The world’s newest all-cargo airline, UK-based CargoLogicAir (CLA) has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered at London’s Stansted Airport, CLA - backed by the Volga-Dnepr group - is an independent airline with its own executive and management team and fleet. CargoLogicAir aims to become a leader in the European air cargo market offering cargo services on scheduled and charter flights. The airline - which has taken delivery of its … [Read more...] about World’s newest all-cargo carrier, CargoLogicAir (CLA) takes off
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DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
DHL eCommerce, a division of global logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, has expanded its operations into Thailand and is offering end-to-end domestic delivery service for Thai e-commerce merchants. With its new service, DHL eCommerce is offering a range of unique service options that caters to Thailand's burgeoning e-commerce market. "Thailand, with its tremendous growth potential, fast e-commerce adoption and high smartphone penetration rates, has been identified as the first … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
While passenger traffic and aircraft movements set new records at Singapore Changi Airport, ‘stability’ was the word of the year for airfreight movements which held steady at 1.85 million tonnes for 2015. While Changi Airport’s total cargo throughput was little changed from a year earlier, there were pockets of growth in niche cargo segments and investment in new cargo infrastructure is expected to drive further growth in some of these niche sectors. For instance, there was strong … [Read more...] about Changi stable in 2015, invests in niche cargo segments
Cargolux China gets clearance for take off with US$77m injection
Cargolux’s planned China joint venture airline ‘Cargolux China’ is set to take to the skies in 2017 after the Cargolux Board of Directors approved an investment of US$ 77 million on Tuesday. The new all-cargo airline - which will focus on transpacific and intra-Asian routes with a planned fleet planned of five B747 freighters within the first three years of operation - will be based at Zhengzhou, Cargolux’s new hub in China. The investment represents a 35 per cent share in the new airline for … [Read more...] about Cargolux China gets clearance for take off with US$77m injection
Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion
Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion
Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion
Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion
