In response to the rapid increase in e-Commerce activity, GEODIS is offering brands a new level of end-to-end logistics support. Its goal? To help them offer their customers the same buying experience online as they do in-store. For this, GEODIS relies on its network of e-Commerce warehouses and transportation service at locations worldwide, and on its new digital platform for the processing of orders in real-time. "The current crisis has benefited e-Commerce, a fundamental sales channel that … [Read more...] about Geodis launches Geodis e-Logistics to help brands grow their online sales
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Serving up Hokkaido scallops: DHL Global Forwarding introduces air charters to Hong Kong
For scallop producers in Hokkaido, which is a key source for importers of the premium delicacy, June typically marks the beginning of a new harvest season that ends in October. However, since the authorities started imposing travel restrictions due to Covid-19, exporters from the region were unable to fly scallops and other perishables directly to Hong Kong, the top importer of Japanese agricultural and marine products and a gateway to China, which saw overall seafood imports increase by 39 … [Read more...] about Serving up Hokkaido scallops: DHL Global Forwarding introduces air charters to Hong Kong
Vietjet Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting sheds light on positive 2019 performance, creating a strong basis for the airline’s post-pandemic recovery
On 27 June 2020, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company held its 2020 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (AGM) to review its 2019 business results and audited financial statements, discussing the company’s plans for 2020. According to the Executive Board’s report from the AGM, 2019 continued to cement the airline’s growth and indicated sustainable development with positive business results. 2019 also marked an important milestone in the new-age carrier’s journey as the airline celebrated its … [Read more...] about Vietjet Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting sheds light on positive 2019 performance, creating a strong basis for the airline’s post-pandemic recovery
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has released its traffic results for May 2020
Preliminary May 2020 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that the COVID-19 pandemic continued to weigh heavily on international air passenger and cargo markets, with the travel and tourism sectors crippled by widespread lockdowns and travel restrictions. In aggregate, the region's airlines carried only 785,000 passengers in May, a 97.5 percent decline compared to the same month last year. The slump in demand, combined with a 92.5 percent … [Read more...] about The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has released its traffic results for May 2020
DHL Supply Chain launches software platform with Blue Yonder on Microsoft cloud to accelerate implementation of warehouse robotics through standardisation
DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has just launched a new “plug & play” robotics platform in collaboration with Microsoft, and leading artificial intelligence (AI) driven digital fulfillment provider Blue Yonder. The robotics platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, while giving DHL customers more flexibility in selecting suitable … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain launches software platform with Blue Yonder on Microsoft cloud to accelerate implementation of warehouse robotics through standardisation
Neutral Air Partner collaborates with PayCargo aiming to provide digital air freight payment, settlement solutions to its members
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) announced the implementation of an advanced online freight payment and settlement system powered by PayCargo. NAP members will be able to use the PayCargo system for payments and settlement in different continents around the globe. PayCargo offers centralized visibility, a payment approval & tracking system, multiple payment options, and 24/7 access. “Digitalization in the payments and settlement process is essential for the future-ready air freight logistics … [Read more...] about Neutral Air Partner collaborates with PayCargo aiming to provide digital air freight payment, settlement solutions to its members