Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has elected Mr Li Yu as CEO for its international business with effect from 12 September 2022. Mr Yu possesses over 17 years of experience spanning across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Customer/Sales support, Strategy, and Technology implementation. He joins SingPost's management team from United Parcel Service (UPS), where he was most recently responsible for its APAC Global Logistics and Distribution. Yu also has experience in … [Read more...] about SingPost names new CEO for international
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Cool Chain Association turns 20
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebratory cake and entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB), which will see collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables. The MoU, signed at the CCA’s Airfreight Pharma Event, will see the collaboration into research initiatives on the air transport of perishables, particulary exports by air from South Africa. “CCA is in … [Read more...] about Cool Chain Association turns 20
Pharma.Aero holds 2nd masterclass in Abu Dhabi
Industry experts, academics, and policymakers from 21 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi last week to take part in Pharma.Aero’s 5-day logistics masterclass. The second edition of the International Pharma Logistics Masterclass took place last week at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, where 120 participants gathered for an intensive 5-day program of presentations, debates and practical workshops focused on key challenges for pharma logistics and pharma supply chains. This year’s edition, ith … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero holds 2nd masterclass in Abu Dhabi
MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
MNG Airlines has received its second A330P2F freighter conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) as the Istanbul-based carrier looks to expand its services and flight network amidst rising air cargo demand. The aircraft, with registration TC-MCN, is ready to take on the skies once again with commercial operations slated to start in mid-September. The widebody freighter will offer higher structural and volumetric payload capacity and will be deployed on both scheduled and charter … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad), plans to expand its cargo fleet with the addition of three Airbus A321 converted freighters or A321F. The three narrowbody freighters, which will be leased from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be delivered in stages beginning in the first quarter of 2023 and positioned across key markets like Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. “It is a timely and strategic move on our part to … [Read more...] about AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk completed its US$3.6b acquisition of LF Logistics in late-August, taking control of the Hong Kong-based contract logistics company which will now be rebranded to Maersk. Maersk will add 223 warehouses to the existing portfolio, bringing the total number of facilities to 549 globally, spread across a total of 9.5 million square meters. LF Logistics, part of supply chain manager Li & Fung, employs 10,000 people, operates an extensive pan-Asia network and specialises … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-based LF Logistics now part of Maersk
