All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 95
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NewsHermes and dnata air cargo digitalisation project goes live at Changi Airport
Yuval Baruch. Photo: Hermes Logistics TechnologiesHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has completed phase one of its digitalisation collaboration with ground handler dnata Singapore, with the successful implementation of its Hermes NG Ecosystem at Changi Airport.Now live, Hermes NG is steering all cargo-related operations at the ground handler’s Singapore base as the ...
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SF Airlines expands freighter fleet to 72 aircraft
China-based SF Airlines has expanded its freighter fleet to 72 aircraft.The cargo airline said it recently put a 767-300BCF cargo plane into operation, according to Xinhua, China's state press agency.This is the second freighter joining the fleet in June, said SF Airlines. The airline put its 70th aircraft into action ...
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NewsDHL Express expands and relocates at RIC
Photo: DHL ExpressDHL Express has expanded in Richmond, Virginia by moving into a larger facility located near Richmond International Airport (RIC) that will enable it to handle more air cargo.The $7m investment in the new service centre includes the addition of equipment that maximises processing capabilities and enables earlier deliveries.DHL ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo invests in digitalisation
Photo: IBS SoftwareAmerican Airlines Cargo is further digitalising its cargo operations by deploying IBS Software's latest iPartner Customer (iPC) solution to enable fast integration with online booking portal WebCargo, a Freightos Group company.IBS Software's iPartner Customer platform is equipped with out-of-the-box APIs that enable faster integration of airline cargo sales ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo renews its contract with Jettainer
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has awarded Jettainer a five-year contract where Jettainer will continue to provide and manage unit load devices (ULDs) for the carrier.The ULD expert will digitalise Etihad Cargo’s entire ULD fleet and equip it with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags.These tags will enable Etihad Cargo to collect ...
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Forwarders must prepare for airfreight volume crunch, says Airforwarders Association
Better communication is key to managing an oncoming air cargo capacity crunch in the US caused by worsening oceanfreight capacity issues.The forecasted surge in demand for US air cargo capacity will be largely driven by a lack of sailings with ocean suppliers, but air cargo forwarders must “learn to be ...
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Ground bottlenecks causing higher air cargo rates
High rates in the air cargo industry are caused by bottlenecks in ground handling capacity rather than aircraft capacity constraints.This is according to Niall van de Wouw, co-founder of CLIVE Data Services and now chief airfreight officer at Xeneta, who explained in a TIACA Economics4Cargo airfreight update on June 16 ...
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NewsFedEx Express funds Scottish Highlands rewilding project
Photo: FedExFedEx Express has announced a three-year grant to environmental non-profit, Rewilding Europe, in support of its ninth rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands.Launched by Rewilding Europe, together with Scottish non-profit Trees for Life and local stakeholders last September, the project in the Affric Highlands seeks to create a vast ...
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Alaska Air Cargo pledges not to add fuel surcharges
Alaska Air Cargo's managing director Adam Drouhard has pledged that the carrier will not add any fuel surcharges.Other airlines have imposed increases of up 30%, he said.But he acknowledged: “The past few months have been turbulent in some parts of our operation. Our valued customers have weathered last-minute schedule changes ...
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NewsFedEx appoints its first chief customer officer
Brie Carere. Photo: FexExFedEx has appointed its first chief customer officer.The company has promoted Brie Carere, chief marketing and communications Officer, to be the company’s first chief customer officer.She also was named co-president and co-chief executive of FedEx Services, a role she will share with Rob Carter, executive vice president ...
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Voting still open for the Air Cargo News Awards
Calling all airline cargo customers: You have until 5pm BST on July 18 to cast a vote for your favourite cargo airline as part of the Air Cargo News Awards 2022.The awards give freight forwarders and shippers the chance to recognise the five best cargo airlines in regional categories and ...
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Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR gets ready for conversion
Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR is being prepared for the initial stages of conversion at a US facility.The Orlando, Florida-based freighter conversion company said in a LinkedIn post that the prototype will be the first of four 777-200LRMF freighter conversions that will be delivered to its launch customer Cargojet in Mississuaga, Ontario.The ...
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NewsFirst South American carrier goes live on WebCargo by Freightos
Photo: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo has become the first South American carrier to offer real-time pricing and e-bookings to over 3,500 freight forwarders on WebCargo by Freightos.Real-time bookings with LATAM Cargo are available for WebCargo customers on 27 lanes with the possibility of connecting in South America.With LATAM Cargo, carriers representing ...
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NewsNew Zealand freight forwarders penalised for cartel agreements
Photo: Freedomz/ ShutterstockNew Zealand's High Court has imposed penalties totalling over NZ$9.7m on two international freight forwarding companies, Mondiale Freight Services Limited and Oceanbridge Shipping Limited, and on four individuals associated with the companies, for engaging in longstanding cartel agreements with their competitors.Air Cargo News first reported on the legal ...
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Drones still just a California dream, says technologist
Amazon’s announcement that it will begin home deliveries by drone to addresses in Lockeford, California later this year - pending regulatory approval - is “unsurprising”, says Digital River expert, Andrew Scargill,However, safety concerns remain, should companies decide to adopt drones more widely in urban areas says Scargill, who is logistics ...
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NewsGlobal Critical Logistics signs Saudi deal with SAL
Paul Martins, chief executive and president, GCL (right) and Faisal Al-Bedah, managing director and chief executive of SAL . Photo: Global Critical LogisticsLive events service provider Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has signed an exclusive commercial partnership agreement with SAL Saudi Logistics Services.SAL will provide exclusive logistics services to all GCL ...
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UPS pilots reach "tentative" deal
UPS Airlines has reached a “tentative agreement” with the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) on a two-year contract extension.The IPA, which represents over 3,300 US professional pilots at the express carrier, said the short term deal provides for contract improvements in compensation and retirement. However, specific details would not be disclosed ...
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NewsForto opens Poland office and appoints country lead
Michael Wax. Photo: FortoForto is further expanding into eastern European markets with a new office in Warsaw, Poland and the appointment Pawel Skwarlo as director of Poland.The provider of digitised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions across air, sea and rail said the location, within reach of Warsaw, Katowice and ...
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NewsEquitrans ensures smooth ride for Royal Show horses
Photo: EquitransDubai based horse transporter Equitrans Logistics has successfully carried out a complex horse transport operation as the Middle East partner for the UK’s Royal Windsor Horse Show.This year’s special Platinum Jubilee edition of the event, held from May 12-15, was one of the year’s biggest movements of horses and ...
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NewsNallian speeds dnata’s checks in Brussels
Photo: NallianGround handling agent dnata is using Nallian’s Check-it mobile and web app for pharma, damages, and dangerous goods at its BRUcargo operation in Brussels.The data sharing specialist said that the app avoids back and forth mailing with customers and other stakeholders, and improves quality and compliance.Checklists are created in ...