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
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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
UPS makes strides in sustainability with electric aircraft
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making further steps to find new ways to help small businesses with sustainable solutions. Through its subsidiary UPS Flight Forward, the company plans to purchase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from startup Beta Technologies. Beta’s aircraft can carry 1,400 pounds of cargo capacity with a range of 250 miles and zero operating emissions. Also read: FedEx targets carbon-neutral operations by 2040 “With the capability to take off and … [Read more...] about UPS makes strides in sustainability with electric aircraft
UPS starts Moderna vaccine transport in the US
UPS has announced a partnership with pharma and medical supply distributor McKesson to deliver the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, the second lifesaving candidate authorised for emergency use by the US. Through contracts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support the US vaccine taskforce Operation Warp Speed, McKesson will be the centralised distributor for non-ultra-frozen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary supply … [Read more...] about UPS starts Moderna vaccine transport in the US
Vietjet, UPS team up to boost Asia-US cargo capacity
Vietjet Cargo and UPS have entered a “historic” agreement to leverage each other’s networks, a press release revealed, adding more air freight capacity on the Asia-US trade lane. Vietjet Cargo will gain access to UPS’ global network, whilst the express operator can tap on the airline’s regional network within Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian destinations to deliver shipments faster. “The cooperation with UPS paves the way for Vietjet to make Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok regional … [Read more...] about Vietjet, UPS team up to boost Asia-US cargo capacity
