Cainiao turned 10 this year and has evolved from plugging existing gaps in the industry using proprietary technologies, to one that prioritizes customer-centricity. At the company’s recent global summit in June, the company pledged a new benchmark global delivery service, one that will take five working days across the smart logistics network that it is progressively building. The move is rightfully so given the influence of online shopping and e-commerce on logistics players and the need to … [Read more...] about Cainiao’s 10th year: Mastering e-commerce logistics
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DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo
DHL Group has agreed to fully acquire Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo), one of the leading parcel delivery companies in Turkey. The merger will look to capitalise on Turkiye’s growing e-commerce market, which is estimated to see double-digit growth in the next few years. Tobias Meyer, CEO DHL Group said “E-commerce remains one of the biggest growth drivers for logistics services and especially for parcel volumes. We, therefore, … [Read more...] about DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo
SATS, SingPost eye faster e-commerce transport
e-commerce in Southeast Asia is set to grow over the next few years in Singapore and Indonesia, according to industry estimates, and with this in mind, SATS Ltd and Singapore Post Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 4 July to explore a partnership that will potentially see a state-of the-art e-commerce trans-shipment hub in Singapore. Under the agreement, SATS and SingPost have committed to providing ‘equal shares’ of resources to engage operational and commercial … [Read more...] about SATS, SingPost eye faster e-commerce transport
New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Australia Post has officially opened its newest parcel facility in Kemps Creek, NSW to provide services for Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding region. The 33,680-sqm facility, designed with future expansion in mind, is the second largest sorting facility in the network and will be located 15 kilometres from the future Western Sydney Airport. The modern purpose-built facility incorporates parcel processing, pick-up and delivery, as well as transport and linehaul operations. Housing … [Read more...] about New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China
Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group has become the launch customer for E-Jets P2F conversion in China after it signed a letter of agreement (LoA) with Embraer for 20 E190F and E195F converted freighters at the Paris Air Show last week. Embraer and Lanzhou Group plan to establish E190F and E195F conversion capability in the Chinese city of Lanzhou, which is expected to accelerate the introduction of the narrowbody E-Jet freighters in China. Lanzhou will serve as the base in … [Read more...] about Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China
Kerry Logistics boosts electronics after-sales service
Kerry Logistics Network Limited has expanded its after-sales services to a global technology and smart consumer electronics brand. The after-sales services encompass end-to-end delivery from repair, software upgrade and hardware replacement to payment and value-added services for mobile phones and tablets. KLN manages the 3,000-sqft customer service centre dedicated to the brand, which contains service counters, workstations and an experienced team of repair specialists. The company … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics boosts electronics after-sales service
