UPS Healthcare last week (18 May) announced the official opening of a new US$20m purpose-built facility, which will expand its footprint into the west of Singapore. Ianne Loh, Vice President for AMEA at UPS Healthcare, said the new location will strengthen the company’s ability to manage and combine both ocean and air shipments and support Singapore’s distribution hub ambitions in the pharmaceutical industry. According to UPS, Singapore is home to more than 60 multinational medtech … [Read more...] about UPS Healthcare opens Singapore west facility
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DHL Express activates GoGreen Plus for air cargo
Earlier this week (9 May) DHL Aviation, the in-house airline of DHL Express, launched the optional GoGreen Plus service for its air cargo product. The new GoGreen Plus service, which was first launched for express courier shipments, is set to start in June for air cargo customers and is expected to reduce (through ‘inset’) the carbon emissions associated with their cargo using sustainable aviation fuel or SAF. Customers can ‘tailor the CO2e reduction they want to achieve and the amount of … [Read more...] about DHL Express activates GoGreen Plus for air cargo
Saudia, Cainiao make space for Alibaba shipments
Saudia Cargo wants to continue providing tailor-made solutions for its partners and this time the airline has signed a new 12-month ‘space and service commitment’ agreement with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group. The deal, which covers the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, exclusively secures air freight space for Cainiao on select Saudia freighter flights from Hong Kong to Riyadh and Liege. An official signing of the new agreement was held in … [Read more...] about Saudia, Cainiao make space for Alibaba shipments
How FedEx is supporting the MRO industry’s takeoff
After more than two years of pandemic-wrought turbulence, the global aviation industry—including the critical maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector—has reason for good cheer, with travellers all around the world planning their dream vacations. Countries have begun to open their borders once again, as we move towards a post-pandemic world with global MRO spend forecasted to grow annually by 4.4 percent between 2022 and 2032 as skies are filled with the roar of jet engines. The … [Read more...] about How FedEx is supporting the MRO industry’s takeoff
DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
DHL Express on 20 April ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. DHL is prioritizing the modernization of its long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. The company said ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, like that of new … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
Etihad Cargo has again reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese carrier SF Airlines. The new partnership will provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with greater connectivity to 25 domestic destinations in China via SF Airlines’ road feeder service trucking network. Etihad will utiltise SF Airlines' network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's mega hub in Hubei Province. Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
