Aramex has identified plans to expand its services to Malaysia and the wider Asia Pacific, as the Emirati logistics player signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian holding firm Global Systémes Asia or GSA. The deal is expected to unlock vast opportunities in the logistics industry across Asia Pacific, which will see Aramex Malaysia become the preferred logistics provider for GSA as well as the joint promotion of express and logistics services to their networks in Asia Pacific and … [Read more...] about Aramex signs MoU with Global Systémes Asia
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New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Australia Post has officially opened its newest parcel facility in Kemps Creek, NSW to provide services for Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding region. The 33,680-sqm facility, designed with future expansion in mind, is the second largest sorting facility in the network and will be located 15 kilometres from the future Western Sydney Airport. The modern purpose-built facility incorporates parcel processing, pick-up and delivery, as well as transport and linehaul operations. Housing … [Read more...] about New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Press release Together with some 100 guests, Dachser celebrated the opening of its new high-bay warehouse in Memmingen. The logistics provider invested some EUR 30 million in the fully automated warehouse with the new facility gradually going into operation in recent months. Construction for the new logistics facility started in spring 2021. It consists of a front building with 2,700 square metres of floor space and an adjacent high-bay warehouse that provides 7,500 sqaure metres … [Read more...] about Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Lufthansa and Nippon Express enter SAF deal
Japanese logistics company Nippon Express Europe has taken another step towards its sustainability goals as it entered a deal with Lufthansa Cargo to advocate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for transporting air freight shipments. This will enable the Nippon Express Group to achieve emissions savings of approximately 3,150 tonnes within one year. The agreement also includes contributing to high-quality and certified climate protection projects for so-called ‘well-to-tank emissions’ … [Read more...] about Lufthansa and Nippon Express enter SAF deal
Cool Chain Association welcomes new members
Exciting times for the Cool Chain Association as two new members have joined the group to contribute to the group’s mission of improving the temperature-controlled supply chain and creating a more sustainable future for the industry. Switzerland-based Lamprecht Pharma Logistics and France-based Logfret are the latest members to join the CCA. Lamprecht Pharma Logistics, a logistics solution provider for pharmaceuticals, and Logfret, an international freight forwarding company offering digital … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association welcomes new members
DB Schenker unveils new facility in rural Finland
DB Schenker is set to open new warehouse facilities in Ilvesvuori, Nurmijärvi. The 25,600-sqm Nurmijärvi distribution center or NDC at Ilvesvuorentie 8 has been built in accordance with the BREEAM Very Good sustainability certificate and uses geothermal heat and energy produced by its own solar panels (300 kWp). Together with the warehouse on the adjacent site, opened in 2012, DB Schenker now has a 50,000-sqm contract logistics center in Ilvesvuori. “Six of our previous warehouses in … [Read more...] about DB Schenker unveils new facility in rural Finland
