China’s manufacturing shift to boost airfreight demand at expense of maritime
The latest analysis from DHL says that a shift from manufacturing to services and consumption underway in China bodes well ...
Tag: China economy
JD.com signs cold-chain logistics deal with Japan’s Yamato Holdings
The vast size of the Chinese e-commerce market is about to join forces with the forwarding expertise of the Japanese ...
IBM launches blockchain-based pharma logistics services in China
One of the oldest computer giants, IBM, is in the logistics news again after launching a blockchain-based financial services platform ...
Huawei to compete with Alibaba for cloud market
Starting this year, Huawei will expand into public cloud services, the Chinese-technology giant announced. And while not explicitly stated, the ...
JD.com to build 150 drone launch facilities in China by 2020 [VIDEO]
Chinese e-commerce heavyweight JD.com plans to build 150 drone launch facilities in southwestern Sichuan province for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
New office in Australia underscores Alibaba’s regional ambitions
Chinese e-retailer Alibaba Group has opened a new base in Australia, with Alibaba Group executive chairman Jack Ma on hand ...
China Eastern subsidiary, Eastern Air Logistics transferred to CEA Holdings
China Eastern Airlines completed its divestiture from its freight subsidiary, Eastern Air Logistics, on February 8, 2017, according to a ...
Asia-Pacific airlines see cargo rebound in late 2016
Preliminary airfreight figures for 2016 from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued strength in the second half ...
Cathay moves forward on layoffs as economy slows
The recent turbulence at Cathay Pacific may have implications for airfreight, as Asia’s biggest cargo carrier announces layoffs and cost-cutting ...
Consumer demand drives bumper 10-month results at PACTL
The recent spike in cargo volume from September appears to be continuing in some airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo ...
