Blue Dart, a Mumbai-based express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company and part of the DP DHL Group, has opened an office in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Sukhwinder Singh, regional head (North), Blue Dart Express Ltd, inaugurated the office located at 14-17 S K Plaza, B Block, Pur Road, Bhilwara. Speaking at the launch, Singh said, “Bhilwara’s large textile industry has helped it earn the sobriquet of the ‘Manchester of Rajasthan’. With a … [Read more...] about Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
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AirBridgeCargo adds flights from Asia to Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a part of Volga-Dnepr Group, is increasing its B747 freighter flights linking Tokyo and Seoul with Moscow. Beginning 1 October 2014, the Russian cargo airline will increase its scheduled flights from Moscow to Tokyo’s Narita Airport and on the onward connection to Seoul, Korea, to three services a week. The extra frequencies reflect ABC’s growth in Asia-Pacific and extend its commitment to the Japanese and Korean air cargo and manufacturing markets, the … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo adds flights from Asia to Moscow
Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
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
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
