Airbus officially opened its new integrated campus in Singapore last month with an inauguration attended by Chan Chun Sing, minister for trade and industry. Located at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, the new campus occupies an area of 51,000 square metres, including the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), its joint venture with Singapore Airlines, and the company’s Asia-Pacific spare parts distribution facility, operated by subsidiary Satair. New facilities at the campus include … [Read more...] about Airbus launches new campus in Singapore
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Zuellig Pharma adds more cold storage capacity in Asia
Pharma distributor Zuellig Pharma is making expansion plans for its cold storage warehouse capacity in key regional markets over the next 12 months as the company prepares for the anticipated storage and distribution demands of COVID-19 vaccines. The company is constructing a US$6 million 6,300-square-metre warehouse in Phnom Penh, which it says will be Cambodia’s largest pharma warehouse. The warehouse will increase its cold storage capacity by four times and will be fully operational by the … [Read more...] about Zuellig Pharma adds more cold storage capacity in Asia
Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
As supply chains prepare for the upcoming worldwide demand of coronavirus vaccines, Envirotainer and Unilode expanded its partnership to ensure the availability of temperature-controlled containers for the fast and safe delivery of the much needed vaccines across the world. The latest joint initiative includes the development of pop-up ground handling and repair shops, close to key pharmaceutical production hubs, on short notice, for large distribution. Also read: Swedish manufacturer … [Read more...] about Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
dnata has launched a cloud-based platform in partnership with software provider Siemens Digital Logistics, which would ensure just-in-time freight handling across its Dubai operations. ADM (Appointment and Dock Management) allows freight forwarders to book an appointment online with the cargo terminal to deliver and pick up consignments and determines the optimal slot for delivery or acceptance of goods. Also read: dnata teams up with local ground handler to amp up Indonesian … [Read more...] about dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
Freight forwarding tipped to rebound despite headwinds
Despite the challenges, the freight forwarding market seems to be headed for a rebound in the medium term due to positive indicators in global trade amidst the pandemic, according to an analysis by Transport Intelligence. The report pointed to IMF forecasts saying global trade levels are now projected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as consumer demand has remained strong throughout the pandemic. Whilst restrictions and lockdowns have decimated the services industry, the report … [Read more...] about Freight forwarding tipped to rebound despite headwinds
Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move vaccines from Shenzhen to Africa
Cainiao Network, the logistics arms of Alibaba, announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines that will ensure efficient transport of Chinese vaccines once approved to the Middle East and Africa. Operating out of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which received CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, Cainiao said this will be China's first regular cross-border medical cold chain route for transporting COVID-19 vaccines once regulatory approval is on the table. The route will take … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move vaccines from Shenzhen to Africa