French transport and logistics player GEODIS is steadily establishing its foothold in China and has achieved certifications and performance recognition from its main locations in the Chinese mainland. In March, the company’s Shanghai headquarters was one of 20 that were certified as ‘regional headquarters of a multinational company’ by the local government. This status, the only one in the Jing’an district, will provide GEODIS local government assistance in terms of trade facilitation, talent … [Read more...] about GEODIS gains foothold in China
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South Korea to develop 777F conversion facility
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on 17 April signed an agreement with Sharp Technics K and Incheon International Airport Corporation, to establish a facility for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft ,dubbed the Big Twin, in South Korea. IAI said the move comes amidst ‘expected’ demand for wide-body freighter aircraft capable of long-haul flights, such as the 777, which can carry up to 100 tonnes when converted for cargo use. IAI signed a cooperation … [Read more...] about South Korea to develop 777F conversion facility
Cainiao partners with Brazil’s national post Correios
Cainiao Network has established a strategic collaboration with Correios, the postal service of Brazil, to deepen their involvement in logistics and technology to enhance cross-border express and last-mile logistics services in the Latin American nation. As part of this collaboration, Cainiao and Correios have agreed to deepen their cooperation in international air freight, local logistics infrastructure, and smart logistics technology. The joint efforts will also contribute towards the … [Read more...] about Cainiao partners with Brazil’s national post Correios
Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
Asiana Cargo started full cargo flights at Brussels airport on 22 April 1998, and this year it celebrates its 25th year at the Belgian air hub. Asiana Cargo flies from New York to Brussels Airport three times a week and then flies on to Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. Known for its highly reliable and punctual operations, it provides an important link from Europe to Asia for the transport of machine parts and electronics, including high-sensitivity machines used to manufacture … [Read more...] about Asiana Cargo turns 25 at Brussels Airport
Challenge Group makes ground in e-commerce
China and e-commerce go hand-in-hand, and Challenge Group's base in Liège, at the heart of the golden triangle in Europe, has quickly become a preferred European air cargo gateway. “Challenge Group’s activity out of China is currently based on e-commerce demand which already makes up 30% of our business at Liège airport and saw 10% year-on-year growth in 2022,” says Yossi Shoukroun, CEO of Challenge Group. The commodity requires a very different operational set-up to general air cargo since … [Read more...] about Challenge Group makes ground in e-commerce
Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN
Logistics companies City Zone Express Malaysia and AMAZING Logistics and Supply Chain based in Thailand were awarded in Jakarta during the closing ceremony of the ARISE Plus Project. The two outstanding companies received the Gold Partner awards for their involvement in the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) and were recognised for the high number of ACTS movements conducted in 2022. ACTS was launched on 30 November 2020 as an online customs system that enables the private sector in ASEAN … [Read more...] about Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN