Aramex announced the appointment of Thomas Kipp as the company’s new COO. Joining the senior leadership team, he will be responsible for overseeing Aramex’s global operations and business development, improving operational efficiencies, and championing crucial process improvements to drive long-term growth. Also read: Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network Mr Kipp brings over 25 years of experience across logistics, e-commerce and management consulting in Europe, … [Read more...] about Aramex names Thomas Kipp as new COO
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Vietjet continues relief cargo flights to central Vietnam
Free delivery and priority for relief cargo will continue on Vietjet flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to five airports in Vietnam’s central region as another typhoon approaches which could aggravate the region's “worst flooding in 40 years.” As of 21 October, the airline has delivered over 200 tonnes of emergency relief cargo to the five airports of Chu Lai (Quang Nam province), Da Nang, Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue province), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh province) and Vinh … [Read more...] about Vietjet continues relief cargo flights to central Vietnam
Pratt & Whitney to invest US$650 million for North Carolina facility
Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies, said it plans to invest around US$650 million until 2027 for a turbine airfoil production facility in Asheville, North Carolina, as the manufacturer aims to modernise and transform its operations with cutting-edge technologies. Also read: Pratt & Whitney unveils intelligent factory strategy The 1,000,000-square-foot facility will house an advanced casting foundry for the production of turbine airfoils, including machining, … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney to invest US$650 million for North Carolina facility
Alibaba’s Cainiao to boost air charter operation ahead of Double 11
Alibaba is ramping up for deliveries and the company’s logistics arm Cainiao Network has lined up initiatives for the upcoming 11.11 (Double Eleven) shopping event. Cainiao plans to operate over 700 airfreight charter flights to deliver 90 percent of e-commerce parcels outside China during 11.11. It estimates that more than half of these cross-border parcels will see a 60 percent reduction in delivery time due to its “smart order consolidation.” “Customers in key European cities, such as … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao to boost air charter operation ahead of Double 11
Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network
In a large-scale rollout, logistics provider Aramex turned on CargoWise for its freight forwarding services as part of its digitalisation move, a press release confirmed. CargoWise will be implemented simultaneously across the Aramex network of 1,200 freight forwarding specialists in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The logistics software will allow Aramex to its Aramex’s freight forwarding and customs operations and enhance the overall user experience for employees and … [Read more...] about Aramex turns on CargoWise for freight forwarding network
Qatar Airways takes three new A350-1000s as A380s remain grounded
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of three Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and is now the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet. All three new A350-1000s will operate on “strategic” long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and should add more belly capacity, joining their forerunners and 30 Boeing 787s. The choice for investing in a more fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft comes as Qatar Airways’ fleet of quad-engine A380s remain grounded. “It is … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways takes three new A350-1000s as A380s remain grounded