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Rail connectivity to 3 key airports being expedited under PM GatiShakti
The aviation and railway ministries are collaborating to expedite rail connectivity to three key airports currently under construction – Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Dholera (Gujarat) – under the PM GatiShakti scheme. The plan involves fast-tracking the completion of the Delhi-Jewar segment of the Delhi-Varanasi high-speed rail…
Read MoreQatar Airways Cargo relaunches its Mail product
In recognition of World Post Day, Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the relaunch of its Mail product. As part of the relaunch, the product offers a comprehensive suite of customisable services designed for both traditional and hybrid postal modes – Express Mail, Priority Mail, Standard Mail and Empty Mail…
Read MoreMore commitment to longer-term freight contracts sees volume growth in September
Increasing shipper and freight forwarder confidence in a more stable global air cargo market led to a higher commitment to longer-term freight contracts in September as a drop in capacity and traditional month-over-month seasonality pushed volumes up +6%, according to the latest weekly performance data from CLIVE Data Services,…
Read MoreA.P. Moller-Maersk expands its global air freight services with new Los Angeles strategic air cargo gateway
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated a new 130,000 square foot air freight import/export gateway near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that offers direct planeside recovery with immediate unit load device (ULD) transfers. The west coast facility complements Maersk’s growing North American network of air cargo gateways, including Atlanta and…
Read MoreIndiGo recommences direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong
IndiGo has recommenced direct flights between Delhi and Hong Kong, effective October 5, 2023. This reinstatement aims to strengthen strategic ties, capitalising on the rich socio-cultural diversity between one of South Asia’s largest economies and a vital business and travel hub in the Asia-Pacific region, said a release.
Read MoreGMR Hyderabad International Airport earns prestigious Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has announced that it has been awarded with Level 4+: Transition accreditation in recognition of its alignment with global climate goals in carbon management from the Airports Council International (ACI). This is the highest accreditation under the coveted Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme,…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo appoints WFS as US-wide cargo handling agent
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, as the carrier’s US cargo handling partner to enhance its capabilities in the region. Etihad Cargo has expanded its network with WFS to incorporate all the carrier’s…
Read MoreComputer vision seen becoming integral part of standard logistics operations
The computer vision market is proliferating, with experts projecting sales to increase more than fourfold, from $9.4 billion in 2020 to as much as $41.11 billion in 20301. Computer vision can improve efficiency, save time, increase sustainability, and reduce costs. DHL’s newest Trend Report, “AI-Driven Computer Vision”, has identified…
Read MoreCMA CGM AIR CARGO strengthens its commercial offer with the launch of a new destination in Egypt
CMA CGM AIR CARGO has announced the opening of a scheduled route between Paris (CDG) and Cairo (CAI) and strengthening of its combined offer with the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Group. ocena CMA CGM AIR CARGO will serve CAI with 1 weekly flight from October 3, 2023 with…
Read MoreBlue Dart to implement General Price Increase w.e.f. January 1, 2024
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution express logistics company, part of the DHL Group, has announced its General Price Increase (GPI), effective from January 1, 2024. The average shipment price increase will be 9.6% as compared to 2023, dependent on the…
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