Program to reinforceSchiphol as a smart hub gains momentum, with University and Government backing, a successful pilot scheme leading to new services, and new backing from partner Fresco Flowers Schiphol Cargo will back further projects as part of its Smart Cargo Mainport Program, aimed at finding innovative schemes to improve cargo flow through the Amsterdam hub, underpinned by transparent data exchange. The programme which has a steering committee including Schiphol Cargo as Chair, KLM … [Read more...] about Smart Cargo programme sparks innovation, Schiphol calls for project ideas
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Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Shippers and industry will work together to promote the adoption of Cargo iQ’s Master Operating Plan (MOP) and share information to ensure shippers’ needs are met. The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work co-operatively to support the implementation of Cargo iQ’s Quality Management System (QMS) and to promote the sustainability of the air cargo supply chain. The MOU outlines six areas for the two groups to work together … [Read more...] about Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Air cargo leaders and regulators from across the globe pledged to work more closely together to ensure a more efficient, safer air cargo supply chain on the opening day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Paris, France today. The air cargo community must work towards a paperless environment to ensure the industry maintains and develops its competitiveness, especially in expanding e-commerce markets, delegates at the Plenary session of the ACF heard. The development of advanced screening … [Read more...] about Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Brussels’ cargo volumes rise sharply on back of 31% maindeck growth
In September, Brussels Airport saw cargo volumes rise sharply in September, as it did in August. The 8.5 per cent growth compared to September last year is due mainly to the full-cargo segment, which has risen by 31.2 per cent. The full-cargo segment saw growth with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Cargo and Ethiopian Cargo, with the latter two carriers starting extra flights this month. The express services segment rose by 2.8 per cent compared to September last year thanks to the growth in … [Read more...] about Brussels’ cargo volumes rise sharply on back of 31% maindeck growth
DHL Express opens €85 million South Asia Hub in Singapore
Aiming to accommodate the rapid growth of regional volumes fueled in part by e-commerce which DHL Express CEO Ken Allen said could be the “next game changer” that could help to restore global economic growth rates, the world's largest international express services provider launched its new €85 million DHL South Asia Hub in Singapore on Tuesday. The expanded capacity will be needed Allen said, to handle the “tremendous growth” in the southern Asia Pacific region. Much of this growth is … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens €85 million South Asia Hub in Singapore
Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter ‘Marhaba Egypt’
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F freighter now bears the name 'Marhaba Egypt' after receiving its name at Cairo International Airport recently. The aircraft’s name – Marhaba, Egypt – underscores Egypt’s role as an important market in airfreight transport. In a statement Sören Stark said: “The greeting ‘Marhaba, Egypt’ stands for the close connection between Lufthansa Cargo and Egypt. We are proud of being so well positioned in this key market with more than a dozen passenger and three freighter … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo renames MD-11F freighter ‘Marhaba Egypt’