Singapore-based Gravity Supply Chain Solutions has renewed its partnership with CHAMP to support the company’s growth. Gravity is expanding its portfolio with Traxon Premium Tracking, which will provide air cargo data visibility on its platform, enriched from multiple sources. With Traxon Premium Tracking, Gravity can customize milestones with CHAMP’s software, utilizing fully automated communication at all stages of the air cargo journey. This includes when the cargo is … [Read more...] about Singapore-based Gravity extends with CHAMP
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UPS launches Premier service in Singapore
UPS Healthcare last week launched its latest product UPS Premier in Singapore. The company said the highly specialised shipping service combines a new level of tracking, prioritisation and recovery for patient-critical, time- and temperature-sensitive shipments. “Of three levels of UPS Premier available globally, UPS Premier Gold has now launched and is available in Singapore. The service offers acceleration and first-in first-off package prioritisation, with real-time monitoring through a … [Read more...] about UPS launches Premier service in Singapore
Peli BioThermal opens station near Narita airport
Peli BioThermal marked the official opening of a new service center in Japan with a grand opening event held on September 7. The new facility, which is the latest location to be added to the company’s growing network in Asia, is situated near Tokyo’s international Narita Airport. It will also serve as an additional network station for the company’s Crēdo™ on Demand rental program, which offers a flexible rental option for temperature-controlled pallet shippers. Benson Teo, Peli … [Read more...] about Peli BioThermal opens station near Narita airport
DHL allots €500m to boost contract logistics in India
DHL Supply Chain (DHL) plans to invest €500 million in India over the next five years as it looks to grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. The company plans to own and operate large multi-client sites in India, adding 12 million square feet of warehousing space, to cater to growing sectors like e-commerce, retail, consumer, life sciences, technology, engineering and manufacturing as well as automotive. These warehouses will feature tech … [Read more...] about DHL allots €500m to boost contract logistics in India
Yusen Logistics widens footprint in Germany
Yusen Logistics (Deutschland) GmbH is expanding and has opened a new branch with a modern sustainable complex in Altbach with around 10,000 square metres of warehouse and office space. The facility located east of Stuttgart will now become the new contract logistics site of Yusen Logistics as it looks to meet the demands of its customers, particularly those from the local automotive industry. The complex has a large storage area, equipped with high racks, and the loading halls have truck … [Read more...] about Yusen Logistics widens footprint in Germany
Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk completed its US$3.6b acquisition of LF Logistics in late-August, taking control of the Hong Kong-based contract logistics company which will now be rebranded to Maersk. Maersk will add 223 warehouses to the existing portfolio, bringing the total number of facilities to 549 globally, spread across a total of 9.5 million square meters. LF Logistics, part of supply chain manager Li & Fung, employs 10,000 people, operates an extensive pan-Asia network and specialises … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
