NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the e-commerce supply chain logistics industry through tight-knit networks and digital solutions. The platform was formed by Neutral Air Partner and ATEM Group back in May to serve as an ecosystem for shippers and stakeholders to engage with e-commerce logistics professionals and suppliers to the trade. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Justus Klüver, CEO of NeX eCommerce to learn more about the group and its … [Read more...] about 9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
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Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub
Bolloré Logistics and Qatar Airways Cargo have been working together for several years and now the two are offering more efficient air freight services to Africa with Qatar’s new Kigali hub. The Kigali hub is Qatar Airways’ first cargo hub outside Doha, which was officially launched in May together with Bolloré Logistics Europe and China. The airline has been operating its Boeing 777F twice a week between Doha and Kigali since March with up to 100 tonnes of payload capacity on … [Read more...] about Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub
Air India sets massive 5-year plan for cargo
Air India is gearing up to play a key role in positioning India a global freight and logistics hub and has laid out initiatives to contribute to the development of an efficient air cargo supply chain for India's exports. The flag carrier has announced plans to grow its cargo capacity by 300 percent in 5 years and is looking to utilise space on its passenger planes to be able to move 2 million tonnes by 2028, with non-stop connection to key export markets. The move comes as India … [Read more...] about Air India sets massive 5-year plan for cargo
SingPost’s Li Yu on e-commerce, logistics and more
Singapore Post announced dividends in May as the group posted a record revenue of S$1.9 billion for the financial year 2022/2023, with the international business contributing around 90 percent of the total. In an unpredictable market environment, SingPost’s logistics unit contributed 90 percent of the total operating profit, serving as a buffer for the decline in the postal segment. The postal group is on the verge of transforming into a global e-commerce logistics enterprise with its recent … [Read more...] about SingPost’s Li Yu on e-commerce, logistics and more
MASkargo upgrades dolly fleet with digital tracker
Malaysian carrier MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is empowering its ground team to take complete control over ground operations as it rolled out a digital tracking solution for optimizing the use of its 20-ft dollies. There are 16 units in MASkargo’s dolly fleet and the new digital system will enhance utilization by automatically allocating units within the airport during peak hours and enhancing on-time performance. “There are only 16 units of the 20 footer in our fleet and these are … [Read more...] about MASkargo upgrades dolly fleet with digital tracker
Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
A novel, even transformative, online shopping experience is quickly becoming the norm in China: products ordered and paid for during large-scale promotions like Single’s Day reach your doorstep within the same day or even a few minutes post-transaction. The country's express delivery service has witnessed an astronomical 30-fold growth in the last decade, handling over 100 billion parcels in 2022 alone. Serving as a tangible manifestation of the explosive ecommerce boom, spearheading … [Read more...] about Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
