Teleport will deploy four widebody Airbus A330 on cargo-only flights to 12 destinations within Asia Pacific as it looks to add more capacity in the region. The logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group) is resuming more scheduled cargo flights through the use of its Airbus widebody beginning March 2022, offering more capacity from its hub in Kuala Lumpur. It plans to include its Bangkok hub in the second quarter. Adrian Loretz, chief operating officer of Teleport said, given … [Read more...] about Teleport introduces more intra-Asia capacity with A330s
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Full interview: Q&A with Teleport’s Adrian Loretz
Payload Asia talks to Teleport’s chief operating officer Adrian Loretz as he gives us a brief background of its operations in Malaysia and the region as the AirAsia unit looks to expand its ‘unrivaled network’ across the Asia Pacific. Can you give us a brief background of Teleport’s air cargo network? At the start of 2020, Teleport set out to build a cargo-only network across the key air cargo lanes in the region to cater for the increasing e-commerce and general cargo … [Read more...] about Full interview: Q&A with Teleport’s Adrian Loretz
e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
Across industries, e-commerce has emerged as one of the key drivers for air cargo and logistics, and managing peak season demand has become an important conversation, particularly in Asia Pacific where most of the production is based. Over the last year we’ve seen airlines and logistics players, and even big shipping lines, make the necessary investments to tap this ever-growing market, whether it’s buying more aircraft or acquiring fulfillment and distribution centres. e-commerce the … [Read more...] about e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital, is further reinforcing its position as a main air logistics player in Asia with the operation of its first freighter, a dedicated 737-800F, as well as two converted A320 passenger planes, with seats removed for increased capacity. The 737-800F will start operations starting the third quarter of this year and will operate out of the hub in Bangkok. Teleport says the additional capacity will strengthen its route network between China, India … [Read more...] about Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
Maersk kickstarts airfreight services, taps AirAsia to deliver Thai shipment
Maersk transported its first airfreight shipment from Thailand to Nagoya after the integration of Damco’s airfreight and LCL services into Maersk’s product portfolio earlier this month. The Danish logistics provider tapped AirAsia to fly 11 airfreight charters for a leading tyre manufacturer in Thailand. Maersk Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore told The Loadstar the client was previously a regular air cargo customer for Damco, but the current airfreight capacity crunch required finding … [Read more...] about Maersk kickstarts airfreight services, taps AirAsia to deliver Thai shipment
AirAsia expands online offerings
AirAsia has expanded its online offering to include flights on other airlines as it transforms AirAsia into Asia Pacific’s leading travel and lifestyle platform. Announced in partnership with leading travel technology company Kiwi.com, destinations such as London, Dubai, Madrid and Auckland are now available to the more than 50 million unique monthly users who choose to book flights, hotels, activities and more on their website. To celebrate the announcement and its … [Read more...] about AirAsia expands online offerings
