Govt. announces proposal of new logistics park in Kochi

With investment of more than 500 crore & single window clearance system the govt is planning to launch new logistics park in Kochi.

The govt has done a series of meeting with several investors with information that private corporation has already acquired the property for construction & soon they will disclose the exact location as project is in initial stage of construction.

The new logistics park will give employment to atleast 2000 people & will alliance with well-known brands which will have a huge effect on industry & economy.

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DB SCHENKER Opens New Solar Powered Hub in Dubai

DB Schenker has opened a new logistics centre in South Dubai with an area of 33000qm which can offer space for 90000 euro pallets 

This warehouse has capacity to handle temperature controlled, value added services, hazardous , & distribution / delivery services for both ocean & air freight movements..

Moreover it has direct connection for Jebel Ali & Al Maktoum Airport & it will serve as big hub for major DB Schenker customers.

By 2021 DB Schenker is expected to have 80000 sqm of warehouse space available.

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Opening of New Freight Hub near Hanover by DHL

On 13 Sept European transport giant DHL Freight opened new freight hub with an area of 8700 sq m at Airport Business Park in Langenhagen near Hanover Germany .

This facility will provide 86 loading bays managed by 290 employees support for its freight services Euroconnect & Eurrapid .

In order to increase its strength DHL has also introduced automated weight, volume & cargo data recordings system in its new hub in order to increase efficiency & speed .

In order to promote Group's environmental programme DHL promoted sustainable construction methods & use of renewable energies while constructing this site including photovoltaic system & LED lighting .

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Fedex Singapore to Sydney flight 4 times a week

To give a boost to cargo movements , Fedex has launched new flight connecting markets of Europe, Middle east , Asia & Australia.

As per Fedex the new flight is designed to meet increased demand for these sectors especially heavy weight shipments. This will benefit customers based in Australia & Singapore with increased reliability & capacity for general as well as healthcare & perishable cargo.

The dedicated flight will operate 4 times a week between Sydney, Australia & Singapore.

Also with this service Sydney customer will enjoy a 3 hrs cut off time improvement for Singapore & Malaysia 4 times a week.

This will help respond to last minute request more readily than before.

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American Airlines moves to new warehouse in Milan

With the growing demand American airlines has switched to new warehouse measuring 53000sq ft handled by WFS at Milan Malpensa airport .

The airline said that customers are continuosly demanding for direct flight from Italy to US & with growing volumes this warehouse will handle daily flights to New York & Miami.


On its opening day customer were shown ground support equipments , state of the art technology to
handle most frequently shipped goods from Italy like automotive parts , pharmaceuticals & fashion products.

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Sodexi opens Paris airport warehouse

Aéroports de Paris and Sodexi have opened a 7,600 sq m express freight warehouse at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport.
The warehouse, with a €22m investment, will be used to manage and process flows of air freight and mail for express specialist Sodexi, which is 65 per cent  owned by Air France-KLM and 35 per cent by Geopost.
Construction of the logistics building was completed in autumn 2014, following the signing of a long-term building lease in October 2012. The new facility can process up to 55,000 tonnes per year from over 160,000 commercial flights at CDG.
Jérôme Balbi, managing director of Sodexi, said: “With the new express hub, located right next to the passenger terminals, Sodexi has acquired a modern, high- performance facility, ideal for processing flows of international express freight, particularly e-commerce-related.
“Located just a few minutes from the aircraft parking stands, we will be able to offer our customers extremely rapid transit times between two commercial flights, just like passengers making a connection at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
“A parcel collected at the end of the previous afternoon in Hong Kong will arrive in Paris early in the morning, and can be connected straight away to a flight to southern Europe or Scandinavia, for example, with delivery in the early afternoon.”

Source : http://www.aircargonews.net/news/single-view/news/sodexi-opens-paris-airport-warehouse.html

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