Cargolux has launched a new frequency to Shenzhen, the airline’s 6th destination in mainland China. The latest addition to the cargo carrier's extensive network comes as the airline tries to meet growing customer requirements whilst also exploring additional market opportunities. The weekly cargo flight is routed Luxembourg-Bangkok-Shenzhen before returning westbound to Luxembourg via Bangkok with an additional stopover in Budapest. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches weekly Luxembourg-Shenzhen flights
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FedEx enhances e-commerce export services in Xiamen and Guangzhou
FedEx Express (FedEx) has upgraded its cross-border e-commerce export services in Guangzhou and Xiamen, part of the B2B export supervision pilot programme implemented by Chinese customs. FedEx customers in its Guangzhou and Xiamen gateways can register and system-dock at their local customs offices and take advantage of simplified declaration process, priority inspection and seamless returns account management. This means customers can now export in batches and no longer need to pack … [Read more...] about FedEx enhances e-commerce export services in Xiamen and Guangzhou
Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo landed its first freighter in Shanghai, which marked the cargo carrier’s entry into the Chinese mainland. Since then, Emirates SkyCargo has been providing a continuous and robust trade link through its cargo flights for exports from Shanghai and other points in China. This has become even more evident during the pandemic, as Emirates SkyCargo supported the transport of essential commodities like PPEs and ventilators from China to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
ATRAN Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Group’s express cargo unit, is set to expand its air cargo services in China after adding a weekly flight between Shijiazhuang and Moscow, a press release confirmed. With Russia seeing more online orders amidst closed shops and restricted movement due to the lockdown, second-tier cities like Shijiazhuang and Xi’an have benefited as e-commerce suppliers looked to expand to meet the growing demand. ATRAN’s cargo services are increasingly being sought after as … [Read more...] about ATRAN expands in China amidst growing e-commerce demand
AirBridgeCargo sends pharma stockpile from Amsterdam to China
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines, a unit of Volga-Dnepr Group, delivered a record high of 41 RKN containers from Amsterdam to Shanghai onboard the main and lower decks of its Boeing 747-8F for Danish logistics company DSV, a press release confirmed. The 41 RKN containers produced by CSafe carried more than 30 tonnes of temperature-sensitive medicines, the company said, noting that the massive shipment, to some extent, acts as a rehearsal to check their capabilities in preparation … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo sends pharma stockpile from Amsterdam to China
LATAM Brazil makes ‘mega-delivery’ of medical supplies to combat COVID-19
LATAM Brazil concluded the 3,200-tonne ‘mega-operation’ to transport Chinese medical equipment and supplies to combat COVID-19 in Brazil after almost 3 months, a press release confirmed. Since May, more than 3,200 tonnes of cargo were transported in 45 flights, including 250 million surgical and N95 masks, monitors, respirators and other medical supplies. In addition, several tonnes of fruit were transported to Europe on the way to China. A total of 45 flights were carried out using five … [Read more...] about LATAM Brazil makes ‘mega-delivery’ of medical supplies to combat COVID-19