As worldwide vaccine distribution continues to pick up, there has never been a more critical time for collaboration amongst players in the air cargo and supply chain to ensure the safe transport of these life-saving doses. This was what the original partners had in mind when Abu Dhabi Ports, Etihad Cargo, Rafed (purchasing arm of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company or ADQ), and air freight container specialist SkyCell joined Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, the UAE-based public-private … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium
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Alibaba’s Cainiao launches cargo container booking service
Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao launched its container booking service for air and sea freight last week, in response to the global container shortage that had driven up shipping costs to record highs. Cainiao said the service spans over 200 ports in 50 countries, and it would offer 30-40 percent lower cross-border port-to-port shipping fees against the average market rate. The service will cover Chinese ports in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Hangzhou, and Yiwu. A … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches cargo container booking service
CEVA Logistics launches new China-Europe rail freight service
CEVA Logistics is expanding its rail freight services between China and Europe and announced the launch of a new route from Jinhua to Dourges in France. The first train left Jinhua on 26 November with 22 full containers, and arrived in Dourges after 18 days, passing through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Germany on the 11,000 kilometre journey. From Dourges, the shipments will be transported to Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. The logistics provider said the new service would … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics launches new China-Europe rail freight service
Dimerco’s trucking services set to pick up with new Tuen Mun-airport link
3PL operator Dimerco is looking to boost its cross-border trucking services with the opening of the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) which will cut the transport time from the southern part of Tuen Mun to the airport from 30 to 10 minutes. Linking the Northwest New Territories, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau bridge, North Lantau and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the direct route will bypass 22 kilometres of driving distance and would reduce the carbon footprint during … [Read more...] about Dimerco’s trucking services set to pick up with new Tuen Mun-airport link
FedEx inks six-year deal with Qantas Freight
FedEx, through its subsidiary TNT Australia, has signed a new six-year deal with air freight carrier Qantas Freight to add more capacity to meet growing domestic demand in the midst of rapid e-commerce and online shopping. Valued at around US$266 million (A$350 million), the deal will give FedEx access to the belly space of Qantas and Jetstar domestic services, as well as the freighter network across Australia. Also read: FedEx adds flights in Asia Pacific, tells online buyers to shop … [Read more...] about FedEx inks six-year deal with Qantas Freight
Nippon Express secures GDP certifications in Southeast Asia
Nippon Express is stepping up its efforts to handle pharmaceuticals as it eyes to secure GDP certifications across its network in Southeast Asia and Japan. Under a business plan highlighting the pharma industry as one of the top priorities, the Tokyo-based logistics company wants to develop a supply network that achieves “total optimisation of pharmaceutical logistics.” Also read: Nippon Express’ Japan-US same-day shipping takes off In Southeast Asia, the company obtained goo d … [Read more...] about Nippon Express secures GDP certifications in Southeast Asia