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Etihad Cargo launches transformative AI-powered solutions
ETIHAD Cargo, the car-go and logistics arm of Eti-had Airways, has launched innovative artificial intel-ligence (AI)-powered solu-tions to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights. Deploy-ment of state-of-the-art AI tools is the latest step in Etihad Cargo’s digitalisa-tion journey and will enable the carrier to improve cargo…
Read MoreGovt to adopt three-pronged strategy for the growth of Indian civil aviation sector: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Govt of India, has said that with rapid urbanisation India is growing from a rural economy into an urban economy. “By 2040, nearly 42 per cent of our country will be urbanised and this will lead to greater travel by…
Read MoreNew facility targets Hong Kong’s temperature-sensitive e-commerce
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd (Hacis), the value-added logistics arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), has opened a new climate-controlled facility – “Cool Zone” – to cater to the increasing volumes of perishable and temperature-sensitive e-commerce traffic transiting Hong Kong. ed-danmark.com Hacis’ new Cool…
Read MoreFedEx Express India gets AEO accreditation
FedEx Express India has received Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program accreditation in categories including Logistics Service Provider, Courier, Custodian and Customs Broker. “We are honoured to be recognised by the Indian Customs in compliance with the World Customs Organization SAFE framework of standards. We remain committed to strive for…
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo boosting fleet & capacity
Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility. The cargo division of Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and…
Read MoreDeepak Kumar is Kuehne+Nagel’s new AIR Logistics Head for India, Sri Lanka & Maldives
Mr Deepak Kumar is the new AIR Logistics Head for India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives of Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics company. leia o relatório completo In his new capacity, Deepak will be is working closely with Kuehne+Nagel’s AIR logistics team, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise in…
Read MoreSpiceXpress in proposed $100 million investment deal
SpiceJet has reportedly struck a preliminary deal for a $100 million investment into its recently spun-out logistics unit SpiceXpress. SpiceJet had hived off its cargo and logistics arm in April this year in a bid to raise funds independently. It has now disclosed the signing of a Memorandum of…
Read MoreForeign operators have overwhelming share of country’s int’l air cargo
A LION’S share of the shipments in and out of India is taken by the foreign air operators, who command around 94-95 per cent of the market while the remaining 5-6 per cent with Indian operators. The lack of dedicated wide-body freighter aircraft appears to be the key reason…
Read MoreProposed Bhogapuram International Airport in AP to have 5,000 sq. m cargo terminal
Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, recently laid the foundation stone for the proposed Bhogapuram International Airport, to be developed as a greenfield project at an estimated cost of Rs 4,592 crore for phase 1. The total land area of the airport will be 2,203.26 acres…
Read MoreIndia’s air cargo seen growing in 2023
India’s air cargo traffic is projected to increase to 2.5 million tonnes in 2023, according to the Trade and Transport Group’s recently published report ‘India Air Cargo Outlook 2023.’ In terms of relative size, India’s air cargo traffic was one-fifth the size of China’s and one-tenth the size of…
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