The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation's top leaders. The AGM was previously held in Beijing in 2012 and in Shanghai in 2002. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Shanghai for the 78th IATA AGM. China is … [Read more...] about China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
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Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Press release Cainiao Network has announced the launch of a local delivery service for AliExpress merchants in Spain. The logistics arm of Alibaba Group has reached an agreement with GLS Spain, a leading provider of parcel delivery services in Spain with an extensive network of branches, centers and parcel collection stations throughout the country. The service was first tested in early August and was officially launched this month, currently serving around 100 Spanish merchants e-commerce … [Read more...] about Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, and launch customer of the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has delivered its third Airbus A321 freighter, bearing serial number 1017. This aircraft follows two Airbus A321Fs already delivered by Vallair that are presently in operation: MSN835 delivered in October 2020 and MSN 891 delivered in June 2021. As the first ever Airbus A321 cargo conversion aircraft to have been inducted in China, … [Read more...] about Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Logistics integrator FedEx Logistics is expanding its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a new office in Seoul in South Korea, a press release confirmed. The new contract logistics team in Korea will provide end-to-end logistics solutions, including international air and ocean cargo services, customs brokerage arrangements, trade solutions, and other value-added services. The company says the opening of the new Seoul office follows the company’s growth strategy to expand into … [Read more...] about FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Easyfresh Logistics: Time for action
The price of doing the same old thing is sometimes far higher than the price of a new habit. In fact, the world doesn’t like changes, yet they are the only things that bring progress and development. Our business sector – reefer logistics – has already initiated a path towards change. The pandemic has accelerated the same. Slowly but surely, customers dealing with perishables are switching their thinking, and are now driven by most food retailers in a complex environment full of bottle-necks and … [Read more...] about Easyfresh Logistics: Time for action
Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
On 1 October 2021, leading companies in air cargo and logistics gathered to recognise the winners of the prestigious Payload Asia Awards over a gala dinner celebration at the Fairmont Singapore Hotel. More than 70 industry professionals attended the physical event, which was headlined by an online conference to discuss the state of air cargo with views and insights from renowned leaders and stalwarts in air cargo and logistics. The Payload Asia Conference was held online and featured … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
