American logistics integrator UPS has placed an order for eight more 767 freighters from Boeing as the integrator looks to modernize its fleet in view of efficiency, sustainability and reliability. The incremental order will increase the carrier’s fleet of 767 freighters to 108, along with 238 Boeing heritage freighters like the 747, 757, 767 and MD-11. UPS, who was the launch customer of the 767 freighter in 1995, will begin taking delivery of the new airplanes in 2025. The top-up … [Read more...] about UPS tops up order for Boeing’s 767 freighters
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UPS adds capacity in Asia with BKK-SZX service
UPS has launched a new service from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK) to its intra-Asia Hub in China’s Shenzhen airport (SZX), which will operate five times each week. The move comes as the logistics integrator foresees growing cross-border trade between Thailand and other major markets in the region, which it says could double to over US$550 billion by 2030. Data from the company, which look at key opportunities to unleash intra-Asia trade potential, show a strong manufacturing sector … [Read more...] about UPS adds capacity in Asia with BKK-SZX service
UPS appoints new director for Singapore, Malaysia
UPS has announced the appointment of Chika Imakita as its managing director for Singapore and Malaysia, who will lead the company’s express delivery, logistics operations and strategic growth initiatives across both markets. The former marketing director for south Asia Pacific joined UPS as an intern at the company’s global headquarters in Atlanta in 1999. She has since accumulated experience in international marketing, business planning, revenue management, pricing, product development, … [Read more...] about UPS appoints new director for Singapore, Malaysia
UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
UPS is not leaving anything to chance when it comes to handling and moving life-saving pharmaceuticals as it secured IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification for its operations in Japan and South Korea. The forwarder earlier announced this week that it secured IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for its freight forwarding operations at Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport, as well as Incheon International Airport in South Korea. Also read: UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 … [Read more...] about UPS lands CEIV pharma certification in Japan, Korea
e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
Across industries, e-commerce has emerged as one of the key drivers for air cargo and logistics, and managing peak season demand has become an important conversation, particularly in Asia Pacific where most of the production is based. Over the last year we’ve seen airlines and logistics players, and even big shipping lines, make the necessary investments to tap this ever-growing market, whether it’s buying more aircraft or acquiring fulfillment and distribution centres. e-commerce the … [Read more...] about e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 freighters
UPS has ordered 19 B767 freighters from Boeing, with deliveries scheduled between 2023 and 2025, the aircraft manufacturer announced in a press release. The logistics integrator said the purchase aligns with its strategy and capital expenditure forecast shared in June, as well as its sustainability efforts, citing the cargo jet’s outstanding operational efficiency and payload capability. Based on the 767-300ER (extended range) passenger jet, the cargo version carries up to 52.4 tonnes of … [Read more...] about UPS orders 19 factory-fresh B767 freighters