DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new mega warehouse in Shah Alam, Malaysia worth RM100 million (US$31.28 million). The warehouse, to be called Malaysia Integrated Logistics Centre (ILC), has a footprint of more than one million square feet, making it the largest warehouse in Malaysia, and will increase DHL Supply Chain’s warehouse footprint in the country by over 100 per cent. Prakash Rochlani, managing director, DHL Supply Chain Malaysia said, “It is a momentous day for DHL … [Read more...] about DHL builds largest warehouse in Malaysia
Logistics
Researchers develop digital fingerprint for cargo
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF in Magdeburg, Germany are working with development partners and users such as Panalpina and Lufthansa Cargo in the joint project ESecLog to resolve the dilemma between security and efficiency. Using simple screening procedures, they aggregate features such as 3D contours or RFID identifiers into one central shipment profile for every freight item. "The trick is that we document and aggregate these features into … [Read more...] about Researchers develop digital fingerprint for cargo
AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Contrary to much speculation in recent weeks, the Air France-KLM-Martinair group will retain its all-maindeck subsidiary Martinair, albeit with a drastically reduced fleet. Over the next two years Martinair Cargo’s fleet will drop dramatically from the current 10 aircraft to just three. All five old MD11F in the fleet will be retired progressively starting shortly and ending in 2016 and in addition, a B747-400ERF, which is currently leased to Etihad Airways, will be returned to the leasing … [Read more...] about AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, has entered into a new partnership agreement with WCA, a global freight forwarding network for independent logistics providers. Swiss WorldCargo will undertake a number of unique cross-cooperation projects with three of WCA’s specialty groups – WCA Pharma, WCA Time Critical and WCA Dangerous Goods. The alignment of these operations between WCA’s members and Swiss WorldCargo will allow the generation … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Cathay, CHEP Aerospace sign ULD deal
Cathay Pacific Airways and CHEP Aerospace Solutions, an independent provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) and galley cart services, have signed a five-year renewable agreement for the supply and management of ULDs and pallet accessories. CHEP will acquire Cathay Pacific's fleet of 25,000 ULDs, convert the majority of their containers to modern composite units weighing 58 kg, and supply a fleet of lightweight containers. This fast transition to a lightweight container fleet will … [Read more...] about Cathay, CHEP Aerospace sign ULD deal
SPARX enters Latin American market
Transportation and logistics company SPARX logistics sets up a joint venture with Patagon Logistics. SPARX will establish a firm base of business in Chile, one of the strongest and most stable economies in the Latin American market. “Chile is an excellent point of entry for SPARX,” commented David Pupco, president Americas. “It’s a great country, and a good strategic location within the region. In addition to serving accounts based in Chile, one of the objectives of … [Read more...] about SPARX enters Latin American market
