DHL Express is adding more capacity from Asia Pacific to the Americas with a crew and maintenance agreement (CM) with long-time partner Singapore Airlines (SIA) who will operate five Boeing 777 freighters for the integrator. The initial agreement is set for more than four years with the opportunity for an extension. As part of the agreement, the first aircraft will be delivered in July 2022, with the second one expected in October. The remaining three aircraft are planned for delivery … [Read more...] about DHL Express, SIA seal 777F deal to meet ecommerce boom
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Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
Cainiao Network (Cainiao) has partnered with Qatar Airways to launch a weekly charter flight using a B777F freighter from Hong Kong (HKG) to São Paulo (GRU). The Alibaba logistics unit said the move comes as e-commerce retail in Brazil is growing at a ‘phenomenal’ rate. Caniao’s business in Latin America saw a three-figure growth rate over the past year and has driven a focused air cargo network expansion in recent months to secure smooth supply chain performance. On 5 March, Cainiao’s … [Read more...] about Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
FedEx on SMEs, e-commerce and reimagining logistics
The rapid rise in e-commerce has led to higher customer demand for timeliness and flexibility in logistics services, creating new challenges and opportunities for the entire industry. The speed with which a parcel can be picked up and delivered to doorsteps has become a ‘considering factor’ for integrators like FedEx to test and develop new advancements and technologies like sorting robots in warehouses and unmanned delivery vehicles in urban cities. In this interview, Payload Asia talks … [Read more...] about FedEx on SMEs, e-commerce and reimagining logistics
DHL Express adds 777F capacity from Vietnam to US
DHL Express is deploying a Boeing 777F on a new route between Ho Chi Minh City and the United States in response to growing bilateral trade between the two countries. Operated by Kalitta Air, the dedicated freighter will offer up to 102 tonnes additional capacity for exporters in Vietnam and will link Sydney, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and Nagoya before arriving at DHL’s Cincinnati hub. Also read: US-based lessor ATSG nabs contract extension with DHL The new route adds additional capacity … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds 777F capacity from Vietnam to US
Kargo Xpress adds Hong Kong to its air freight network
Malaysian freighter operator Kargo Xpress has reason to celebrate as it expanded its network and commenced flight operations between Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on 21 February 2022. Operating a B737-800BCF freighter with cargo capacity of 20 tonnes, the inaugural flight WW888 departed at 9PM from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The return flight WW889 from HKG arrived at KUL at 630AM the net day. Kargo Xpress said it will be operating … [Read more...] about Kargo Xpress adds Hong Kong to its air freight network
Cainiao adds capacity to the Americas with B747-8F
Cainiao Network is adding more capacity between China and the Americas with a Boeing 747-8F aircraft under a new long-term agreement with aircraft lessor and fleet operator Atlas Air. The new aircraft, which is among the last 747s ever to be produced by Boeing, will enter service for Cainiao in the second quarter of 2022 and add more air freight capacity from China to Brazil Chile and the US. Operating the world’s largest fleet of 747s, Atlas Air ordered the last 747 production aircraft to … [Read more...] about Cainiao adds capacity to the Americas with B747-8F