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
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Association of Asia Pacific Airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for May 2024
Preliminary May 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed solid expansion in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets, in tandem with an acceleration in economic activity globally. In May, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 27.9 million international passengers, 23.9% more than in the same month last year. Traffic averaged 89.4% of 2019 levels. Measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), demand grew by 27.4% … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for May 2024
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and China Cargo Airlines strengthen partnership with new Block Space Agreement
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and China Cargo Airlines are pleased to announce the signing of a new hard block space agreement, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. This agreement, which takes effect on 1 July 2024, will allow China Cargo Airlines to utilise Air France's belly capacity for shipments from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). The partnership between these two SkyTeam Cargo members underscores their commitment to … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and China Cargo Airlines strengthen partnership with new Block Space Agreement
Silk Way West Airlines forges strategic partnership with China Henan Aviation Group
Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation Group during Air Cargo China 2024 in Shanghai. This strategic partnership aims to enhance air cargo connectivity and efficiency between Zhengzhou and Baku to build a robust dual-hub cooperation model that spans the Asia-Pacific region and connects Europe, America, and Africa. This year marks Silk Way West Airlines' inaugural … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines forges strategic partnership with China Henan Aviation Group
Royal Mail to boost international e-commerce services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is to be Royal Mail’s newest international e-commerce hub in the United Kingdom (UK). Prestwick was selected by Royal Mail due to the numerous benefits it offers over alternative airports throughout the UK, including offering up to half of the cost of landing at some UK hubs. “We are confident that our new Fast and Efficient E-commerce Solution will offer customers real cost savings against other UK air cargo hubs, whilst also ensuring they meet their … [Read more...] about Royal Mail to boost international e-commerce services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt succeeds Thomas Sonntag at Jettainer
Since 1 June 2024, Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt has been the new Chief Executive Officer of Jettainer. Together with his predecessor Thomas Sonntag, who is leaving the Lufthansa Group at his own request on 1 July, he informed at air cargo China about past and future developments of the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The experienced air cargo executive Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt was most recently responsible for … [Read more...] about Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt succeeds Thomas Sonntag at Jettainer
