Cainiao Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba, announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines that will ensure efficient transport of Chinese vaccines once approved to the Middle East and Africa. Operating out of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which received CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, Cainiao said this will be China's first regular cross-border medical cold chain route for transporting COVID-19 vaccines once regulatory approval is on the table. The route will take … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move vaccines from Shenzhen to Africa
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SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
With aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics hub by 2030, and in time for the Covid-19 vaccine distribution, cargo ground handler Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) revealed its new pharma and perishable facilities at Riyadh Airport’s Cargo Village on 25 November, a press release stated. “The Saudi Ministry of Transport assured the country’s transport infrastructure and facilities, particularly air cargo and logistics, are fully prepared to handle COVID-19 vaccines once it’s ready … [Read more...] about SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
Singapore’s Mapletree to embark on $410 million warehouse development in Japan
Mapletree Investments expects to allot over S$550 million ($410 million) for the development of modern logistics hubs in Kyushu, which is set to be the largest warehouse space in Japan’s southwestern island upon completion. The Singapore-based company purchased 116,319 square metres of prime land for warehouse development in Chikushino, Fukuoka, which will be transformed into two blocks of multistorey logistics facilities with a combined gross floor area of 231,648 sqm. The development by … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Mapletree to embark on $410 million warehouse development in Japan
AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
Teleport, the logistics venture of AirAsia Digital, has completed the accelerated rollout of its delivery services in 70 cities across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Businesses in any of these 70 cities can now partner with Teleport to have items like food, groceries, documents, flowers and laundry instantly delivered to their customers within one hour. In Singapore, Teleport is currently servicing food and flower deliveries. Customers can order from a group … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
DSV tests drone system to improve warehouse operations
In a collaboration with tech innovator Verity, DSV will be implementing an autonomous drone system in several of its warehouses to help manage inventory. Inventory management traditionally involves manual barcode scans to count the warehouse inventory and keep track of stock. Manual counts often result in inventory data not being up to date due to discrepancies. The DSV Innovation Hub collaborated with Verity to test the system at the Moerdijk warehouse in the Netherlands, completing … [Read more...] about DSV tests drone system to improve warehouse operations
Cainiao gives last-mile boost in Malaysia, expands into Japan
Cainiao Network has partnered with Shanghai-based Yunda Express to strengthen last mile delivery efficiency in Malaysia via a comprehensive network of collection stations. It also aims to drive digitalisation through AI-powered smart sorting and IoT-enabled parcel management systems. Alibaba's logistics arm said there will be over 100 collection stations strategically located near communities and business districts across the country, with plans to expand to 500 stations to include West … [Read more...] about Cainiao gives last-mile boost in Malaysia, expands into Japan
