The U-Freight Group (UFL), with its considerable involvement in e-commerce logistics, says that the latest statistics showing that global e-commerce sales hit USD25.6 trillion in 2018 are a further vindication of its decision to enter this sector of the international freight market several years ago. The latest available estimates, up 8 percent from 2017, were recently released by the UN’s trade and development body, UNCTAD, which said the estimated 2018 e-commerce sales value, which … [Read more...] about UNCTAD’s report on global e-commerce sales gives confidence to U-Freight
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Deliveroo Singapore partners WeCare@MarineParade to deliver iftar meals during Ramadan
Deliveroo Singapore is partnering with WeCare@MarineParade to deliver iftar meals to vulnerable Muslim families to enjoy during Ramadan. As part of a joint partnership between WeCare@MarineParade, Islamic Restaurant Singapore and Deliveroo, Deliveroo riders will deliver 1,200 meals to 115 households and 428 beneficiaries nominated by WeCare@MarineParade between 4 May to 22 May. Generously donated by Mr Yusoff Rahman, the meals will be prepared by Islamic Restaurant Singapore, with delivery … [Read more...] about Deliveroo Singapore partners WeCare@MarineParade to deliver iftar meals during Ramadan
MASkargo is back in business in Amsterdam
After a four-year hiatus, MAB Kargo Sdn. Bhd. (MASkargo) is back in business in Amsterdam. Flight MH6162, an A330 Freighter, landed at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport at about 1000hrs local time after a scheduled refuelling stop in Dubai. MH 6162 was loaded with more than 50tonnes of general cargo and medical equipment. "The last time Amsterdam Schiphol Airport have seen the "Wau" tailfin was in January 2016 after a 35-year history of operations by Malaysia Airlines. … [Read more...] about MASkargo is back in business in Amsterdam
Turkish Cargo achieved the highest growth rate among the top 25 air cargo carriers
Turkish Cargo, the fastest growing air cargo brand in the world, achieved the highest growth rate among the best 25 air cargo carriers with 16.6 percent growth rate, according to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTK) February'20 results. Previously ranking 8th in 2019, Turkish Cargo rose to 5th place and increased its global FTK market share to 4.4 percent, while the global air cargo industry shrank by 2.6 percent, according … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo achieved the highest growth rate among the top 25 air cargo carriers
Alexandra and SEKO Logistics partner to support donation of PPE to protect staff and residents at a British care home group
Alexandra and its global supply chain partner, SEKO Logistics, have together supported the donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including protective gloves, face masks and aprons, for frontline staff working in a British care home group. The two companies have joined together to fund and deliver 380,000 items of protective equipment to The Orders of St John Care Trust, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care organisations providing high quality care for older people at … [Read more...] about Alexandra and SEKO Logistics partner to support donation of PPE to protect staff and residents at a British care home group
Saudia Cargo lifts record payload between Lahore to Riyadh in April
Saudia Cargo says it made a record payload carrying essential food supplies from Lahore, Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, using a passenger aircraft turned into an all-cargo flight, a new trend that emerged in the ongoing fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The record 65.3 tons of perishables such as meat and vegetables were loaded into the lower deck of a Boeing-777 passenger plane and safely arrived in the Kingdom on April 25. Saudia Cargo has … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo lifts record payload between Lahore to Riyadh in April
