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  • A Successful Singapore Airshow 2018

    A Successful Singapore Airshow 2018

    Bolloré Logistics Asia-Pacific is happy to announce that this year’s edition of the Singapore Airshow was a resounding success. This edition of the biennial event was the 6th since the show’s inception in 2008. With a plethora of exhibitors from 38 countries, there were plenty of opportunities to boost Bolloré Logistics’ recognition at Asia’s largest Aerospace and Defense Airshow. This year featured not just one, but two Bolloré locations within the trade show, both at the booth and chalet.

    The Bolloré Logistics booth has been visited by many people. A lot of information was available through our marketing materials such as our dedicated brochures showcasing our tailored services for Airlines & MROs, Aerospace, and Helicopters, as well as our Press Kit. The presence of IER, a company belonging to the Bolloré Group, which develops and deploys mobile and self-service machines for passenger processing, and also offers track and trace tools for supply chains and logistics providers, was also a great success.

    “The entire industry has embraced self-service solutions and technology, which for airlines and airports also enhances customer experience,” says Fabrice Godeau, Managing Director at IER for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

    “We have teams of solution designers tailoring systems for clients, and creating end-to-end service for passengers who increasingly demand there be less time and fewer steps involved between entering terminals to their planes taking off.”

    The Bolloré chalet was equally busy between multiple events such as Speed Meetings, Workshops, and daily Business Luncheons. Over the Trade Days from February 6-9, 2018, executives had the chance to network across 24 different Bolloré Logistics entities. Our internal Speed Meetings brought together both Regional and Key Account Managers to create innovative solutions to address concerns in the Aerospace industry. In addition, some workshops were conducted to improve our approach to challenges in Asian countries that require greater finesse in complying with government and regulatory standards.

    Bolloré Logistics’ clients were also welcomed into the chalet during our daily Business Luncheons. Over a scrumptious buffet, clients and executives fostered a better understanding of their needs and goals. Some clients were even treated to special access visits to our notable hubs in order to gain a better sense of our infrastructure and capabilities. Upon their exit of the chalet, clients received a goodie bag containing – amongst other things – a mock-up of a boarding pass which allowed them to enter a lucky draw at our booth.

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  • FedEx Opens Shanghai Hub, Prepares for A Surge On eCommerce in Asia

    FedEx Opens Shanghai Hub, Prepares for A Surge On eCommerce in Asia

    FedEx recently opened its 1.4 million square foot Shanghai Pudong International Airport hub on January 8. FedEx’s new hub is now considered as the largest of its kind, installed with the latest sortation technology temperature-controlled storage.

    FedEx Corp. anticipates a growth in online transactions in China as the company opens its new hub in the country. Air cargo volume in China has grown steadily together with the demand of cross-border eCommerce market.

    It is approximate that the value of goods to increase to at least 43 percent to $117 billion this year. China’s air cargo volume is projected to increase to at least 6.2 percent in 2018, which is now considered as the biggest gain in the past 7 years, according to China’s Civil Aviation Administration.

    “There’s an opportunity to bring a lot of products and a lot of convenience to the Chinese consumers… With the wealth of Chinese consumers and the worldliness of Chinese consumers, they’re going to demand goods from the U.S. and Europe and parts all over the world,” David Cunningham Jr. Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Express

    China’s growing demand for cross-border eCommerce

    FedEx says that their latest facility can send real-time information such as shipment and flight status to its customers’ mobile smartphone devices. The hub also has dedicated areas for entry-exit inspection and quarantine to speed the customs clearance process.

    China’s growing demand for cross-border eCommerce has generally increased for the past 10 years, urging carriers to reorient their operations to mainly focus on the Chinese Market.

    United Parcel Service Inc. has now set up at least $10 million venture with SF Holding Co. in Hong Kong in May to cater to the growing demand of the Chinese Market. FedEx currently operates 66 flights in and out of the Shanghai hub each week.

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  • DHL to offer more secure shipment service in Indonesia

    DHL to offer more secure shipment service in Indonesia

    DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has obtained an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification by Indonesia’s customs authority, The Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The AEO certification will allow DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia to provide secure and quality logistics services while offering cost savings that can help customers become more globally competitive.

    The AEO accreditation is a cornerstone of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade, and to date, fewer than 70 companies in Indonesia have been recognized with the certification. The country’s adoption of the AEO program as part of its ongoing Customs and Excise Reform will give trusted companies like DHL Global Forwarding a number of added benefits, including fewer physical consignment checks and preferential treatment in terms of customs regulations. Under the AEO principle of Mutual Recognition, DHL Global Forwarding will now also benefit from being part of a global supply chain that connects AEO-certified organizations, further decreasing shipment time.

    Thomas Tieber, CEO for ASEAN and South Asia, DHL Global Forwarding, said: “Global trade continues to grow positively, and this raises important security concerns for customs authorities around the world. However, stricter security and safety measures alone risk increasing the complexity of cross-border movement of goods and adding transaction costs to the overall supply chain process, potentially impacting the ability of all participants to remain globally competitive.”

    With the AEO, the Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise has helped to ease processing at ports, reduce logistics cost and promote greater ease of business in Indonesia. The Indonesian Directorate General of Customs and Excise also plan to increase the number of AEO-certified companies in Indonesia so as to amplify end-to-end trade synergies and provide a safe and secure trading environment in the country.

    The program shares the same methodology as ISO in terms of implementation, execution, risk assessment and management engagement. To obtain AEO certification in Indonesia, DHL Global Forwarding set up a dedicated AEO team to ensure the business met or exceeded rigorous logistics and customs-related criteria, and high accounting and security standards, as well as proved financial solvency, among other requirements.

    Vincent Yong, Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Indonesia, said, “Achieving AEO status in Indonesia not only confirms our commitment to high safety and supply chain security standards in global trade, but also serves as a strong argument for our customers when choosing a logistics partner. The certification will enable us to offer an even more efficient service and deliver better value for our customers.”

    World Customs Organization (WCO) launched the SAFE program globally post 9-11 incident in New York to encourage customs authorities and certified businesses such as logistics providers, exporters and shippers, to be jointly responsible for safe and secure cross-border transactions and keep world trade flowing swiftly. WCO is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of customs administrations. There are 182 WCO members, which together process about 98 per cent of world trade.

  • Vietnam enjoys bright prospects for e-logistics development

    Vietnam enjoys bright prospects for e-logistics development

    As one of the fastest growing e-commerce countries in the world, Việt Nam is considered a high-potential market for e-logistics, analysts have said.

    Việt Nam has an average annual growth rate of 35 per cent.

    The boom in online shopping and home delivery in the country in recent years have also created many opportunities for e-logistics operators, they said.

    In 2017 alone, over 50 domestic and foreign e-logistics providers entered the market, which is predicted to reach US$200 million by 2020. They include Lazada, Giaohangnhanh or Grab Express or Speedlink.

    The combination of local and international expertise has created a tailored, unique solution for the Vietnamese e-logistics sector, paving the way for endless e-commerce growth, Fabian Wandt, country manager of Lazada eLogistics said.

    Another delivery operator, Giaohangnhanh, is also upbeat about the prospect of the delivery market reaching a three-fold annual increase, particularly with investments from both local and foreign players to enhance their technology, network and offerings.

    Giaohangnhanh CEO Nguyễn Trần Thi said that his company planned to expand its operations by more than double this year and targeted to reach 1,500 customer collection points by the end of 2018.

    Backed by State regulations

    According to analysts, opportunities for companies providing e-logistics services are brighter, especially since new regulations aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the logistics sector will soon come into force. Decision No 200/QĐ-TTg, which will provide the action plan to develop and raise the competitiveness of the logistics industry in Việt Nam until 2025, will have a positive impact on the development of logistics companies.

    With the State’s assistance in information technology, human resource training and operation cost reduction, the new decree is expected to help logistics companies, especially those providing e-logistics services, to sharpen their competitiveness in the time to come, analysts said.

    Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has also issued Decree No 163 on logistics services, which will come into force on February 20. The decree is expected to open up the e-logistics market to foreign investments. Under certain circumstances, foreign investors can establish enterprises or contribute capital to Vietnamese businesses engaged in maritime freight transport (excluding inland transportation), container handling services as part of maritime transport support services, freight transport services as part of inland waterway transport services and freight transport services as part of road transport services.

     

  • Arvato welcomes NATIVE UNION as new customer

    Arvato welcomes NATIVE UNION as new customer

    Arvato SCM Solutions in Asia adds NATIVE UNION as a new customer. NATIVE UNION is an internationally acclaimed Hong Kong and Los Angeles based tech accessories company that was founded in 2009. Arvato SCM Solutions’ business unit Hightech & Entertainment is now handling NATIVE UNION’s global logistics services.

    As part of its services for NATIVE UNION, Arvato provides global warehousing and distribution from its logistics center in Hong Kong, supplying the brand’s products to retailers and distributors across Europe, USA and Asia. In doing so, Arvato offers both domestic and international freight management solutions to NATIVE UNION. In addition to this, Arvato also provides value added services including labelling and bundling, and is responsible for the brands e-commerce fulfillment.

    “We were looking for an international supply chain partner that would give us a true competitive edge, supporting us on our continuous growth path,” says Farouk Merzougui, Chief Operating Officer at NATIVE UNION. “In Arvato, we have found this partner. They are as passionate about our goals as we are.”

    Finding solutions for the ever increasing need for flexibility and agility in the supply chain is crucial. The speedy ramp up showcases Arvato’s ability to develop and implement tailored strategies for its clients in a global marketplace. „Worldwide, the demand for NATIVE UNION’s products is booming. Our Hong Kong SCM team led by Andreas Podwojewski has successfully implemented the business in the shortest amount of time possible to meet this raising demand”, says Raoul Kuetemeier, Head of Asia at Arvato SCM Solutions.

    In total, more than 500,000 units were shipped in the first three months of the collaboration. One of NATIVE UNION’s popular products is the multi-USB charger and cable management system ECLIPSE CHARGER that came on the back of a very successful kickstarter campaign, where Arvato shipped almost 10,000 orders of the new product to customers all around the world. Overall, Arvato SCM Solutions covers 48 countries from its Hong Kong site.

    “NATIVE UNION is a client with a lot of potential in its field, fulfilling the consumer’s increasing demands for high quality, design-led products,” says Kuetemeier. “We have been happy about our partnership and collaboration since day one and we are very excited about developing and expanding business with NATIVE UNION – in Hong Kong and beyond.”

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  • Bolloré Logistics Korea to be the First to Achieve CEIV Pharma Certification

    Bolloré Logistics Korea to be the First to Achieve CEIV Pharma Certification

    On January 31st, 2018, Bolloré Logistics Korea became the first transport and logistics company in South Korea to independently achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma).

    The certification is a globally recognized and standardized certification for healthcare airfreight shipments. It is meant to train all the air cargo industry operators on the proper Cold Chain handling of pharmaceutical products requiring temperature control.

    Bolloré Logistics Korea began the certification process according to the IATA CEIV Pharma standard in the third quarter of 2015. The CEIV committee has worked with dedication to bring the internal processes to required expectations.

    “We are proud to be the first CEIV Pharma logistics company independently certified in Korea. The certification reinforces our commitment to provide the highest standards of professionalism in handling the transportation of high-value pharmaceutical products under strict temperature and time-sensitive conditions,” said Thibault JANSSENS, Managing Director of Bolloré Logistics Korea.

    The CEIV certification will allow Bolloré Logistics Korea to have a competitive/strategic advantage in the healthcare logistics market with a stronger, more competitive and enhanced air cargo service.

    This is a new success which shows our commitment to achieve the highest international quality standard in the global pharmaceutical supply chain for its customers, by continually improving our processes and infrastructures to be compliant with IATA CEIV Pharma standards. With Australia, Singapore and now South Korea certified, the aim of Bolloré Logistics is to deploy this action throughout its global network with on-going certifications on other sites in the Asia-Pacific region such as in Hong Kong and Japan.

    With its modern and innovative facilities, the excellence of its quality management system, the expertise of its teams and its multiple certifications, Bolloré Logistics is a major global player in the supply chain of pharmaceutical products.

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) created Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) in 2015. It aims to set the industrial standard for air cargo supply chain in pharmaceutical handling excellence. It addresses industry’s need for more safety, security, compliance and efficiency, by the creation of a globally consistent and recognized pharmaceutical product handling certification.

    CEIV Pharma encompasses, or even supersedes, many of the existing pharmaceutical standards and guidelines, such as IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR), European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP), World Health Organization Annex 5, United States Pharmacopeia Standards.

  • DHL appoints Skerry Palanga as new Country Manager in Papua New Guinea

    DHL appoints Skerry Palanga as new Country Manager in Papua New Guinea

    DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has appointed Skerry Palanga as Country Manager, Papua New Guinea. With the appointment, Palanga will lead and manage the country’s operations and be responsible for driving its business growth.

    Prior to this appointment, Palanga was the National Operations Manager where he was instrumental in the set-up and transportation of telecommunication equipment for the first mobile network in Papua New Guinea. While directing the mammoth project, Palanga managed the entire logistics solution which covered numerous sites across the country. During his 14-year tenure in DHL Global Forwarding, Palanga had also successfully established the operations in Port Moresby and Lae which has remained sustainable today.

    Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Asia Pacific, said, “A veteran freight forwarding professional, Skerry has built a wealth of experience and first-hand knowledge of day-to-day operations — having risen through the ranks in DHL over the last 14 years.  His appointment to this new role is a valuable addition to DHL, as we continue to expand our footprint in Asia Pacific. With his strong knowledge of the country, I’m confident that Skerry will bring with him the agility and flexibility needed to help us realize this market’s full potential, amid the anticipated growth in freight volumes.”

    Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Palanga will report to Tony Boll, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, South Pacific.

    Tony Boll, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, South Pacific, said, “We are delighted to welcome Skerry onboard as we further our growth momentum in Papua New Guinea. We have every confidence that Skerry will continue to drive great business outcomes — supported by his extensive industry experience and in-depth knowledge of the local business culture. We look forward to achieving new and greater heights in this market, as we continue to capitalize on rich growth opportunities within the South Pacific region.”

    Skerry Palanga, the newly-appointed Country Manager for Papua New Guinea, DHL Global Forwarding said, “I am excited to lead the charge in nurturing our business in Papua New Guinea — a market that presents tremendous opportunities. I believe that my keen appreciation of the local culture and business practices will be a strong asset in guiding DHL’s growth in the country. Our biggest achievements are ahead of us — and I look forward to delivering the highest standards of excellence to our customers, with the support of a talented and committed team.”

    A citizen of Papua New Guinea, Palanga brings over 16 years of industry experience across various roles within the logistics industry. Since starting with Danzas AEI in 2001, Palanga has accumulated 14 years of experience with DHL. In his various roles at DHL that included Air Freight Export Supervisor and Air Freight Export Manager, Palanga has been involved in different aspects of the business — operations, sales, finance and human resources.

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  • Newcomer Logistics Firm Iruna eLogistics Seeks to Empower E-Commerce

    Newcomer Logistics Firm Iruna eLogistics Seeks to Empower E-Commerce

    Iruna eLogistics, a logistics startup company, plans to open two new fulfillment centers in Surabaya and Medan by the end of this year as part of its rapid expansion to provide back-end logistics services to Indonesia’s small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Indonesia’s small and medium-sized businesses have embraced e-commerce and digital marketing platforms to boost sales in the last two years. However, they often find high warehousing and transportation costs expensive and experience complications in tracking inventory, which in turn hinder growth.

    Iruna, which was founded by logistic veteran Yan Hendry Jauwena last December, tries to address the problem by offering integrated logistics solutions which manage the storage, packaging, handling and delivery of items for small business.

    “We wanted to improve the ecosystem by taking care of the back-end issues involved in online commerce. That way the small and medium-sized businesses can focus only on the production and marketing of their products,” Maria Bebasari, Iruna’s vice president for marketing and communication, said on Tuesday.

    Currently, Iruna handles delivery of more than 1,000 types of items a day, ranging from tiny soaps to bulky furniture from its 5,000-square-meter space in Sunter, North Jakarta. The facility is equipped with freezers and coolers to handle food and beverage delivery as well as secured storage for items worth more than Rp 5 million ($374), Maria said.

    Still, the company is not yet able to transport gold — which requires a separate license — or living plants or animals, she said.

    Iruna plans to open similar facilities in Surabaya next month and in Medan by the end of the year, occupying an area of 2,000 to 3,000 square meters each, Maria said.

    Maria said e-commerce consumers are concentrated in big cities despite vendors being spread out across the archipelago, making it costly for individual item delivery.

    “It’s more economical for both the producers and consumers if the delivery is done from our warehouse,” Maria said, adding that their storage and handling facilities differentiate the company from existing logistics firms like state-owned Pos Indonesia, Tiki or JNE.

    Maria said that Iruna targets to deliver 1 million different types of items and add six more fulfillment centers across the archipelago over the next three years, fully confident in the country’s e-commerce prospects.

    Indonesia e-commerce market is projected to reach $130 billion in sales by 2020, according to an estimate from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.

  • DHL orders Boeing converted freighter at the Singapore airshow

    DHL orders Boeing converted freighter at the Singapore airshow

    Express firm DHL has ordered a converted freighter from Boeing as the aircraft manufacturer secures service deals valued at more than $900m during the Singapore airshow.

    The DHL order is for a B767-300ER Boeing converted freighter, which the manufacturer said could carry “high-density cargo on long-range routes, as well as e-commerce cargo on domestic and regional routes”.

    A list of other service deals signed at the show can be found here.

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  • GreyOrange to showcase expanded AI-powered Butler range at LogiMat 2018 for autonomous order fulfilment

    GreyOrange to showcase expanded AI-powered Butler range at LogiMat 2018 for autonomous order fulfilment

    Robotics and supply chain automation company, GreyOrange, will launch its new goods-to-person Butler XL at LogiMat 2018, the 16th International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management in Stuttgart, Germany on 13-15 March.

    With the new ButlerTM XL, GreyOrange expands the range of goods-to-person solutions that can be used in manufacturing facilities and omnichannel warehouses, to move different kinds of loads from raw materials to finished goods. The Butler XL can handle a payload of 1600 kgs (3500 lbs) including pallets, drums and sacks. Designed to work in tandem with the current Butler system, this makes it easy to add its new capabilities to existing operations.

    The new Butler robotics system will support multi-floor operations with the integration of an elevator. This provides greater flexibility to optimise handling of inventory across a facility.

    GreyOrange is a fast-growing company in supply chain automation, deploying its AI-enabled ButlerTM robotics system in warehouses and fulfilment centers for e-commerce, retail and consumer packaged goods. In the last year. GreyOrange has rapidly expanded its presence with its Butler goods-to-person system deployed in Japan, Hong Kong, India and the Americas, plus a new site currently being installed in Europe.

    Samay Kohli, Group Chief Executive Officer, GreyOrange, said, “The Butler goods-to-person robotics solution has been very well received since its launch. The Logistics industry has made huge strides in terms of adopting new technologies, and worldwide we are seeing increasing interest in our automation solutions driven by Artificial Intelligence. At LogiMat we will demonstrate how our expanded range of Butler products addresses supply chain complexities to deliver end-to-end efficiencies from inbound, inventory management to outbound. We invite everyone to our Stand to get a demo of our new products and see its advantages.”

    GreyMatter is the software platform developed by GreyOrange to revolutionise warehouse operations by connecting people, process and technology more efficiently using Artificial Intelligence. In real-time, it integrates and delivers all of the functionality, intelligence and services required for optimum warehouse operations. At every step of the process, from receiving to storage to picking to fulfillment, orders are consolidated through automation.

  • Bolloré Logistics: QHSE Focus at the PTTEP Myanmar Asset 2018 SSHE Forum

    Bolloré Logistics: QHSE Focus at the PTTEP Myanmar Asset 2018 SSHE Forum

    Bolloré Logistics’ Oil & Gas teams from Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore were present for the second time at the PTTEP Myanmar Asset 2018 Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SSHE) Forum on January 19th, 2018, in Yangon.

    The Oil & Gas teams available at our booth welcomed the opportunity to showcase our footprint in the major global hubs, as well as in most of the oil and gas producing countries, with a strong implementation in Africa and Asia. Offering tailor-made solutions on contract or project basis, Bolloré Logistics prides itself in delivering simple or complex solutions to its oil & gas customers, sometimes in the most challenging areas of the world, in full compliance with Ethics and the Quality, Health, Safety, Environment (QHSE) standards.

    “The presence of the Bolloré Logistics’ Oil & Gas teams from three different countries shows the collaborative spirit that prevails among the dedicated oil & gas specialists in the Asia-Pacific region. Our collaborators are our number 1 asset,” mentions Bruce Boudailler, Regional Director Oil & Gas at Bolloré Logistics Asia-Pacific.

    Bruce Boudailler adds: “Our presence at a SSHE-focused event also demonstrates that Bolloré Logistics is highly committed to ensuring that its valued collaborators, subcontractors and customers go home safely at the end of each working day.”

    The implementation of all of our QHSE processes is top priority for Bolloré Logistics’ teams in Asia- Pacific. It is crucial for clients as well, especially considering the hazardous and risky nature of the oil and gas industry. To back this up, Bolloré Logistics Brunei boasts an exemplary record at their supply base located in Muara – Serasa and contributed to achieving 18 years without Lost Time Injury (LTI*) for TOTAL E&P Borneo BV (TEPB).

    Differentiating itself from other major international freight forwarders, Bolloré Logistics has developed a very strong expertise and track record in handling important capital asset projects onshore and offshore, and extended the logistics chain beyond the entry gates of the supply bases. As an extension of the supply chain, Bolloré Logistics has been integrating for many years in its solutions marine services as well as supply base services.

    *Loss Time Injury can be explained as follows: if someone gets any serious injury at work which inhibits
    him/her from returning to work immediately, it is considered a LTI. However, if instead that person gets light
    injuries but manage to return to work, it will not be counted as a LTI.

  • UPS To Purchase 14 Additional 747-8F Freighters and Orders 4 New 767s

    UPS To Purchase 14 Additional 747-8F Freighters and Orders 4 New 767s

    UPS announced it has ordered 14 Boeing 747-8 cargo jets and four new Boeing 767 aircraft to provide additional capacity in response to accelerating demand for the company’s air services. All of the new aircraft will be added to the existing fleet and no existing aircraft are being replaced.

    The aircraft will be delivered on an expedited schedule, building on the company’s 2016 order of 14 Boeing 747-8 freighters. All 32 of the jets will be delivered by the end of 2022, adding more than 9 million pounds of cargo capacity. UPS’s global airline network includes more than 500 owned and leased aircraft. UPS received three new 747-8 freighters in 2017.

    “Our intra-U.S. next-day and deferred air shipments are expanding to record levels, and UPS’s International segment has produced four consecutive quarters of double-digit export shipment growth,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. “To support this strong customer demand, we continue to invest in additional air capacity, providing the critical link our customers need to markets around the world.”

    In addition to growing customer demand for express services, recent US tax reform legislation is enabling UPS to utilize tax savings to significantly increase capital investments and to make them earlier than previously planned.
    “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of UPS Airlines today, we are seeing unprecedented demand for our air products,” said UPS Airlines President Brendan Canavan. “The new freighters will allow us to continue upsizing aircraft on routes and will create a cascading effect that will boost capacity on regional routes around the world.”

    The 747-8 freighter carries 46 shipping containers, 34 on its main deck and 12 in its lower compartments. The -8 has a cargo capacity of 307,600 pounds, or approximately 30,000 packages and a range of 4,200 nautical miles. The new -8 aircraft line has a strong industry safety, reliability, and environmental record. The Boeing 767 freighter has cargo capacity of 132,200 pounds and capacity for 31 air containers, 24 on the main deck and 7 in its lower compartments. It has a range of approximately 3,000 nautical miles. UPS currently operates 59 Boeing 767 aircraft.

    “UPS has clearly tapped into the power and efficiency the 747-8 Freighter brings to the market,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. “We’re impressed with how UPS is leveraging the airplane in its operations and excited to see them bring additional 767s into their fleet.”

  • Bollore Logistics Acquires Global Solutions In Denmark

    Bollore Logistics Acquires Global Solutions In Denmark

    This acquisition is part of Bolloré Logistics’ strategic development through external growth. As one of the five international freight forwarding and logistics leaders in Europe, it continues to enhance and strengthen its international network. In Europe, it now has 165 sites in 22 countries with a combined headcount of 5,500.

    This latest transaction will expand further Bolloré Logistics’ global end-to-end offering in the Scandinavian markets. Already established in Norway, it now benefits from Denmark’s Global Solutions network, which has been operating on the Danish market for 11 years, with triple expertise in the airfreight, seafreight and express business
    lines, particularly on the Europe-Asia axis. Global Solutions, now Bolloré Logistics brand, has two offices: an office at Copenhagen airport, and its headquarters in Vejle, the country’s logistics hub.

    For Henri Le Gouis, CEO Europe of Bolloré Logistics, “this new location will enable us to better serve our key account customers in Denmark and more generally in Scandinavia. We will support Danish companies in their international development and logistics projects, particularly in Africa, the continent of the future with strong market opportunities, where we operate as the 1st integrated logistics network. ”

    “We are also aiming to strengthen our range of solutions and services for the Aid & Relief sector, which is strongly represented in Denmark” adds David Smith, CEO Northern Europe of Bolloré Logistics. Thomas Toubro, Managing Director -Founder of Global Solutions, expressed himself “satisfied and honored to be now part of the big Bolloré’s family group. I am very confident for the future, and believe in our ability to elevate Bolloré Logistics to the rank of the leading transport and logistics operators in Scandinavia. “

  • FedEx launches ‘crucial’ e-commerce service in Asia Pacific

    FedEx launches ‘crucial’ e-commerce service in Asia Pacific

    FedEx customers in the Asia Pacific market have a new e-commerce delivery option. FedEx Express — subsidiary of Memphis-based logistics and delivery powerhouse FedEx Corp. — announced Jan. 23 its FedEx Delivery Manager service would now be offered in Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan (Asia Pacific).

    Customers using the delivery manager service can request specific delivery times or have packages delivered to a different address as part of the free service. FedEx sends SMS or email notifications when it picks up a package; recipients can then change any delivery instructions as needed. This is also intended to reduce the amount of deliveries FedEx makes to people who are not home.

    “The last mile of delivery capability is crucial to e-commerce as consumers today view convenience as a necessity and not a luxury,” said Karen Reddington, president of FedEx Express Asia Pacific, in a release.

    FedEx recently confirmed the importance of an “efficient and flexible shipping process” to SMEs [small-to-medium enterprise] via a FedEx-commissioned research study. According to the company, study results showed that 79 percent of Asia Pacific SMEs generate revenue through e-commerce; 32 percent have had e-commerce growth in the past 12 months; and, of the businesses that reported e-commerce growth, 46 percent said they needed more flexible shipping options.

    The study, “Global Trade in the Digital Economy: Opportunities for Small Businesses” was commissioned by Harris Interactive on behalf of FedEx in September 2016.

    With this latest addition, FedEx Delivery Manager is now offered in 41 markets across the world, including Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

    “The flexible delivery options provided by FedEx Delivery Manager will give end-consumers the peace of mind and enhance their overall online shopping experience,” Reddington said. “This is crucial to businesses, especially SMEs, as this will help them meet customers’ expectations and stay ahead of the competition.”

    FedEx Corp. reported $60.3 billion in annual revenue for fiscal 2017. In total, FedEx has more than 400,000 employees across the world. FedEx reported $16.3 billion in revenue for its second quarter 2018 results.

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  • Exports to Asia boost Schiphol Cargo to a record 1.75 million tonnes in 2017

    Exports to Asia boost Schiphol Cargo to a record 1.75 million tonnes in 2017

    Schiphol Cargo reported an increase of 5.4 per cent on yearly tonnage in 2017 with strong demand in the Far East for European goods boosting total figures to 1,752,498 tonnes.

    Europe’s third largest air cargo hub experienced an uptick in cargo throughput of 7.4 per cent year-on-year between January and October 2017, with total figures for January to December 2017 reaching 1.75 million tonnes.

    Imports to Schiphol from the Far East in 2017 increased by 3.1 per cent to 299,386 tonnes, with exports to the region growing by 8.8 per cent year-on-year to 316,097 tonnes.

    Asia remains Schiphol’s largest market, with Shanghai, China, the busiest destination.

    European exports grew 19.1 per cent to 123,950 tonnes in 2017, with imports up 18.2 per cent to 124,992 tonnes.

    “We have continued to build on initiatives in 2016 and 2017 with the aim of enhancing the experience of our pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and perishables customers, and our continued commitment to quality is having positive results,” said Jonas van Stekelenburg, Head of Cargo, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

    “The upswing in e-commerce shipments, both inbound and outbound, was a large contributor to the cargo volumes for this market.

    “A number of flights transit Europe en-route to Asia, and we can attribute a proportion of the growth in our European figures to the developing Asian market.”

    Flights to Asia transiting European destinations including Baku, Azerbaijan, and Moscow, Russia, continue to contribute to an increase in outbound figures to the Far East.

    Latin America inbound cargo was up by 21.5 per cent in 2017 to 123,524 tonnes due to a number of additional full freighter flights on the route. Outbound cargo grew by 1.8 per cent to 76,498 tonnes.

    Import volumes from Africa decreased by 6.6 per cent to 109,751 tonnes due to temporary aeronautical restrictions that have been in place since June 2017.

    Imposed by the Kenyan Authorities, the restrictions mean that fewer direct freighter flights are coming from Nairobi, Kenya.

    Exports to Africa were down 5.4 per cent on 2016 to 51,743 tonnes.

    Imports from the Middle East increased by 3.4 per cent to 97,789 tonnes in 2017, with export tonnage increasing by 2.1 per cent year-on-year to 122,617 tonnes.

    Imports from North America were down by 5.6 per cent to 141,714 tonnes year-on-year reflecting changes in regional strategy by some airline partners, whilst North America export volumes were up by 4.4 per cent to 164,509 tonnes.

    A total of 496,748 Air Traffic Movements flew in 2017, an increase of 3.7 per cent on 2016.

    A maximum number of 500,000 ATM until 2020 has been agreed between Schiphol Group, the local community, airlines, and the Dutch Government.

    “This is no reason to hold back on our quality initiatives; we need to stay alert, prepare for what is coming, and seek the necessary innovations,” said van Stekelenburg.

    This year (2018) began on a positive note at Schiphol, with an increase in load factors as well as a slight growth in ATMs as a consequence of unused slots.

    “It is very positive that in this current 2017 / 2018 winter season, all requested, full freighter slots were granted, and many freighters were able to continue their business at Schiphol with ad-hoc slots,” van Stekelenburg continued.

    “It is Schiphol’s objective to aim for sustainable growth at the airport after 2020 and airfreight is an important part of that.”

    “On the belly side we expect AMS to grow in 2018 both in terms of volume and capacity.

    “The outlook for 2018 – as, globally, we see even more air traffic growth – is a challenging one.

    “The slot scarcity has been a challenge for us as a cargo community, and in some cases, cargo stakeholders were under-represented in the various sections of the airport community.

    “In 2018 we will act on this, together with all freighter airlines, handlers, and other logistic service providers.

    “Trust, increased cooperation, and improved agreements between all stakeholders are essential in this respect,” concluded van Stekelenburg.

    “Close collaboration with our Cargo Community remains vital and is a strong focus for 2018. Together we will continue to pursue our ambitions of better digital information exchange, and further quality improvements in the supply chain, particularly for pharma, e-commerce, and perishables.”

    Schiphol Cargo’s Smart Cargo Mainport programme initiatives such as the Holland Flower Alliance, Pharma Gateway Amsterdam, and European Green Fast Lanes are working towards this goal by focusing on improved information sharing, and optimal landside logistics.

    Innovations such as the compliance checker, developed in partnership with Cargonaut, are examples of how collaboration within the Schiphol Cargo Community is shaping its journey towards becoming Europe’s smartest cargo hub.

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