Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its second Colorado fulfillment center in Thornton, which will be the first Amazon Robotics facility in the Centennial State. Amazon will create more than 1,500 new full-time associate roles at this facility. “We are excited to continue growing in Colorado with the new Robotics fulfillment center in Thornton,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s Vice President of North American Operations. “This facility will utilize Amazon Robotics, vision systems, … [Read more...] about Amazon continues to open new fulfillment centers
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Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’) continues to enhance its services and network under the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative by entering into a joint venture through participating in the equity of Globalink Logistics DWC LLC, a freight forwarding group headquartered in Dubai with operations spanning across The Commonwealth of Independent States (‘CIS’). The move will significantly expand Kerry Logistics’ coverage in Central Asia and the CIS, opening the door to potential markets with … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg
Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter operation between Luxembourg and Dubai World Central is one of the first steps in the implementation of the strategic operational partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines announced in May this … [Read more...] about SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg
Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
As planned, Panalpina went live with its new transportation management system at the end of May, in different business units throughout Germany. Before the actual go-live took place in Germany, a major release upgrade was installed, that brought significant improvements and new functionalities to the system. “With the go-live and phased deployment of our new transportation management system in Germany, we have successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to scale-up to higher … [Read more...] about Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
Delta Air Lines Cargo has appointed industry veteran Eric Wilson as Managing Director, Cargo Global Sales, a role previously held by Rob LeBel. Eric will lead Delta Cargo’s global sales team and sales partners around the world. Based in Atlanta, Eric joins the Delta cargo leadership team at a time when Delta cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement* and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo appoints new Global Sales Director
SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
SR Technics, a world leading MRO service provider is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive agreement to provide inspection and repair services for the thrust reversers used in their Airbus fleet by easyJet. The work for the new three-year contract will be done at the SR Technics facility at Zurich Airport. The quality, reliability and competitiveness that have made SR Technics an industry leader were all important factors in easyJet’s decision to further expand its … [Read more...] about SR Technics signs three-year CFM56-5B thrust reversers contract with easyJet
