JD Logistics launches all new cargo charter flight between China and Thailand 
JD Logistics – the transport arm of Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com – is targeting demand to and from Thailand with the launch of a new all-cargo charter flight between Shenzhen and Bangkok. The service was launched in May and although the logistics company did not mention the carrier operati... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Air Canada Cargo announces launch routes for newly converted freighter aircraft
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo have announced the initial list of planned routes for the Boeing 767-300ER freighters scheduled to enter service this fall. Air Canada is in the process of fully converting several of its Boeing 767 aircraft into dedicated freighters in order to fully participate in g... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Bollore Logistics receives TAPA FSR A 2020 certification for its CDG airport hub
Bolloré Logistics has received TAPA FSR A 2020 certification (Transported Asset Protection Association – Facility Security Requirements) for its operations at its Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport hub. The certification, which was awarded after an audit process, confirms the logistics company... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
WLP expands in Africa
The World Logistics Passport (WLP) is expanding in Africa – with Ethiopia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Guinea registering as Gateway countries. With countries looking to build back global trade volumes, the benefits to businesses in these countries include a significant reduct... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Oha joins as Gokada VP
Dika Oha has joined as vice president product of Gokada, a Nigeria-based last mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up. He brings with him over 16 years of experience in the tech and e-commerce space in senior roles at Andela, DealDey, and Konga. He possesses experience in business and p... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Peter Ward to step down as CEO after 6 years at UKWA
Peter Ward, CEO of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has announced his intention to step down after six years at the helm of the sector’s leading trade organization. His successor will be named shortly. Ward joined the Association in 2015, having held a series of major industry roles at director ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Akbar Al Baker appointed chairman of oneworld’s Governing Body
The Governing Board of the oneworld global airline alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker to serve as its Chairman. Mr. Al Baker will succeed current oneworld Governing Board Chairman Mr. Alan Joyce, Group CEO of Qantas Group. As Chairman of the... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
1st major international airport to have digital air traffic control traffic
London City Airport has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital air traffic control tower, following intensive testing and live trials of the revolutionary technology during lockdown. All flights on the summer schedule are being guided to ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Dnata Singapore utilizes Hermes’ cloud-based cargo ‘ecosystem’ at Changi Airport
Ground handler dnata Singapore has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies’ New Generation (NG) cloud-based cargo ‘ecosystem’ for its cargo operations at Changi Airport. The ground handler processes more than 6,000 tons of cargo each week at its 32,000 m sq facility at Changi Airport. Herm... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
U-Freight Logistics to reduce picking costs & speed up operations with smart warehouse transformation
U-Freight Logistics has developed one of its five Hong Kong facilities into a smart warehouse to reduce picking costs and speed up operations to meet growing demand. The forwarder’s 21,000 sq ft ecommerce fulfilment center (EFC) in Kwai Chung has been equipped with an automatic guided vehicle (AGV... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Nippon Cargo Airlines to offer capacity online at WebCargo
Freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has signed up to offer its capacity on online air cargo booking portal WebCargo. WebCargo said that by signing up, more than 2,000 forwarders will able to access NCA capacity with dynamic rates, live capacity and e-bookings. “At NCA, we pride ourselve... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Volta Zero to debut in Germany this month
Volta Trucks, a start-up full-electric goods vehicle manufacturer and services company, announced the world’s first purpose-built full electric 16-ton commercial vehicle known as Volta Zero will make its customer debut in Munich and Frankfurt, Germany from 14-25 June 2021. Earlier, the company ann... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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MAN introduces EcoStyle: A new telematics solution suite for customers in MEA region
EcoStyle combines powerful technology to help customers enhance their earnings and savings by as much as 15% MAN Truck & Bus unveiled this year its powerful enterprise grade telematics solution for customers in the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region—EcoStyle. With dynamic solution suite, MAN says... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Qatar Airways Cargo creates a movement to ‘rewild’ the planet
The earth has been around for more than 4.5 billion years. Alongside its human population of over 7.9 billion are tens of billions of animals and plants that co-exist with each other for better or worse. Scientists estimate the world to have more than 8.7 million species of animals and plants. But n... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Tech-driven airports to redefine future of aviation
After more than a year of forced shutdown due to the pandemic, airlines have resumed operations and borders across the world have reopened thanks to the roll-out of various COVID-19 vaccines despite the many logistical and financial challenges in equitably distributing them. Travel between countries... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
DIY home improvement projects, gardening, farming and the arts for UPS’s first female CEO
Talk about Home Depot and immediately, Carol B. Tomé’s name comes to mind. She’s the woman behind this home improvement retailer’s huge success, growing it from 400 stores to more than 2,200 globally with revenues of nearly $100 billion. The Atlanta-born financial expert first joined Home Dep... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Grappenmaker fopt Sydney-gangers: 'Welcome to Perth' 
SYDNEY – De op een dak geschilderde welkomstboodschap ‘Welcome to Perth’ vlakbij de luchthaven van Sydney zal menig luchtreiziger doen denken in het verkeerde vliegtuig te zijn gestapt. Een passagier fotografeerde de pranktekst en deelde deze op Reddit. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…The ... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
WestJet start lijndienst tussen Schiphol en Calgary
SCHIPHOL – De Canadese KLM-partner WestJet komt naar Schiphol toe: de maatschappij start op 5 augustus een lijndienst tussen Calgary en de Nederlandse luchthaven. Op Schiphol kunnen de passagiers overstappen op KLM-vluchten verder Europa in. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…The post WestJet sta... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Finnair Cargo goes live on CargoAi
Finnair Cargo is now offering e-quotes and e-bookings for its airfreight capacity to forwarders thro... » read more (via aircargonews.net)
'Investeerder steekt 120 miljoen pond in London Southend Airport'
SOUTHEND – De private investeerder Carlyle investeert mogelijk 120 miljoen pond in London Southend Airport. Esken Limited, de eigenaar van de luchthaven ten oosten van Londen, bevestigt daarover in gesprek te zijn. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…The post 'Investeerder steekt 120 miljoen... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)