IAG Cargo has significantly increased its European network by adding 26 new stations via its Vueling network. A total of 128 European stations are now available on IAG Cargo’s network; giving customers even more point to point connection options. The new stations will open up export to businesses in Europe’s smaller, provincial airports in addition to bigger European hubs. IAG Cargo’s time definite EuroConnector service will allow businesses to ship goods under 300 kilos in, out of and around … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo expands its EuroConnector service by 26 stations
Logistics
Zalora signs returns deal with Pos Indonesia
Fashion e-tailer Zalora has signed a new collaboration agreement with Indonesia's national postal operator, Pos Indonesia, to supply customers with a free returns service at any of its 4,154 post offices. Zalora offers online shoppers more than 70,000 fashion products, including clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories and cosmetics for men and women. Anthony Fung, managing director, Zalora, said: “Pos Indonesia is the right partner for us in delivering a comprehensive online shopping … [Read more...] about Zalora signs returns deal with Pos Indonesia
Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
For the sixth successive month, the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index has declined again in November, falling to the lowest registered in three years. The monthly decline registered in air freight was more moderate than that witnessed in sea freight, however, with the former was down by 0.4 points to 48.9, while sea freight dropped 2.8 points, amounting to 46.1. The continuation of negative macroeconomic trends at the global level, primarily a result of the lethargic Chinese economy, … [Read more...] about Stifel Logistics Confidence Index lowest in three years
CEVA opens new multi-user warehouse in Malaysia
CEVA Logistics has opened its Central Distribution Center (CDC) 2 at Shah Alam, Malaysia, 25km from Kuala Lumpur. Constructed on the same site as CEVA’s CDC1 at Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, CDC2 offers 33,000 sqm of additional warehousing and office space. The combined warehouse footprint of the new CDC2 and the existing CDC1 now totals approximately 67,000 sqm, making it the largest site in CEVA’s Southeast Asia (SEA) cluster, which comprises Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. CEVA’s … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new multi-user warehouse in Malaysia
Air Partner winds down Ebola relief work
Air Partner is winding down its Ebola relief work after more than a year as Sierra Leone is declared Ebola-free. The weekend of the 7-8 November marked a promising milestone in the fight against Ebola, with Sierra Leone being declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation and no new cases reported in Guinea – a first since the epidemic broke out in March last year. While the war against the disease is by no means over nevertheless, huge progress has been made since the peak of the … [Read more...] about Air Partner winds down Ebola relief work
Chinese cities, Busan to emerge as global logistics hubs in next decade
Over the next decade, 20 markets worldwide — including China’s Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and South Korea’s Busan — are set to emerge as global logistics hubs, according to a new report from CBRE. These emerging locations share a number of characteristics, including significant investments in infrastructure, new trade policies and agreements, and more advanced supply chains and technologies. Over the past 35 years, global trade has increased by nearly 600 per cent, spurring the … [Read more...] about Chinese cities, Busan to emerge as global logistics hubs in next decade
