Rhenus India earlier this month inaugurated a modern 300,000-sqm multi-user facility in the Indian city of Bhiwandi as it looks to focus on providing warehouse services for the chemical and petrochemical sector alongside industrial, engineering and manufacturing. This modern warehouse, strategically located near the financial and business city of Mumbai in the west of India, features a warehouse management system to provide end-to-end visibility, along with fully equipped loading and … [Read more...] about Rhenus opens new hub facility in Mumbai metro
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Gebrüder Weiss eyes Türkiye’s transport hub appeal
Transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is preparing for the growing appeal of Türkiye to European importers amidst increased demand for transport in one of the main alternate routes connecting Asia to Europe. The forwarder's main focus is on transports between Türkiye and its key trading partner, Germany, as well as the Benelux countries. Thomas Moser, Director and Regional Manager Black Sea/CIS at Gebrüder Weiss, said the demand for transport on the Middle Corridor route is steadily … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss eyes Türkiye’s transport hub appeal
Jettainer offers sustainable light pallet nets
Jettainer is joining the cause for more sustainable air transport with environmentally friendly lightweight nets to secure cargo during loading and offloading. Made out of sustainable bio-based materials, these newly developed nets, called Pallet Net Zero, are considered the lightest on the market and around 60 percent lighter than conventional polyester options, helping reduce fuel consumption and cutting costs and greenhouse gas emissions in international air transport. Jettainer further … [Read more...] about Jettainer offers sustainable light pallet nets
Air Premia picks ECS Group subsidiary in Japan
Air Premia is set to start scheduled services linking Narita with Incheon as the Korean carrier chose ECS Group to represent the airline aS GSSA in Japan. The inaugural flight from Japan to Korea is set on 23 December where the carrier is set to transport export cargo loads containing automotive parts, semiconductor parts, and general consumer goods. ECS Group said the Korean hybrid carrier plans to run a scheduled service connecting NRT with ICN, and from there on to Singapore … [Read more...] about Air Premia picks ECS Group subsidiary in Japan
AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Teleport is set to boost its cross-border delivery capabilities across key markets in Southeast Asia as it raised US$50 million in capital from large institutional credit investors. The logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Bhd) will use the funds to induct additional freighters and build strategic hubs in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. The company is also looking to invest in technology that allows anyone to ship air freight within 24 hours across Southeast … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace leadership. On 6 December, the last produced widebody aircraft bid adieu to the widebody factory in Everett, Washington. The production of the world's first twin-aisle airplane, also known as the queen of the sky, started in 1967 and the first aircraft entered service in 1970. For 54 years, Boeing built a total of 1,574 airplanes of this type. At 250 ft 2 in (76.2 m), the 747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service. The … [Read more...] about Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
