FedEx is supporting e-commerce growth in Singapore and enhancing the customer experience of online shoppers in the city state with the launch of Picture Proof of Delivery (PPOD) for express residential deliveries. Customers in Singapore who choose the ‘no-signature-required’ delivery option can now receive a photo showing the exact location where their package was delivered, by tracking on the FedEx website and the FedEx Mobile app. The express operator said PPOD is a free delivery service … [Read more...] about FedEx launches ‘Picture Proof of Delivery’ in Singapore
Express
Cainiao’s 10th year: Mastering e-commerce logistics
Cainiao turned 10 this year and has evolved from plugging existing gaps in the industry using proprietary technologies, to one that prioritizes customer-centricity. At the company’s recent global summit in June, the company pledged a new benchmark global delivery service, one that will take five working days across the smart logistics network that it is progressively building. The move is rightfully so given the influence of online shopping and e-commerce on logistics players and the need to … [Read more...] about Cainiao’s 10th year: Mastering e-commerce logistics
JD Logistics joins forces with Geopost
JD Logistics and French delivery service Geopost have formed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their capabilities by leveraging their warehousing network and delivery capabilities. The partnership is expected to enhance international express services between China and Europe, which will see the two companies establish direct-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping solutions, whilst ensuring end-to-end shipment tracking and delivery through a convenient … [Read more...] about JD Logistics joins forces with Geopost
Teleport welcomes brand new A321 freighter
Teleport, the logistics venture seeded by Capital A, is looking to dominate Southeast Asia's air freight maket as it officially inducted its first Airbus A321 freighter (A321F) into its fleet on 12 July. The new cargo aircraft, based out of Kuala Lumpur, is the first of three aircraft to be delivered to Teleport and it is expected to strengthen the company’s position in Southeast Asia, in terms of cargo volume. Teleport said the A321F’s flight range gives it access to over 80 destinations … [Read more...] about Teleport welcomes brand new A321 freighter
New express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai
Indian express logistics company DTDC Express unveiled its new ‘super hub’ at Geethanjali Industrial Park, Velappanchavadi in Chennai on 28 June. The new facility spans over 175,000 square feet and has 38 docks to help optimize cross-docking efficiency. The hub is equipped with infrastructure to handle and process over 350 tonnes of shipments daily. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art sortation system that can process up to 9,000 parcels per hour. Located along the … [Read more...] about New express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai
DHL Express to build new Helsinki facility
DHL Express is set to build a logistics center for international air shipments at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and is allocating around €100 million for the entire lease period for new premises and technology in the Aviapolis area. Once operational, the airside access will DHL aircraft parked on the apron to be reached directly from the new building. All incoming and outgoing express shipments in Finland will be handled in the logistics center, which is scheduled to be completed in the second half … [Read more...] about DHL Express to build new Helsinki facility