MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is set to launch a new door-to-door service in partnership with DHL Express Malaysia which will be available starting 24 April. The service will utilise a web portal to allow customers to get a quotation, book for delivery, pay online, print the consignment note and track the shipment. DHL Express Sdn Bhd will provide the back-end services of picking up and delivery of goods to recipients. “MASkargo’s business model has always been on the airport-to-airport … [Read more...] about MASkargo, DHL Express team up on door-to-door delivery
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UPS makes strides in sustainability with electric aircraft
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making further steps to find new ways to help small businesses with sustainable solutions. Through its subsidiary UPS Flight Forward, the company plans to purchase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from startup Beta Technologies. Beta’s aircraft can carry 1,400 pounds of cargo capacity with a range of 250 miles and zero operating emissions. Also read: FedEx targets carbon-neutral operations by 2040 “With the capability to take off and … [Read more...] about UPS makes strides in sustainability with electric aircraft
DHL Express drafts B777Fs to add capacity in Asia Pacific
DHL Express is adding more air freight capacity to as it looks to serve the growing demand between Asia Pacific and the US and Europe for express shipments fuelled by the rapid growth of e-commerce. The express operator will deploy two B777 freighters operated by Kalitta Air and Aerologic and the scheduled flight routes will offer close to 2,350 tonnes of capacity each week. The twin-engine freighter aircraft has a payload capacity of 102 tonnes and a range of 9,600 km, making it ideal for … [Read more...] about DHL Express drafts B777Fs to add capacity in Asia Pacific
CEVA eyes 40 air freight stations to up healthcare logistics
On World Health Day, CEVA Logistics announced a new subbrand for its healthcare logistics services, as it aims to place the patient at the center of the supply chain. Aptly named FORPATIENTS, the new subbrand will provide end-to-end logistics solutions to healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, including temperature-sensitive solutions, pharma and biopharma, medical devices, consumer health, hospital and home care, as well as diagnostic and laboratory services. Also read: CEVA Logistics … [Read more...] about CEVA eyes 40 air freight stations to up healthcare logistics
Geodis appoints new air freight director in Asia Pacific
Yigit Saricinar has been promoted to regional air freight director for Asia Pacific (APAC) after serving as subregional air freight director for ASEAN. Saricinar has 15 years of experience in the air freight industry and spent 3 years with the ASEAN management team at Geodis. During his tenure, he has built a strong foundation for air freight in key ASEAN countries and will now expand his responsibilities to manage an 'ambitious' air freight strategy within the region as a whole. “The Head … [Read more...] about Geodis appoints new air freight director in Asia Pacific
Airbus, Malaysia Airlines extend FHS components contract
Airbus and Malaysia Airlines have signed an extension of their flight hour services components (FHS-C) contract for the carrier's fleet of A330 and A350. The agreement was signed in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines operations chief Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi and Airbus president for Asia-Pacific, Anand Stanley. The move follows the airline’s recently completed restructuring exercise. The multiyear extension covers technical support for the airline’s existing widebody fleet of A350 and A330s, … [Read more...] about Airbus, Malaysia Airlines extend FHS components contract
