All News articles – Page 401
-
News
DHL and Ethiopian Airlines scale up their joint venture
DHL and Ethiopian Airlines have appointed Berhanu Kassa as general manager to lead their joint venture as it scales up its operations with three established stations, and a fourth by end of the year.Kassa, previously director of logistics services at Ethiopian Airlines, takes over the leadership of DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics ...
-
News
Row over subsidised e-commerce packages into the US faces crunch vote
A row about subsidised e-commerce packages may see US postal rates soar by up to 300% if a compromise cannot be reached tomorrow at a key vote of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).In August 2018, President Trump said that the US Postal Service (USPS) would quit the rate-setting UPU on ...
-
NewsMASkargo to expand its online booking service
Unisys is helping MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines, expand its range of cargo booking options with a new online booking service via the airline’s website.The new service from the information technology company provides an online option for MASkargo customers who at present use offline methods to book cargo ...
-
NewsSpiceXpress' new 737-800 freighter to commence operations in South Asia
Image source: SpiceXpressSpiceJet's cargo division, SpiceXpress, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing converted freighter (BCF).The standard-body freighter, which is the first 737-800BCF to be operated in south Asia, is on lease from NGF Alpha Limited, a division of Spectre Cargo Solutions.The airline also operates two B737-700Fs.The aircraft offers ...
-
News
Jet fuel price spikes not as bad as feared
Spikes in the price of jet fuel following attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities earlier this month were not as bad as feared as crude oil was trading only fractionally higher by the end of last week.According to the weekly IATA-Platts Jet Fuel Price Index, the cost per gallon of aircraft ...
-
NewsNew Tigers SmartHub:Connect feature enables stock checks and tracking for customers
Tigers has launched a new 'purchase order (PO) suite' feature in for its Cloud-based SmartHub:Connect (SH:C) platform.The new PO feature will enable customers to track factory orders and plan marketing campaigns related to stock availability – for calendar events such as as Cyber Monday, Black Friday and Christmas.Already available in ...
-
News
Kuehne+Nagel launches low carbon transport programme
Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel has launched a Net Zero Carbon programme that will aim to reduce the environmental impact of supply chains.The Switzerland-headquartered company said it had launched the programme to proactively address the CO2 footprint of the transportation performed by suppliers such as airlines, shipping lines and haulage firms.K+N will ...
-
NewsMAB Kargo introduces new halal logistics service
MAB Kargo, a subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group companies, has launched a halal logistics service after having received MS2400-Halal Certification from the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) on May 1.MAB Kargo's new halal logistics service offers hygienic and secure movement, storage and handling for both food and non-food ...
-
News
British Airways reinstates half of flights following strike cancellation
British Airways has reinstated around half of its flights on September 27 after pilots called off their planned strike.The IAG-owned airline had previously cancelled all flights for the day when pilot union BALPA announced it planned industrial action as part of a dispute over pay and conditions."If your flight was ...
-
NewsFedEx teams up with Walgreens and Wing Aviation for US drone deliveries
Wing Aviation droneDrone firm Wing Aviation, FedEx Express and US retailer Walgreens are planning to launch a "first-of-its-kind drone delivery service" in Christiansburg, Virginia next month.The pilot programme aims to demonstrate the "many benefits of drone delivery to communities by exploring methods to enhance last-mile delivery service, improve access to ...
-
News
Hong Kong pushes back roll out of new air cargo security requirements
The Hong Kong government has pushed backed the roll out of stricter cargo screening requirements in light of the current market downturn.The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) said it would no longer require the screening of 25% of all non-known consignee shipments from October 1.Instead, the deadline has been pushed back ...
-
NewsDescartes improves ULD tracking and Air NZ signs up
Descartes has upgraded is ULD tracking service to what it says is an “industry-leading, Bluetooth-enabled solution” to automatically monitor the real-time location of international mail, parcel and cargo shipments, whether they are on the ground or in the air.Descartes Core ULD Tracking “helps air carriers automate freight tracking, increase operating ...
-
News‘Lucky ULD’ completes world tour
Jettainer’s ‘Lucky ULD’ has completed its year-long journey round the world to raise awareness of the importance of handling Unit Load Devices correctly.Staff moving the special ULD Care Code of Conduct-branded container during its 86 flights in 18 countries were reminded of the ten golden rules of ULD handling, ensuring ...
-
News
British Airways pilots call off next week's strike action
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) yesterday called off a strike - over pay and conditions - scheduled for September 27.BALPA said strikes that took place on September 9 and 10 had "demonstrated the anger and resolve of pilots"."It was now time for a period of reflection before the dispute ...
-
News
Qatar sees cargo revenues rise as the overall group reports a loss
Qatar Airways saw cargo revenues increase by 16.8% to QR10.1bn in fiscal 2019 on the back of fleet expansion, but the overall airline reported a loss.The airline said during the fiscal year it transported 1.4m tonnes of cargo an increase of 6.8% year-on-year as it grew to become the second ...
-
NewsAirbus ups freighter forecast as stored fleet remains historically low
Airbus is predicting demand for just over 850 new-build freighters over the next two decades in the airframer’s latest global forecast.The figure is slightly higher than the 826 listed in its previous 20-year forecast.Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer, speaking during a briefing in London, said the figure was “not ...
-
NewsSeven more years for Swissport in Morocco
Swissport in CasablancaSwissport International has renewed its contract to provide ground handling services in Morocco, increasing the number of airports where it works from 13 to 15.The seven-year contract, which commences on 1 October, was signed with Moroccan airport operator, ONDA. The two companies have worked together since 2012."We are ...
-
NewsUpgrade to skypooling ULD sharing platform
skypooling, the online platform for the global exchange of ULDs, has introduced an auto-matching function as part of a redesign in response to customer feedback.Version 2.0 automatically matches airlines with under- or over-stocking and has expanded the functionality so that bookings can be made directly on the platform. As part ...
-
NewsEmirates SkyCargo teams up with Seafood Souq
From left: Sayed Harris, cargo manager, Emirates SkyCargo; Sean Dennis, ceo and co-founder, Seafood Souq; Dennis Lister, vp cargo commercial development, Emirates SkyCargo and Dennis Konoplev, coo and co-founder, Seafood SouqEmirates SkyCargo has signed a partnership with Seafood Souq, the creator of an online B2B marketplace application that helps seafood ...
-
News
FedEx to cut freighter capacity on weak outlook
Express giant FedEx will cut its freighter capacity in response to weaker macroeconomic conditions.Speaking after the company announced its fiscal first-quarter results, FedEx chairman Fred Smith said the airline would retire 20 MD-10-10 aircraft over the current and next fiscal year to eliminate that fleet type from its operation.Meanwhile, it ...