Dubai has launched an alliance to speed up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines particularly to emerging markets that have been hit hard by the pandemic and where transport and logistics will likely be a challenge. The Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance supports the WHO’s COVAX initiative and its efforts to equitably distribute two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. The move will combine the expertise and global reach of Emirates SkyCargo with DP World’s worldwide network of ports and … [Read more...] about Dubai launches alliance to speed up vaccine transport
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Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Whilst most carriers in Asia suffered dismal numbers for 2020 after witnessing the collapse of international airline operations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were some who banked on air cargo to rake in profits despite a challenging year. For the quarter ended 31 December 2020, Indian express operator Blue Dart posted ₹937.83 million (US$12.8 million) in profit after tax, from the previous year’s ₹330.80 million (US$4.5 million) loss, whilst revenue from operations stood at … [Read more...] about Air cargo makes profit for Asia’s smaller airlines
Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
Geodis expands air cargo charter services
Geodis has confirmed the extension of its air charter services with the addition of a weekly flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Guadalajara (GDL) starting 3 March until at least the end of 2022. The forwarder claims this will be the only service in the market that offers direct access to Mexico from north and central China and will complement the existing AirDirect Hong Kong to Guadalajara schedule initiated in November 2019. Geodis said it is refining its services in response to the ‘dynamic … [Read more...] about Geodis expands air cargo charter services
AirAsia’s Teleport enters digital forwarding business
Teleport Commerce Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been licensed as a forwarding agent by the Malaysian Customs Department, allowing the company to issue digital customs clearance for its bulk or e-commerce delivery services. The logistics arm of AirAsia Digital will use in-house technology ‘built to replace the traditional manual processes’ to provide Customs with ‘accurate, fast and reliable’ declarations for all types of shipment. Serving as a digital forwarder between customers and the Malaysian … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s Teleport enters digital forwarding business
Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration
2020 was such an unprecedented year which saw shifts unheard of in the aviation industry. For one, cargo replaced the passenger side of the business as top revenue earner for most airlines with much of the spotlight focused on the mammoth task of transporting and distributing medical equipment, relief goods, PPEs in the middle part of the year. Whilst air freight rates produced higher yields for cargo operators with load factors soaring above the normal average on the back of surging demand … [Read more...] about Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration