The Australian Government and Australia Post last week announced a new Pacific Postal Development Partnership to strengthen postal services in the Pacific by signing a joint declaration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU). Announced in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 13th APPU Congress, the partnership will improve the efficiency and security of postal services between Australia and Pacific island countries, benefiting consumers and businesses, … [Read more...] about Australia eyes improved post services in the Pacific
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UPS tops up order for Boeing’s 767 freighters
American logistics integrator UPS has placed an order for eight more 767 freighters from Boeing as the integrator looks to modernize its fleet in view of efficiency, sustainability and reliability. The incremental order will increase the carrier’s fleet of 767 freighters to 108, along with 238 Boeing heritage freighters like the 747, 757, 767 and MD-11. UPS, who was the launch customer of the 767 freighter in 1995, will begin taking delivery of the new airplanes in 2025. The top-up … [Read more...] about UPS tops up order for Boeing’s 767 freighters
Lufthansa to welcome second A321F in October
Lufthansa is set to welcome its second converted Airbus A321 freighter in October to boost its medium-haul network, as the airline continues to see high demand for e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions. The second A321F with registration D-AEUA is currently undergoing conversion in Singapore. It is identical in design to the first A321 freighter (D-AEUC, 'Hello Europe'): 28 tonnes of payload available on 14 pallet and container positions on the main deck and ten on the lower deck. The … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to welcome second A321F in October
GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
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
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
