Hong Kong-based logistics provider Tigers has appointed Jana Schebera as new managing director for China, according to a press release, as the company looks to add more layer of freight forwarding expertise as it expands in Asia. She will be based in Tigers’ Tsing Yi e-commerce fulfilment facility in Hong Kong. Prior to moving to Tigers, Jana was Rhenus Logistics’ managing director for Hong Kong and South China. She also held business development roles at M+R Spedag Group. “What attracted … [Read more...] about Tigers names new managing director for China operations
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s total cargo volume slipped 14.5 percent to 655,942 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2019, as an increase in full freighter cargo did not make up for the decline in belly traffic. Not immune to the heavy impact of Covid-19, Schiphol attributed the decline in passenger aircraft to the decrease in belly volumes, saying that the extra belly capacity on intercontinental routes helps the air cargo market in Amsterdam to better serve its customers. Full … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
C.H. Robinson forges alliance with Microsoft to digitally transform supply chains
C.H. Robinson and Microsoft have joined forces to digitally transform supply chains by combining C.H. Robinson’s Navisphere®, Microsoft Azure and Azure IoT, a press release stated. Working with many of the Fortune 250 companies, this alliance will make it even easier to scale and develop new solutions to provide C.H. Robinson customers with greater supply-chain efficiency, real-time insights and visibility. “The pace of change we’re seeing in the supply-chain industry today is unparalleled. … [Read more...] about C.H. Robinson forges alliance with Microsoft to digitally transform supply chains
Emirates adds flights to Europe, China, Africa and the Middle East
Emirates will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe, the company said in a press release. Flight resumption will take the airline's passenger network to 62 destinations in August. This follows after Emirates and Etihad Airways recently resumed operating flights from Munich to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively. With … [Read more...] about Emirates adds flights to Europe, China, Africa and the Middle East
Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume
Under government advice, Vietjet worked with relevant Vietnamese agencies within the country and overseas to bring citizens home in response to requests and in line with the country’s quarantine measures, the company said in a press release. On July 18, Vietjet operated an international flight to bring 240 Vietnamese from the Philippines back home safely. The flight departed from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and arrived at Can Tho International Airport in Southern Vietnam for a … [Read more...] about Vietjet’s repatriation flights to pave way for international flights to resume
IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
To emphasise the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritise investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery, according to a press release. IATA’s call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit where much of the debate revolves around working towards a low-carbon future. With … [Read more...] about IATA pushes sustainable fuel production to aid aviation’s post-COVID-19 recovery
