China Southern Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP for usage on its fleet, becoming the first mainland Chinese carrier to approve the temperature-controlled air cargo container. This will increase the airline's capacity to provide ULD for shippers and forwarder that need to transport temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, at a time when most supply chains are considering every mode to get cargo delivered safely and on time. China Southern Airlines joins China … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
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Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America
Kerry Logistics Network Limited is extending its coverage in Latin America with a new office in Lima as it looks to capitalise on a broad range of industries amidst growing trade between Peru and China. Kerry Logistics Peru S.A.C. (‘Kerry Logistics Peru’) commenced operations in July and will offer supply chain solutions, from air and ocean freight to customs clearance and domestic transportation, across the country The Hong Kong-listed logistics player expects the new office to boost its … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America
Dachser Asia Pacific offers air charter service to Mexico
Dachser is expanding its air freight network with a new weekly service connecting Asia Pacific to South America. In June, the transport specialist operated four cargo charter flights with partner Air Canada, connecting Hong Kong to Mexico via Canada. A Boeing 777C preighter was used for the service. This passenger aircraft had its seats removed to provide extra cargo space on the cabin. Also read: Dachser resumes HKG-FRA charter, boosts air network The weekly charter departed Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Dachser Asia Pacific offers air charter service to Mexico
Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
Cainiao Network has teamed up with Nestlé to promote a greener supply chain for the leading Swiss food company’s operations across China. Alibaba’s logistics arm said the cooperation is an ‘industry first’ when it comes to achieving sustainable end-to-end supply chain management, which will transform Nestlé’s operations from the production line all the way to warehousing, transfer, distribution and package recycling by end consumers. Both companies have already started working last month … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
10 steps to prepare supply chains for quick vaccine rollout
When the first Covid-19 vaccine was approved for use in late 2020, it marked a momentous achievement in science. It was the result of an urgent and expedited development process that would have typically taken years. As scientists worldwide rallied together to develop next-generation vaccine technology, governments invested heavily in manufacturing infrastructure to shore up vaccine production capacities. To date, more than 2.15 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, … [Read more...] about 10 steps to prepare supply chains for quick vaccine rollout
Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group
Kuehne+Nagel announced earlier this week that it will sell 24.9 percent of its stake in Chinese forwarder Apex International Corporation to private equity firm Partners Group. Partners Group will work alongside fellow Swiss company K+N to implement a ‘transformational value creation plan’ for Apex together with its management team, as part of the board. The investment management firms says key initiatives include establishing new freight forwarding routes, identifying new growth verticals … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to sell Apex minor stake to Partners Group