Indian express logistics company DTDC Express unveiled its new ‘super hub’ at Geethanjali Industrial Park, Velappanchavadi in Chennai on 28 June. The new facility spans over 175,000 square feet and has 38 docks to help optimize cross-docking efficiency. The hub is equipped with infrastructure to handle and process over 350 tonnes of shipments daily. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art sortation system that can process up to 9,000 parcels per hour. Located along the … [Read more...] about New express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai
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Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder B+A
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its German network as it completed the full acquisition of Nuremberg-headquartered B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH. The new subsidiary, which specializes in import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, has been integrated as of 27 June 2023. “Nuremberg is one of the top logistics locations in Germany and our German Air & Sea network will be given a particular boost by the acquisition,” said Robert Stahlschmidt, Country … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder B+A
Etihad Cargo widens road feeder services in Europe
A new partnership is expected to enhance Etihad Cargo’s capabilities in Europe as the airline tapped Wallenborg Transports and its road feeder service network of 90 airports in 27 countries. The move is expected to facilitate the transport of cargo between Etihad Cargo's main freighter gateways in Europe, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as offline stations. The airline has entered into strategic partnerships with RFS providers around the globe to strengthen its value … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo widens road feeder services in Europe
Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The Netherlands’ second largest cargo hub has invested €35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational length to 2,750 meters by January 2025. The 8-week renovation was part of Maastricht Aachen Airport’s overall infrastructure development plan to invest €100 million in the airport over the coming years. Sustainability was the key … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
Aramex signs MoU with Global Systémes Asia
Aramex has identified plans to expand its services to Malaysia and the wider Asia Pacific, as the Emirati logistics player signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian holding firm Global Systémes Asia or GSA. The deal is expected to unlock vast opportunities in the logistics industry across Asia Pacific, which will see Aramex Malaysia become the preferred logistics provider for GSA as well as the joint promotion of express and logistics services to their networks in Asia Pacific and … [Read more...] about Aramex signs MoU with Global Systémes Asia
What are air cargo community systems? – Part 1
Airports and ports, with some still stuck behind legacy systems, can be prone to unwanted downtime and outages that can have severe economic damages for operators. In a highly fragmented setup, logistics and transport service providers need a secure way to communicate and monitor shipments to operate with better efficiency. It also needs to be sustainable. In a 2-part series, Payload Asia talks to Geert van Brempt and Amar More, bosses at Nallian and Kale Logistics Solutions, to find out how air … [Read more...] about What are air cargo community systems? – Part 1
