FedEx Express has set a record for successfully executing the first cross-border package delivery from Malaysia to Singapore with an electric vehicle. The attempt was recognised by the Malaysian Book of Records for ‘First Zero Emission Cross-Border Delivery’. On 27 February 2024, the milestone journey commenced at a FedEx station in Shah Alam and concluded at Changi Airport in Singapore, spanning a total distance of 406 kilometres, “When we set our goal of carbon neutral operations by … [Read more...] about FedEx makes ‘historic’ cross-border delivery with electric vehicle
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U-Freight to boost healthcare supply chains with new partner
The U-Freight Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Hongyu Supply Chain Management Co, which has a strong presence in China’s medical and healthcare sectors. The two companies will combine their expertise to create a global one-stop medical supply chain service to provide more choices in managing the supply chains of medical and health care devices, as well as more integrated distribution and fulfilment operations worldwide. The cooperation will see … [Read more...] about U-Freight to boost healthcare supply chains with new partner
Teleport goes live on CargoWise
Teleport will now offer direct data connection for online cargo bookings on WiseTech Global’s platform as it joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. The direct data connection with Teleport via API integration will enable freight forwarders worldwide to access schedules, capacity and bookings within the CargoWise platform Malaysia-based Teleport leverages AirAsia’s extensive passenger flight belly network, alongside its freighter capacity and a vast network … [Read more...] about Teleport goes live on CargoWise
GEODIS marks Women’s Day with double certification
GEODIS is reinforcing its commitment to diversity and professional gender equality as it added Hong Kong and Singapore to the list of countries with the GEEIS or Gender Equality European International Standard certification. The global logistics service provider took the occasion of International Women’s Day to announce these ‘double certification’ achievement in Asia Pacific, along with underlining its female leadership roles in the region. The accreditation Level 3 – Very good practices … [Read more...] about GEODIS marks Women’s Day with double certification
Jettainer introduces new commercial chief post
Jettainer is embarking on a reorganisation and has created a new chief commercial officer role which will be filled with the promotion of Thorsten Riekert to the new position. Joining the management team, he will be responsible for aligning the company’s commercial strategy with its regional operations which are also undergoing structural changes. Jettainer has already appointed general managers in the Americas and the Middle East & Africa region, with APAC and Europe … [Read more...] about Jettainer introduces new commercial chief post
Qatar Airways retires its last queen freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo’s last queen freighter, registration A7-BGB, saw its last commercial cargo service as flight QR8807 touched down in Doha at 15:00 local time on 1 March 2024, coming from Barcelona. The retirement of the airline’s last Boeing 747F is expected to fast-track the carrier’s focus on greener flying. A7-BGB joined the fleet on 26 September 2017. Throughout its 7-year service, the freighter’s main destination was Incheon at 1,165 flights, followed by Frankfurt, Amsterdam and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways retires its last queen freighter