JD Logistics and French delivery service Geopost have formed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their capabilities by leveraging their warehousing network and delivery capabilities. The partnership is expected to enhance international express services between China and Europe, which will see the two companies establish direct-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping solutions, whilst ensuring end-to-end shipment tracking and delivery through a convenient … [Read more...] about JD Logistics joins forces with Geopost
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Changi to strengthen SEA and China network in H2
Changi Airport is looking to strengthen its connectivity to more points in Southeast Asia and China in the second half of the year as the airport regained more than 80 percent of capacity in the month of June. On a quarterly basis, Changi Airport saw 14.6 million passenger movements from April to June 2023, which was 87 percent of what was registered for the second quarter of 2019. Meanwhile, airfreight throughput from April to June 2023 totalled 418,000 tonnes, sliding 10.8 percent … [Read more...] about Changi to strengthen SEA and China network in H2
Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Air cargo quality standards organization Cargo iQ is growing its representation in Latin America and has welcomed Avianca Cargo (Avianca) to its community effective immediately. The airline plans to help its partners and suppliers adhere to international standards and practices to ensure efficiency in the overall supply chain. Avianca will contribute to projects that look for ways to close data gaps and protect shipment quality, collaborating with other Cargo iQ members in the … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Hong Kong air freight in June up from prior month
Hong Kong’s passenger traffic remains on a steady course towards recovery, whilst cargo throughput bounced back from the previous month, according to the figures of Hong Kong International Airport for the month of June. Cargo throughput and flight movements in June saw month-on-month increases of 1.4 percent and 0.7 percent to 355,000 tonnes and 22,365, respectively. HKIA said cargo volume continued to be impacted by global economic uncertainties with throughput in June sliding 2.2 percent … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air freight in June up from prior month
Gebrüder Weiss expands truck network in Germany
Transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is further expanding its land transport network in southern Germany with the acquisition of Bayreuth-based WEDLICH.Logistik-Transport-Umzug GmbH. The acquisition of the family-owned company, with retrospective effect as of 1 January 2023, will see around 100 people join Gebrüder Weiss. Wedlich was founded in 1946 and operates a modern logistics facility in Bayreuth with a handling and storage area of 15,000 sqm, and another 15,000 sqm in … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss expands truck network in Germany
Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
After a hiatus of three years and six months, Korean Air is resuming multiple routes to China and Japan, including Changsha, Wuhan, Weihai, Fukuoka and Nagoya. The airline has resumed its Seoul Incheon-Changsha route with flights five times a week starting July 19. Korean Air is also expanding its international flight operations to meet rising international travel demand through flight frequency increases. As of July, the airline’s available seat kilometer (ASK) capacity is back to around 82 … [Read more...] about Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
