DHL Express is set to build a logistics center for international air shipments at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and is allocating around €100 million for the entire lease period for new premises and technology in the Aviapolis area. Once operational, the airside access will DHL aircraft parked on the apron to be reached directly from the new building. All incoming and outgoing express shipments in Finland will be handled in the logistics center, which is scheduled to be completed in the second half … [Read more...] about DHL Express to build new Helsinki facility
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Asia Cargo Network clinches award in Singapore
Asia Cargo Network (ACN) has been recognised with the ‘Cargo Handling’ award at the recent SBR National Business Awards for its remarkable achievement in its market expansion within Indonesia. ACN said its air cargo service market expansion project in Indonesia aims to bolster its market share through the implementation of several key strategies, including the establishment of a new airline, the expansion of the Asia Cargo Airlines fleet, and the construction of an aircraft maintenance … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network clinches award in Singapore
DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions is continuing with its growth strategy in Asia with the appointment of Kevin Lee as sales and business development manager for South Korea. DoKaSch said the new addition will strengthen its presence in one of the most important regions for the production of pharmaceuticals, biosimilars and biotech supplies. With the new post, Lee will be responsible for the further development and expansion of the business in South Korea. He started his career in 1994 with … [Read more...] about DoKaSch names new sales head in South Korea
Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 days
Cainiao Network has set a new industry standard at its recent Global Smart Logistics Summit on 28 June, with the launch of the company’s ‘5-day’ global express delivery service. The Alibaba logistics unit will partner AliExpress to provide this offering, which promises to deliver cross-border parcels within five working days. Cainiao said this will be achieved through full-chain operational optimization and streamlining of workflows across first-mile pick-up, line haul, overseas distribution, … [Read more...] about Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 days
New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Australia Post has officially opened its newest parcel facility in Kemps Creek, NSW to provide services for Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding region. The 33,680-sqm facility, designed with future expansion in mind, is the second largest sorting facility in the network and will be located 15 kilometres from the future Western Sydney Airport. The modern purpose-built facility incorporates parcel processing, pick-up and delivery, as well as transport and linehaul operations. Housing … [Read more...] about New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Press release Together with some 100 guests, Dachser celebrated the opening of its new high-bay warehouse in Memmingen. The logistics provider invested some EUR 30 million in the fully automated warehouse with the new facility gradually going into operation in recent months. Construction for the new logistics facility started in spring 2021. It consists of a front building with 2,700 square metres of floor space and an adjacent high-bay warehouse that provides 7,500 sqaure metres … [Read more...] about Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen