Cainiao Network has partnered with Korean company CJ Logistics to streamline and optimize cross-border logistics services between China and South Korea. The partnership aims to accelerate deliveries between the two countries to as fast as three days, with deliveries on Sundays. The two plan to do this by combining their expertise in domestic warehousing, line haul transportation and first mile network. Both parties are also in the midst of discussions with AliExpress to establish fulfillment … [Read more...] about Cainiao teams up with CJ Logistics in South Korea
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Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
GEODIS is looking to bolster its contract logistics services in China as the French transport and logistics operator signed a 10-year lease agreement with PRD Group for a 20,000-sqm multi-user facility in Minhang district, Shanghai. The facility which will offer improved storage and inventory processing is slated to open in July. The new facility will include a state-of-the-art storage system, consisting of mezzanine flooring, very-narrow-aisle pallet racks, and autonomous guided vehicles … [Read more...] about Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Saudi's latest airline Riyadh Air on 14 March announced a multi-billion deal with US manufacturer Boeing with an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This unprecedented order coming from the new airline, comprising 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 more of the same type, could reflect a strong signal of Saudia Arabia’s intent to become a global aviation hub. The new airline was officially launched earlier last week and could serve as a lever to help fulfill … [Read more...] about Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Dachser expands in Oceania with acquisition
Dachser is expanding its air and sea logistics (ASL) network in Australia as it acquired Melbourne-headquartered air and sea freight forwarder ACA International. Founded in 1982, the privately owned company has two additional offices in Australia, Sydney and Brisbane,as well as offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton in New Zealand. It’s also present in the US with a branch office in Kansas City, as well as in China, but Chinese locations are not part of the acquisition, Dachser … [Read more...] about Dachser expands in Oceania with acquisition
Cathay Cargo’s volume up in Feb as flights resume
Cathay Cargo’s tonnage climbed 9 percent in February versus January as flights returned, with demand gradually recovering following the Lunar New Year holidays. The airline carried 103,932 tonnes of cargo in February, an increase of 59.6 percent compared with the same month last year, when Cathay’s capacity was significantly reduced due to stricter aircrew quarantine measures. The carrier’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) for February increased 153.9 percent year on year. Cargo load … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo’s volume up in Feb as flights resume
Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
Kuehne+Nagel signed a 3-year logistics service contract on 6 March with GMR Aero Technic, a subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited. The logistics integrator will provide inbound and outbound international air logistics services and round-the-clock AOG support for its long-time partner GMR Aero Technic. The two have been partners over the last few years over aircraft maintenance solutions. GMR Aero Technic has been upgrading its capabilities and expanding its … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
