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
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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
What’s NeX for e-commerce logistics?
Neutral Air Partner has introduced a new global platform that aims to contribute to the growth of the e-commerce industry around the world. The network group, made up of air cargo architects and aviation logistics specialists, has partnered with the ATEM Group to launch the NeX e-commerce supply chain logistics network. NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the eCommerce supply chain logistics industry. The network is comprised of highly specialized … [Read more...] about What’s NeX for e-commerce logistics?
Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial
Cainiao Network has added a remarkable milestone on IATA’s One Record standard as it successfully tested the full-chain cargo data exchange on the air route between China’s Hangzhou and Liege airport. IATA confirmed that the Alibaba logistics unit’s Cainiao Liege eHub is the first air cargo hub in Belgium to have successfully applied the standard. Cainiao said it achieved several breakthroughs, including the first application and integration of radio frequency identification technology (RFID) … [Read more...] about Cainiao shares RFID success in One Record trial