Chinese e-commerce giant JD has opened an air cargo route to Thailand and will operate all-cargo charter flights between Shenzhen and Bangkok starting 28 May, marking its first in the Asia Pacific region. The move comes after the company successfully listed on the Hong Kong bourse, with the IPO raising an estimated HK$24.11 billion or around US$3.1 billion. The charter flights will run between Shenzhen Bao’an Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport three times a week with same-day return … [Read more...] about JD Logistics raises US$3.1b in IPO, launches charter flights
Air & Cargo Services
Cathay airlifts 300,000 test kits from Portland to India
Cathay Pacific Cargo is further supporting relief efforts in India with an airlift of 300,000 Covid-19 testing kits donated by the state of Oregon. The airline, together with air forwarder Expeditors and logistics company Davis Trucking, partnered with the Oregon Health Authority and Department of Administrative Services to offer the shipping services for free. The shipment, loaded with rapid test kits that show results in 15 minutes, was transported aboard Cathay Pacific Cargo’s B747 … [Read more...] about Cathay airlifts 300,000 test kits from Portland to India
U-Freight unveils warehouse tech at Kwai Chung hub
U-Freight has turned one of its facilities in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse, featuring an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) and intelligent racking system to improve the efficiency for both inbound and outbound operations. The smart warehouse tech rolled out at its 21,000-sqft e-commerce fulfilment centre (EFC) located in Kwai Chung is part of U-Freight’s ongoing investment to meet the challenges of providing logistics services to the rapidly expanding sector. The Hong … [Read more...] about U-Freight unveils warehouse tech at Kwai Chung hub
Emirates restarts flights to support New Zealand exports
Emirates SkyCargo restarted cargo flights to New Zealand in early May using its passenger aircraft, as part of the country’s International Airfreight Capacity Scheme (IAFC) to connect exporters with the international market. The Dubai-based carrier currently offers cargo capacity for exporters of perishables and other goods on six flights each week from Auckland and one flight a week from Christchurch. Emirates SkyCargo says it carried more than 8,000 tonnes of cargo from the country last … [Read more...] about Emirates restarts flights to support New Zealand exports
HAECO extends MRO pact with German cargo airline
HAECO Hong Kong has extended its long-term agreement with AeroLogic GmbH and will provide heavy maintenance services to the German cargo airline’s B777-200 freighter fleet between 2021 and 2024, including the current fleet of 18 B777F aircraft. The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider says the extension in partnership is a testament to the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. Also read: DHL Express drafts B777Fs to add capacity in Asia Pacific HAECO … [Read more...] about HAECO extends MRO pact with German cargo airline
Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen
Saudia Cargo is opening a new route and widening its network to transport cargo to Europe and Scandinavia with the launch of two commercial flights to Copenhagen each week. The route, which kicked off on 22 May, will see the airline fly its B777-300 passenger planes, with 140-tonne payload capacity on each flight, scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday. The so-called ‘preighter’ flights are expected to provide airlift for pharmaceuticals and perishables. “We have seen a growing demand … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen