A somewhat-new partnership is looking to create a future business model for e-commerce logistics gateways at major air hubs, amidst looming demand driven by online shopping. Saudia Cargo, Cainiao Network, and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS, a Member of the SATS Group) have agreed to reinforce and increase their existing collaboration to focus on optimizing logistics processes by streamlining operations and adopting innovations. The initiative is in response to ‘escalating’ demand for … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Saudia Cargo and WFS/SATS join forces
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Wexco to represent DHL Aviation in Oceania
DHL Aviation has tapped ECS Group subsidiaries Wexco Group and Wexco NZ to provide GSSA services in Australia and New Zealand starting 1 December 2023. The four-year contracts were finalised in end-September, which will see Wexco sell the capacity on board 45 weekly flights, with 550 tonnes of capacity to be filled each week. DHL operates 26 flights from Australia and 19 flights from New Zealand transporting perishable commodities alongside regular horse shipments “The … [Read more...] about Wexco to represent DHL Aviation in Oceania
DHL Express unveils newly expanded hub in Hong Kong
DHL Express has completed the expansion of its Central Asia Hub or CAH in Hong Kong, which can now handle six times more shipment volume than when it was first established in 2004. The leading express operator has spent 562 million euros on the Hong Kong hub over the last 19 years with two phased developments in both 2008 and 2017. Given its location in Hong Kong, the hub is important gateway to Asia and the rest of the world and today it handles close to 20 percent of the company’s global … [Read more...] about DHL Express unveils newly expanded hub in Hong Kong
FedEx speeds up Vietnam-Singapore service with B767F
FedEx Express is further enhancing its services between Vietnam and Singapore as well as the wider Asia, Middle East, Africa (AMEA) and Europe market, with the introduction of a new flight offering expedited delivery times. The new service will use a dedicated B767 freighter starting October 31 to fly four times a week in the evenings from Ho Chi Minh City to Asia and Europe through the FedEx hub in Guangzhou, China. Exporters shipping from Southern Vietnam will benefit from faster transit … [Read more...] about FedEx speeds up Vietnam-Singapore service with B767F
JD Logistics rolls out express parcel service in Hong Kong, Macau
JD Logistics is strengthening its presence and operations in the Greater Bay Area with the expansion of its self-operated express delivery business in Hong Kong and Macau via JD Express. The enhanced delivery network will comprise several operations centres and offer intra-city and cross-border express delivery between Hong Kong, Macau, and China. In Hong Kong, the company promises expedited intra-city deliveries as fast as 4 hours and nighttime extended delivery hours until 10:00 PM. In … [Read more...] about JD Logistics rolls out express parcel service in Hong Kong, Macau
UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
UPS and Aurrigo have announced a project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy loads to and from aircraft, at East Midlands Airport. UPS said the autonomous technology will enable the limited numbers of security-cleared drivers to perform other roles around the airport, with the target of achieving zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicle can transport a standard full-size cargo pallet or two half-size standard containers or unit load devices (ULD) up to a … [Read more...] about UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
