The way transactions are done amongst businesses are expected to shake up as more sales interactions are expected to take place through digital channels. A new study by DHL Express predicts that 80 percent of all B2B sales interactions between suppliers and professional buyers will take place in digital channels by 2025. John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, believes globalisation has shown resilience despite lockdowns and circuit breakers thanks to digitalisation and global trade. “These trends … [Read more...] about DHL: Millennials, digital ways to drive B2B e-commerce
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Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce
Cainiao has added another airline partner to its growing logistics network as it promises online consumers delivery within 3 days in Southeast Asia. Alibaba’s logistics arm announced a partnership with Hong Kong Air Cargo to launch cargo flights to Southeast Asia via Cainiao’s eHub in the world city. 'Phase 1' of this new partnership will see seven weekly flights from Hong Kong to Manila, as well as three and six flights each week to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, respectively. The integration of … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce
CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
CMA CGM Air Cargo has announced two new scheduled routes to the US connecting Liege (LGG) to New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL), starting on 28 March. Also read: CMA CGM bets on air cargo with new division, A330-200Fs CMA CGM's new air freight division said earlier it will be deploying four Airbus A330-200F for cargo flights, with the second aircraft in its fleet to start operating commercially between Liege and JFK at 700 CET on 28 March. It is already serving a scheduled service between … [Read more...] about CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
J&T Express ventures into air cargo with first preighter
Indonesia’s J&T Express is looking to add more capacity to ship packages throughout Indonesia with the launch of its first cargo aircraft. Celebrating its 6th year this year, the delivery service company officially launched its first cargo aircraft at Budiarto Airport in Tangerang on the island of Java. The aircraft, a B737-300 registered PK-YSH, will be J&T’s first owned aircraft. According to Planespotters, the plane has an average life of 25.4 years and was recently reconfigured … [Read more...] about J&T Express ventures into air cargo with first preighter
Nippon Express introduces halal air cargo service in Japan
Nippon Express has started a new halal-certified domestic air cargo service in Japan as it expands its position in the growing Sharia law-compliant logistics market. The service, which started on 8 March, is integrated into the company’s Express Hi-Speed domestic air cargo service and will serve the roughly 200,000 Muslim population in Japan. Nippon Express’ halal-certified transport brings a handful of features to its Express Hi-Speed service. This include better visibility for halal … [Read more...] about Nippon Express introduces halal air cargo service in Japan
Amazon takes stake in aircraft lessor ATSG for US$131m
Amazon has snapped up a 20 percent stake in cargo airline operator and lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), which operates part of the company’s air fleet. The deal, valued at around $131 million, saw the e-commerce giant exercise warrants in ATSG, which will allow it to purchase around 13.5 million shares in the cargo airline at $9.73 per share, or more than $131.9 million, according to ATSG’s SEC filing on 8 March. Amazon also purchased around 865,000 shares of ATSG on a cashless … [Read more...] about Amazon takes stake in aircraft lessor ATSG for US$131m