A rapid spike in COVID-19 infections in Taiwan saw Dimerco delivering urgent self-test kits from Hong Kong to Taipei in a short time frame. Dimerco used commercial air freight to transport 165 pallets weighing nearly 50 tonnes from HKG to TPE within just four days, despite the delivery date following the busy Easter holiday in Hong Kong. Despite a shortage of truck drivers as seen in the industry, the forwarder managed to pick up all 165 pallets from the shipper at origin and transport the … [Read more...] about Dimerco delivers 165 pallets of test kits from HKG to TPE
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Kerry Logistics rolls out e-trucks in Hong Kong
Kerry Logistics Network has started deploying 5.5-tonne electric trucks (‘e-trucks’) in Hong Kong this month as part of its green initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The introduction of the e-trucks will be a trial run as the company looks to switch to renewable energy for road transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. William Ma, group managing director of Kerry Logistics Network, said the company is in the process of shifting to alternative fuel vehicles and … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics rolls out e-trucks in Hong Kong
AeroLogic starts Shenzhen-Leipzig air cargo route
A new air freight route has been launched that will link the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen with Leipzig (LEJ) in Germany, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) announced last week. The route will be operated by German cargo airline AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, with six round trips each week using a Boeing 777 freighter. Shenzhen airport said it has been coordinating with airlines since the start of the year to expand routes and increase capacity to … [Read more...] about AeroLogic starts Shenzhen-Leipzig air cargo route
Cainiao boosts air freight network from Kuala Lumpur hub
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, is expanding its air freight network from its fulfillment hub at Kuala Lumpur airport (KUL) in Malaysia with the launch of new export routes. First phase will see the launch of a new service to connect Kuala Lumpur to London three times each week, with a cargo capacity up to 300 kilograms per trip. Cainiao will also offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hangzhou in China five times a week, with a cargo capacity of 23,000 kilograms or 23 … [Read more...] about Cainiao boosts air freight network from Kuala Lumpur hub
DHL Express signs landmark SAF deals with bp and Neste
DHL Express has made a major step towards its decarbonization and sustainability goals after signing landmark deals with bp and Neste to provide more than 800 million liters of sustainable aviation duel (SAF) within the next five years. DHL Express chief, John Pearson, said the key focus is to inspire more SAF suppliers to address the current supply gap. “At the same time, we are calling on policy makers to set the right framework to accelerate market ramp up of SAF in the EU and worldwide, … [Read more...] about DHL Express signs landmark SAF deals with bp and Neste
JD.com’s new charter service links China to Europe, Brazil
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has scheduled new cargo charter services from China to Brazil and Germany which will be operated by Angola Airlines and Capital Airlines. The new charter services, launched on March 17 and 19, respectively, will see Angola Airlines connect Hong Kong International Airport and Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo two times each week. The inaugural flight carried a variety of e-commerce goods from China, including FMCG products, sports equipment and … [Read more...] about JD.com’s new charter service links China to Europe, Brazil