Online retailer Amazon has formed an air cargo alliance with Patel Integrated Logistics to ensure next day delivery for wider range of customers in India. Amazon is in the process of extending its vendor base and identifying logistics providers in India, reports The Economic Times. Patel Logistics is securing exclusive tie-ups with airlines such as IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet to cope up with delivery of bulk Amazon goods, as online retail sales are expected to increase during … [Read more...] about Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
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Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
Traditional thermal cargo covers can significantly contribute to airfreight cost due to their bulk and weight. "A thickly-insulated cargo cover, or even a bulky 'bubblewrap' type material, can easily be adding more than €60 to the intercontinental air freight cost of a typical, volumetrically-charged, Euro pallet", says Malik Zeniti of DuPont, manufacturer of the thin and light Tyvek range of air cargo covers. "With bulky products such as these you are effectively paying to ship air." … [Read more...] about Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have confirmed 6 January 2015 as the launch date for their alliance, with codeshare flights going on sale on both airlines’ services between Singapore and New Zealand today, 25 September. Under the alliance Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand’s goal is to increase their existing capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by up to 30 per cent year-round over time, while delivering enhanced benefits to their customers. Customers will enjoy … [Read more...] about Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
FedEx launches global returns service
FedEx Corp. has launched FedEx Global Returns, a shipping solution designed to simplify the worldwide returns process. The solution offers retailers enhanced ability to manage their customers’ returns experience, including editable return labels, customs documentation and flexible return destinations via FedEx Express or FedEx Ground. “FedEx Global Returns puts the shipper in control,” said Raj Subramaniam, executive vice president of Marketing and Communications at FedEx. … [Read more...] about FedEx launches global returns service
CEVA opens new office in Hanoi
CEVA Logistics opened a branch office in Hanoi, located at Cau Giay District. The new branch office will handle a full range of supply chain and logistics services, including airfreight and ocean freight, contract logistics, warehousing and distribution, local transportation and other domestic value added services. CEVA’s established presence in Ho Chi Minh and now in Hanoi underscores the company’s commitment to grow and expand in Vietnam to better serve its customers. Nelson … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new office in Hanoi
Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug
Cargo volume at the Dubai International Airport bounced back by 4.3 per cent, reaching 192,902 tonnes in August compared to 184,877 tonnes during the same month in 2013. Year-to-date cargo reached 1,560,869 tonnes during the first eight months of the year, down 2.2 per from 1,596,772 tonnes recorded during the same period in 2013. Passenger traffic at the Dubai International Airport also rebounded from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project to register a … [Read more...] about Dubai cargo volumes rebounded in Aug