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NewsFedEx prepares for vaccine distribution with launch of precise tracking sensor
FedEx has launched a lightweight, sensor-based logistics device called SenseAware ID that enables the highly precise tracking of shipments.FedEx said that the launch of SenseAware ID is "well-timed", as it continues to move pharma and medical supplies around the US. In addition, it expects SenseAware ID to be used in ...
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NewsDHL launches airfreight charter covering three continents
DHL Global Forwarding (GF) has introduced an airfreight charter service, which connects Asia Pacific to Europe and the US.Managed by StarBroker, DHL GF’s in-house charter team, the twice-weekly charter originates from Chongqing and flies to Amsterdam, Chicago and Incheon before returning to China.DHL GF said the service was launched in ...
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NewsBolloré and Antonov Airlines move Airbus satellite from France to US
Bolloré Logistics recently teamed up with Ukraine-based Antonov Airlines to move Airbus Defence and Space’s newest 'ANASIS-II' satellite to the USA.The satellite was transported from Airbus Defence and Space’s facility in Toulouse, France, to Florida’s Cape Canaveral Kennedy Space Center in the US, with one of Antonov’s seven Antonov-124-100 aircraft.The ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo increases Colombia–US flight frequencies
LATAM Cargo has increased its flight frequencies between Colombia and the US in response to increased demand — in particular for flower exports.The carrier has upped its number of flights between Bogota and Miami from 14 to 17 per week.These flights are in addition to the five weekly services from ...
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NewsK+N opens Brussels and Johannesburg pharma hubs ahead of Covid vaccine
K+N PharmaChain cool dollies at Johannesburg AirportAhead of the anticipated widespread distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, which are being tested and trialed as part of various programmes around the globe, Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has opened new pharma hubs in Brussels, Belgium, and Johannesburg, South Africa.Both facilities are GxP-certified and have dedicated areas ...
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Airforwarders Association: Is the forwarding industry ready for a Covid-19 vaccine?
In the second article of a new column series from the Airforwarders Association, executive director Brandon Fried outlines outlines how the forwarding industry can get ready for widespread distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the future. Throughout history the symbolic white horse has been an indication of hope, prosperity and good ...
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Airborne Global Solutions signs B767F deal with Amazon
E-commerce giant Amazon has contracted ATSG subsidiary Airborne Global Solutions to operate six of its B767-300 freighters.The freighters will be operated under under an existing crew, maintenance and insurance (CMI) agreement.This commitment from Amazon applies to the first six of the twelve B767 freighters that Amazon agreed in May to ...
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FedEx upgrades China cross-border e-commerce export service
FedEx Express has upgraded its cross-border e-commerce export service in southern China as part of a pilot scheme run by China customs.FedEx customers at its Guangzhou and Xiamen gateways can register and system-dock at their local customs offices and will be able to benefit from a simplified declaration process, priority ...
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NewsLATAM and DSV team up to transport 110 C-Safe containers
Logistics giant DSV and Latin American carrier LATAM Cargo have teamed up to transport 110 RKN C-Safe containers, each filled with medicines, from Amsterdam to Brasilia airport.The temperature-controlled containers were flown on three Airbus A350 flights and needed to be kept at a temperature of 5ºC, while the interior temperature ...
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NewsGROUP7 audited to GDP standards
The GDP team of GROUP7 from left to right: Jasmin Jahres, Radoslaw Kowalczyk, Fabian Lechner, Michael Wehner, Thomas WiederspahnLogistics firm GROUP7's pharma services have been audited to GDP levels on the back of customer demand.The company said that German testing company DEKRA certified the company's international transport, logistics and e-commerce ...
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Emirates SkyCargo exports more than 10m mangoes from Pakistan
Emirates SkyCargo has flown more than 10m mangoes from Pakistan this season to various destinations on its network, despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.Recognised for their quality and contribution to Pakistan's economy, the fruits are a key export of the country and are particularly popular in North America and ...
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Bolloré Logistics HK achieves IATA CEIV Pharma
Bolloré Logistics Hong Kong has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its facility at Hong Kong International AirportThe certification is recognition that the company conforms to IATA's globally recognised pharma handling procedures and standards, and is "capable of providing seamless cool chain transportation across the entire supply chain".Bolloré Logistics said ...
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Amazon Air to go it alone with B767-300
Amazon Air looks set to expand operations with its first owned B767-300.The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) register shows that last week Amazon.com Services registered its first aircraft — a B767-300 (N503AZ).It also reserved four other registration numbers, although aircraft have yet to allocated to these numbers, all prime numbers.Up ...
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NewsEmirates Skycargo partners with Alha in Italy
Emirates SkyCargo has partnered with Alha CoolBox to facilitate pharma and temperature-controlled shipments between its flagship hub in Dubai and Rome FCO Airport.The deal follows Emirates restarting passenger flights - which include bellyhold cargo capacity - to Rome in July.The carrier said that it is using Alha CoolBoxes in Rome ...
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YTO confirms Alibaba share purchase
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has upped its stake in delivery firm YTO Express.YTO yesterday confirmed that Alibaba had purchased an additional 12% of its shares for Yuan6.6bn, bringing its stake in the company to 22.5%.News that Alibaba could be looking to up its presence in YTO broke last ...
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Geodis launches cost-efficient US–Europe shipment service
Geodis has launched a service that enables intercontinental e-commerce deliveries at a low cost.The MyParcel service will enable small packages to shipped from the US to end consumers in 27 European countries within four to six days.MyParcel includes validation of delivery addresses and merchandise HS codes, a tax and customs ...
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CSafe Global expands in Taiwan
Temperature-controlled container manufacturer CSafe Global has opened a new hub in Taipei, Taiwan.The new 2,500 sq ft facility will serve Taiwan’s growing biotech and pharmaceutical sectors by enabling "consistent, easy access" to its CSafe RKN and RAP cold chain containers.Tom Weir, chief operating officer at CSafe Global, commented: “We’ve been ...
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Azul's domestic e-commerce operations push up revenues
Brazilian carrier Azul is celebrating 11 years of operations and has said that despite the coronavirus pandemic this year, it has seen growth in some areas of the business.In the first quarter of 2020, Azul Cargo Express's revenues were 36% higher than in the same period of 2019.The company said ...
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Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Pharma container firm Envirotainer is expanding its presence in China with the addition of a station in Beijing.The Beijing station will house Envirotainer's containers, the RKN e1 and RAP e2, and will enable the company to support the rapidly growing Chinese pharma export market.Envirotainer's Beijing station is the 35th to ...
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Alibaba set to increase stake in YTO?
Chinese e-commerce logistics giant Alibaba is reportedly in talks to ramp up its shareholding in express delivery firm YTO.According to a Reuters report, Alibaba is looking to become the largest shareholder in YTO, boosting its holding from 10% with additional stake up to 30%.The news agency — quoting two unnamed ...