Kuehne+Nagel recently completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification of its entire air logistics healthcare network, becoming the first logistics company to achieve over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations. The re-certification reinforces Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to quality and its ability to meet the highest compliance and regulatory requirements for safer, secured, compliant and efficient pharmaceutical product handling in the air cargo supply chain. Harsha Ranasinghe, … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel air network gains CEIV Pharma recertification
Asia Pacific air cargo
Teleport, VietJetAir Cargo team up in Southeast Asia
Teleport, the air logistics unit of Capital A, and VietJetAir Cargo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia 2023 event last week. The partnership will enable Teleport and VietJetAir Cargo to mutually extend their networks, combining Teleport’s Southeast Asia air cargo network of over 80 destinations with VietJet’s global flight network. Francis Antony, Cargo Group Head of Teleport, commented: “Our partnership with VietJetAir Cargo is timely as … [Read more...] about Teleport, VietJetAir Cargo team up in Southeast Asia
Jettainer, PACTL to open ULD leasing hub in Shanghai
Jettainer and PACTL West, a ground handler at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Public Cargo Terminal, have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement, which will see the establishment of a new hub for Jettainer’s lease&fly ULD leasing service at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This is the fourth location for Jettainer’s lease&fly hub after Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. PACTL West, as the strategic cooperation partner, will be responsible for handling and … [Read more...] about Jettainer, PACTL to open ULD leasing hub in Shanghai
Scan Global Logistics enters South Korea
Scan Global Logistics is strengthening its market position and global presence as it enters South Korea as a new market with the acquisition of long-term partner ENK Logistics. The acquisition, which will see ENK operate under the SGL brand, aligns with the former's strategy to establish its presence in the world’s largest economies, citing South Korea’s well-established position in the trade markets of Southeast Asia, with a business-friendly and efficient regulatory environment. The … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics enters South Korea
SingPost’s Australian unit eyes purchase of Border Express
Freight Management Holdings or FMH, a subsidiary of Singapore Post, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with the shareholders of Border Express, for a maximum purchase consideration of A$210 million, or approximately S$183 million. Border Express is considered the 6th largest national transport and distribution services company in Australia with comprehensive freight connectivity, warehouses and regional centres. It provides end-to-end interstate logistics services … [Read more...] about SingPost’s Australian unit eyes purchase of Border Express
Blended SAF powers Cebu Pacific’s Narita-Manila flight
Cebu Pacific became the first carrier in the Philippines to use sustainable aviation fuel from Japan as it operated its Airbus 321neo on flight 5J 5055 from Narita Airport to Manila on 25 October. The airline used 40 percent blended SAF produced by Neste Corporation and supplied by Itochu Corporation, which resulted in a 44 percent reduction in carbon emissions per passenger, a new record for its flights, Cebu Pacific claimed. Itochu, which acts as the branded distributor of SAF in Japan, … [Read more...] about Blended SAF powers Cebu Pacific’s Narita-Manila flight
