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
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Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
Cainiao eyes automated distribution hubs with Daraz
Cainiao Network and e-commerce platform Daraz have announced upcoming plans to automate two smart distribution centres in Pakistan. The distribution centres will be equipped with innovative smart technologies, such as an automatic assembly line and smart distribution setup, as well as Cainiao’s proprietary solutions, including e-PLC, control algorithm and WCS. Daraz grew 85 percent in gross merchandise value (GMV) over the last two years, experiencing revenue surges during the global 11.11 … [Read more...] about Cainiao eyes automated distribution hubs with Daraz
Cainiao warehouse network expands into Israel
Cainiao Network has launched an automatic distribution center and overseas warehouse in Israel, which is the first for the Alibaba logistics unit in the Middle East, and its tenth globally. The facility is located 30 minutes away from Israel's main airport Ben Gurion near Tel Aviv. It will be equipped with intelligent sorting equipment, and Cainiao’s proprietary overseas digital intelligent sorting system to manage the entire value chain: from first-mile pickup, last mile deliveries and other … [Read more...] about Cainiao warehouse network expands into Israel
Air China picks WFS to handle its 777Fs at LGG
Air China has started a new three-year cargo and ramp handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Liege (LGG), Belgium. The airline operates four Boeing 777 freighter flights a week to Liege (LGG) from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), the capital of Zhejiang Province, returning to China via Madrid. WFS expects to handle over 14,000 tonnes of cargo for Air China in the first year of the new contract, rising to over 23,000 tonnes with expected increases in flight … [Read more...] about Air China picks WFS to handle its 777Fs at LGG
Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
IPP Group has its fingers crossed as the company’s air cargo division anticipates its air operator certificate by the end of July, as well as the delivery of the first of four Boeing 737-800BCF freighters in the same month. Talking at an industry event last week, Philip Nguyen, IPP Travel Retail CEO, said the luxury retail conglomerate plans to start its air operations in September, with initial flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. The new carrier is currently in talks with Singpost and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch