Asia Pacific
Cainiao launches $76m open tender for logistics services
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of China’s largest e-commerce platform, Alibaba Group, launches its 2021 open tender for logistics services. ➤
e-commerce
By the Numbers
E-commerce lifts Asia-NA volumes as global demand slackens
Global air freight markets saw demand continue to improve in October, but at a slower pace than the previous month and still below previous year levels, says IATA. ➤
Asia Pacific
Gebrüder Weiss, GFS ink Euro-China e-commerce JV
Gebrüder Weiss and Chinese logistics company Global Freight System (GFS) eye Silk Road with new joint venture, Gebrüder Weiss Express China. The new JV – in which Gebrüder Weiss holds 65 per cent of the ➤
Logistics - 345PL
XPO Logistics hives off logistics biz to unlock equity value
XPO Logistics is splitting its business into two through the spin-off of 100 per cent of its logistics division from its trucking enterprise. ➤
Asia Pacific
SF Airlines brings fleet to 61 with another B757-200 P2F
SF Airlines, the air carrier division of China’s SF Express, has taken delivery of its latest B757-200F converted freighter. ➤
Asia Pacific
DHL Express supercharges Asia-Pac with €750m investment
DHL Express invests nearly EUR 690 million over the next two years on facilities in key Asia-Pacific growth markets. ➤
Carriers
Volga-Dnepr rides three-fold e-commerce surge
Volga-Dnepr Group’s AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN Airlines are seeing a three-fold jump in e-commerce volumes. ➤
People
Kian Chuan Chang @ GEODIS
GEODIS appoints Kian Chuan Chang as the new regional customs brokerage director for the Asia-Pacific Region. Chang takes over from Alan Miu, who is retiring. Chang has extensive experience within the express transportation sector alongside ➤
Airports
Amazon Air launches Leipzig/Halle air hub
Amazon Air launches operations at its first-ever regional air hub in Europe at the Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) in Schkeuditz, Germany. The new operations expand the regional capacity of Amazon Air with the 20,000 sqm cargo ➤
Carriers
Delta launches scheduled cargo-only flights US-Europe
With ongoing passenger belly capacity constraints, Delta Cargo is strategically adding cargo capacity in Spain, Ireland and Germany. Delta launched cargo-only flights between the US, Europe, and India on 1 November to help meet customer ➤