Three hundred and forty million doses. That’s roughly how many COVID-19 vaccines are required to inoculate Southeast Asia. As a global aviation hub, Singapore is aiming to help the region achieve that goal by ramping up its cold storage capacity at Changi Airport to become a centre for Covid-19 vaccine distribution for Southeast Asia. UPS aims to support the country’s ambitions by deploying ultra-low temperature freezer farms at its dedicated healthcare logistics facility in Singapore. The … [Read more...] about UPS ramps up cold storage capabilities in Singapore
Logistics
Nippon Express opens Nijmegen logistics centre
Nippon Express, through local subsidiary Nippon Express (Nederland) BV, opened a logistics centre in Nijmegen, located in the southeastern province of Gelderland in The Netherlands. The new logistics centre, with 8,444 square metres of warehouse space, started operations in March and will be used as a European parts centre for Takeuchi Manufacturing, which develops, manufactures and distributes small construction machines. This brings the total warehouse space of Nippon to 200,000 square … [Read more...] about Nippon Express opens Nijmegen logistics centre
Geodis expands logistics footprint in South Korea
International forwarder and logistics player Geodis is responding to the demand for supply chain services in South Korea with the opening of a new facility in Icheon. The new facility will provide additional warehousing and value-added contract logistics resources for e-commerce companies and manufacturers in the region as more consumers take their buying habits online. “Completed in March 2021, the new premises provide a variable ambient environment with temperatures ranging from 5°C to … [Read more...] about Geodis expands logistics footprint in South Korea
Rhenus Logistics opens free zone warehouse in Bangkok
Global logistics service provider Rhenus Logistics has opened a new free zone warehouse in Bangkok, Thailand, as it aims to serve a wider range of industries. The warehouse is strategically located within a 10-kilometre radius of three existing warehouses that house general cargo and dangerous goods. Rhenus says the facility, located within Bangkok's free trade zone, will offer a wider range of services to key industries like manufacturing, medical devices and healthcare, whilst offering … [Read more...] about Rhenus Logistics opens free zone warehouse in Bangkok
CEVA Logistics inks deal with Collins Aerospace Singapore
CEVA Logistics is further expanding its aerospace customer base with a 2-year contract to manage in-factory logistics support for Collins Aerospace in Singapore. The contract is based on solutions designed by CEVA that will be implemented at the Changi North site. The logistics company will provide inbound receiving to inventory, pick and kit, as well as outbound dispatch of overhaul aerospace parts. Picking and kitting will focus on three main areas: power and control, mechanical and … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics inks deal with Collins Aerospace Singapore
SEKO Logistics is Rangers FC’s official logistics partner
Press Release SEKO Logistics is gearing up for its biggest-ever sports logistics order fulfilment and global shipping campaign as official logistics partner to new Scottish Premiership champion Rangers Football Club. Manager Steven Gerrard and his squad claimed Rangers’ record-breaking 55th league title on March 7, ending a nine-year wait to reclaim Scotland’s biggest sporting prize. With three million global fans, 45,000 season ticket holders, 30,000 corporate guests annually and over 600 … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics is Rangers FC’s official logistics partner