FeaturePorts and ShippingIsrael’s Bank Leumi and DP World sign MoU to enhance tradePritam BordoloiSeptember 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 22, 2020 The deal involves accessing opportunities to develop port and logistics assets in Israel... Read more
LogisticsCainiao, Alibaba’s logistic arm, to expand last mile network in SingaporePritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2020 The network will comprise over 1,600 collection points, 600 couriers and 500 lockers island-wide... Read more
LogisticsChina’s ZTO Express to raise $1.6 bn in Hong Kong listingPritam BordoloiSeptember 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 16, 2020 The logistics company is selling 45 mn shares in the offering... Read more
LogisticsIndonesian logistics startup Waresix closes $100 mn funding roundPritam BordoloiSeptember 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 10, 2020 Participating investors include Softbank Ventures Asia and Indonesian conglomerate Emtek... Read more
TechnologyAmazon to focus on driverless delivery, sets up new team in the UKPritam BordoloiSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020 The team will work on Amazon Scout, the company’s fully-electric autonomous delivery service... Read more
Shipping and PortsDP World subsidiary buys three business units of Transworld GroupWebAdminSeptember 8, 2020 by WebAdminSeptember 8, 2020 The acquisition is made through DP World subsidiary Unifeeder... Read more
LogisticsDubai-based logistics company Fetchr secures $15 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 2, 2020 The funding will help the company expand to China, the US, the UK and the EU region... Read more
LogisticsJD Logistics to acquire controlling stake in Kuayue Express for $432 mnPritam BordoloiAugust 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 14, 2020 Reports suggest JD Logistics has already signed an agreement... Read more
LogisticsIFC invests $70 mn in Vietnam-based Indo Trans LogisticsPritam BordoloiAugust 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 11, 2020 This is IFC’s first investment in Vietnam’s logistics sector... Read more
LogisticsAdnoc’s logistics unit forms JV with China’s Wanhua ChemicalsPritam BordoloiAugust 7, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 7, 2020 The JV, called AW Shipping, will own and operate a fleet of very large gas carriers (VLGCs) and modern product tankers... Read more