Kerry Logistics Network Limited has rolled out a sorting solution that resulted in 270 percent increase in overall productivity, the company claims. The company has introduced the sorting robot ‘KOOLBee’ to enhance its e-commerce fulfilment service for a global fast fashion brand. Requiring only a small area to operate, the robots have the advantage of being quickly deployed, reconfigured and scaled up, increasing the accessibility and flexibility of sortation automation compared with … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics delivers in style for fast fashion
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DHL Global Forwarding’s next Asia Pacific chief
DHL Global Forwarding on 24 May announced that Kelvin Leung, its CEO for Asia Pacific will retire after more than two decades with the company. Replacing Leung is Niki Frank, who is the current CEO for South Asia. He will assume the post held by Leung for almost 12 years starting 1 July. Frank started his career at DPDHL Group in 2012, joining as vice president of corporate strategy. He played a major role in the company’s turnaround program and helped shape the company’s … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding’s next Asia Pacific chief
Lödige Industries adds lift to Brisbane Airport
Lödige Industries has completed the installation of comprehensive technical equipment for a new ULD handling facility at Brisbane Airport. The new air freight terminal there will start operations in 2023 The material handling system for the nearly 5,000-sqm facility was designed to accommodate perishables as well as general cargo and exports from Queensland. The new system includes truck docks, for loading and unloading cargo to different types of trucks, an intelligent and efficient … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries adds lift to Brisbane Airport
Electrolux taps Freightos for air freight procurement
Home appliance manufacturer Electrolux Group has partnered with Freightos to improve its freight booking process across forwarder partners and carriers. Electrolux Group aims to optimize freight spending and improve decision-making to deliver supply chain agility and efficiency, resulting in cost and time savings. Combining powerful analytics and workflows, Freightos has rolled out its Enterprise Solutions enabling the Electrolux Group procurement team to make real-time, door-to-door air … [Read more...] about Electrolux taps Freightos for air freight procurement
Singapore Airlines returns to profit as cargo dips
SIA Group is set to distribute dividends to stakeholders as the airline and aviation company posted its highest net profit in its 76-year history. Strong passenger demand from the start of April 2022 when Singapore fully opened its borders resulted in record revenue, operating profit and passenger load factor for the group in FY 2022/2023. The group posted a record net profit of S$2.157 billion for the year, versus the S$962 million net loss recorded in the previous year. SIA and Scoot … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines returns to profit as cargo dips
DSV to power Swedish operations with solar energy
DSV has unveiled a new initiative that will play a significant role in helping reduce the company’s carbon footprint and support its long-term sustainability targets. The company has laid out infrastructure plans as part of DSV Energy, which will specialise in energy production, consumption and trading. It said it wants to transition into becoming an "active energy producer." DSV is constructing two new warehouses totalling 175,000 square metres in Landskrona, Sweden, that will be powered … [Read more...] about DSV to power Swedish operations with solar energy
