Cargolux celebrating 50 years of operations
All-cargo carrier Cargolux is celebrating 50 years of operations which, since its establishment in 1970, have seen it expand to become one of the leading freight-only operators in Europe and seventh on IATA’s global ranking based on international scheduled FTKs. fr-libido.comklik nu op deze linkcontenidomagyargenerikus.com In addition to setting…
Read MoreGSSA launches booking platform
ECS Group, a large GSSA, is launching a booking platform for its Total Cargo Management customers – airlines which outsource cargo in its entirety. osterreichische-apotheke.com ECS is working with a start-up technology company in Singapore to develop the platform, which is expected to be ready in the fourth quarter….
Read MoreEtihad Cargo strengthening operations
United Arab Emirates-based Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into cargo service provider agreements (CSP) with the French ECS Group for general sales and support services, to support the carrier’s operations in key Asian, European and North American markets. ECS Group’s…
Read MoreFedEx boosting digitalization
FedEx is digitalizing its international freight processes. The parcel shipping giant’s FedEx Logistics and FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage subsidiaries are partnering with online freight marketplace Freightos.com to digitalize internal sales and digital customs brokerage processes. As part of the agreement, FedEx Logistics will roll out Freightos’ WebCargo…
Read MoreDelhi Airport among top international pharma gateways
Pharmaceuticals are one product market not affected by regular business cycles. Whether there is a downturn or upturn in the global economy, the market remains stable because the continued flow of medicines is vital. Therefore, growth in pharmaceutical shipments is expected to continue booming for the next several years,…
Read MoreAmsterdam a leader in air cargo facilitation
Amsterdam’s Smart Cargo Mainport Programme (SCMP) is a massive undertaking to develop new ways to optimise cargo flows through the airport. It comprises six broad tracks: infrastructure; capacity; logistics means; chain optimisation; digitalisation; compliance; and sustainability. Each is set to spawn a number of projects and involves a lot…
Read MoreInternational cargo terminal being mulled in Surat
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has reportedly reserved space near the domestic cargo terminal in Surat for development of an international cargo terminal. Proposal regarding this will be sent to the higher authorities soon. The infrastructure to handle international cargo movement is ready with presence of Customs department at…
Read MoreAir freight market looking up
The air freight market is seeing one of its fastest peak seasons ever as prices soar. Supplies to send raw material to South-East Asia, has heightened air freight market activity. Intra-Asia rates have hit an “unprecedented” high – with prices higher than to Europe, with rates at between $4.50…
Read MoreBengaluru airport laying stress on air cargo
The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is focused on enabling faster and seamless processing of air cargo. Powered by superior logistics and backed by two reputed cargo terminal operators, Air India SATS and Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore, BLR Airport is supported by 15 freighters connecting global destinations. Enabling…
Read MoreUK government to recognise EU cargo security rules subsequent to Brexit
The UK government has said it intends to recognise EU cargo security rules when the so-called transition period terminates at year end and new rules take effect on January 1, 2021 in order to enhance its vast air cargo industry. Cargo will be able to fly from the UK…
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