Chinese express carrier YTO Cargo Airlines will operate thrice weekly services between Singapore and Hangzhou for Alibaba’s e-commerce shipments with Cainiao Network starting 2 November, with the first of many arriving at Changi Airport earlier today at 1600 hrs. The direct airfreight route between Hangzhou and Singapore is expected to improve Cainiao’s global delivery within 72 hours in Southeast Asia, amidst a surge in cross-border e-commerce orders and year-end online shopping … [Read more...] about Changi Airport welcomes YTO Cargo’s Hangzhou-Singapore service
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Another pharma scrimmage for Volga-Dnepr ahead of vaccine approval
In Volga-Dnepr Group’s latest vaccine logistics warm-up, the company worked with strategic partners, including DHL Global Forwarding LS&H sector experts, to deliver insulin from Milan to Chicago. The carriers involved were AirBridgeCargo and CargoLogicAir, who organised the air transport of insulin stored inside Envirotainer and DoKaSch RAP containers. A total of 18 active containers were loaded onto a Boeing 747F operated by CargoLogicAir, with warehousing and ramp handling … [Read more...] about Another pharma scrimmage for Volga-Dnepr ahead of vaccine approval
Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South terminal for vaccine distribution
Emirates SkyCargo will reopen its cargo terminal in Dubai South (DWC) to serve as a dedicated airside hub for cold chain storage and distribution of a much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. With the resumption, the 4,000-square-metre Emirates SkyCentral DWC will be “the largest dedicated airside facility in the world for COVID-19 vaccines,” estimated to hold around 10 million vials of vaccine at any one point in time, the carrier said. Emirates SkyCentral DWC has a full arsenal of equipment … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South terminal for vaccine distribution
SingPost eyes stake in Australian 4PL to boost e-commerce push
Singapore Post (SingPost) is looking to purchase a 38 percent stake in Freight Management Holdings (FMH), a fourth-party logistics (4PL) service company based in Victoria, Australia, for US$62 million (A$85.0 million). Its wholly-owned subsidiary SingPost Logistics Holdings on 16 October entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the existing shareholders of FMH, as well as share subscription agreement with the Australian 4PL for the stake purchase, according to a bourse … [Read more...] about SingPost eyes stake in Australian 4PL to boost e-commerce push
Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
Press Release DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has been recognised as the second best place to work of all examined companies around the world. In its 2020 employer rankings, Great Place to Work® and Fortune recognised the extensive investments and implementations of various initiatives to create a positive, motivating and appreciative working atmosphere in more than 220 countries and territories. Every year, Great Place to Work®, a global people … [Read more...] about Why DHL Express is one of the world’s best places to work
The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
By definition, logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management is about collaboration. It is not without reason that we talk about a “chain” because the links need to be connected. But collaboration is never mechanical, neither within the organisation, nor with external parties. Collaboration is rather an organic process and emotional experience, driven by the people involved. This cultural operating system is where I believe that logistics service providers or LSPs need to invest … [Read more...] about The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective