Cainiao Network and e-commerce platform Daraz have announced upcoming plans to automate two smart distribution centres in Pakistan. The distribution centres will be equipped with innovative smart technologies, such as an automatic assembly line and smart distribution setup, as well as Cainiao’s proprietary solutions, including e-PLC, control algorithm and WCS. Daraz grew 85 percent in gross merchandise value (GMV) over the last two years, experiencing revenue surges during the global 11.11 … [Read more...] about Cainiao eyes automated distribution hubs with Daraz
Asia Pacific air cargo
Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
Finnair Cargo and WiseTech Global have partnered to enable freight forwarders to efficiently choose, book, confirm and change shipments in real time within the CargoWise platform. Connecting with Finnair Cargo’s operational system SkyChain via APIs, CargoWise customers now have direct access to Finnair Cargo’s flight schedules, rates, capacity and inventory across 24 countries in Asia, Europe and the US. It is available now. Finnair Cargo offers fast, high-quality transport between Asia, … [Read more...] about Finnair’s cargo capacity is now on CargoWise
Zhengzhou airport opens new cargo terminal
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in China’s Henan province opened its new north cargo terminal for business on 16 August. The 160,000-sqm facility will add 600,000 tonnes of freight capacity at the Chinese airport, bringing the air hub’s total air cargo capacity to 1.1 million tonnes. Freight forwarder Dimerco Express declared that it worked with Cathay Pacific to arrange its first flight to the new cargo terminal at the Zhengzhou air hub. The new high-tech facility … [Read more...] about Zhengzhou airport opens new cargo terminal
New commercial chief for HAECO next year
HAECO has appointed Gerald Steinhoff as chief commercial officer effective 1 January 2023. He will succeed Mr Richard Kendall who will be retiring from Swire group, the parent company of HAECO, at the end of the year. Mr Steinhoff has been the Managing Director of HÜBNER Group since 2020. Prior to that, he had extensive experience in the aviation industry covering roles in sales, business development and finance during his 13-year tenure with Lufthansa Technik AG, following 11 years in MTU … [Read more...] about New commercial chief for HAECO next year
Ethiopian Airlines extends contract with CHAMP
Ethiopian Airlines has extended its partnership agreement with cargo IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems for another 5 years. Under the agreement, Ethiopian, who has been a customer for 30 years, will continue to benefit from the acclaimed Cargospot suite of applications to manage its day-to-day sales and commercial activities and support its handling operations at Addis Ababa airport (ADD). In addition, Ethiopian will continue to operate other CHAMP solutions to manage its business, … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines extends contract with CHAMP
DB Schenker gives limited edition runners to staff
DB Schenker is celebrating its 150th corporate jubilee with an exclusive pair of adidas sneakers for its engaged staff. Under the umbrella theme “150 Years Elevating Lives,” the anniversary year features a challenge that motivates employees and close families and friends around the globe to count their steps and track their physical and mental activities. The forwarder said around 70 million kilometers so far have been collected via a dedicated app, and as an anniversary gift, all … [Read more...] about DB Schenker gives limited edition runners to staff
