Qantas will convert two of its Airbus A330-200 passenger aircraft into freighters to support the significant shift towards consumers shopping online. One of the converted widebody freighters will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, whilst the other will be a new addition to the dedicated fleet that serves Australia Post’s domestic parcel and mail business. The converted A330 aircraft for Australia Post will be able to carry around 50 tonnes of cargo each flight, more than … [Read more...] about Qantas A330s to undergo conversion for ecommerce cargo
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Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Press release Australia Post has opened its first major dedicated parcel facility in South Australia, in a boost for local customers ahead of the Christmas season. The Adelaide Parcel Facility, which came online last week, covers more than 15,000 square metres and is Australia Post’s biggest ever operational investment in South Australia. It is home to Australian-first machinery able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which is capable of processing 8,000 parcels each hour and … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
Press release Cainiao Network has announced the launch of a local delivery service for AliExpress merchants in Spain. The logistics arm of Alibaba Group has reached an agreement with GLS Spain, a leading provider of parcel delivery services in Spain with an extensive network of branches, centers and parcel collection stations throughout the country. The service was first tested in early August and was officially launched this month, currently serving around 100 Spanish merchants e-commerce … [Read more...] about Alibaba speeds up delivery in Spain with Cainiao service
FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
Logistics integrator FedEx Logistics is expanding its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a new office in Seoul in South Korea, a press release confirmed. The new contract logistics team in Korea will provide end-to-end logistics solutions, including international air and ocean cargo services, customs brokerage arrangements, trade solutions, and other value-added services. The company says the opening of the new Seoul office follows the company’s growth strategy to expand into … [Read more...] about FedEx expands presence in Asia Pacific
DHL: Millennials, digital ways to drive B2B e-commerce
The way transactions are done amongst businesses are expected to shake up as more sales interactions are expected to take place through digital channels. A new study by DHL Express predicts that 80 percent of all B2B sales interactions between suppliers and professional buyers will take place in digital channels by 2025. John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, believes globalisation has shown resilience despite lockdowns and circuit breakers thanks to digitalisation and global trade. “These trends … [Read more...] about DHL: Millennials, digital ways to drive B2B e-commerce
Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB
Freight transport company Dimerco has started operations at the first and only e-commerce bonded logistics centre (PLB e-commerce) in Indonesia, operated by local partner PT Uniair Indotama Cargo (Uniair Cargo). Covering more than 10,000 square metres, the bonded warehouse will provide an integrated, multimodal transport service, including faster e-commerce fulfilment and reduced costs. Operated by Indonesian forwarder Uniair Cargo, the bonded logistics centre, which ran a soft opening in … [Read more...] about Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB
