Press release As part of its digitalization agenda, MASkargo has entered into a distribution agreement with leading e-booking platform cargo.one. The aim is to bring a first-class digital booking experience to MASkargo’s customers and to expand its presence in key cargo markets. Freight forwarders using cargo.one will soon have access to MASkargo’s real-time rates and capacity at the click of a button and receive immediate confirmation of their bookings. cargo.one will benefit from MASkargo’s … [Read more...] about MASkargo and cargo.one announce partnership
IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia Pacific with effect from September 13. Goh, a 34-year veteran of the airline industry, will succeed Conrad Clifford, who has been IATA’s deputy director general since 1 July of this year. He will be based in Singapore where he will lead the trade group’s activities across Asia Pacific, a region covering 37 countries and territories and home to 45 member … [Read more...] about IATA names vice president for Asia Pacific
321 Precision taps HAECO for A321-200PCF work
HAECO America has signed an agreement with 321 Precision Conversions to provide heavy maintenance and structural modifications for its Airbus A321 aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversions. HAECO says extensive interior and exterior modifications will be made to convert the aircraft from passenger to cargo use, which will be performed at its Lake City, Florida facility starting next year. Also read: HAECO, Aeroflot ink component maintenance deal Gary Warner, President of 321 Precision … [Read more...] about 321 Precision taps HAECO for A321-200PCF work
Volga-Dnepr stays on top of Kitakyushu airport development
Volga-Dnepr delegates last week visited Kitakyushu city in Japan to discuss further cooperation under a memorandum of understanding signed last year between the airline group and the city and the Fukuoka prefecture. Director for APAC Development, Dmitry Vorontsov met with city mayor Kenji Kitahashi to talk about the status of the MoU and identify the next steps for cooperation, which includes developing the air cargo ecosystem at Kitakyushu Airport. The 24-hour offshore … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr stays on top of Kitakyushu airport development
Routes from Asia spur cargo growth at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport saw cargo volumes continue its growth trajectory in August, up 35 percent compared to the same month last year, as new routes from Asia led to 40 percent growth in its full freighter segment. Brussels recorded growth in all three segments during the month. Aside from full freighters, integrator services (up 17 percent) and freight transport on passenger flights (up 76 percent) saw more cargo volume year on year at airport, with trucked cargo also seeing … [Read more...] about Routes from Asia spur cargo growth at Brussels Airport
DHL Express deploys ‘sorting robot’ in Asia Pacific
DHL Express has introduced a AI-powered (artificial intelligence) robotic arm in Asia Pacific that can automate the process parcel sortation as it looks to handle greater volumes, particularly during peak season in the region. The DHLBot, capable of sorting over 1,000 small parcels per hour with high accuracy, will be initially be installed in Singapore and Korea. DHL expects the automated sorting arm to reduced the probability of mis-sorting and increase its operational efficiency by at … [Read more...] about DHL Express deploys ‘sorting robot’ in Asia Pacific
