JD Logistics is planning an air cargo company as it plans to expand its integrated supply chain services globally, the company’s CEO of logistics, Yui Yu, told Bloomberg in an interview. Yu said the company has been recently approved by Chinese authorities, with plans to purchase or lease planes for cargo use. "We purchase planes or lease them, and the cargo freight business should comply with local laws and regulations [of the countries we operate],” explained Yu when asked about the … [Read more...] about JD Logistics targets 100 planes by 2030
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Geodis to open contract logistics facility in India
Geodis is looking to enhance its contract logistics capabilities in India with the planned launch of a multi-user facility in Luhari, Haryana, slated to open in March next year. The move comes amidst India’s e-commerce boom which has seen an unprecedented demand for contract logistics offerings, particularly advanced warehousing solutions for retailers. “The shift towards online shopping and omnichannel platforms, accelerated by the pandemic, has compelled retailers to seek logistics … [Read more...] about Geodis to open contract logistics facility in India
Air cargo messaging solution finds way into Southeast Asia
SmartKargo has now embedded advanced encrypted messaging into its ecommerce shipping solution for free to its airline clients, including low-cost carrier Air Asia in Southeast Asia. Air Asia, through its air freight unit Teleport, recently implemented the EDIfly messaging solution with its ground handling partners in Indonesia, Payload Asia learned. SmartKargo said the platform facilitates exchanges for a growing number of partners in ground handling and warehouse management, airline … [Read more...] about Air cargo messaging solution finds way into Southeast Asia
Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Press release Cainiao Network has announced the launch of a local delivery service for AliExpress merchants in Spain. The logistics arm of Alibaba Group has reached an agreement with GLS Spain, a leading provider of parcel delivery services in Spain with an extensive network of branches, centers and parcel collection stations throughout the country. The service was first tested in early August and was officially launched this month, currently serving around 100 Spanish merchants e-commerce … [Read more...] about Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Easyfresh Logistics: Time for action
The price of doing the same old thing is sometimes far higher than the price of a new habit. In fact, the world doesn’t like changes, yet they are the only things that bring progress and development. Our business sector – reefer logistics – has already initiated a path towards change. The pandemic has accelerated the same. Slowly but surely, customers dealing with perishables are switching their thinking, and are now driven by most food retailers in a complex environment full of bottle-necks and … [Read more...] about Easyfresh Logistics: Time for action
The ‘cold chain logistics challenge’ of COVID-19 vaccines
When the first COVID-19 cases were reported, no one could have predicted the devastating impact this virus would wreak worldwide. Developing life-saving doses was the first step in the fight back against the virus. The world then faced the significant challenges of having to protect, transport and safely store temperature-sensitive pandemic payloads worldwide. Whilst developing effective vaccines is only part of the battle in the ongoing fight against the virus, it’s imperative the cold chain … [Read more...] about The ‘cold chain logistics challenge’ of COVID-19 vaccines
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