, including clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories and cosmetics for men and women. Anthony Fung, managing director, Zalora, said: “Through this collaboration, all Zalora customers will have the ease of returning their goods free … [Read more...] about Zalora signs returns deal with Pos Indonesia

time:matters grows Sameday network in Italy

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Time:matters, the specialist company for global special speed logistics, is further expanding its Sameday network to, from and within Italy. By integrating Alitalia almost 400 additional connections are now available from major business hubs such as Milan (MXP & LIN) and Rome (FCO) to cities such as Amsterdam (AMS) and Budapest (BUD). In addition, domestic connections are also on off er such as from Milan (LIN) to Catania (CTA). The Sameday network now comprises 105 European cities by air … [Read more...] about time:matters grows Sameday network in Italy

SingPost invests in HK e-commerce logistics

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Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has made two investments in Hong Kong to strengthen its e-commerce logistics presence in Hong Kong and establish an integrated ecosystem for parcel deliveries across multiple channels. The first is the acquisition of a 33 per cent equity stake in Morning Express & Logistics Limited (ME) for HKD39.6 million (US$5.1 million). This equity in ME provide s SingPost with tangible e-commerce logistics and lastmile delivery capability in Hong Kong, according to … [Read more...] about SingPost invests in HK e-commerce logistics