Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in China’s Henan province opened its new north cargo terminal for business on 16 August. The 160,000-sqm facility will add 600,000 tonnes of freight capacity at the Chinese airport, bringing the air hub’s total air cargo capacity to 1.1 million tonnes. Freight forwarder Dimerco Express declared that it worked with Cathay Pacific to arrange its first flight to the new cargo terminal at the Zhengzhou air hub. The new high-tech facility … [Read more...] about Zhengzhou airport opens new cargo terminal
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Dimerco delivers 165 pallets of test kits from HKG to TPE
A rapid spike in COVID-19 infections in Taiwan saw Dimerco delivering urgent self-test kits from Hong Kong to Taipei in a short time frame. Dimerco used commercial air freight to transport 165 pallets weighing nearly 50 tonnes from HKG to TPE within just four days, despite the delivery date following the busy Easter holiday in Hong Kong. Despite a shortage of truck drivers as seen in the industry, the forwarder managed to pick up all 165 pallets from the shipper at origin and transport the … [Read more...] about Dimerco delivers 165 pallets of test kits from HKG to TPE
Dimerco launches freight service to Mexico via US air hubs
Dimerco has launched a new multimodal service for supplier companies shipping high-value components to manufacturing plants in Mexico. The new air+road transport service enables customers ship door-to-door from China to Mexico, via the US, in just 6˗8 days with high security. According to Dimerco’s Central Service Center, growing manufacturing operations in North America rely on rapid replenishment of component parts from China, but standard shipping options are inadequate. Ocean freight … [Read more...] about Dimerco launches freight service to Mexico via US air hubs
Taiwan’s Dimerco expands US footprint with BC Logistics
Taiwanese freight forwarder Dimerco has expanded its US network to Arizona with the completion of an undisclosed investment in Phoenix-based forwarder BC Logistics. The new joint venture is the latest in the forwarder’s continuing expansion of its US network, which now includes 19 offices. BC Logistics, founded in 2001, specialises in time-critical, service-sensitive shipments and boasts customers in the semiconductor, energy and healthcare sectors. Dimerco said the merger will provide … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Dimerco expands US footprint with BC Logistics
PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
In week 22's global wrap, we end the month of May as Dimerco US steps up to assist India by donating and delivering medical supplies free of charge from Philadelphia to Bangalore. We also feature updates from new partnerships, including Saudia and Liege Airport, TCS and Neutral Air Partner as well as CHI Aviation and Air India. Finally we wrap up with announcements from PharmaAero and Volga-Dnepr's MRO unit. For week 21, click here. Dimerco makes vital aid effort for Covid-hit India Dimerco … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
Dimerco switches modes for just-in-time delivery to Morocco
Taiwan-based forwarder Dimerco delivered high-density cargo from China to Morocco four days ahead of the deadline by making changes to the planned transport mode in response to delays at Ningbo Port. As vessels got cancelled due to Covid-19, causing delays to cargo bound for North Africa, the Dimerco team found an alternative solution for its customer, a manufacturer of high-end automotive parts and accessories. With late delivery equating to expensive production down time, the team worked … [Read more...] about Dimerco switches modes for just-in-time delivery to Morocco