With cargo volumes way below what the industry saw over the last 2 years, airlines, logistics players and other stakeholders are trying to figure out which sectors could likely drive back more shipments moving by air. One of those that could be a driving factor is e-commerce, particularly exports coming from Asia. With operations between Abu Dhabi and China, Etihad Cargo is well aware of this trend and has been a step ahead in maximising the opportunities. In April this year, it added a fourth … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo stretches express moves on e-commerce
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9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the e-commerce supply chain logistics industry through tight-knit networks and digital solutions. The platform was formed by Neutral Air Partner and ATEM Group back in May to serve as an ecosystem for shippers and stakeholders to engage with e-commerce logistics professionals and suppliers to the trade. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Justus Klüver, CEO of NeX eCommerce to learn more about the group and its … [Read more...] about 9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
SingPost’s Li Yu on e-commerce, logistics and more
Singapore Post announced dividends in May as the group posted a record revenue of S$1.9 billion for the financial year 2022/2023, with the international business contributing around 90 percent of the total. In an unpredictable market environment, SingPost’s logistics unit contributed 90 percent of the total operating profit, serving as a buffer for the decline in the postal segment. The postal group is on the verge of transforming into a global e-commerce logistics enterprise with its recent … [Read more...] about SingPost’s Li Yu on e-commerce, logistics and more
Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
A novel, even transformative, online shopping experience is quickly becoming the norm in China: products ordered and paid for during large-scale promotions like Single’s Day reach your doorstep within the same day or even a few minutes post-transaction. The country's express delivery service has witnessed an astronomical 30-fold growth in the last decade, handling over 100 billion parcels in 2022 alone. Serving as a tangible manifestation of the explosive ecommerce boom, spearheading … [Read more...] about Shaping the future of e-commerce logistics with JDL
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
DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo
DHL Group has agreed to fully acquire Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo), one of the leading parcel delivery companies in Turkey. The merger will look to capitalise on Turkiye’s growing e-commerce market, which is estimated to see double-digit growth in the next few years. Tobias Meyer, CEO DHL Group said “E-commerce remains one of the biggest growth drivers for logistics services and especially for parcel volumes. We, therefore, … [Read more...] about DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo