A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its omnichannel fulfilment capabilities in Singapore with a planned 1.1 million-sqft warehouse facility in Jurong West. World Gateway 2, as it is called, is expected to be one of the most productive warehouses in Singapore with extensive use of automation and robotic systems. Slated to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, the facility will offer convenient access to Tuas Mega Port and Changi International Airport and industrial areas via … [Read more...] about Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
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DHL Supply Chain to spend €500m in Latin America
DHL Supply Chain has announced a landmark investment of €500 million into Latin America over the next years (until 2028) as part of a strategy to strengthen its capabilities in high-demand sectors like healthcare, automotive, technology, retail and e-commerce. Projects in the pipeline include decarbonizing the domestic fleet through greener alternatives; building, developing and retrofitting real estate assets and warehouses in the market; as well as significant investments into new … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to spend €500m in Latin America
Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
Dronamics is reinforcing its position in international aviation and has solidified its claim as world's first cargo drone airline as it announced that it has secured both IATA and ICAO designator codes on 14 July. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code ‘OY’, along with the accounting prefix 651. The IATA 2-letter airline designator code will be used to establish flight numbers for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights, providing standardised identification across its … [Read more...] about Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
Aramex signs MoU with Global Systémes Asia
Aramex has identified plans to expand its services to Malaysia and the wider Asia Pacific, as the Emirati logistics player signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian holding firm Global Systémes Asia or GSA. The deal is expected to unlock vast opportunities in the logistics industry across Asia Pacific, which will see Aramex Malaysia become the preferred logistics provider for GSA as well as the joint promotion of express and logistics services to their networks in Asia Pacific and … [Read more...] about Aramex signs MoU with Global Systémes Asia
New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Australia Post has officially opened its newest parcel facility in Kemps Creek, NSW to provide services for Greater Western Sydney and the surrounding region. The 33,680-sqm facility, designed with future expansion in mind, is the second largest sorting facility in the network and will be located 15 kilometres from the future Western Sydney Airport. The modern purpose-built facility incorporates parcel processing, pick-up and delivery, as well as transport and linehaul operations. Housing … [Read more...] about New parcel facility finds home in Western Sydney
Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
Press release Together with some 100 guests, Dachser celebrated the opening of its new high-bay warehouse in Memmingen. The logistics provider invested some EUR 30 million in the fully automated warehouse with the new facility gradually going into operation in recent months. Construction for the new logistics facility started in spring 2021. It consists of a front building with 2,700 square metres of floor space and an adjacent high-bay warehouse that provides 7,500 sqaure metres … [Read more...] about Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen