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MSC Air Cargo’s first direct flight from Italy’s Malpensa to Tokyo
The first Italian flight operated by MSC Air Cargo, the MSC Group’s air cargo division, recently departed from Malpensa Airport in Italy. The Boeing 777-200 Freighter, adorned with the MSC livery in white with yellow and black stripes, landed at the Lombard airport from Liege Airport (Belgium) before departing…
Read MoreJettwings Airways submits EoI for Go First
Assam-based Jettwings Airways, promoted by local media baron Sanjive Narain and businessman Anupam Sarma, has reportedly submitted an expression of interest for Go First. Jettwings had previously announced plans to start a regional airline focused on the northeast region of India but is still awaiting regulatory approvals and is…
Read MoreEmirates Post Group signs LoI with Dronamics to explore implementing cargo drone deliveries
Emirates Post Group (EPG) and Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline and a leading innovator in cargo drone technology, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to explore transformative solutions in logistics through advanced cargo drone capabilities in the UAE. The LoI, signed during the official launch of…
Read MoreAirport levying charges without approval illegal: AERA
The Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued a notice to Adani group-owned Ahmedabad airport for sharply raising user charges for charter flights during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. The notice says that levying charges not approved by the authority is illegal. AERA has also summoned the top…
Read MoreFedEx enhances shipping experience for e-tailers in India
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is enhancing the online shipping experience for its customers. The new automated e-commerce capability in FedEx Ship Manager™ (FSM) supports small businesses and e-commerce merchants in India, helping them efficiently manage their shipments…
Read MoreIndian pharma exports seen unlikely to be impacted by Israel crisis
Indian pharmaceutical firms foresee minimal disruptions in trade with Israel despite escalating regional tensions. Rising crude prices and export shipping insurance premiums have raised concerns, but the pharmaceutical sector remains optimistic. Pharmaceutical exports from India to Israel in 2020-21 amounted to $32.5 million, which represents only a minor segment…
Read MoreYear-on-year air cargo demand grows for first time in 19 months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2023 global air cargo markets, showing that year-on-year air cargo demand grew for the first time in 19 months. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 1.5% compared to August 2022 levels (2% for international operations). Capacity,…
Read MoreTSAW Drones wins bid from ICMR for advancing medical supplies by drones
TSAW Drones, India’s leading healthcare drone logistics start-up, has announced that it has received a Service Order from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the world’s oldest and largest medical research organisation. This tie-up is poised to bring about major advancements in healthcare and medical supply deliveries through…
Read MoreRail 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…
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