Kerry Logistics Network is offering alternate multimodal options for freight between Asia and Europe amidst challenging times for sea shipments between the two regions, on the back of disruptions along main transit routes. The company said its sea-air and road-air freight services across Eurasia have recently garnered increased interest, demonstrating reduced transit times and cost-effective options. Shipments from Chinese seaports can be transported via the … [Read more...] about KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
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JD.com partners with parcel company Evri in the UK
JD.com is supporting the growth of British businesses in the Chinese market as it partnered with parcel delivery company Evri to combine their expertise and resources in e-commerce and logistics. The partnership will bring together JD.com’s advanced e-commerce capabilities with Evri’s extensive delivery network across Europe. The services will include local pickup, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive … [Read more...] about JD.com partners with parcel company Evri in the UK
SATS to handle cargo for Hainan Airlines in Saudi Arabia
Hainan Airlines has awarded a contract to SATS Ltd. for cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia. Hainan Airlines operates three Airbus passenger flights a week to Riyadh and Jeddah, and the new handling contract earmarks over 2,400 tonnes of import, export, and transit airfreight annually, including special cargo shipments. SATS has been present in Saudi Arabia for over six years and handles over 60,000 tonnes of cargo and mail each year for 19 airline customers. It operates across three … [Read more...] about SATS to handle cargo for Hainan Airlines in Saudi Arabia
JAL team wins Hactl forklift, pallet building competition
Japan Airlines went home with top honours amongst nine international airlines that took part in the latest Hactl International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition, held at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1 facility in Hong Kong. The event returned this year for the 13th time, after a 4-year hiatus due to health and travel restrictions and was graced by around 300 individuals and participants from Air Canada, Cargolux Airlines International S.A., Emirates, Finnair, IAG Cargo, Japan Airlines, … [Read more...] about JAL team wins Hactl forklift, pallet building competition
Lödige Industries provides ‘uplift’ for Hong Kong’s power sector
Lödige Industries is providing heavy lifting expertise in Hong Kong's power sector with the completed installation of an automated storage and retrieval system at HK Electric's 800-sqm tower in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island. HK Electric has been lighting up homes and businesses in Hong Kong since 1890, with a long record of providing safe and reliable electricity supply at a reasonable price in Hong Kong and Lamma islands. The goal of the project with Lodige, together with BPS Global Group, … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries provides ‘uplift’ for Hong Kong’s power sector
Etihad joins Abu Dhabi’s bid to become global food hub
A new initiative aims to support Abu Dhabi’s plans to become a food supply chain hub in a bid to diversify food sources, develop new trade corridors and enhance the variety of products available in and out of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Cargo and Abu Dhabi Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD to establish a fully compliant and transparent origin-to-destination perishable air corridor in and out of the UAE, known as the ‘Fresh Corridor … [Read more...] about Etihad joins Abu Dhabi’s bid to become global food hub
