German logistics firm DB Schenker on Monday announced plans to invest more than €100 million for a new zero-emissions logistics facility in Tampines, which is scheduled to be completed by the first half of 2025. Dubbed RedLion2, the 600,000-sqft facility will be the company’s largest investment in Singapore, surpassing the previous investment record for Red Lion, a S$163 million (€101 million ) warehouse opened in 2020 at the free trade zone of the Airport Logistics Park of … [Read more...] about DB Schenker unveils plans for ‘RedLion2’
Asia Pacific air logistics
Chapman Freeborn rolls out enhanced crisis response service
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has launched an enhanced dedicated service for emergency response charters in the form of Aviation Emergency Services. Chapman said the enhanced charter service was created given the need for robust planning and preparation in the face of increasing global threats. The company will introduce a comprehensive range of solutions, including crisis management, assisting organisations in preparing for unexpected emergency situations, and security and risk … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn rolls out enhanced crisis response service
DHL promotes new head of global air freight
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced changes in its global leadership team with Thomas Mack, current executive vice president for air freight, set to move into a new senior advisor role. Max Sauberschwarz, who currently holds the role of Senior Vice President Global StarBroker, DHL Global Forwarding’s air charter organisation, will assume the role of Head of Global Air Freight on 1 October 2023. Max Sauberschwarz has more than … [Read more...] about DHL promotes new head of global air freight
Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Singapore has laid out plans to better position the city state as an aviation hub and make it ready for the future, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore unveiled the Air Transport Industry Transformation Map 2025 in early August. Developed by the CAAS in consultation with industry and unions, the Air Transport ITM 2025 comprises four key strategies to position the Singapore air hub for growth. These include building a safe and sustainable air hub, transforming airport operations, … [Read more...] about Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Etihad Cargo stretches express moves on e-commerce
With cargo volumes way below what the industry saw over the last 2 years, airlines, logistics players and other stakeholders are trying to figure out which sectors could likely drive back more shipments moving by air. One of those that could be a driving factor is e-commerce, particularly exports coming from Asia. With operations between Abu Dhabi and China, Etihad Cargo is well aware of this trend and has been a step ahead in maximising the opportunities. In April this year, it added a fourth … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo stretches express moves on e-commerce
Emirates brings seamless parcel delivery to Kuwait
Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform of Emirates SkyCargo, has launched in Kuwait, facilitating fast, reliable, and cost-effective international delivery for purchased items from the UK and the US. Emirates operates over 120 weekly flights to the UK and 96 weekly flights to the US, and the new service will provide a door-to-door solution with competitive shipping rates to transport e-commerce purchases from the UK and the US within 3 to 5 working days. To … [Read more...] about Emirates brings seamless parcel delivery to Kuwait