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Latest Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) requirements and guidance in the US
The new TSA emergency air cargo security measures and updates to the ACAS programme are aimed at strengthening the security of cargo entering or transiting through the United States. Supply chain players, including freight forwarders, must comply with these more stringent pre-loading advance cargo information (PLACI) requirements. The key…
Read MoreInditex expands air freight use to beat delays
Inditex, the company that owns Zara, has significantly expanded its use of air freight to transport clothing from Indian factories to its logistics centre in Spain, according to trade data, industry experts and investors. Following the disruption in international maritime lanes due to insecurity in the Red Sea, apparel…
Read MoreIndiGo announces new connections
IndiGo has commenced direct flights to its 35th international destination, Mauritius. IndiGo is breaking new ground as the first airline to operate on the Bengaluru-Mauritius route with four weekly flights. With this new route, Port Louis, Mauritius becomes IndiGo’s second destination in Africa. The addition of this new destination…
Read MoreIATA Wings of Change Europe Conference calls for EU to prioritise competitiveness and sustainability
The International Air Transport Association’s Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) event concluded in Rome with a call for industry and governments to work together with practical actions to make Europe more competitive and sustainable. Highlights included: In his keynote, Filip Cornelis, Director for Aviation, DG MOVE, European Commission, explained…
Read MoreGlobal aviation leaders chart path for artificial intelligence integration at Antalya conference
Over 200 global aviation leaders convened at the inaugural “AI in the Sky” conference in Antalya to address the transformative role of artificial intelligence in aviation’s future. The three-day event, hosted by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with ICAO’s support, showcased how artificial intelligence is revolutionising…
Read MoreFreightos registers excellent financial results
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral digital booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The consistent growth trend continued, with record transactions, record revenue, and the highest revenue growth rate and highest adjusted EBITDA since going public,…
Read MoreFreightos and E2open collaborate to simplify air cargo bookings
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight, has announced the official launch of its integration with e2open, a top provider of connected supply chain software. This integration, which follows a successful beta phase, embeds WebCargo by Freightos air cargo eBooking into e2open’s Transportation Management…
Read MoreFedEx launches Guangzhou-Bengaluru air freight service
FedEx has launched a new air freight service between Guangzhou, China and Bengaluru, India in a bid to improve South India’s access to critical imports from the Asia-Pacific region and boost exports to Europe and the US. According to FedEx, the new flight service optimises logistics and supply chains, strengthening South India’s role…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo extends Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology partnership to boost the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country Value (ICV)-certified companies. This initiative comes as part of Etihad Cargo’s commitment to promoting local…
Read MoreDRI apprehends suspect with cocaine at Mumbai Airport
In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended a Liberian national arriving from Sierra Leone at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on November 22, 2024. During examination of the passenger’s trolley bag, DRI officers noted that it was unusually heavy. A thorough inspection revealed two…
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