Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
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Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
Precision Aircraft Solutions has been awarded the conversions of four former AerCap B757 aircraft for Chinese delivery services company SF Express Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Converting four aircraft in one calendar year requires real performance and we are pleased that SF has confidence in Precision during this period of growth in … [Read more...] about Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
Fred Osborn succeeds Carson McMullan as the national chairman of the trade association for UK freight forwarders, with Mark Bromley becoming vice chairman. Since 2000, Osborn has been the co-owner of X-Pand International Freight Ltd. He has been BIFA's vice chairman for the past two years and was previously chair of BIFA's Air Policy Group. He joined the trade association's Board in 2011. New vice chairman, Bromley is sales and development manager at Allways International Forwarding. … [Read more...] about BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
Lufthansa Cargo adds Natal
The Brazilian city of Natal has been a new destination in the Lufthansa Cargo network since 7 June. Lufthansa’s cargo arm now flies to the “City of the Sun” every Sunday. Achim Martinka, VP The Americas at Lufthansa Cargo, said: “The destination fits right into the existing route to Frankfurt via Viracopos.” Located just a few degrees south of the Equator, Natal is on the north-eastern tip of Brazil and boasts ideal fruit-growing conditions. … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo adds Natal
ABC tonnage up 16% in 2015 so far
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has continued its strong operating performance with tonnage up 16 per cent in the first five months of 2015. In the January-May period, the airline transported 180,605 tonnes across its global route network linking Europe, Asia and the USA via Russia. In Asia, AirBridgeCargo increased its footprint by launching twice weekly flights from Hanoi with further onward connections to Europe and the United States via Hong Kong. In the North American market, which … [Read more...] about ABC tonnage up 16% in 2015 so far