Top executives and well-renowned companies in the air cargo and logistics industry gathered in Singapore last Friday, 28 October, for the 9th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. With restrictions out of the way, there was no shortage of handshakes and smiles with drinks flowing at the grand ballroom of Sheraton Towers Singapore. Over 130 top executives from across the globe attended the gala dinner and ceremony, with none other than Mr Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, … [Read more...] about Top players reunite at the 9th Payload Asia Awards
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Janet Ang joins Crane Worldwide to lead industrial
Houston-headquartered Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president for industrial, based in Singapore. Ang has spent 25 years in the 3PL market, residing in Shanghai, Amsterdam and Los Angeles. She joins Crane Worldwide from Ceva Logistics, where she spent six years, most recently as VP consumer and retail for Asia Pacific. She has also worked at DHL. “It is imperative that we bring the best people in the business to Crane Worldwide Logistics as we continue … [Read more...] about Janet Ang joins Crane Worldwide to lead industrial
MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Mediterranean Shipping Company or MSC is responding to customer demand and complimenting its container shipping solutions with a dedicated air cargo solution. The new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft that will be branded with the MSC livery. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will operate the aircraft under a long-term ACMI lease agreement (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance). Atlas … [Read more...] about MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
DHL allots €500m to boost contract logistics in India
DHL Supply Chain (DHL) plans to invest €500 million in India over the next five years as it looks to grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. The company plans to own and operate large multi-client sites in India, adding 12 million square feet of warehousing space, to cater to growing sectors like e-commerce, retail, consumer, life sciences, technology, engineering and manufacturing as well as automotive. These warehouses will feature tech … [Read more...] about DHL allots €500m to boost contract logistics in India
tlac SEA pre-conference sets stage for next year
The transport logistic and air cargo Southeast Asia (tlac SEA) was officially inaugurated at a pre-launch conference today, 13 September, at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. Around 100 professionals—from airports, airlines, freight forwarders, technology enablers, service providers and shippers to association partners and government agencies—attended the event in person, including the likes of IATA, SAP, and DHL Express. The conference served as a prelude to the inaugural Southeast … [Read more...] about tlac SEA pre-conference sets stage for next year
SEKO promotes key people to lead airfreight growth
Press release SEKO Logistics is signaling their next phase of international airfreight growth with two global appointments to leverage opportunities from client demand for critical products, expansion of cross-border ecommerce, and new business from acquired companies. Christopher Gregg joins SEKO as Senior Vice President Global Airfreight from his previous role as Vice President Airfreight, North America, at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. His experience spans airfreight management roles … [Read more...] about SEKO promotes key people to lead airfreight growth
