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NewsDHL Global Forwarding adds chatbot to customer portal
Source: DHL Global ForwardingDHL Global Forwarding has added a chatbot to its myDHLi customer portal as one of a number of upgrades aimed at helping customers "navigate challenges in their logistics".The forwarding giant said that the virtual assistant can, for example, provide information on shipment statuses, find contact details and ...
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SriLankan adds its capacity to CargoAi booking platform
SriLankan Cargo has become the latest carrier to place its capacity on the CargoMART online booking portal from CargoAi.As well as being able to book cargo on SriLankan flights, CargoAi users will also be able to make cross-border payments through the system.The integration offers multiple payment methods, ranging from local ...
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UN commission examines the creation of negotiable cargo documents for air cargo
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is looking at the creation of a negotiable cargo document that could be used in air cargo to transfer ownership of goods while in transit.Unlike ocean bills of lading, transport documents issued by rail, road and air carriers, which are often ...
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NewsVienna Airport reports "significant" cargo growth in Q1
Source: Flughafen Wien AGVienna Airport has reported double-digit percentage improvements in cargo volumes in the first quarter, with throughput now exceeding pre-Covid levels.The Austrian airport handled 68,058 tons of freight in the first three months of the year - a 16% year-on-year increase and 2% improvement on 2019 levels.The hub ...
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NewsPolar goes for growth
Polar Air Cargo is raising the bar for gender diversity in the industry as it strives to grow its network.At a time when women in the air cargo industry continue to be underrepresented at senior level it’s refreshing to see a majority women-led airline going from strength to strength.Four out ...
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Singapore Airlines Group sees cargo revenues decline
Singapore Airlines (SAI) Group saw its cargo revenues decline in the last financial year but is hopeful of improvement for the current year.The Singapore-headquartered airline group reported a 41.2% fall in cargo revenues for the 2023/24 financial year to S$2.1bn on the back of a 42.2% decline in yields due ...
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Air cargo looks to index-linked deals in response to a volatile market
Freight forwarders and shippers are increasing the use of index-linked deals due to current industry volatility.Speaking on a webinar from data provider Xeneta and Tiaca, the two organisations said that supply chains were facing unpredictability and elongated transit times in ocean shipping due to the Red Sea crisis.Meanwhile, e-commerce volumes ...
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NewsRobots help Munich Airport step up automation
evoBOT and O³dyn. Copyright: Fraunhofer IML, Vinzenz NeugebauerRobots are helping Munich Airport step up automation and efficiency in its operations through a project that aims to embed digital technologies in air cargo handling.The initial results of a Digital Testbed Air Cargo (DTAC) research project at Munich Airport have been demonstrated ...
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TAAG Angola Airlines adds Luanda-Lisbon belly capacity
TAAG Angola Airlines is strengthening its Africa-Europe belly capacity capability with the resumption of its Luanda (LAD) - Lisbon (LIS) route.The LAD-LIS route is served by two flights a day using two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.This service was previously carried out using an aircraft from the HiFly airline on a wet ...
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NewsSupply chains brace for new US-China tariff war
Cargo volumes and supply chain costs for China-US services could come under pressure after US president Joe Biden announced a range of new tariffs on Chinese imports.The president yesterday announced tariffs covering Chinese imports with a value of $18bn, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to solar cells and semiconductors to ...
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NewsWFS launches leadership academy in North America
Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched a leadership academy for staff in its North America stations in North America that aims to develop operational management skills, create a pathway for career growth by equipping participants with the know-how for bigger responsibilities.The first 28 participants of the Leadership Academy, who ...
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NewsSEKO Logistics appoints APAC president
Paul Good. Photo: Business WireSEKO Logistics has promoted Paul Good from managing director, Australia to Asia Pacific (APAC) president, effective immediately.The global logistics and supply chain solutions company said Good will assume all regional leadership responsibilities in addition to maintaining his role as managing director, Australia.In this dual capacity, he ...
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NewsT'Way selects Tamex as sales agent for Croatia flights
Source: Parkdolly/Shutterstock.comRecently launched GSSA Tamex will provide services for airline T'Way Air new flight to Croatia - the first service to link the two cities since 2019.The re-launched service from the South Korean low-cost carrier will operate between Incheon and Zagreb utilising an Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft.The service will operate ...
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Teleport raises the bar for parcel deliveries
Integrated logistics provider Teleport aims to deliver 2m parcels daily by 2025 to match global express players.The Malaysia-based company is ramping up its next-day airfreight delivery services as more cross-border e-commerce volumes flow into southeast Asia.Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive of Teleport, said: “The market is ready. We are ready. We ...
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Lufthansa Cargo targets North America with freighter expansion
Lufthansa Cargo will expand its presence in North America with the launch of a new freighter service and an increase in bellyhold services to other destinations for the summer season.The Frankfurt-hubbed freighter operator will launch a Boeing 777 freighter service to the Mexican city of Monterrey on June 3, with ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaches
The entry deadline for the Air Cargo News Awards is fast approaching.This year's awards are open for entry until 5pm (UK time) on June 7, meaning there is just 18 working days left to submit an entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the ...
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Etihad Cargo prepared for new UAE shipment data requirements
Etihad Cargo has outlined the preparations it has made ahead of the implementation of stricter requirements for advanced shipment information.The UAE is in the process of implementing Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations that involve supply chain partners providing shipment information ahead of transport to enable authorities to carry out ...
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NewsMSC Air Cargo continues fleet expansion
Source: MSC Air CargoMSC Air Cargo has taken delivery of its fifth freighter as it continues to expand its all-cargo fleet.The carrier took delivery of its latest Boeing 777 freighter (I-MSCA) late last week. The aircraft, which carries an MSC livery and has been named Alfirk, will be based in ...
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NewsChallenge Group launches Dubai-Liège freighter flights
Photo Challenge GroupChallenge Group is strengthening its network with a new scheduled freighter service from its home hub Liège (LGG) to Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv (TLV).The service will begin on Thursday May 16. Initially, the service will operate weekly every Thursday, deploying a Boeing 747F aircraft with ...
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NewsAvianca ups cargo capacity for Mother's Day celebration
Source: Avianca Cargo Avianca Cargo doubled its cargo capacity for flower transportation ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations in the US. The airline transported more than 400m stems weighing around 18,000 tons on some 300 flights from Colombia and Ecuador to the US. More than 14,000 tons were ...