Peli BioThermal has opened its first network station in China as it looks to provide more convenient temperature-controlled logistics solutions to the broader Asia-Pacific region. The new network station is located in Shanghai and will serve customers of the Crēdo™ on Demand rental programme. “China is the second largest pharmaceutical market in the world, and the country has plans to significantly grow its pharmaceutical industry over the next five years,” said Dominic Hyde, vice … [Read more...] about Peli BioThermal opens first station in China
Logistics
Unmanned cargo jet maker lists pre-orders worth US$6b
US-based Natilus has announced advanced purchase commitments of more than $6 billion for the delivery of more than 440 unmanned cargo aircraft in pre-orders. Companies that expressed interest include Volatus Aerospace, Astral Aviation, Aurora International, Dymond and most recently Flexport. Natilus, co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov in 2016, said the design of the family of cargo aircraft is democratizing freight transport, not by converting existing passenger aircraft … [Read more...] about Unmanned cargo jet maker lists pre-orders worth US$6b
Siemens Logistics agrees to sell parcel unit for US$1.3b
Siemens Logistics has agreed to sell its mail and parcels business to German technology group Koerber for 1.15 billion euros ($1.31 billion). Insider report about the sale of Siemens Logistics’s postal business, which recorded annual revenue of half a billion euros, has circulated since November of last year. The airport logistics business, which produces baggage and cargo handling solutions, will remain with Siemens Logistics, the company said. The deal with Koerber is expected to be … [Read more...] about Siemens Logistics agrees to sell parcel unit for US$1.3b
Interview: UPS’ Sebastian Chan on logistics, digitalisation
Small and medium businesses make up the bulk (around 97 percent) of businesses in Asia Pacific, and more logistics players are enhancing their services to tap this ever-growing market. The added effect of e-commerce and at-home consumption is driving growth for most of these enterprises and prompting the need to expand. In our latest issue, Payload Asia got a chance to talk to Sebastian Chan, president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, on how the company is gearing up with digitalization and … [Read more...] about Interview: UPS’ Sebastian Chan on logistics, digitalisation
Lufthansa joins MSC in bid for Italian airline
Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to own a controlling stake in new Italian flag carrier ITA Airways in a deal valued somewhere around US$1.4 billion, which would include German airline Lufthansa. Lufthansa would act as an industrial partner and possibly consider up to 40 percent equity involvement, but some analysts think it is unlikely to make an immediate investment. The airline, exiting restrictions on merger activity that came with its 9 billion-euro government bailout, has paid back … [Read more...] about Lufthansa joins MSC in bid for Italian airline
Airbus launches new cargo service with Beluga fleet
Airbus has launched a new air cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transport needs. The new service—Airbus Beluga Transport—will target a variety of sectors, including space, energy, military, aeronautic, maritime and humanitarian sectors. The first mission took place at the end of 2021 with a delivery from Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing site in Marignane to Kobe in Japan for an … [Read more...] about Airbus launches new cargo service with Beluga fleet
