Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Holding, have announced their shared commitment to a project that will establish a landmark joint venture, marking an unprecedented milestone in the 40-year history of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. In a significant meeting at SF Airlines' headquarters in Shenzhen on 18 September, key representatives from both airlines convened to formalise their intention to … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines to strengthen UAE-China trade with joint venture commitment
Asia Pacific air freight
J&T Express achieves strong growth in 9.9 Mega Sales through refined operations
J&T Global Express Limited, a global logistics service provider, announced a substantial increase in parcel volume during Southeast Asia’s 9.9 Mega Sales, one of the region’s largest annual e-commerce shopping festivals. Held from 9 to 11 September, major e-commerce platforms offer consumers a range of promotional deals during this peak shopping period. Thanks to strengthened partnerships with key e-commerce platforms and a focused expansion into non-e-commerce sectors, J&T Express … [Read more...] about J&T Express achieves strong growth in 9.9 Mega Sales through refined operations
Qatar Airways Cargo introduces AirPlus Solutions
Qatar Airways Cargo is proud to announce the launch of AirPlus Solutions, offering enhanced services for various cargo products. Customers can now choose from three options: Q-Climate, Q-Plus, and Q-Prime to elevate their shipment’s journey. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, stated, “As the world’s leading cargo carrier, we are committed to continuously innovating our product offerings. We recognize that our customers have unique requirements and often need greater … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo introduces AirPlus Solutions
Swiss Airtainer secures significant pre-round A funding to accelerate market expansion of active temperature-controlled containers
Swiss Airtainer, a leading innovator of advanced active temperature-controlled air cargo containers, announces a significant pre-round A investment from a consortium of private investors. The company previously received multimillion-dollar startup grants from venture capital sources, including the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, which supported its initial development phase. This new investment will help Swiss … [Read more...] about Swiss Airtainer secures significant pre-round A funding to accelerate market expansion of active temperature-controlled containers
Kuehne+Nagel and Medtronic open healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Canada
Kuehne+Nagel announced the opening of a new, temperature-controlled fulfilment centre for its partner, Medtronic. The global healthcare technology company develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices and therapies to treat complex medical conditions. At the 25,000 sqm site, Kuehne+Nagel supports Medtronic by distributing its products to hospitals and institutions. Medtronic also operates a service and repair centre within the facility, as well as a test and preventative maintenance … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel and Medtronic open healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Canada
Kerry Logistics UK appoints new Business Development Director Colin Eeles to further expand its UK customer base across verticals
Kerry Logistics UK has appointed Colin Eeles as its new Business Development Director, to further expand its UK customer base across verticals. Eeles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having successfully managed sales and business development activities in the freight and logistics environment for more than 25 years, driving growth and delivering solutions to companies spanning multiple industries and verticals. “I have long admired Kerry Logistics, both its … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics UK appoints new Business Development Director Colin Eeles to further expand its UK customer base across verticals