The holiday shopping season is already in full swing and Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, shared insights from its latest survey on this year’s festive shopping season in the Asia Pacific region. Conducted in October 2024, the survey gathered responses from 200 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and 300 consumers across 12 APAC markets, exploring their expectations, purchasing motivations, and concerns for the festive … [Read more...] about FedEx survey reveals strong optimism for holiday sales surge among APAC businesses, consumers
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DHL and IAG Cargo solidify partnership to drive sustainable air freight
DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), to use an additional 60 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on behalf of DHL. The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. The annual emissions reduction would be equivalent to removing … [Read more...] about DHL and IAG Cargo solidify partnership to drive sustainable air freight
Cainiao expands delivery capacity and global express shipping services for seamless 11.11 global shopping festival
Cainiao Group, the global leader in e-commerce logistics, has bolstered its global network resilience and delivery capacity ahead of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, ensuring customers worldwide enjoy a seamless, close-to-local shopping experience. With more than 40 overseas warehouses and cross-border sorting centers currently in the stocking phase, Cainiao, in collaboration with AliExpress, is ramping up operations. To manage anticipated order volumes, the company is temporarily increasing … [Read more...] about Cainiao expands delivery capacity and global express shipping services for seamless 11.11 global shopping festival
iMile Delivery continues strong growth in Australian market
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, iMile has swiftly established itself as a leader in logistics and delivery under CEO Rita Huang's guidance. Recognized as a top start-up in the Middle East, iMile has attracted substantial backing from investors including ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The company's successful Series A funding round in 2021 was followed by a $30 million USD Series B funding round in 2022 which valued the company at $350 million USD at the … [Read more...] about iMile Delivery continues strong growth in Australian market
UPS speeds up global delivery times from Asia Pacific, adds capacity for peak season
UPS customers in Asia Pacific can now have faster deliveries to over 35 countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East after the company introduced a series of enhancements to its industry-leading air network. Thanks to a new flight connection at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), packages from mainland China and South Korea will be delivered in as little as two business days to major economies including Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and South … [Read more...] about UPS speeds up global delivery times from Asia Pacific, adds capacity for peak season
FedEx unveils new import tool to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for Asia Pacific businesses
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has launched the FedEx Import Tool, an innovative solution that uses advanced technology to address the increasing complexities of international trade in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This automated single-window solution will transform the import process and provide greater visibility on the overall end-to-end experience for importers, making importing simpler and more efficient. Currently … [Read more...] about FedEx unveils new import tool to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for Asia Pacific businesses
