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FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe

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FedEx Express is looking to support further trade in Asia Pacific and provide air freight capacity for exporters in Southeast Asia with four new intercontinental flights connecing the trans-Pacific, north Asia, and Europe trade lanes. The express operator will launch two trans-Pacific flights originating from its Guangzhou hub in southern China five, operating five times a week. One of the flights will fly to Oakland via Anchorage, whilst the other will continue from Anchorage to Indianapolis … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe

Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand

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Transport and logistics operator Geodis is set to expand its capacity to move and handle air freight in and out of New Zealand with a new consolidated facility at Auckland Airport. Twice the size of the current facility at 5,700 square metres, the new site will feature advanced enterprise-grade systems and storage space to boost the French forwarder's capacity in moving pharma, retail and fast-moving goods amidst supply chain disruptions and heightended consumer demand. Geodis said it will … [Read more...] about Geodis gears up for expansion in New Zealand

PLA Global Wrap: Week 30

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In this week's global wrap, we feature the latest B2B updates in aviation, air cargo and logistics from week 30, including the recent engine milestone between HAECO and Rolls-Royce. This wrap also covers the latest news from Volga-Dnepr during the recent MAKS 2021 aviation event in Moscow, as well as other industry announcements. Read week 29 here. HAECO and Rolls-Royce achieve engine milestone Rolls-Royce and HAECO joint venture HAESL celebrated an important landmark in July 2021 after … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 30

DHL Express delivers US-donated jabs to Thailand

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Leading express service provider DHL Express successfully delivered the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccines donated by the United States government to Thailand. The delivery took three days and was done door to door. The vaccine shipment, containing 1.5 million donated doses by the US through Covax, was flew in safely to Bangkok and transferred directly to a designated warehouse in Thailand. Also read: DHL Express delivers US vaccine donation to Malaysia DHL said one of the major … [Read more...] about DHL Express delivers US-donated jabs to Thailand

Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America

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Kerry Logistics Network Limited is extending its coverage in Latin America with a new office in Lima as it looks to capitalise on a broad range of industries amidst growing trade between Peru and China. Kerry Logistics Peru S.A.C. (‘Kerry Logistics Peru’) commenced operations in July and will offer supply chain solutions, from air and ocean freight to customs clearance and domestic transportation, across the country The Hong Kong-listed logistics player expects the new office to boost its … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands coverage in Latin America

GECAS set to expand 737-800 narrowbody freighter fleet

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GECAS has contracted to add six 737-800BCFs to its in-service fleet, which will bring the company’s active fleet of converted 737-800NG to more than 40. This number represents an average of one aircraft added per month since the world’s first P2F conversion of the Boeing narrowbody jet was delivered in April 2018, the company noted. Two of the six freighters ordered will be leased to Atran and the remaining four with undisclosed operators. A repeat customer, Atran recently took delivery of … [Read more...] about GECAS set to expand 737-800 narrowbody freighter fleet