Startup businesses in Hong Kong and Asia that are looking for cost-effective solutions in order fulfilment no longer need to look further as U-Freight Group is set to expand its e-commerce logistics operations this year. Members of UFL’s e+ Solutions (ePlus) services showcased the brand's capabilities at the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference in November 2023, where the team was able to demonstrate its warehouse automation technologies. The event also served as a platform to … [Read more...] about U-Freight to expand e-commerce fulfilment services
Logistics
Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Kuehne+Nagel is flexing its capabilities in healthcare logistics in the Middle East and Africa region as it has been selected by Amsterdam-based IDA Foundation to operate the latter’s healthcare logistics hub in Dubai. IDA Foundation is an independent social enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam, which provides medicine and medical goods to healthcare organisations in over 130 countries, at the best price possible, according to its website. In the UAE, Kuehne+Nagel will … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to handle more healthcare cargo at Dubai South
Swiss logistics company opens new Vietnam subsidiary
Logistics and transport group Militzer & Münch, based in Switzerland, is expanding its presence in Asia and has opened its Vietnamese subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh. Militzer & Münch Vietnam said it will offer the full range of services, with a special focus on air and sea transport. The group has been pursuing a growth strategy in the Asia-Far East-Oceania region, including forming a new company in New Zealand in 2022. The Swiss company has been operating in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka … [Read more...] about Swiss logistics company opens new Vietnam subsidiary
French firm to build new logistics park in Vietnam
A new industrial and logistics park in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province has seen the start of initial groundwork, and on 13 December, local authorities, players and stakeholders gathered for the traditional laying of the first stone ceremony. Hosting the ceremony was IDEC Group Asia Vietnam, whose flagship project is the Horizon Park, a proposed 70,000 square metres of ready-for-business buildings developed on a 12-hectare site. Bac Ninh, a farming province situated 35 kilometres from capital … [Read more...] about French firm to build new logistics park in Vietnam
Mujin raises US$18m on Japan Post backing
Mujin has found another backer for its solutions in the form of Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd., plus another strategic partner, as it raised an additional US$18 million in the latest series C extension round. The company will look to advance accessibility to its groundbreaking Mujin Controller platform designed for integrators and end users, as well as other innovative automation applications. As a part of their partnership, Mujin will provide expertise in robotic automation to Japan Post … [Read more...] about Mujin raises US$18m on Japan Post backing
Pharma.Aero, Cool Chain Association foster collaboration
A new partnership is expected to address the evolving challenges in temperature-controlled logistics for the life sciences sector with a memorandum of understanding between Pharma.Aero and the Cool Chain Association (CCA). The agreement outlines the associations’ shared commitment to foster collaboration and enhance transparency between the life science and perishable supply chain. Stavros Evangelakakis, CCA chairman and head of global healthcare at Cargolux, said the partnership was born out … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero, Cool Chain Association foster collaboration
