Gebrüder Weiss and Chinese logistics company Global Freight System have set up a joint venture for parcel transport between China and Europe, with the former holding 65 percent of the Shanghai-based entity named Gebrüder Weiss Express China. “The growing trend towards e-commerce means that the volume of parcel shipments between Asia and Europe is also steadily on the rise,” a spokesperson noted. “We are now pooling our expertise in Europe and Asia with the aim of addressing both Asian and … [Read more...] about New joint venture targets e-commerce companies for parcel transport
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Bellyhold shortage holds back air cargo market recovery in APAC
Asia Pacific airlines carried 13 percent less international cargo in October compared to a year ago even as business conditions continued to improve globally, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Whilst international air cargo demand remained relatively firm, not the same could be said about the passenger side which absorbed the impact of border closures and travel restrictions and resulted to lack of bellyhold space and capacity shortages for air cargo … [Read more...] about Bellyhold shortage holds back air cargo market recovery in APAC
Airbus launches new campus in Singapore
Airbus officially opened its new integrated campus in Singapore last month with an inauguration attended by Chan Chun Sing, minister for trade and industry. Located at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, the new campus occupies an area of 51,000 square metres, including the Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), its joint venture with Singapore Airlines, and the company’s Asia-Pacific spare parts distribution facility, operated by subsidiary Satair. New facilities at the campus include … [Read more...] about Airbus launches new campus in Singapore
Zuellig Pharma adds more cold storage capacity in Asia
Pharma distributor Zuellig Pharma is making expansion plans for its cold storage warehouse capacity in key regional markets over the next 12 months as the company prepares for the anticipated storage and distribution demands of COVID-19 vaccines. The company is constructing a US$6 million 6,300-square-metre warehouse in Phnom Penh, which it says will be Cambodia’s largest pharma warehouse. The warehouse will increase its cold storage capacity by four times and will be fully operational by the … [Read more...] about Zuellig Pharma adds more cold storage capacity in Asia
Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
As supply chains prepare for the upcoming worldwide demand of coronavirus vaccines, Envirotainer and Unilode expanded its partnership to ensure the availability of temperature-controlled containers for the fast and safe delivery of the much needed vaccines across the world. The latest joint initiative includes the development of pop-up ground handling and repair shops, close to key pharmaceutical production hubs, on short notice, for large distribution. Also read: Swedish manufacturer … [Read more...] about Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai
dnata has launched a cloud-based platform in partnership with software provider Siemens Digital Logistics, which would ensure just-in-time freight handling across its Dubai operations. ADM (Appointment and Dock Management) allows freight forwarders to book an appointment online with the cargo terminal to deliver and pick up consignments and determines the optimal slot for delivery or acceptance of goods. Also read: dnata teams up with local ground handler to amp up Indonesian … [Read more...] about dnata launches platform to speed up air freight handling in Dubai