Leading express service provider DHL Express successfully delivered the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccines donated by the United States government to Thailand. The delivery took three days and was done door to door. The vaccine shipment, containing 1.5 million donated doses by the US through Covax, was flew in safely to Bangkok and transferred directly to a designated warehouse in Thailand. Also read: DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia DHL said one of the major … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US-donated jabs to Thailand
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FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
Leading express operator FedEx, on Monday (July 26), donated RMB 5 million in cash to support the disaster relief efforts throughout Henan province. Local communities have been left flooded and devastated after torrential rains last week caused one of the heaviest flooding to hit the Chinese region. The donation will be used to buying emergency supplies and post-disaster reconstruction to support the disaster-hit province’s return to normalcy asap. Also read: FedEx pumps $100m into … [Read more...] about FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
FedEx pumps $100m into Indian logistics startup Delhivery
FedEx is looking to expands its footprint in India as it agreed to invest US$100 million in logistics startup Delhivery. The two companies have entered into a long-term commercial agreement where FedEx will focus on export and import services to and from India, whilst Delhivery will sell the former’s products and services and provide pick-up and delivery services across its pan-India network. As part of the deal, the leading integrator will transfer certain assets pertaining to its … [Read more...] about FedEx pumps $100m into Indian logistics startup Delhivery
DHL Express to bolster staff at Kuala Lumpur export hub
Leading express service provider DHL Express announced yesterday that it will increase its workforce by 40 percent at its Asia Pacific Export Compliance Center (APECC) in Kuala Lumpur by the end of the year. Raymond Yee, vice president of customs and regulatory affairs at DHL Express Asia Pacific, said shipping across borders is a complex process involving different regulations and requirements for every country and agency, which is made even more complex with some countries having laws that … [Read more...] about DHL Express to bolster staff at Kuala Lumpur export hub
DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
DHL Express earlier this week successfully delivered 1 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Malaysia, which were donated by the United States government. The donation comes as part of a recent commitment by the US to assist with recovery efforts worldwide, with the shipment made possible via the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) programme. “We are deeply honoured by the trust that our customers have placed in us and I’m incredibly proud that the team has yet again stepped … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia
Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business
Whilst the media frenzy surrounding the transport and distribution of vaccines and much needed supplies has simmered down as of late, some air cargo operators are quietly and carefully mapping out their post-pandemic, future-proof strategies with the customer in mind. One operator taking the next step towards transformation is Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, which began its evolution prior to the pandemic and steadfastly continued throughout the past year. Ecommerce and express contribute to its … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo on future proofing its business