NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the e-commerce supply chain logistics industry through tight-knit networks and digital solutions. The platform was formed by Neutral Air Partner and ATEM Group back in May to serve as an ecosystem for shippers and stakeholders to engage with e-commerce logistics professionals and suppliers to the trade. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Justus Klüver, CEO of NeX eCommerce to learn more about the group and its … [Read more...] about 9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
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Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
A novel, even transformative, online shopping experience is quickly becoming the norm in China: products ordered and paid for during large-scale promotions like Single’s Day reach your doorstep within the same day or even a few minutes post-transaction. The country's express delivery service has witnessed an astronomical 30-fold growth in the last decade, handling over 100 billion parcels in 2022 alone. Serving as a tangible manifestation of the explosive ecommerce boom, spearheading … [Read more...] about Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
Cainiao launches new hub in Indonesia
Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba, has officially launched its first warehouse in Indonesia as part of a regional hub expansion plan. Situated in GIIC Deltamas Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, east of Jakarta, the new Cainiao Cikarang Logistics Park is the third warehouse to be added to the company’s planned warehouse network of ‘chubs’ in Southeast Asia. The project has a total land area of 320,000 square metres and encompasses six warehouses covering 170,000 square … [Read more...] about Cainiao launches new hub in Indonesia
Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its omnichannel fulfilment capabilities in Singapore with a planned 1.1 million-sqft warehouse facility in Jurong West. World Gateway 2, as it is called, is expected to be one of the most productive warehouses in Singapore with extensive use of automation and robotic systems. Slated to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, the facility will offer convenient access to Tuas Mega Port and Changi International Airport and industrial areas via … [Read more...] about Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
DHL Supply Chain to spend €500m in Latin America
DHL Supply Chain has announced a landmark investment of €500 million into Latin America over the next years (until 2028) as part of a strategy to strengthen its capabilities in high-demand sectors like healthcare, automotive, technology, retail and e-commerce. Projects in the pipeline include decarbonizing the domestic fleet through greener alternatives; building, developing and retrofitting real estate assets and warehouses in the market; as well as significant investments into new … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to spend €500m in Latin America
Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
Dronamics is reinforcing its position in international aviation and has solidified its claim as world's first cargo drone airline as it announced that it has secured both IATA and ICAO designator codes on 14 July. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code ‘OY’, along with the accounting prefix 651. The IATA 2-letter airline designator code will be used to establish flight numbers for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights, providing standardised identification across its … [Read more...] about Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
