https://youtu.be/nMO0S-d9cqc Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the next chapter in its sustainability programme WeQare as the carrier takes action on illegal wildlife trade and commits to preserving endangered animals. In Chapter 2: Rewild the Planet, the cargo airline has pledged to offer free transport for these animals back to their natural habitat and has released a series of striking advertisements and a special video to raise awareness of such issues among its customers and air cargo … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways pledges free ride home for wildlife
Air & Cargo Services
CEVA Logistics opens new warehouse in Vietnam
CEVA Logistics has further expanded its reach in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new warehouse located in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province in Vietnam. Strategically located near Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), this new facility will provide connections to Vietnam’s eastern economic zone and is expected to address the storage and distribution needs across various industries. The multiuser distribution centre, spanning 10,000 square metres, was designed … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics opens new warehouse in Vietnam
Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
Dubai has launched an alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines particularly to emerging markets that have been hit hard by the pandemic and where transport and logistics will likely be a challenge. The Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance supports the WHO’s COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. The move will combine the expertise and global reach of Emirates SkyCargo with DP World’s worldwide network of ports and … [Read more...] about Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Whilst most carriers in Asia suffered dismal numbers for 2020 after witnessing the collapse of international airline operations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were some who banked on air cargo to rake in profits despite a challenging year. For the quarter ended 31 December 2020, Indian express operator Blue Dart posted ₹937.83 million (US$12.8 million) in profit after tax, from the previous year’s ₹330.80 million (US$4.5 million) loss, whilst revenue from operations stood at … [Read more...] about Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
Geodis expands air cargo charter services
Geodis has confirmed the extension of its air charter services with the addition of a weekly flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Guadalajara (GDL) starting 3 March until at least the end of 2022. The forwarder claims this will be the only service in the market that offers direct access to Mexico from north and central China and will complement the existing AirDirect Hong Kong to Guadalajara schedule initiated in November 2019. Geodis said it is refining its services in response to the ‘dynamic … [Read more...] about Geodis expands air cargo charter services