Kerry Logistics Network has secured a contract with House of Fraser, the UK and Ireland’s department store group, to support the retailer’s store and e-commerce expansion into China through the course of 2016. Kerry Logistics will operate more than 9,000 square metres of warehousing for the group in Shanghai, providing import agency services, import customs brokerage, and domestic distribution and e-fulfillment. Value-added services will range from re-conditioning of consumer … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics snags House Of Fraser contract
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Vietnamese carrier VietJetAir has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of six additional A321s. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, VietJetAir president and CEO, said: “The A320 Family has proven to be extremely efficient in service with VietJetAir. Since we took delivery of our first A321 in March this year, we have benefitted strongly from the additional capacity offered by theaircraft and its low operating costs. We are therefore placing this additional order for the A321 to meet demand on … [Read more...] about VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
Ethiopian orders six more B787 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order for six B787-8 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show. The Dreamliners complement the airline's existing 13 B787s currently operating in the fleet and are part of Ethiopian's long-term strategy to increase capacity and provide greater route flexibility to and from its hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. "In line with our Vision 2025 strategic road map and our fleet modernisation and expansion project, we will keep investing heavily in … [Read more...] about Ethiopian orders six more B787 Dreamliners
Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
Precision Aircraft Solutions has been awarded the conversions of four former AerCap B757 aircraft for Chinese delivery services company SF Express Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Converting four aircraft in one calendar year requires real performance and we are pleased that SF has confidence in Precision during this period of growth in … [Read more...] about Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
SDV, a leader in the global supply chain management of pharmaceutical products, is set to become the first freight forwarder to implement IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification in 16 major airports worldwide. SDV has unveiled its plan to become the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to implement certified worldwide locations under IATA’s programme. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification programme aims to become … [Read more...] about SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports



