GEODIS earlier this month has signed an agreement to acquire American company, Need It Now Delivers, which will enable the forwarder to increase its US presence in contract logistics and last-mile delivery. Need It Now Delivers operates an expansive domestic road freight network with more than 65 company locations and 300 distribution points, providing strong national coverage, particularly in the eastern United States. To offer its customers complete port-to-door logistics solutions, the … [Read more...] about GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
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SingPost names new information chief
National postal service operator Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed Noel Singgih as its Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) in July 2022. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr Singgih joins the management team from DHL Supply Chain, where he was the unit’s chief information officer for Asia Pacific. Mr Singgih, who spent a decade with DHL, held several key leadership roles, amassing a wealth of expertise in developing IT solutions for global customers. Mr Vincent … [Read more...] about SingPost names new information chief
Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
IPP Group has its fingers crossed as the company’s air cargo division anticipates its air operator certificate by the end of July, as well as the delivery of the first of four Boeing 737-800BCF freighters in the same month. Talking at an industry event last week, Philip Nguyen, IPP Travel Retail CEO, said the luxury retail conglomerate plans to start its air operations in September, with initial flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. The new carrier is currently in talks with Singpost and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Cainiao Network will serve as the official logistics provider for Pakistani e-commerce marketplace Daraz, including the over 1,800 merchants on the platform, a press release confirmed. The new cross-border shipping service is expected to cut around 10 percent in logistics costs and includes local pick-ups in China, first-mile sortation, international line-haul services, digital customs clearance, sorting, and after-sales customer service. Cainiao will provide air freight shipping services … [Read more...] about Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Drones usher in new era for air freight and logistics
The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles has certainly come a long way. From hot air balloons for reconnaissance in the late 1800s to remote-controlled planes for military purposes, the technology has greatly evolved and its usage has become widespread across different sectors, most notably logistics. Across the globe, leading engineers and companies are developing all sorts of drones for air cargo operations, whether for inspection, sorting in fulfilment centres, wildlife management or … [Read more...] about Drones usher in new era for air freight and logistics
Correos starts cargo services on Madrid-Hong Kong route
Spanish postal and parcel company Correos has launched two weekly flights on the Madrid-Hong Kong route this month, as the company looks to be a leading operator in end-to-end logistics solutions. The new service, operating on Mondays and Fridays, will offer up to 50 tonnes of cargo capacity each way with the company’s Airbus A330, dubbed ‘Milana Bonita.’ Given the demand in parcel delivery thanks to e-commerce, Correos aims to become a benchmark in the America-Europe-Asia logistics hub … [Read more...] about Correos starts cargo services on Madrid-Hong Kong route