Edited press release Freight forwarder deugro recently won in three categories at the Heavy Lift Awards, including “Project Logistics Provider of the Year”, “Project of the Year” and “Airfreight Solution of the Year.” The award in the category “Project of the Year” was given to deugro for its outstanding performance in the safe and successful transportation of 35,541 freight tons of cargo—simultaneously on two fully chartered vessels for the Irkutsk Polymer Plant Project—from Masan, South … [Read more...] about deugro scores ‘trifecta’ at Heavy Lift Awards
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AAPA: Air cargo demand up almost a quarter in September
Press release Preliminary September 2021 traffic figures released this week by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed yet another month of severe weakness in international air passenger demand, whereas international air cargo markets continued to strengthen on the back of growth in demand. For the month, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 1.2 million international passengers, representing 4.1% of the 30 million recorded in the same month of 2019. The … [Read more...] about AAPA: Air cargo demand up almost a quarter in September
Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Press release Australia Post has opened its first major dedicated parcel facility in South Australia, in a boost for local customers ahead of the Christmas season. The Adelaide Parcel Facility, which came online last week, covers more than 15,000 square metres and is Australia Post’s biggest ever operational investment in South Australia. It is home to Australian-first machinery able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which is capable of processing 8,000 parcels each hour and … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Cainiao expands post station network into Hong Kong
Press release Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has launched its first Cainiao Post network outside China. The newly launched network will comprise 10 Cainiao Post stations and 60 Cainiao-designated collection points to streamline last-mile logistics for consumers in Hong Kong. e-commerce sales in Hong Kong is forecasted to register a strong growth of 11.1 percent in 2021 as consumers increasingly opt for online purchases, according to GlobalData. To keep pace with … [Read more...] about Cainiao expands post station network into Hong Kong
Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
The primary runway at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was opened last week after completing upgrades that will better accomodate larger freighters like the Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific and Cargolux, amongst others. At over 12,000 feet in length, runway 5R-23L will serve as the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo airport. The improvements, supported by Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, include asphalt resurfacing to an advanced aircraft … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
Hong Kong-listed Kerry Logistics Network and Hengan International Group have set up a joint venture to create ‘synergy’ in the business-to-business (‘B2B’) bulk distribution and wholesale market of medical, healthcare and hygiene products. Hengan Group is a known producer of hygiene consumables like diapers and band-aids in China, and the company is looking to expand its business into other Asian countries and territories moving forward. Kerry Logistics says the joint venture company was … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics forms JV with hygiene products maker
