ATSG subsidiary wins US Postal sorting facility contract
Air Transport Services Group, (ATSG) says its subsidiary, LGSTX Services, has been awarded a contract with the US Postal Service (USPS) to design, install and operate a Surface Transfer Center (STC) in Aurora, Illinois. The […]
UPS mobilises against coronavirus in collaboration with Customers and gov’t
UPS is significantly ramping up efforts to support US efforts to fight the rapidly growing COVID-19 contagion in the country. UPS Healthcare and UPS operations all over the world are working in coordination with the […]
FedEx in e-commerce collaboration with eBay Korea
FedEx Express launches an alliance programme with eBay Korea Cross Border Trade (CBT), enabling sellers to benefit from discounted international shipping rates, particularly for shipments to Europe and the US. FedEx will also host regular […]
UPS evaluating Gaussin electric ‘shifters’ at London hub
UPS says it has begun testing the suitability and durability of Gaussin electric vehicles, which also have autonomous driving capability, to move semi-trailers and containers on the grounds of UPS’s advanced-technology London Hub. During the […]
FedEx taps its network to deliver urgent medical aid to China
FedEx Express (FedEx) delivers urgently needed medical supplies to China by donating its extensive global transportation network and logistics resources. Up to 20 February, FedEx has delivered eight shipments consisting of 197 pallets of humanitarian […]
DHL Express receives first of six B777F due this year
DHL Express is receiving six new B777F-200 freighters this year, with the first of these planes landing last week at its future base of operations, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). In 2018 DHL ordered […]
Carriers, postal organisations agree to deepen cooperation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organisations in this era of e-commerce. The aim for both IATA […]
Coronavirus to peak by end-February UK scientists say
The coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan will peak in mid- to late-February, according to a study by scientists affiliated with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The non-peer-reviewed findings were posted Friday on repository […]
E-commerce, business transformation keep Aramex growing in 2019
Dubai-based Aramex, global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announces a 1.0 per cent rise in 2019 net profit to AED 497.4 million (USD 135.35 million) with competitive pressures in its Asian e-commerce business […]
UPS posts healthy results thanks partly to Amazon
Global express giant, UPS announces higher than expected fourth-quarter 2019 earnings, up 8.8 per cent year-on-year, boosted by strong peak season demand, in particular from its biggest customer, Amazon. Revenue rose 3.6 per cent to […]
FedEx aids in transport of urgent coronavirus supplies
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, FedEx Express is using its extensive global network and logistics resources to provide rapid transportation services for medical supplies destined to Wuhan, China. The US express giant is […]
DHL partners Abu Dhabi Airports for expanded express hub
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority signs an agreement with Middle East General Enterprises (MGE) to support the expansion of DHL Express in the Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ). Running for 27 years, the […]
China Post, Skyworth partner on logistics, e-commerce
China Post Group and the Skyworth Group – a Chinese manufacturer of electronics and smart appliances – have signed a strategic partnership agreement. China Post and Skyworth have been cooperating for a number of years […]
Time:matters offers urgent transport of DG worldwide
Global Special Speed Logistics company, time:matters, is now offering the urgent transport of dangerous goods worldwide. This covers time-critical goods in United Nations hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9. The company […]
FedEx’s Panda Express delivers giant panda Bei Bei
Four year old male panda Bei Bei arrived at Chengdu (CTU), China on the specialty chartered ‘FedEx Panda Express’ B777F. Working in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, FedEx Express donated its logistics services and […]
EgyptAir Cargo opts for Descartes air mail automation
EgyptAir Cargo is now using the Descartes Systems Group’s Velocity Mail (vMail) solution to streamline air mail transportation across its growing international network. “EgyptAir Cargo is focused on modernisation and increasing efficiency to better support […]
UPS enhances service offering across Asia Pacific
UPS unveils a series of service enhancements that will benefit up to 1.4 million postal codes across 41 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific region. This includes what UPS says are new opportunities for […]
DHL, UNDP takes GARD to Nepal’s local airports
Deutsche Post DHL Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal today rolled out its first Get Airports Ready for Disaster (GARD) Local workshops. Over the next four days, nearly 40 airport staff in […]
UPS expands drone delivery in US with CVS Pharmacy
UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward and CVS Health Corporation subsidiary CVS Pharmacy have agreed to develop a variety of drone delivery use cases, including business-to-consumer operating models. The programme will include delivery of prescriptions and […]
DHL Express unveils €131 million expansion to Incheon Gateway
DHL Express signs a concession agreement with the Incheon International Airport Corporation to invest KRW 175 billion (EUR 131 million) to expand its gateway in South Korea. When completed in Q2 2022, the Incheon Gateway […]
UPS gains gov’t approval to operate a drone airline
UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward receives the US government’s first full, Part 135 Standard certification to operate a drone airline. UPS will initially expand its drone delivery service further to support hospital campuses around the […]
Siemens Logistics rolls out enhanced parcel hub software
Siemens Logistics has further extended and enhanced its software portfolio for parcel handling with its new Hub Performance Booster software. Aimed at optimised management of day-to-day parcel operations, the software relies on real-time collection of […]
US postal ‘Brexit’ avoided as deal reached with UPU
The Universal Postal Union has reached a deal with the US, keeping the worldwide mail system intact after the United Nations organisation agreed to a compromise on Wednesday that will change the way its postal […]
SpiceJet eyes IPO for SpiceXpress cargo division
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet plans to sell shares in its one-year-old cargo division, known as SpiceXpress, in an initial public offering (IPO) as e-commerce drives demand. SpiceJet would continue to own a majority shareholding. SpiceXpress, […]
DHL Express hikes rates in 2020 as global economy falters
DHL Express has announced price increases with effect from 1 January 2020 in which Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore will see average shipment prices rising 4.9 per cent compared to 2019. While the global economy […]
DHL delivers Rugby World Cup 2019 to Japan
DHL Express has completed its first mission as the Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. DHL has fulfilled the delivery of all necessities for the 20 participating unions, such as team […]
Time:matters adds dangerous goods to portfolio
Time:matters, the global special speed logistics company, is now offering urgent transports of dangerous goods for the first time, with customers benefiting from the combination of speed and maximum reliability. Urgent transports of time-critical goods […]
UPS Foundation engages relief network, commits $1 million
The UPS Foundation says it has engaged its network of preeminent relief organisations and committed USD 1.0 million for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. UPS and The UPS Foundation are working with the non-profit and United […]
DP’s StreetScooter set to enter Chinese market with Chery
Deutsche Post subsidiary StreetScooter and automobile manufacturer Chery Holding Group sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) around last-mile electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV). The MoU is aimed at starting local production, sourcing and development of […]
Grab, Vietjet parent Sovico further Vietnam logistics tie-up
Asia-based transport company Grab has reached a strategic partnership with Vietnam’s Sovico Group to collaborate on first and last mile mobility and logistics solutions. Grab best known for its ride hailing service and Sovico the […]
Cargojet expands strategic link with Amazon.ca
Canadian all-cargo carrier, Cargojet Inc., has entered into a new strategic agreement with an affiliate of Amazon.com.ca expanding its role as a key provider of Amazon’s middle-mile transportation in Canada. The agreement with Amazon affiliate, […]
Time:matters extends Sameday Air network in Asia
Time:matters has added another three stations in Japan, Singapore and Thailand to its network following the seven locations recently opened in China, as it continues to pursue its internationalisation strategy. Time:matters customers now have access […]
Australia Post, Qantas Freight do e-commerce capacity deal
Australia Post and Qantas Freight have signed an expanded domestic and international air freight agreement to support the growing demand for e-commerce parcels. The seven-year agreement, valued at over AUD 1.0 billion (USD 676.3 million), […]
DP-DHL Group profits despite worsening trade environment
Deutsche Post DHL Group, continued its profitable growth course in the second quarter of 2019 with growth across all five divisions, despite the dampening effect of trade tensions. In the period April-June, the Group increased […]
Viettel launches pax, goods ride-hailing service in Vietnam
Viettel Post, the courier delivery arm of Vietnam’s largest telecommunications company Viettel Group, has joined the digital ride-hailing market with its own service, MyGo. Available both on iOS and Android, users can use the app […]
Hyderabad Int’l adds SpiceXpress freighter service
GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport has added another domestic freighter operation to its existing range of freighter offerings, with the addition of SpiceJet’s cargo arm, SpiceXpress. SpiceXpress began the B737-700F service from 1 August connecting Hyderabad […]
Time:matters undertakes major Africa expansion
Global special speed logistics provider, Time:matters, has established a new hub in Brussels and extended its services to Africa. The time:matters network for global transport now includes 16 stations on the African continent, with the […]
DHL, Austrian Post focus on Slovakia, Czech Republic
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Austrian Post are further collaborating in parcel markets of Slovakia and Czech Republic on the back of e-commerce growth. The cooperation is expected to kick off in September 2019. In […]
Tigers supports Asendia Oceania e-commerce move
Tigers has been selected as the local logistics partner to support the Australian launch of Asendia Oceania for B2C and omnichannel fulfilment solutions. Tigers will utilise its extensive warehousing network across Australia as the local […]
UPS sees healthy Q2 boosted by next-day demand
Growing demand for next-day service in the US and strong international demand has translated into healthy financial results for global express logistics company UPS. UPS says its International Air Freight business achieved robust profit growth […]
UPS creates drone subsidiary, unveils new services
The new drone subsidiary – UPS Flight Forward – is part of a raft of service enhancements UPS unveiled, including a new deferred economy delivery service for cross-border e-commerce. The service enhancements were announced ahead […]
FedEx Express appoints SAB Express in Saudi Arabia
FedEx Express appoints SAB Express (SAB) as the global service provider for its international services, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 220 countries and territories. SAB has been a long-term service provider to the TNT […]
Cargojet handles record Amazon Prime volumes
Canadian all-cargo airline, Cargojet says it handled record volumes during the week around Amazon’s Prime Day e-commerce event, adding additional capacity to meet demand. This year, Prime Day launched on 15 July with online deals […]
Asia’s B2B buyers busy online, but offline still vital
B2B buyers in the Asian region are doing much of their purchasing online, but offline remains vital, according to a UPS study released today. UPS’ 2019 UPS Industrial Buying Dynamics Asia Pacific Study, found that […]
FedEx Express puts first B767F on Europe network
FedEx Express (FedEx) is introducing its first B767F into its European fleet, on the existing Dublin-London-Paris route. The newly introduced aircraft operates five times a week and connects FedEx hubs in Dublin (DUB), London Stansted […]
UPS moves to tap growing intra-Asia trade
UPS has undertaken a series of service enhancements impacting almost 1.4 million postal codes in 41 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. The various initiatives enable worldwide connectivity for over 22 million businesses, […]
SF Airlines begins B757-200F service Urumqi-Almaty
SF Airlines yesterday launched a new two-times weekly freighter service linking Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Almaty in Kazakhstan. The service follows closely on the heals of SF Airlines’ launch […]
Time:matters adds seven China stations in global expansion
Special speed logistics specialist, time:matters has added seven stations in China as it continues to pursue its internationalisation strategy. Time:matters customers now have access to 157 weekly direct flights between the European hubs in Frankfurt, […]
FedEx Express kicks off new Miami-Columbia B767F service
FedEx Express has begun a new six-times weekly B767-300F service between Miami (MIA) and Columbia’s Bogota and Medellin from 1 July. The service is part of what the US express company says is its “aircraft […]
DHL trade barometer points to further decline
DHL’s Global Trade Barometer (GTB), points to the first contraction since its launch in January 2018, forecasting a ‘mild’ drop in global trade for the next three months. The index points to an overall drop […]