The World Health Organisation’s logistics chief last week complained about “outrageous” airfreight charges for vaccine-related consignments as lack of capacity has driven prices up amidst the pre-holiday rush. Paul Molinaro, WHO chief of operations support and logistics, told Reuters that “across the board” increases in airfreight rates could make the movement of vaccines to emerging nations more difficult. He cited rates for the movement of dry ice needed to maintain vaccines at cold … [Read more...] about WHO faces ‘outrageous’ air freight rates for vaccine-related shipments
Air Freight Logistics
Etihad gives view to cargo handling capacity with Validaide
Etihad Cargo has partnered with Validaide to leverage on its validation platform that provides info on the special handling capabilities of various logistics suppliers. The platform can be used to co-manage and co-share station facilities for pharmaceutical products and other special cargo with global customers. The “premium membership” partnership will see Etihad Cargo join Validaide’s advisory board and extends the carrier’s digital reach to more than 500 logistics providers. Validade’s … [Read more...] about Etihad gives view to cargo handling capacity with Validaide
South Korea cools dry ice rules to boost vaccine air transport
South Korea’s transport ministry has raised the limit of dry ice a plane can carry from 3,300 to 11,000 kilogrammes which will allow more containers of vaccines that need to be stored at ultralow temperatures on each flight. Deputy minister for civil aviation Kim Sang-do told Reuters the move will triple the number of containers aircraft can carry and allow a Boeing 747 freighter to haul up to 52 containers of vaccines from the usual 15. Dry ice is typically used by airlines as a cooling … [Read more...] about South Korea cools dry ice rules to boost vaccine air transport
Logistics tech startup Shippit nabs US$22m funding, eyes Southeast Asia growth
Sydney-based logistics startup Shippit has raised US$22.4 million (A$30 million) in a series B round led by US-based tech investment firm Tiger Global, as it looks to tap new markets in Southeast Asia. The e-commerce and logistics company said it will use the funds for product development and new hires, aiming to add another 100 people to double its staff across Asia Pacific, including 50 software developers. Also read: SingPost, Shippit team up to boost parcel delivery for … [Read more...] about Logistics tech startup Shippit nabs US$22m funding, eyes Southeast Asia growth
Crane Worldwide set to expand in EMEA contract logistics market
Crane Worldwide Logistics plans to further extend its contract logistics footprint within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, recently opening new offices in Doha with plans for expansion in due course, a spokesperson confirmed. In Europe and Africa, the third party logistics company has announced the opening of new warehouse facilities in the Midlands, Dublin, and Johannesburg, as well additional space in Dutch city Tilburg. “Our goal has always been to position ourselves according to … [Read more...] about Crane Worldwide set to expand in EMEA contract logistics market
Alibaba’s Cainiao launches US$76.4 million open tender for 2021
Alibaba’s Cainiao has announced an open tender worth US$75.4 million (RMB 500 million) for logistics services in a bid to strengthen its global network in 2021, as it anticipates further growth for cross-border e-commerce and trade. The open tender will be used to expands its network of certified third-party logistics (3PL) partners, which will be segmented into B2C and B2B logistics services. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao to ship same day in 11 Asian countries For B2C, the logistics arm … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches US$76.4 million open tender for 2021
