Chinese delivery firm SF Express announced that it will be taking over the international delivery service of Costco, a US-based warehouse merchandise retailer. Costco said it can deliver overseas products in as short as five days. After Costco transfers the products to the Taiwan headquarters of SF Express, the China-based SF Express will be processing the products' customs clearance transactions, after which the goods will be delivered to consumers in China. Costco currently has around 120 … [Read more...] about SF Express to deliver goods for Costco
Express
Dicom Transportation acquires Time Logistics
Wind Point Partners announced that portfolio company Dicom Transportation Group, a provider of business-to-business expedited transportation services based in Montreal, QC, has expanded into the United States through the acquisition of Time Logistics Couriers, LLC. Based in Norcross, Georgia, Time Logistics is an asset-free provider of B2B 3PL services. Utilising a broad national network of agents and 12 strategically located transfer centres, Time provides truckload and less-than-truckload … [Read more...] about Dicom Transportation acquires Time Logistics
FedEx makes key appointments in APAC
FedEx Express announced appointments to two key positions in its Asia Pacific senior management team. Karen Reddington, who is currently vice president, FedEx Express, South Pacific, will take up the role of president, FedEx Express, Asia Pacific, beginning January 2015. She is succeeding David L. Cunningham Jr., who will return to FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee to become chief operating officer. At the same time, Kevin O’Hearn will take up Karen Reddington’s previous … [Read more...] about FedEx makes key appointments in APAC
DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
DHL has launched a new intra-Asia flight, connecting the economies of Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The flight commenced on 3 November, connecting Bangkok, Hanoi and Hong Kong five times per week. Utilising a newly converted B737-400SF freighter featuring a gross payload of 21 tonnes, the route will be operated by K-Mile Air of Thailand, a partner of DHL. The new route shortens the transit time for intra-Asia shipments to and from Hanoi to one day, allowing businesses and consumers to enjoy … [Read more...] about DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
SingEx inaugurates Last Mile Fulfilment Asia
SingEx launches Last Mile Fulfilment Asia (LMFAsia), Asia’s trade conference and exhibition event focusing on the last mile fulfilment aspects of the logistics and eCommerce industries. Taking place next year from March 19-20, at Max Atria @ Singapore EXPO, the event is expected to attract around 1,500 trade attendees, delegates and exhibitors from fulfilment centres, logistics companies and postal agencies to parcel courier companies and technology solution providers in the … [Read more...] about SingEx inaugurates Last Mile Fulfilment Asia
UPS CEO calls for closer cooperation at APEC
UPS CEO David Abney called for closer cooperation between business and governments to work together to maximise the benefits of international trade during the APEC CEO Summit panel, Economic Reforms for Sustaining Competitiveness. In a signal to export manufacturers, Abney cited a recently launched study where key business differentiators 'quality', 'reliability', and a 'flexible supply chain' emerge as priorities for companies seeking to gain competitive advantage in a changing economic … [Read more...] about UPS CEO calls for closer cooperation at APEC
