The Australian Defense Force (ADF) has launched the fi rst RFID-tagged shipments from Australia into the Middle East that can be automatically tracked by interoperable RFID networks built for coalition forces by Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company. The shipments aboard a freighter launched Australia’s full-scale deployment of active RFID-tagged pallets and containers into the Middle East that can leverage wireless tracking networks operated by the US Department of Defense, … [Read more...] about ADF uses RFID for shipments to ME
Airports
Boeing picks AirWeighs for 777 F
Boeing said it has selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the onboard weight and balance system for its new 777 Freighter, making it the fi rst commercial airplane programme to choose the new advanced technology known as AirWeighs . “The ability to quickly provide accurate weight and balance calculations will enhance the effi ciency of operations for 777 Freighter customers,” said Kim Pastega, engineering integration leader for the 777 Freighter programme. The … [Read more...] about Boeing picks AirWeighs for 777 F
DHL inks deal with university
PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Express has concluded a partnership programme with the University of Indonesia (UI) to provide a curriculum for the undergraduates of the Industrial Engineering Faculty. The course “DHL Express and Logistics Class” aims to enhance student knowledge of the express and logistics industry from both a domestic as well as an international perspective. Through the course, students will learn about export- import processes and fl ows, network … [Read more...] about DHL inks deal with university
FedEx orders freight trains
FedEx has placed orders for several 30 million euros high speed freight trains to distribute its express cargo across Europe, according to well-placed sources. The integrator has already publicly announced that it is backing the CAREX (Roissy Cargo Rail Express) project that would see dedicated cargo trains run on the European high speed rail network, reducing the need for flights and enabling it to expand at Paris despite strict night Flight limits. As well serving cities on the … [Read more...] about FedEx orders freight trains
shorthauls
Leading logistics provider Agility has named Essa Al-Saleh as president and chief executive offi cer of its Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) unit, which is the company’s private sector, core global logistics businesses. Previously, Al-Saleh was Agility’s managing director for corporate development. Royal Jordanian Airlines has inaugurated the first phase of a multi-million dinar investment programme to upgrade the Royal Jordanian Cargo Terminal at Queen Alia International … [Read more...] about shorthauls
EUROPE: BAWC launches Munich freighter
BA World Cargo last month launched a new weekly Boeing 747 freighter service to Munich, which will be routed Stansted – Munich– Delhi – Hong Kong and has beendeveloped as a response to the increasingIndian-bound trade from SouthernGermany. It will also be the fi rst timethat the Far East will be served by bothMunich and Frankfurt hubs. Keith McDonald, regional commercial manager Central, South & East Europe, BA World Cargo said:“The summer schedule has given usthe … [Read more...] about EUROPE: BAWC launches Munich freighter
