Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
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Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
Cainiao, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced the establishment of three fresh food distribution centres in three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The three centres are expected to support cold chain delivery of fresh food purchased on Taobao Marketplace and Tmall.com to the doorsteps of Chinese consumers within 24 hours. Cainiao, a consortium of logistics companies operating a network of warehouses and delivery services, is … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao launches food distribution centres
CEVA appoints new head for global healthcare
CEVA Logistics has appointed Turhan Ozen as senior vice president responsible for the company’s global Healthcare sector. CEVA recently launched an independent global Healthcare sector – previously a sub-sector of Consumer and Retail – to leverage the company’s significant presence in this market, with revenues of more than US$300 million annually. CEVA has established business in each of the Healthcare industry’s sub-sectors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, … [Read more...] about CEVA appoints new head for global healthcare
EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Taiwan-based EVA Air Cargo has launched its Pharmacare Service in collaboration with Environtainer, a company that manufactures and leases active, temperature-controlled containers for air transportation, following up with service and support. EVA will provide services focusing on high-value goods, including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare products, high-end foods and semiconductor components. Initial services will be in the Europe and Asian markets and will include Amsterdam, … [Read more...] about EVA Air launches cold-chain service
Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
Etihad Cargo has unveiled TempCheck, its new cargo solution created to ensure the integrity of all temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products as they are transported around the world. Supervised by trained and experienced service teams and ground handling staff, TempCheck incorporates the latest equipment, processes and operating procedures that keep all pharmaceutical products within a temperature controlled environment at every stage of the journey, from the cool room … [Read more...] about Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
SATS announces cold-chain training institute
SATS announces cold-chain training institute Eyeing the growing middle class demand in Asia for fresh food and pharmaceutical products, Singapore-based ground handler, SATS Ltd, has announced a new SATS Coolport Academy to build the capabilities of cold-chain professionals locally and in the region. It has also launched a one-stop e-Acceptance initiative, which will transform the process for the lodging of export cargo at its airfreight terminals at Changi Airport. As … [Read more...] about SATS announces cold-chain training institute
