SpiceJet today launched seasonal freighter services to Leh, capital of Ladakh, to ensure that essential supplies and cargo are delivered during the winter months. SpiceXpress, the cargo arm of the Indian airline, will deploy its Boeing 737 freighter on this route, with the first freighter flight from Delhi to Leh carrying 13 tonnes of supplies. The new flights launched are seasonal and will operate during the winter months when surface transportation is disrupted due to adverse weather … [Read more...] about SpiceJet starts winter cargo flights to Ladakh capital
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Singapore’s Mapletree to embark on $410 million warehouse development in Japan
Mapletree Investments expects to allot over S$550 million ($410 million) for the development of modern logistics hubs in Kyushu, which is set to be the largest warehouse space in Japan’s southwestern island upon completion. The Singapore-based company purchased 116,319 square metres of prime land for warehouse development in Chikushino, Fukuoka, which will be transformed into two blocks of multistorey logistics facilities with a combined gross floor area of 231,648 sqm. The development by … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Mapletree to embark on $410 million warehouse development in Japan
Chart: Top 5 ‘boneyard’ airports house more than 1,100 aircraft in storage
This chart by Seabury Consulting shows the top 5 boneyard airports which store more than 1,100 of grounded aircraft. Several airlines had to put aircraft in long-term storage with no more room at their hubs. Most of the boneyard airports in the top 5 are in North America, with Roswell International Air Centre in New Mexico (ROW) taking in 345, followed by Victorville’s Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) with 263 and Pinal County Airpark (MZJ) in Arizona with 261. Most of the … [Read more...] about Chart: Top 5 ‘boneyard’ airports house more than 1,100 aircraft in storage
IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of British Airways parent IAG, has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea. Halted due to the pandemic, the London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) route is significant for the export of pharmaceutical goods across the world, the cargo carrier noted. Also read: IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’ IAG Cargo says South Korea is a high growth market for UK exports, and as one of the largest exporters of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
CEVA Logistics won a five-year contract with drinks manufacturer Pernod Ricard to provide warehousing and distribution support in Southeast Asia. The logistics operator’s work in Thailand will include customs brokerage and import haulage, a combination of standard duty-paid and bonded warehouse management, and domestic transportation with value-added services, including tax stamping, warning label, gift box and repacking. Also read: CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics bags contract with Pernod Ricard Thailand
DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service
DHL Express has started a new direct freighter service connecting Melbourne to Auckland and Christchurch with a reliable collection and transit time for shippers. Operating five times a week, the dedicated freighter will provide another 19 tonnes of freight capacity for businesses trading between Australia and its third largest major export market, New Zealand. “With its reliable and fast transit time, the service will bring the two countries closer together and enable greater efficiencies … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds new Melbourne to New Zealand service