The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has announced new and extended outbound and inbound flights and available freight capacity under the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) for certain routes. Shanghai to Melbourne Qantas has added cargo flights from Shanghai to Melbourne (via Sydney) scheduled to depart every Monday, with freight rates yet to be confirmed. Services can be accessed by any freight forwarder, with medical and health supplies to be … [Read more...] about Austrade: More flights and air freight capacity to and from Australia
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Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
Hong Kong has extended the relief package for the aviation industry for another two months until the end of 2020, which includes the waiver or reduction of various fees announced in August. The Airport Authority Hong Kong said it made the move “in response to the ongoing challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The continued relief measures include the following: Full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
By definition, logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management is about collaboration. It is not without reason that we talk about a “chain” because the links need to be connected. But collaboration is never mechanical, neither within the organisation, nor with external parties. Collaboration is rather an organic process and emotional experience, driven by the people involved. This cultural operating system is where I believe that logistics service providers or LSPs need to invest … [Read more...] about The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
Maersk kickstarts airfreight services, taps AirAsia to deliver Thai shipment
Maersk transported its first airfreight shipment from Thailand to Nagoya after the integration of Damco’s airfreight and LCL services into Maersk’s product portfolio earlier this month. The Danish logistics provider tapped AirAsia to fly 11 airfreight charters for a leading tyre manufacturer in Thailand. Maersk Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore told The Loadstar the client was previously a regular air cargo customer for Damco, but the current airfreight capacity crunch required finding … [Read more...] about Maersk kickstarts airfreight services, taps AirAsia to deliver Thai shipment
FedEx Express to open US$30 million Clark facility in April
Logistics provider FedEx Express on 6 October revealed its newest gateway facility in Clark, Philippines, north of Manila, which is valued over US$30 million and scheduled to open in April next year. The 17,000-square-meter facility, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, is expected to speed up sorting capabilities to 9,000 documents and parcels per hour. It will have dedicated areas to process large heavyweight freight. FedEx said the facility would reduce the delivery time to … [Read more...] about FedEx Express to open US$30 million Clark facility in April
Alibaba eyes e-commerce growth in South America with Atlas Air service
Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao Network announced a charter deal with Atlas Air as the company looks to drive e-commerce shipments to South America. The partnership will see Atlas Air operate three weekly charter flights linking China, Brazil and Chile as Alibaba looks to bank on the growth of cross-border trade between China and Latin America. Cainiao said that its parcel volume to South America reached over eight million packages in the third quarter of 2020, double the number … [Read more...] about Alibaba eyes e-commerce growth in South America with Atlas Air service
