ACI members adopt resolutions aimed at ensuring a safe and sustainable aviation system
Last week, at the Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly, ACI airport members unanimously adopted three foundational Resolutions aimed at ensuring a safe and sustainable aviation system. ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “Global passenger traffic is poised to soar, with projections…
Read MoreTruck congestion issues at US airports to be reviewed
US President Joe Biden has signed into law the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization legislation, which includes a section on reviewing truck congestion issues at US airports. The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) said that under the new law, the General Accountability Office will assess air cargo operations across the US…
Read MoreSaudia Cargo excels in Q1
Saudia Cargo had a record first quarter in terms of cargo volumes as shipments of fashion, e-commerce and express goods were on the rise. The Jeddah-headquartered company reported an overall first-quarter volume increase of 20% year on year. Volumes for its specialised products were up by a “significant” 19%…
Read MoreQatar Airways Group becomes Official Airline Partner and Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP™
Qatar Airways takes pole position, commencing its three-year partnership as the Official Airline Partner and Qatar Airways Cargo as the Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP. The multi-year partnership is built upon the success of the first Grand Prix title sponsored by Qatar Airways, which took place in 2023,…
Read MoreLufthansa Cargo offering connection from Frankfurt to Monterrey, Mexico
Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their freight from Frankfurt to the Mexican city of Monterrey. From 03 June 2024, the logistics expert will offer a connection from its home hub to the North American city. The entire route goes from Frankfurt to Mexico City (NLU), then onwards to…
Read MoreIndiGo to buy 100 small planes
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is planning to buy up to 100 small planes and is holding discussions with aircraft makers on the matter, as per reports. The fleet expansion is expected to strengthen its hold on the regional routes. Although a final decision has not been made, the general strategy is to pursue a…
Read MoreGenAI being integrated into myDHLi
While unpredictable crisis and conflicts seem to have become a constant companion, DHL Global Forwarding is committed to providing reliable solutions to help customers navigating challenges in their logistics. In the latest myDHLi Digital Summit 2024, DHL unveiled significant upgrades to its customer portal myDHLi across three dimensions: usability,…
Read MoreFreightos and United Cargo expand collaboration
Freightos, the vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, has announced expanded collaboration between WebCargo by Freightos and United Cargo. In an industry which is still mostly offline, WebCargo is proud to be a key technology partner developing United Cargo’s state-of-the-art self-service online cargo portal and…
Read MoreEtihad Cargo fully prepared for UAE-PLACI
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. This achievement underscores the carrier’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security…
Read MoreECS Group’s Squair team verifies its one millionth AWB
Last month, ECS Group’s Squair team verified its one millionth AWB since VERIFY operations first began in March 2020. Squair offers a crucial and unique back-office service to airlines and GSAs, enabling them to concentrate fully on tasks of higher value for customers. The speed of industry adoption is…
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