DHL Global Forwarding, the freight specialist of DHL Group, is introducing a variety of cross-border e-commerce solutions ahead of the year-end holiday shopping season globally. The solutions will offer cross-border shipping from China to the world with different service levels and features, as well as an integrated tracking platform for end-to-end visibility. China’s e-commerce sector has continued to grow despite a mixed global economic sentiment. In the first half of 2024, China’s … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding China introduces cross-border e-commerce solution ahead of peak season
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Gebrüder Weiss opens second location in Greater Bucharest
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has expanded its location network in Romania. South-east of Bucharest, in Popesti-Leordeni, the logistics provider has officially launched operations at a new terminal, following a major investment of 20 million euros. “The second location complements our existing facility west of the capital in Bolintin-Deal, thus facilitating an even more efficient distribution of goods in the metropolitan area. In this way, we offer first-rate … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss opens second location in Greater Bucharest
Lödige Industries expands Saigon Cargo Service Corporation air cargo terminal
Lödige Industries, a leading global supplier of material handling systems, has successfully completed the expansion of a cargo terminal of the Saigon Cargo Service Corporation (SCSC). With the integration of a second Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) and an additional 150 storage positions, the handling capacity of the existing facility was doubled during ongoing operations. Scalability is an important criterion in many construction projects, after all, you want to be optimally prepared for … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries expands Saigon Cargo Service Corporation air cargo terminal
Lufthansa Cargo includes additional costs for SAF quotas in the price index of the Airfreight Surcharge
From January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will include the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). For departures from European Union (EU) countries, a mandatory SAF blending rate of initially two percent will apply from 2025. Countries outside the EU are also planning to introduce or have already introduced mandatory SAF blends. The Indian government, for example, is working on a … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo includes additional costs for SAF quotas in the price index of the Airfreight Surcharge
Cathay Cargo and Menzies Aviation strengthen partnership in Australia and New Zealand
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the extension of a long-running contract with leading cargo carrier, Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide cargo and freighter ramp services for the carrier in the south-west Pacific region, managing 85,000 tonnes each year. This builds on a two-decade long partnership with the world’s leading combination cargo carrier, which began in Melbourne and … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo and Menzies Aviation strengthen partnership in Australia and New Zealand
HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for August 2024. During the month, HKIA handled about 4.92 million passengers, representing a 23.0% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 10.6% to 406,000 tonnes in August. Flight movements increased to 31,605, marking an increase of 26.1% compared to August 2023. In August 2024, daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 18 August, HKIA handled 174,600 … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits another post-pandemic high in August
