FedEx Express has announced a new route between Asia and Europe with flights connecting Beijing (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in Paris, which serves as the integrator's European hub. The new service will provide 10 connections each week via Kansai International Airport in Osaka, with extended cut-off time for same day outbound shipments from Beijing to Europe. Kawal Preet, AMEA president at FedEx Express, said the move comes amidst strong forecast demand, with trade between China and … [Read more...] about FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
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UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
UPS is not leaving anything to chance when it comes to handling and moving life-saving pharmaceuticals as it secured IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification for its operations in Japan and South Korea. The forwarder earlier announced this week that it secured IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for its freight forwarding operations at Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport, as well as Incheon International Airport in South Korea. Also read: UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 … [Read more...] about UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
DHL Express is set to make history with its first order of 12 fully electric cargo planes from Seattle-based manufacturer Eviation as the company pushes forth with its carbon neutral ambitions. Investing in the zero-emission cargo aircraft, dubbed Alice, is part of DHL's plan to set up an 'electric express network' and a pioneering step into a sustainable future for logistics and aviation. DHL expects its order to arrive as early as 2024, with the all-electric aircraft on track for its … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe
FedEx Express is looking to support further trade in Asia Pacific and provide air freight capacity for exporters in Southeast Asia with four new intercontinental flights connecing the trans-Pacific, north Asia, and Europe trade lanes. The express operator will launch two trans-Pacific flights originating from its Guangzhou hub in southern China five, operating five times a week. One of the flights will fly to Oakland via Anchorage, whilst the other will continue from Anchorage to Indianapolis … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity for Asia Pacific exports to US, Europe