In the early days there wasn’t much need for a standalone air cargo entity in Japan. The shipping companies were able to meet all the demands to bring the necessary cargo into the country. However, this all changed in the 1960’s, with the introduction of passenger aircraft that could stow away small amounts of cargo under the floors, boosting the air cargo industry the world over. As with the rest of the world, the Japanese ocean shipping industry took notice and had a keen interest … [Read more...] about Nippon Cargo Airlines: From the sea to the open sky
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Cautious Optimism for Transpacific Air Cargo
There’s some cautious optimism about transpacific air cargo demand. Tom Crabtree, spokesman for Boeing, points to new aircraft orders. A big one: UPS’s 14 747-8 freighter order in October with options for 14 additional aircraft. While there is no indication whether or not these aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2020, will be flown on transpacific routes, that market does represents the world’s largest for freight ton kilometers (FTKs). Another positive, says … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism for Transpacific Air Cargo
Kuehne + Nagel sets the bar for innovation and integrated solutions
As a leading global logistics provider, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has a strong position in its sector, with a clear focus on providing IT based integrated solutions. The group’s strength in Asia and beyond lies in its network of employees, amounting to a workforce of over 70,000 in 1,300 locations across 100 countries. Specialists with the right knowledge and skillsets develop innovative end-to-end logistics solutions, such as the KN FreightNet and KN PharmaChain; resulting in a steady growth in … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel sets the bar for innovation and integrated solutions
Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather
In case you live under a rock and somehow missed all the hoopla, the money fight has finally come and gone... Wait scratch that, there’s no way anyone in this galaxy didn’t see, hear or have something to say about it, the hype was real folks! Fight fans across the world waited in anticipation as both fighters upped their antics pre-fight, hyping up their fans and causing quite the stir. Now, members of the bellyache corner might be lacking in the boxing/fight sports knowledge department, but … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather
Bullish Air Cargo Forecast
Following such a successful first half, many believe this should carry on well into the second half of the year. Especially, considering just how many facets of modern day life heavily depends on air cargo. Moving high-value, time and temperature sensitive cargo, from one side of the world to the other would not be conceivable without it. For those of us who shop online, aviation has made it possible to actually receive those purchases in next to no time, considering the distances they cover, … [Read more...] about Bullish Air Cargo Forecast
23rd Nepal Cargo Day – Globally Connected, Locally Invested
Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) hosted the 23rd Nepal Cargo Day, on the 29th of July 2017 in Katmandu, complete with a gala dinner and awards ceremony. The awards, which are also held every year by NEFFA, honour the top three carriers for their roles in supporting the Nepal’s exports – and this year the honour was awarded to Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Qatar took home the award for achieving the highest export tonnage out of Nepal for the … [Read more...] about 23rd Nepal Cargo Day – Globally Connected, Locally Invested
