Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network is strengthening its logistics infrastructure in Europe with the opening of its first warehouse located at Liege Airport in Belgium. The 30,000-sqm warehouse is divided into two parts: a 12,000-sqm air cargo station for the rapid transit of goods for both export and import between the airside and the landside of the airport, and a 18,000-sqm parcel sorting center. A 3,000-sqm four-storey office building runs adjacent to the warehouse. The air cargo … [Read more...] about Cainiao launches new express hub at Liege Airport
Air & Cargo Services
Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou
Envirotainer has opened a new service station for air cargo containers in Guangzhou, China from 1 November to provide ground handling for its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers. With the addition of Guangzhou’s Baiyun airport (CAN), the company is close to establishing 60 stations for its flagship RAP e2 which is an extremely cost efficient and high-performing solution compared to other active and passive alternatives.' Also read: Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use Eddy … [Read more...] about Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou
AirAsia reinforces regional ‘cargo play’ with first 737-800F
Airasia logistics venture Teleport is bolstering its position as a regional player in cargo and logistics with the launch of a dedicated 737-800 freighter sporting unique livery design. Stationed in Bangkok and to be operated by K-Mile Asia, the aircraft will service key markets including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Chennai, Mumbai and other destinations from Thailand, connecting long-haul markets to Southeast Asia through containerised capacity. Teleport’s operations chief Adrian Loretz said … [Read more...] about AirAsia reinforces regional ‘cargo play’ with first 737-800F
Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
The construction of Sydney’s new airport is directly injecting more than $100 million into businesses in Western Sydney, as new vision shows the incredible transformation of the site since earthworks began. Western Sydney Airport (WSA) chief executive Simon Hickey said more than 20 million cubic metres of earth has been moved to date in what is one of the biggest earthmoving challenges in Australian history. “Construction of Western Sydney International has already led to … [Read more...] about Airport construction drives business into Western Sydney
Shipping giant Maersk beefs up air freight operations
Maersk is set to make a bigger presence in the air cargo industry after last week’s announcement of its intended acquisition, valued at US$644m, of Senator International, a family-owned German forwarder well known for its air freight offering. The Danish carrier’s plans to expand its air network and will be adding cargo planes to its fleet, which will be operated Maersk’s air cargo subsidiary Star Air. On the pipeline are three leased B767-300 cargo planes, scheduled to start service from … [Read more...] about Shipping giant Maersk beefs up air freight operations
FedEx and Chinese startup to test unmanned deliveries
FedEx Express announced that it will test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China in collaboration with Chinese startup Neolix, a leading company in autonomous technology. This is the latest effort by the leading logistics company to embrace technological innovation and deploy autonomous vehicles to embrace sustainable and intelligent logistics in China. The unmanned delivery vehicle is zero emission, all electric with L4 level autonomous technology. This means it has … [Read more...] about FedEx and Chinese startup to test unmanned deliveries