Aero Africa is embarking on an expansion journey in China and the United Arab Emirates or UAE with the launch of a new sea-air freight service connecting Asia to 70 African destinations via Dubai. The air cargo management group claims the new multimodal sea-air solution is faster than sea freight and more economical than air freight with up to 50 percent less CO2 emissions Overseen by a single combined transport document or CTD, the solution will see shipments delivered to the origin … [Read more...] about Aero Africa launches sea-air service from Asia
Logistics
Dachser maintains growth trajectory in 2022
Logistics provider Dachser has announced plans to invest over €300 million in 2023 after it marked the second consecutive year of double-digit growth in 2022 with €8.1 billion in revenue, up 14.9 percent from the previous year. For its air and sea logistics business, Dachser closed out the year with a 16.7 percent increase in revenue to €2.4 billion. The number of shipments fell by a total of 7.3 percent. “During the coronavirus pandemic, our air and sea freight business raised its profile … [Read more...] about Dachser maintains growth trajectory in 2022
DHL forms joint venture with Saudi’s Aramco
Energy sector giant Aramco and DHL Supply Chain have signed an agreement for a new procurement and logistics hub in Saudi Arabia, to enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability. The joint venture aims to be operational in 2025, and DHL said this would be the first hub in the region that will support the industrial, energy, chemical and petrochemical sectors with integrated procurement and supply chain services. The partnership is expected to add value in meeting customers’ supply … [Read more...] about DHL forms joint venture with Saudi’s Aramco
DB Schenker automates hub in Spain for adidas
DB Schenker is leveraging technology to enhance the delivery experience for customer adidas as it opened a 50,000-sqm state-of-the-art warehouse in Guadalajara, one of the largest automated e-commerce facilities servicing Spain, Portugal and France. The site is equipped with a Goods-to-Person picking system that features pick-and-pack solutions for online-order fulfillment and efficiently dealing with returns. It can handle around 55,000 units per day using autonomous mobile robots (AMR) … [Read more...] about DB Schenker automates hub in Spain for adidas
CMA CGM extends air cargo service to Shanghai
CMA CGM AIR CARGO is stepping up its commercial development with the introduction of scheduled services to Shanghai using its Airbus A330-200F. The French cargo airline will fly the widebody freighter to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) four times a week, equivalent to 240 tonnes of weekly capacity. Flights depart from CDG on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays starting 17 February. The addition of Shanghai brings … [Read more...] about CMA CGM extends air cargo service to Shanghai
Aramex takes next mile in drone, bot deliveries
Aramex has turned another chapter in its ambitions to become digitally sustainable as the transport and logistics provider announced the successful testing of its drone and roadside bot deliveries in Dubai, a press release confirmed. The initial tests were conducted at the Rochester Institute of Technology in partnership with BARQ EV, a commercial drone delivery service provider in the UAE, and Kiwibot, a Colombia-based company specializing in delivery robotics. The pilot initiative … [Read more...] about Aramex takes next mile in drone, bot deliveries
