DHL Supply Chain plans to invest €10 million in the next five years to expand facilities in northern Taiwan as it looks to fulfill the logistics demand of the semiconductor and life science and healthcare sectors. The contract logistics division of the German postal group is set to open its latest facility in Taoyuan (Taoyuan Distribution Center- Jian Guo) in December this year, which is the second site for the division in Taoyuan. The 10,000-sqm facility offers excellent connectivity to … [Read more...] about DHL plans 5-year warehouse expansion in Taiwan
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Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this year. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Japanese all-cargo carrier is making consistent efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel, which has been widely acknowledged as a key element in helping to achieve aviation’s emission … [Read more...] about Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
Icelandair expands at Liege with new 767-300BCF
Icelandair is expanding its air freight operation at Liege Airport with the arrival of its first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter, nicknamed ‘Grimsey‘, on December 8. The carrier is adding 6 more flights per week from and to Liege Airport with three flights per week to New York and another three weekly flights to Chicago. Cargo flights to Los Angeles will also be included in April 2023, with the delivery of the company’s second converted Boeing 767. With a load … [Read more...] about Icelandair expands at Liege with new 767-300BCF
Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
FedEx last week introduced an AI-powered intelligent sorting robot at its South Pacific regional hub in Singapore as part of the integrator’s continued push to digitize operations and build a smart logistics network. The deployment of the sorting robot leverages automation and harnesses AI technology to optimize operational processes and provide better service to customers. Earlier this year, FedEx also deployed a similar sorting robot at its FedEx South China E-Commerce Shipment Sorting … [Read more...] about Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
Cargolux has launched an API together with long-time customer DB Schenker, which will provide a direct interface to generate tailored and immediate quotes to book their air freight. The API interface allows DB Schenker to directly connect its operating system to Cargolux’s system to receive quotes and book their freight onboard a flight. The interface offers dynamic pricing options based on specific requirements such as weight, routing, and product type. The move comes as both companies … [Read more...] about Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone
Bournemouth Airport’s goal of becoming a strategic air freight hub for the UK has taken a major step forward with news that European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 wide-bodied freighter conversion programme. The Bournemouth-based carrier is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters as it looks to cater to rising e-commerce demand. The airline has installed a sophisticated fire detection and … [Read more...] about Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone