Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
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Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
Cainiao Network (Cainiao) has partnered with Qatar Airways to launch a weekly charter flight using a B777F freighter from Hong Kong (HKG) to São Paulo (GRU). The Alibaba logistics unit said the move comes as e-commerce retail in Brazil is growing at a ‘phenomenal’ rate. Caniao’s business in Latin America saw a three-figure growth rate over the past year and has driven a focused air cargo network expansion in recent months to secure smooth supply chain performance. On 5 March, Cainiao’s … [Read more...] about Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
MASkargo, DHL Express team up on door-to-door delivery
MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is set to launch a new door-to-door service in partnership with DHL Express Malaysia which will be available starting 24 April. The service will utilise a web portal to allow customers to get a quotation, book for delivery, pay online, print the consignment note and track the shipment. DHL Express Sdn Bhd will provide the back-end services of picking up and delivery of goods to recipients. “MASkargo’s business model has always been on the airport-to-airport … [Read more...] about MASkargo, DHL Express team up on door-to-door delivery
SmartKargo: giving e-commerce shipments a plane seat
Imagine being able to switch to cargo at any time, or better yet, banking on cargo operations with a passenger fleet. For most airlines it would be impossible to ignore this idea given how the industry has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. From the steep drop in travel demand to moving aircraft to deserts, airlines have had a lot to think about during the past year, including where to get much needed revenue. Whilst the chaos was unfolding, a greater population of people were living … [Read more...] about SmartKargo: giving e-commerce shipments a plane seat
Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce
Cainiao has added another airline partner to its growing logistics network as it promises online consumers delivery within 3 days in Southeast Asia. Alibaba’s logistics arm announced a partnership with Hong Kong Air Cargo to launch cargo flights to Southeast Asia via Cainiao’s eHub in the world city. 'Phase 1' of this new partnership will see seven weekly flights from Hong Kong to Manila, as well as three and six flights each week to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, respectively. The integration of … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce