DHL Express revealed on 25 November the opening of its newest and largest distribution facility in Japan, the Osaka Distribution Center (ODC) at Sakai city, Osaka-fu. At an investment of JPY 9.9 billion (US$95 million), this will be the largest facility investment that the company has made in the land of the rising sun. Also read: DHL Express outlines €750 million investment in Asia Pacific Offering 21,000 square meters of floor space and equipped with its own auto-sorting system, the … [Read more...] about DHL injects US$95 million into Osaka distribution hub
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Kuehne+Nagel rolls out Chinese digital portal for air freight booking
As a step forward in the company’s digital transformation, logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel has launched ePortalChina, the latest air freight digital offering for a seamless invoicing and payment experience. The portal allows both individual and company account registrations, enabling Chinese customers to collaborate among co-workers and suppliers whilst managing their air freight shipments without the tedious paperwork and e-mails. Developed specifically for the Chinese market, ePortalChina … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel rolls out Chinese digital portal for air freight booking
GEODIS names new APAC managing director for contract logistics
GEODIS has announced Eric Herman as new managing director for contract logistics in APAC, leveraging his 25-year experience in supply chain strategy, operations and capacity assessments, as well as network and facility design, to support the supply chain operator’s focus on contract logistics in APAC. “Eric has an in-depth Asia-Pacific market knowledge of e-commerce trends, last-mile networks and next-generation warehouse designs. He will lead an accelerated growth strategy, by guiding our … [Read more...] about GEODIS names new APAC managing director for contract logistics
SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
With aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics hub by 2030, and in time for the Covid-19 vaccine distribution, cargo ground handler Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) revealed its new pharma and perishable facilities at Riyadh Airport’s Cargo Village on 25 November, a press release stated. “The Saudi Ministry of Transport assured the country’s transport infrastructure and facilities, particularly air cargo and logistics, are fully prepared to handle COVID-19 vaccines once it’s ready … [Read more...] about SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
Philippine Airlines eyes US court protection from creditors
Local news reported last week that Philippine Airlines is considering filing bankruptcy protection in the US courts to give the embattled carrier more breathing space to restructure debts which have ballooned to US$5 billion, mostly owed to suppliers and lessors of planes. This would make its proposed debt restructuring plan the largest in the country’s history. Company insiders told local newspaper Inquirer that the embattled flag carrier will likely file court protection in the US … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines eyes US court protection from creditors
How DHL ensured WHO supplies got to the far-flung Pacific
The far flung islands in the Pacific have not been spared the brunt of COVID-19, and despite the low number of cases, these nations which relied heavily on tourism faced a logistical challenge in sending basic goods no thanks to the dramatic cut in passenger flights that would carry belly cargo. The WHO has been working tirelessly to ensure supplies and healthcare equipment reach these islands, which experienced a recent spike in COVID-19 infections that doubled its total number of … [Read more...] about How DHL ensured WHO supplies got to the far-flung Pacific