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Maersk strengthens presence in Colombia with
new logistics centre in Bogota
M
aersk has strengthened
its presence in Colombia
with the inauguration of
a cutting-edge container logistics
center in the Tocancipa industrial
zone, just north of Bogota. Spanning 44,000 sq mt, this facility aims
to enhance supply chain reliability
by minimising port and transport
costs while eliminating customer
waiting times through consistent
availability of empty containers.
This operational e昀케ciency ensures
prompt responsiveness to demand
昀氀uctuations.
Key features of the logistics
centre include a 3,378 sq mt depot,
a 23,000 sq mt container storage
area, and a 651 sq mt. refrigerated container section capable
of handling 50 containers. With
a capacity to manage up to 1,600
containers, the centre is equipped
with advanced depot management
systems and o昀昀ers services such
as container loading/unloading,
cargo handling, storage, and onsite reach stackers. In line with
sustainable practices, Maersk
incorporates recycled construction materials, LED, and solar
perimeter lighting, underscoring
its environmental commitment.
The center further provides comprehensive services like container
maintenance, repair, consolidation,
and deconsolidation, enhancing
logistical 昀氀exibility for customers.
MAHB signs MoU with
CHAGC for air cargo
expansion
M
alaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has
signed an MoU with China Henan Aviation
Group to enhance air cargo connectivity
and logistics between Malaysia and China, aiming
to strengthen trade relations between the two
countries. This strategic partnership seeks to
improve the e昀케ciency and expand the reach of both
airport operators by establishing new air cargo
routes between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International
Airport (CGO) and Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KUL), solidifying KUL's position as a key
regional logistics hub and facilitating smoother
trade links between Europe and Malaysia.
To initiate this collaboration, Raya Airways will
commence three weekly cargo 昀氀ights between KUL
and CGO starting in August. Additionally, China
Southern has already launched daily commercial
昀氀ights between the two airports from June 21, further
enhancing air connectivity between Malaysia and
China. In addition to route expansions, the partnership will focus on enhancing infrastructure at KUL
to support transshipment and re-export activities.
Leveraging CHAGC's expertise, MAHB anticipates
signi昀椀cant improvements to KUL's cargo capabilities,
bolstering Malaysia's role in global trade.
ECU Worldwide partners with ShipBob to
enhance global freight services
E
CU Worldwide, the whollyowned global subsidiary
of Allcargo Logistics, has
announced a strategic partnership with ShipBob, a leading
global e-commerce enabler. This
collaboration aims to o昀昀er ECU
Worldwide’s ocean and air freight
services to ShipBob’s receiving
hubs and ful昀椀lment centers in the
United States, Europe, Canada,
and Australia. The partnership
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will streamline the inbound
昀氀ow of inventory from suppliers, providing ShipBob’s clients
with comprehensive end-to-end
distribution solutions.
Under this partnership, ECU
Worldwide will play a crucial
role in FreightBob, ShipBob’s
end-to-end managed freight and
inventory distribution program.
Leveraging ECU Worldwide’s
expansive network across 180
countries, with over 2,400 direct
trade lanes and door-to-door
delivery services, ShipBob will
gain the speed and agility necessary to manage e-commerce
inventory for their merchants in
over 50 markets. This integration
forms part of ECU Worldwide’s
Less than Container Load (LCL)
o昀昀ering, enhancing ShipBob’s
inventory management capabilities.
AerCap expands
partnership with JD
Airlines, leasing
four 737-800
converted freighters
an aircraft leasing
ADublin,erCap,
company headquartered in
has signed lease agreements for four 737-800 Boeing
Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft with JD Airlines, the cargo
airline of JD Logistics. These
aircraft will be operated on
behalf of JD Logistics, a prominent supply chain service provider in China and a subsidiary
of the e-commerce giant
JD.com. The 737-800BCF aircraft
will be based at Nantong Xingdong International Airport and
will operate routes connecting
major economic hubs such as
Nantong, Beijing, Shenzhen, and
Wuxi, as well as other destinations across Asia. This addition
enhances JD Airlines’ capacity to
meet the rising demand for
e-commerce and express deliveries, bolstering its logistics
network.
CargoAi launches
allotment feature to
revolutionise air
cargo booking
argoAi introduced its latest
Csimplifies
feature, Allotment, which
and automates batch
pre-booking and allotment for
regular air cargo. Covering more
than 40 airlines across over 130
countries, this tool streamlines
the operational booking process
for freight forwarders, enhancing efficiency and reducing
errors. The Allotment feature
allows freight forwarders to
secure cargo space in batches,
ensuring timely and consistent
shipment deliveries. The batch
allotment upload and instant
confirmation reduce the process
from days to just a few seconds.
This plug-and-play solution
integrates into existing processes, cutting the operational
workload for allotment bookings
by up to 99%.
