DHL Supply Chain plans to invest EUR350 million in Southeast Asia over the next five years to expand its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives. With this investment, DHL Supply Chain will increase its current 1.6 million square meters of warehouse space in Southeast Asia by 25 percent, or 400,000 square meters. This is part of a series of strategic investments by DHL Supply Chain over the past year, which have already added up to EUR1.35 billion globally. These … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain earmarks €350m for Southeast Asia network
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JD Logistics rolls out express parcel service in Hong Kong, Macau
JD Logistics is strengthening its presence and operations in the Greater Bay Area with the expansion of its self-operated express delivery business in Hong Kong and Macau via JD Express. The enhanced delivery network will comprise several operations centres and offer intra-city and cross-border express delivery between Hong Kong, Macau, and China. In Hong Kong, the company promises expedited intra-city deliveries as fast as 4 hours and nighttime extended delivery hours until 10:00 PM. In … [Read more...] about JD Logistics rolls out express parcel service in Hong Kong, Macau
A conversation with SAAA@Singapore’s Steven Lee
It’s always good to hear old wisdom from those who have been part of Singapore’s growing air freight industry, but these days SAAA@Singapore’s Steven Lee has his eyes on the road ahead. In this interview, the chairman of the air freight forwarder group shares his industry outlook and the trade body’s top priorities in the near term. What has been the common sentiment of member forwarders when it comes to softened volumes and rates this year? Does the group predict an uptick come year-end? As … [Read more...] about A conversation with SAAA@Singapore’s Steven Lee
ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
ITA Airways is increasing the visibility of its network capacity and services to freight forwarders with the integration of the CargoWise cargo management platform. The Italian carrier has now joined WiseTech’s Global Carrier Connectivity Program, which will allow forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier in real time through CargoWise. WiseTech said the direct data integration via API will increase the carrier’s visibility and enable seamless interaction to … [Read more...] about ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
The Airforwarders Association acts as the voice of air freight in the US transport and logistics sector, where it works closely with other industry associations to ensure a sustainable future for the sector. The group has actively lobbied about making critical investment in air cargo infrastructure at the country’s airports and helping shippers prepare for imminent changes to cargo screening requirements. In this interview, Brandon Fried, AfA executive director, outlines the group’s top … [Read more...] about A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
Frankfurt Airport's cargo volumes, which comprised air freight and mail, edged up 1.3 percent year-on-year to 163,687 metric tonnes in September. Aircraft movements at the German airport climbed by 16.0 percent year-on-year to 39,653 takeoffs and landing, whilst maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) increased 13.1 percent year-on-year to around 2.5 million metric tonnes in the same month. Fraport’s global network of airports also reported traffic growth in September, with … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September