Etihad Cargo is preparing to launch a new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical cool chain facility at the Cargo Village in Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH). The airline partnered with Etihad Airport Services and Abu Dhabi Airports to build the facility, which is expected to enhance the handling and storage capacity at AUH. According to Etihad, the additional 3,000-sqm facility will feature the latest technology and features, including bulk loading docks with levelers, high-speed roll-up shutters, … [Read more...] about Etihad to launch extended cold chain facility at AUH
Asia Pacific shipments
DHL Express opens West Hanoi Service Center
DHL Express inaugurated its West Hanoi Service Center in Vietnam on 1 November last week and received the TAPA FSR Class ‘A’ certification for the new facility. Representing an investment of approximately €2 million and spanning almost 2,600 square metres, the Hanoi West Service Center is almost three times the size of its previous site. The new service center is equipped with an array of technologies to minimize carbon emissions and maximize operational efficiencies, including ‘green’ … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens West Hanoi Service Center
Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba, is beefing up its initiatives for Double 11 with additional air freight and logistics capacity for merchants exporting from China. For this year’s shopping event, the company has secured 3,000 flights for exporters and will tap on its overseas distribution centers and warehouses in over 30 countries and regions to support pre-stocking needs and improve overall experience for Alibaba consumers, estimated at 1.3 billion. Cainiao has announced … [Read more...] about Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
Maersk Air Cargo starts US-Korea service
A.P. Moller - Maersk has officially started air freight services between US and Korea with the inaugural flight on 31 October. Maersk Air Cargo, the cargo airline arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk, has commenced its scheduled transpacific operations between Greenville-Spartanburg in South Carolina (GSP) and Incheon (ICN). Miami-headquartered cargo airline Amerijet International will operate the two weekly flights for Maersk Air Cargo using the first of three newly built Boeing 767-300 freighters … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo starts US-Korea service
Vietnam’s IPPG halts cargo airline plans
Vietnam retailer IMEX Pan Pacific Group has given up on plans to launch what could have been the country’s first cargo airline, citing concerns on softening demand and an uncertain economic outlook. The company’s shareholders made the decision on 26 October to ask the government to end the process of licensing its application to launch. Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, chairman of IPPG, told local news that air cargo demand would decline given the current global turmoil, noting how air freight fares … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPPG halts cargo airline plans
Top players reunite at the 9th Payload Asia Awards
Top executives and well-renowned companies in the air cargo and logistics industry gathered in Singapore last Friday, 28 October, for the 9th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. With restrictions out of the way, there was no shortage of handshakes and smiles with drinks flowing at the grand ballroom of Sheraton Towers Singapore. Over 130 top executives from across the globe attended the gala dinner and ceremony, with none other than Mr Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, … [Read more...] about Top players reunite at the 9th Payload Asia Awards
