The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced its new secretary general, will be Vladimir Zubkov, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year. Zubkov has more than 40 years’ experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and, most recently, as vice president of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the chairman of the Industry … [Read more...] about Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
E-commerce
China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
Guangzhou-based China Air Cargo has provisionally secured its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The CAAC announced its decision on 7 November saying that once all formalities are completed, the cargo carrier will be able to operate domestic Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) as well as international cargo flights. The carrier has been given the green light to induct two B757-200Fs which it converted earlier this year, as … [Read more...] about China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
WCA launches e-commerce logistics network
WCA Ltd has launched the world's first dedicated eCommerce logistics network in response to the changing global economy and a marked shift towards online consumerism. The network is open to all players in the cross-border eCommerce supply chain, according to WCA. "By 2020 it is projected that freight forwarding will be 20 per cent eCommerce driven," said David Yokeum, founder and chairman of WCA. "Our decision to become involved in eCommerce is a direct result of these projections. Our utmost … [Read more...] about WCA launches e-commerce logistics network
DHL invests in new e-commerce distribution centre at Narita, Japan
DHL eCommerce has announced plans to build an Outbound Cross-Border eCommerce Distribution Center in Narita, Japan. The facility, expected to be completed by by April 2017, will broaden the range of e-commerce logistics services available to e-tailers and marketplaces operating in the country. New shipping products specifically designed for e-tailers will offer greater choices to reach consumers in Europe, the US and the UK, DHL said. Focused on reliability and value-for-money, the services are … [Read more...] about DHL invests in new e-commerce distribution centre at Narita, Japan
DHL eCommerce invests in India to tap surging demand
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is investing €70 million to strengthen its operations to meet the fast-growing demand for e-commerce logistics services in India. Through its subsidiary Blue Dart Express, this investment will go into the expansion of its air hubs in Delhi and Mumbai, which are part of its network of 13 air hubs in India. The latest investment supports the growth of B2C e-commerce in India, and is part of the company's broader plan to aggressively expand … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce invests in India to tap surging demand
SingPost opens state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics hub
Singapore Post (SingPost) officially launched its new S$182 million (US$131 million) Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub today, located at the Tampines Logistics Park in Singapore. The three-story building will cover more than 51,097 sqm and will contain two warehousing floors, 150 simultaneous loading bays and a SingPost office block. The ground floor will be home to a fully automated parcel sorter, capable of handling up to 100,000 parcels a day. The second floor warehouse has also been … [Read more...] about SingPost opens state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics hub