Multimodal shipping firm Samskip has launched its own air freight forwarding division. The European company, which offers rail, road, short-sea and inland waterway options and freight forwarding services, opened its Samskip Air office at Schiphol Airport on 1 May. The team will be tasked with growing the air freight volume that Samskip already books, establishing new routes and developing partnerships on its pan-European multimodal network. “Schiphol is a global gateway for air freight … [Read more...] about Dutch multimodal shipper forms air freight division
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Topcast expands portfolio with Darchem insulation systems
Topcast Aviation Supplies Co., Ltd. (Topcast) and Darchem Engineering have signed a three-year distributor agreement last March 2021 to offer advanced lightweight thermal and fire protection insulation systems. Topcast will be exclusive distributor in Asia Pacific and authorised distributor globally. Darchem Engineering uses computer-aided design techniques alongside onsite fire testing facilities to created thermal solutions for the aerospace, motorsport, nuclear, oil & gas and defence … [Read more...] about Topcast expands portfolio with Darchem insulation systems
esports’ perfect match: DHL renews partnership with ESL
Press release DHL and ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, have announced a multiyear extension of their successful partnership. DHL has been the Official Logistics Partner to ESL since 2018 and is responsible for the transport logistics, including stage equipment, monitors and gaming chairs. With the extension, DHL continues its extensive involvement in esports. Building on an established footprint and successful activation campaigns around the ESL One tournament series in … [Read more...] about esports’ perfect match: DHL renews partnership with ESL
UPS’ Sahil Jaggi moves to MD role for Singapore, Malaysia
UPS has named Sahil Jaggi, former marketing director for the products and industry segments in Asia Pacific, as managing director MD for Singapore and Malaysia, effective 1 April 2021. In his previous role as director of marketing in Asia Pacific, which he assumed in September 2017, he helped deploy SME-focused product UPS Worldwide Economy and controlled delivery service My Choice as well as developed the company’s industry intelligence. Also read: UPS ramps up cold storage capabilities … [Read more...] about UPS’ Sahil Jaggi moves to MD role for Singapore, Malaysia
JD Logistics IPO in Hong Kong moves back on track
JD.com, China's number 2 e-commerce company, has filed the draft prospectus to list its logistics unit with the Hong Kong’s stock exchange. A timing for the IPO was not disclosed but according to reports the company is eyeing to raise at least US$4 billion. Late last year, the company got $4.5 billion in June via a secondary listing and listed its online healthcare unit JD Health International Inc. and raised over $3.4 billion. It expects $40 billion valuation for JD Logistics. If … [Read more...] about JD Logistics IPO in Hong Kong moves back on track
Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
Ethiopian Airlines Group was honoured for its cargo performance in 2020 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). The Logistics of Guangdong Airport Authority handed the award during the 2021 client seminar held in Guangzhou. Last year, the airline loaded cargo on 1,622 flights. Flying 966 cargo flights on freighters, 572 on preighters (passenger aircraft converted to cargo), and 84 passenger flights loaded on the belly hold. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
