Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
air freighting
Icelandair success with e-AWB implementation
Icelandair Cargo started implementing e-AWB routes from the Keflavik (KEF) hub on exports in June 2014. There has been exceptional growth since the beginning of 2015, with more routes implemented, resulting in a significant increase in e-AWB penetration, by doubling in just three months. The majority of export shipments from KEF are directly with Shippers, and Icelandair Cargo sends the original FWB message on behalf of Shipper. This scenario poses some challenges but also opens the … [Read more...] about Icelandair success with e-AWB implementation
China Southern Cargo begins maindeck to Stansted
China Southern Cargo will become the latest major carrier to join Stansted Airport’s global cargo network when it begins a new service between Guangzhou and Stansted from 20 June. The airline will operate two flights a week, rising to three a week later this year, to Stansted from China’s third largest city, using a B777-200 freighter. The service will be the only direct freighter link between the UK and China and the airport’s first scheduled cargo link to Guangzhou. … [Read more...] about China Southern Cargo begins maindeck to Stansted
EVA Air signs MOU for four more A330s
EVA Air of Taiwan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of four additional A330-300s. EVA Air currently operates a fleet of 29 Airbus aircraft, including 14 A330s and 15 A321s. “We are delighted that EVA Air has renewed its confidence in the A330,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers. “The unbeatable operating costs and superior comfort levels offered by the aircraft make it the perfect platform for EVA … [Read more...] about EVA Air signs MOU for four more A330s
Qatar commences Doha-Amsterdam flights
Qatar Airways has commenced services between Amsterdam and Doha with the inaugural flight landing at Schiphol Airport on 16 June, welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Amsterdam is the airline’s first destination in The Netherlands and its 34th in Europe and will be operated six times per week between with the B787 aircraft. Marwan Koleilat, Qatar Airways chief commercial officer, who led a delegation to celebrate the inaugural flight and was welcomed by Maarten de … [Read more...] about Qatar commences Doha-Amsterdam flights
BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
Fred Osborn succeeds Carson McMullan as the national chairman of the trade association for UK freight forwarders, with Mark Bromley becoming vice chairman. Since 2000, Osborn has been the co-owner of X-Pand International Freight Ltd. He has been BIFA's vice chairman for the past two years and was previously chair of BIFA's Air Policy Group. He joined the trade association's Board in 2011. New vice chairman, Bromley is sales and development manager at Allways International Forwarding. … [Read more...] about BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
