A new industry alliance is hoping to transform global air freight operations with advanced digital tools to enhance efficiency and operational transparency. Singapore-based IT provider Cargo Community Network (CCN) and cargo booking platform CargoAi have successfully integrated the latter’s cutting-edge CargoMART platform into the former’s data collaboration platform, CUBEforall. CCN said the integration of CargoMART into CUBEforall signifies a proactive approach to dismantling … [Read more...] about CCN, CargoAi team up to usher in new era for air freight
Saudia Cargo welcomes new managing director
Saudia Cargo last week announced the addition of Engr. Loay Mashabi as new managing director, effective 8 October 2023. The former deputy minister for logistics services of Saudi Arabia has an extensive background in the logistics sector, having served in both private and government entities. Engr. Loay has played a pivotal role in efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a logistics hub. He has been a board member of Saudia Cargo, Saudi Authority for Industrial … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo welcomes new managing director
UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
UPS and Aurrigo have announced a project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy loads to and from aircraft, at East Midlands Airport. UPS said the autonomous technology will enable the limited numbers of security-cleared drivers to perform other roles around the airport, with the target of achieving zero tailpipe emissions. The vehicle can transport a standard full-size cargo pallet or two half-size standard containers or unit load devices (ULD) up to a … [Read more...] about UPS starts Auto-Cargo trials at East Midlands
Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its position in the Nordic region with the addition of Helsinki (HEL) to its cargo network plus additional frequency to Copenhagen (CPH), starting 28 September. The airline will fly its A321F freighters on a new route from Frankfurt to Copenhagen via Helsinki every Thursday, in addition to the existing FRA-CPH freighter service on Mondays. The new service, with flight number LH8354, will offer 28 tonnes of cargo capacity and will arrive in HEL and CPH in the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa deploys A321F to add capacity in the Nordics
Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide last week announced the appointment of Martin Drew as chief strategy and transformation officer, effective September 25, 2023. Drew most recently held the SVP post for global sales, marketing, brand and cargo at Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, where he was in charge of Etihad Cargo and part of the airline’s leadership team. In his new role, Martin will be responsible for driving strategic growth and diversification across Atlas Air’s services, geographic footprint, and … [Read more...] about Martin Drew joins Atlas Air
WFS tests new Linde forklifts at Barcelona facility
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has partnered with material handling specialist Linde to start a 7-month proof-of-concept trial using autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) in its cargo terminal at Barcelona Airport. Two types of AGV forklifts will be used within the inbound and outbound operational areas of the Barcelona facility, which were chosen for their ability to provide automated transport of pallets for both low and high cargo storage … [Read more...] about WFS tests new Linde forklifts at Barcelona facility
