FedEx Express launches FICP

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the launch of FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP), a new FedEx Express International, day-definite, e-Commerce shipping service that combines competitive speed with attractive prices, in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region.  The launch of FICP further enhances FedEx e-Commerce capabilities as businesses are […]

Aviation Horizon partners with Air One Aviation

Aviation Horizon has signed a global cargo general sales agency contract with Air One Aviation to support its launch venture into the all-cargo market for regional 737 freighter services. The Saudi-based private jet operator has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-400SF conversion and two more are due to join its fleet in the next […]

Operations start at U-Freight’s first smart eCommerce fulfilment centre

Work has been completed to turn one of the five freight hubs operated by U-Freight Logistics in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse. The company’s 21,000 sq ft eCommerce fulfilment centre (EFC) in Kwai Chung has been equipped with an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) and Intelligent Racking system, and associated operating software, to improve the […]

Hurricane Commerce teams up with Prime Vision

Prime Vision is partnering with Hurricane Commerce to provide customers with a complete end-to-end data enhancement service on cross-border e-Commerce parcels and packets. New regulations and laws are providing huge challenges to any business involved in international e-Commerce. And the biggest requirement is for quality data on parcels including complete and valid product descriptions and […]

Volga-Dnepr steps up as e-commerce booms

Remote working, shop closures and social distancing have become the norm for many globally and this shift in lifestyle has led to a huge increase in e-commerce. “The e-commerce sector has been booming for the last decade in general and in 2020 in particular, driven by the pandemic situation and lockdowns,” explains Fedor Novikov, marketing […]

WCA and Alibaba sign agreement to boost cross-border eCommerce

WCA and alibaba.com have signed an agreement to allow approved WCA member companies integrated into Alibaba’s logistics platform for cross-border eCommerce shipments. The collaboration commences in January 2017, facilitating shipments generated by alibaba.com’s members to major exports including the USA, India and the UK. WCA will provide support in vetting and approving international logistics providers […]