DSV Panalpina is eyeing to ramp up its e-commerce game as the Danish company announced plans to acquire Prime Cargo, owned by Japanese logistics group Mitsui-Soko, including the forwarding company’s business in Denmark, Poland and China. Prime Cargo's expertise within e-commerce is well known and the company operates fully automated warehouses similar to DSV’s Oslo facility. Also read: DSV ramps up innovation at Oslo facility, works with startups on Plug & Play “Prime Cargo in … [Read more...] about DSV looks to boost e-commerce service with Prime Cargo purchase
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Cainiao pilots Singapore-China airfreight route amidst booming e-commerce
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is set to operate four weekly chartered flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, marking its maiden Singapore-China air freight route, in line with the company’s commitment to deliver globally within 72 hours, a press release confirmed. Cainiao says the new route was established to provide more stability in air freight given the lack of air transport amidst the pandemic. The Chinese logistics company is expecting increased cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Cainiao pilots Singapore-China airfreight route amidst booming e-commerce
Air China Cargo, Cainiao land full freighter at Liege Airport
Responding to the surging e-commerce demand, Air China Cargo and Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, launched a new route to speed up delivery times between China and Europe. The first B777 full freighter landed at Belgium’s Liege Airport on 13 August, according to a press release. Through its eHub at Liege Airport, Cainiao wants to “improve overall logistics efficiency and expand its line-haul network in a bid to deliver globally within 72 hours.” Air China Cargo will operate three … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo, Cainiao land full freighter at Liege Airport
Alibaba’s Cainiao boosts fleet with B757s for Russia delivery
Alibaba Group’s logistics arm Cainiao Network is adding new Boeing 757-200 cargo planes to match the surge in cross-border deliveries starting August, announced a press release. This will add to the more than 10 cargo aircraft it uses for parcels bound to Russia. Cainiao said the new fleet will transport AliExpress orders from Chinese online sellers to Russia. With more than 20 weekly flights to Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Alibaba hubs in Europe, the company plans to add routes to Yekaterinburg … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao boosts fleet with B757s for Russia delivery
Amazon Air kicks off operations at Florida’s LAL airport
Amazon Air landed for the first time at Lakeland International Airport in Florida on 23 July, ABC Action News reported. Aside from undergoing runway renovations, including upgrading an instrument landing system to guide aircraft operations in bad weather, the airport added five fuel tanks and improved runway 9-27. Amazon has built an air cargo facility on a land lease with the airport. A 223,000-sqft building along with two additional facilities estimated at 60,000 square feet will make up … [Read more...] about Amazon Air kicks off operations at Florida’s LAL airport
Geodis launches Geodis e-Logistics to help brands grow their online sales
In response to the rapid increase in e-Commerce activity, GEODIS is offering brands a new level of end-to-end logistics support. Its goal? To help them offer their customers the same buying experience online as they do in-store. For this, GEODIS relies on its network of e-Commerce warehouses and transportation service at locations worldwide, and on its new digital platform for the processing of orders in real-time. "The current crisis has benefited e-Commerce, a fundamental sales channel that … [Read more...] about Geodis launches Geodis e-Logistics to help brands grow their online sales
