FedEx Express has upgraded its freight services for more shipments and shortened transit time in Asia Pacific, with a newly deployed ‘Purple Tail’ 767 freighter in its operations from Bangkok. The global express provider marked 40 years of successful operations in Thailand and is expanding its shipping capacity on three routes starting 31 May. The new routes include Guangzhou to Hanoi, Hanoi to Bangkok and Bangkok to Osaka. The integrator said the new outbound route from Bangkok to Osaka … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity in Asia Pacific
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FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
FedEx Express has announced a new route between Asia and Europe with flights connecting Beijing (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in Paris, which serves as the integrator's European hub. The new service will provide 10 connections each week via Kansai International Airport in Osaka, with extended cut-off time for same day outbound shipments from Beijing to Europe. Kawal Preet, AMEA president at FedEx Express, said the move comes amidst strong forecast demand, with trade between China and … [Read more...] about FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
IPP Group has its fingers crossed as the company’s air cargo division anticipates its air operator certificate by the end of July, as well as the delivery of the first of four Boeing 737-800BCF freighters in the same month. Talking at an industry event last week, Philip Nguyen, IPP Travel Retail CEO, said the luxury retail conglomerate plans to start its air operations in September, with initial flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. The new carrier is currently in talks with Singpost and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Cainiao Network will serve as the official logistics provider for Pakistani e-commerce marketplace Daraz, including the over 1,800 merchants on the platform, a press release confirmed. The new cross-border shipping service is expected to cut around 10 percent in logistics costs and includes local pick-ups in China, first-mile sortation, international line-haul services, digital customs clearance, sorting, and after-sales customer service. Cainiao will provide air freight shipping services … [Read more...] about Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
Aircraft lessor and ACMI operator Atlas Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 747-8 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network under a long-term agreement. The new widebody freighter, the first of four 747-8Fs that are scheduled to be delivered this year, is expected to increase capacity on routes between China and the Americas, expanding Cainiao's services into the US, Brazil and Chile. Atlas reiterated that the investment in these new aircraft … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
Dimerco delivers 165 pallets of test kits from HKG to TPE
A rapid spike in COVID-19 infections in Taiwan saw Dimerco delivering urgent self-test kits from Hong Kong to Taipei in a short time frame. Dimerco used commercial air freight to transport 165 pallets weighing nearly 50 tonnes from HKG to TPE within just four days, despite the delivery date following the busy Easter holiday in Hong Kong. Despite a shortage of truck drivers as seen in the industry, the forwarder managed to pick up all 165 pallets from the shipper at origin and transport the … [Read more...] about Dimerco delivers 165 pallets of test kits from HKG to TPE
