DoKaSch Temperature Solutions is continuing with its growth strategy in Asia with the appointment of Kevin Lee as sales and business development manager for South Korea. DoKaSch said the new addition will strengthen its presence in one of the most important regions for the production of pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and biotech supplies. With the new post, Lee will be responsible for the further development and expansion of the business in South Korea. He started his career in 1994 with … [Read more...] about DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
Asia Pacific air logistics
Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 days
Cainiao Network has set a new industry standard at its recent Global Smart Logistics Summit on 28 June, with the launch of the company’s ‘5-day’ global express delivery service. The Alibaba logistics unit will partner AliExpress to provide this offering, which promises to deliver cross-border parcels within five working days. Cainiao said this will be achieved through full-chain operational optimization and streamlining of workflows across first-mile pick-up, line haul, overseas distribution, … [Read more...] about Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 days
New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Australia Post has officially opened its newest parcel facility in Kemps Creek, NSW to provide services for Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding region. The 33,680-sqm facility, designed with future expansion in mind, is the second largest sorting facility in the network and will be located 15 kilometres from the future Western Sydney Airport. The modern purpose-built facility incorporates parcel processing, pick-up and delivery, as well as transport and linehaul operations. Housing … [Read more...] about New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Press release Together with some 100 guests, Dachser celebrated the opening of its new high-bay warehouse in Memmingen. The logistics provider invested some EUR 30 million in the fully automated warehouse with the new facility gradually going into operation in recent months. Construction for the new logistics facility started in spring 2021. It consists of a front building with 2,700 square metres of floor space and an adjacent high-bay warehouse that provides 7,500 sqaure metres … [Read more...] about Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Super Terminal Expo set in Hong Kong next year
Super Terminal Expo is set to hold its inaugural edition in Hong Kong in November next year, as the airport authority announced that it will be a strategic partner for the upcoming event. The event will take place at Hong Kong’s Asia-World Expo and will bring professionals from the aviation, ports, railways and cargo logistics industries to talk about collaboration and innovation. The expo will provide insights into the latest trends and best practices for cargo and passenger terminals … [Read more...] about Super Terminal Expo set in Hong Kong next year
Airbus teams up with LanzaJet on SAF
Airbus and LanzaJet have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 22 June to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus and LanzaJet plan to advance building SAF facilities that will use LanzaJet’s proprietary alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology. The agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100 percent drop-in SAF which would allow existing aircraft to fly with no fossil fuel. LanzaJet’s … [Read more...] about Airbus teams up with LanzaJet on SAF