The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) released its first-ever white paper dedicated entirely to e-commerce, E-Commerce: Opportunities & Challenges, offering an unprecedented global perspective on one of the fastest-growing and most transformative forces in the air cargo industry. By the close of 2024, e-commerce accounted for approximately 20% of global air cargo volumes, with forecasts predicting these volumes could double within the next decade. This rapid growth, accelerated by … [Read more...] about TIACA publishes landmark white paper on e-commerce: Charting a roadmap for the future of air cargo
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DHL Supply Chain acquires a controlling interest in eFulfilment solutions company, Brandpath
DHL Supply Chain announced its investment in Brandpath Group Ltd, part of the PJ Investment Group (PJIG). Brandpath provides eCommerce businesses with global fulfilment capabilities. The company serves brands including Google and other fulfilment customers such as ShipBob, Localised, Truly, PRS and Jessops. The investment gives Brandpath customers the benefit of DHL’s global scale and infrastructure across 220 countries and territories as well as deep supply chain expertise and … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain acquires a controlling interest in eFulfilment solutions company, Brandpath
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao strengthen partnership to meet global e-commerce demand
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, and Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, agree to strengthen their existing partnership, aiming to support the growth of cross-border e-commerce and enhance consumer experiences worldwide. Cainiao, with its deep e-commerce insights and technological expertise, and Qatar Airways Cargo, with its extensive global connectivity, will together leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to enhance global … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao strengthen partnership to meet global e-commerce demand
FedEx launches new cross-border e-commerce handbooks to help merchants expand in China and Japan
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, released two cross-border e-commerce handbooks to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating internationally better engage with consumers in China and Japan. China and Japan are the biggest markets in the Asia Pacific region with robust cross-border e-commerce activity, providing extensive business opportunities for SMEs. However, foreign merchants need to understand the unique digital … [Read more...] about FedEx launches new cross-border e-commerce handbooks to help merchants expand in China and Japan
JD Logistics opens second warehouse in Dubai
JD Logistics has opened its second warehouse in Dubai to offer end-to-end supply chain services that cover Asia, Africa and Europe for local and cross-border merchants. The 12,000-sqm warehouse is located in Dubai Industrial City, a 20-minute drive from the Port of Jebel Ali, where JD Logistics can digitally manage inbound and outbound inventory using its self-developed warehouse management system. Logistics services at the new Dubai warehouse range from B2B and B2C, including sea and air … [Read more...] about JD Logistics opens second warehouse in Dubai
Startup XFret talks about in-cabin cargo container project
During the TIACA Executive Summit held in San Francisco, three startups were recognised for their innovative and sustainable projects at the sustainability awards. The group’s annual event, which awarded Peli BioThermal and Nepal Flying Labs in 2020, presented United Cargo with its corporate winner award for its Eco-Skies program. In the small business category, startup XFret took home the US$10,000 cash prize for its innovative in-cabin cargo solution. Simon Foucart-Gaudy, startup co-founder, … [Read more...] about Startup XFret talks about in-cabin cargo container project
