Press release Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has launched its first Cainiao Post network outside China. The newly launched network will comprise 10 Cainiao Post stations and 60 Cainiao-designated collection points to streamline last-mile logistics for consumers in Hong Kong. e-commerce sales in Hong Kong is forecasted to register a strong growth of 11.1 percent in 2021 as consumers increasingly opt for online purchases, according to GlobalData. To keep pace with … [Read more...] about Cainiao expands post station network into Hong Kong
Air & Cargo Services
Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
The primary runway at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was opened last week after completing upgrades that will better accomodate larger freighters like the Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific and Cargolux, amongst others. At over 12,000 feet in length, runway 5R-23L will serve as the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo airport. The improvements, supported by Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, include asphalt resurfacing to an advanced aircraft … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
Hong Kong-listed Kerry Logistics Network and Hengan International Group have set up a joint venture to create ‘synergy’ in the business-to-business (‘B2B’) bulk distribution and wholesale market of medical, healthcare and hygiene products. Hengan Group is a known producer of hygiene consumables like diapers and band-aids in China, and the company is looking to expand its business into other Asian countries and territories moving forward. Kerry Logistics says the joint venture company was … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
DHL Express to pilot cargo drones over Malaysian waters
DHL Express and Malaysia-based aviation solutions provider Pen Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to commercialise urgent cargo deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles, in partnership with Raya Airways as the main drone operator. The integrator announced that it will participate in a proof of commercialisation (POC) by end-2021 to demonstrate the commercial viability of time-critical cargo drone delivery for port logistics missions to serve the maritime … [Read more...] about DHL Express to pilot cargo drones over Malaysian waters
Air cargo headlines 2-day ALMAC event in November
More reasons to get vaccinated with more industry events and conferences coming our way as doors open for the 11th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) happening on 2 and 3 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council or HKTDC, the event will be held in a ‘hybrid’ format’ for the first time under the theme “RESILIENCE, AGILITY, SUSTAINABILITY: Reshaping the Global … [Read more...] about Air cargo headlines 2-day ALMAC event in November
Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
An era of tri-jets within Lufthansa Group has come to an end as the cargo unit's last MD-11F made its final approact at Frankfurt last 17 October. Flight LH8161 from New York (JFK) landed at Frankfurt Airport for the last time and touched down ahead of schedule at 12:03 p.m. local time on runway 07R. This marks the end of commercial service of the three-engine MD-11F aircraft type with the German airline after more than 23 years. The aircraft with registration D-ALCC, also … [Read more...] about Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet