Hong Kong’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference, jointly organised by the government and HKTDC, concluded successfully its 12th edition on 23 November. The signature two-day event, dedicated to the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain management sectors, attracted more than 14,000 physical and online participants from over 50 countries and regions. The event drew in logistics and transport players, as well as shippers from diverse manufacturing industries, with … [Read more...] about 12th ALMAC in hybrid, ends on high note
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Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
Lufthansa Cargo has introduced weekly A321 freighter flights to Evenes Airport (EVE) in northern Norway from November to bring the best fresh seafood from the region. The company is working with Norwegian salmon producer and exporter Nordlaks and the freight forwarder Salmosped to deliver the freshest catch around the globe. Evenes Airport is located near the city of Harstad/Narvik and is part of the province of Troms og Finnmark in Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this region … [Read more...] about Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
DB Schenker to deploy robots for Prague facility
DB Schenker is set to open a new automated fulfillment warehouse in the Prague region next year. Along with retail operations, the new 55,000-sqm distribution center will manage B2C e-commerce activities, including an extensive value-added services area addressing the demand for personalized products requested by consumers. The fulfilment center, which will be located near Prague Airport and a major highway that runs to Germany, is schedule to begin operating in the summer of 2023 to serve … [Read more...] about DB Schenker to deploy robots for Prague facility
DHL Express opens West Hanoi Service Center
DHL Express inaugurated its West Hanoi Service Center in Vietnam on 1 November last week and received the TAPA FSR Class ‘A’ certification for the new facility. Representing an investment of approximately €2 million and spanning almost 2,600 square metres, the Hanoi West Service Center is almost three times the size of its previous site. The new service center is equipped with an array of technologies to minimize carbon emissions and maximize operational efficiencies, including ‘green’ … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens West Hanoi Service Center
Maersk Air Cargo starts US-Korea service
A.P. Moller - Maersk has officially started air freight services between US and Korea with the inaugural flight on 31 October. Maersk Air Cargo, the cargo airline arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk, has commenced its scheduled transpacific operations between Greenville-Spartanburg in South Carolina (GSP) and Incheon (ICN). Miami-headquartered cargo airline Amerijet International will operate the two weekly flights for Maersk Air Cargo using the first of three newly built Boeing 767-300 freighters … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo starts US-Korea service
FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
Recent data show that economic recovery in Cambodia is gathering speed with first-half exports up 20 percent over the same period last year, reaching US$27 billion. With this, FedEx Express is establishing a direct commercial presence in Cambodia, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demands. FedEx has been operating in Cambodia since 1994, offering international shipping services through local company TSP Express. With a direct presence in the country, local customers … [Read more...] about FedEx drafts on-ground team in Cambodia
