The rapid rise in e-commerce has led to higher customer demand for timeliness and flexibility in logistics services, creating new challenges and opportunities for the entire industry. The speed with which a parcel can be picked up and delivered to doorsteps has become a ‘considering factor’ for integrators like FedEx to test and develop new advancements and technologies like sorting robots in warehouses and unmanned delivery vehicles in urban cities. In this interview, Payload Asia talks … [Read more...] about FedEx on SMEs, e-commerce and reimagining logistics
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UPS innovation centre makes debut in Singapore
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) is connecting businesses in Asia Pacific to the rest of the world, with digital logistics technologies as it officially opened the company’s first global innovation centre in Singapore. UPS said the innovation centre will serve as a testbed for new technologies that can narrow efficiency gaps in supply chains, including those that have yet to be deployed on a large scale, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMR), radio-frequency identification (RFID), and … [Read more...] about UPS innovation centre makes debut in Singapore
esports’ perfect match: DHL renews partnership with ESL
Press release DHL and ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, have announced a multiyear extension of their successful partnership. DHL has been the Official Logistics Partner to ESL since 2018 and is responsible for the transport logistics, including stage equipment, monitors and gaming chairs. With the extension, DHL continues its extensive involvement in esports. Building on an established footprint and successful activation campaigns around the ESL One tournament series in … [Read more...] about esports’ perfect match: DHL renews partnership with ESL
The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
By definition, logistics, freight forwarding and supply chain management is about collaboration. It is not without reason that we talk about a “chain” because the links need to be connected. But collaboration is never mechanical, neither within the organisation, nor with external parties. Collaboration is rather an organic process and emotional experience, driven by the people involved. This cultural operating system is where I believe that logistics service providers or LSPs need to invest … [Read more...] about The future of logistics service providers: A people perspective
GEODIS names new managing director in Vietnam
Logistics service provider GEODIS has announced the appointment of Simon Vandekerckove as country managing director in Vietnam. He replaces Alan Miu, who held the post for 18 months. He spent over 13 years in the freight delivery sector and was country manager for DSV Vietnam before joining GEODIS. The new MD will be in charge of integrating Vietnamese hubs into Geodis Road Network (GRN), a cross-border trucking operation connecting Singapore to Thailand, which will be extended into … [Read more...] about GEODIS names new managing director in Vietnam
Aero Africa, Cosmo Airfreight Consolidators join forces for the Korean-Africa trade
Aero Africa join forces with Cosmo Air, Korean’s largest air cargo consolidator, aiming to provide neutral air cargo solutions and scheduled consolidation services to the African and South Korean logistics community. By this initiative, both Cosmo and Aero Africa are adding valuable services respecting the rising trade and investment links between Africa and Asia. With the prospect of rapid growth in the African Air Freight market, this strategic partnership will allow both sides to provide … [Read more...] about Aero Africa, Cosmo Airfreight Consolidators join forces for the Korean-Africa trade