Hong Kong-based neutral air cargo solutions group Aero Africa announced the launch of its digital airfreight rate platform in cooperation with Dubai-based provider HashMove. The ‘new airfreight gateway and consolidation portal’ will be available exclusively to freight forwarders and transport-related companies and will provide real-time information on air freight wholesale rates, consolidation schedules, and digital cargo bookings. Abdur Rehman, co-founder of HashMove, said the … [Read more...] about Aero Africa taps HashMove to power digital platform
Freight Forwarders
PayCargo raises US$125 million in series B round
Freight payments platform PayCargo has snagged US$125 million series B investment by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners. The series B round comes nine months after the investor injected US$35 million, and the company said this round of investment will allow them to expand into new markets, with a focus on security and data protection, to fit every part of the supply chain. “The incredible growth PayCargo has experienced since our initial investment is a … [Read more...] about PayCargo raises US$125 million in series B round
Hellmann to build new Auckland airport facility
Full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is investing 28 million euros with Auckland Airport to lease and develop a 19,200-sqm ambient warehouse complex for multinational manufacturer Techtronic Industries (TTI). The complex, located directly at Auckland Airport, will be commissioned in July this year and is expected to deliver a ‘new benchmark in efficiency, flexibility and functionality’ for Hellmann’s contract logistics services.. The company is building a 16,000-sqm … [Read more...] about Hellmann to build new Auckland airport facility
dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
The emergence of ecommerce is spreading through out the supply chain as air and ground services provider dnata has partnered with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop an e-commerce platform for the Dubai air cargo community. dnata is investing in upgrading its slot booking platform Calogi, launched in 2008, with appointment and customs services management through Kale Logistics’s digital solutions. The online portal, built mainly for small and medium enterprises, can be used by general … [Read more...] about dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
U-Freight unveils warehouse tech at Kwai Chung hub
U-Freight has turned one of its facilities in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse, featuring an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) and intelligent racking system to improve the efficiency for both inbound and outbound operations. The smart warehouse tech rolled out at its 21,000-sqft e-commerce fulfilment centre (EFC) located in Kwai Chung is part of U-Freight’s ongoing investment to meet the challenges of providing logistics services to the rapidly expanding sector. The Hong … [Read more...] about U-Freight unveils warehouse tech at Kwai Chung hub
Kuehne+Nagel completes Apex acquisition
Kuehne+Nagel has completed the acquisition of Chinese forwarder Apex International with a purchase price of more than US$1.2 billion (CHF 1.1 billion), adding significant forwarding expertise, particularly on the transpacific and intra-Asia routes. The forwarder says it will offer customers a 'compelling' value proposition in the competitive Asian logistics industry, especially in e-commerce fulfilment, hi-tech and e-mobility. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel teams up with pharma distributor … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel completes Apex acquisition