Singapore Airlines (SIA) will deploy IBS Software's SaaS-based cargo management solution, iCargo, to bring its global cargo operations onto a single digital cargo platform to improve operational insight across its entire network, a press release confirmed The implementation will see SIA transitioning from its existing air cargo systems to iCargo to support its cargo business units, which include sales, import and export operations, air mail handling and revenue accounting. This will allow SIA … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo taps IBS Software for its digital operations
Carriers
Emirates deploys A380 for cargo charter operations
Emirates SkyCargo has started using its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo-only charter operations, with the first of so-called ‘mini-freighter’ flights successfully transporting medical supplies between Seoul and Amsterdam via Dubai. Working with the engineering and flight operations teams of Emirates, the air cargo carrier optimised the capacity of the A380 aircraft to carry around 50 tonnes of belly cargo per flight. Also read: Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South … [Read more...] about Emirates deploys A380 for cargo charter operations
Vietjet, UPS team up to boost Asia-US cargo capacity
Vietjet Cargo and UPS have entered a “historic” agreement to leverage each other’s networks, a press release revealed, adding more air freight capacity on the Asia-US trade lane. Vietjet Cargo will gain access to UPS’ global network, whilst the express operator can tap on the airline’s regional network within Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian destinations to deliver shipments faster. “The cooperation with UPS paves the way for Vietjet to make Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok regional … [Read more...] about Vietjet, UPS team up to boost Asia-US cargo capacity
Lufthansa Cargo heads into winter with upgraded e-booking portal
Lufthansa Cargo has upgraded its online booking portal with a three-step process to make it even easier to secure cargo slots heading into winter given the expected surge of shipments during peak season. The new platform comes with an integrated carbon calculator to give customers the option to offset the CO2 emissions caused for shipping their cargo. To make a booking, customers just need to define the shipment, choose the product and confirm the route, and the system will make automatic … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo heads into winter with upgraded e-booking portal
LATAM Cargo reveals new cargo terminal at Brasília airport
LATAM Cargo Brazil has inaugurated its second largest cargo hub (connection centre) in the country at Brasília International Airport (BSB) on 9 November. The new cargo terminal (TECA) occupies a total area of 13,500 square metres, with 6,260 square metres of constructed area and 5,121 square metres of storage area, which has eight levels of positions for vertical storage. Also read: LATAM Cargo now has 12 routes from Miami to Brazil The new cargo hub, which has 66 percent more floor … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo reveals new cargo terminal at Brasília airport
Record quarter loss spurs Singapore Airlines to seek liquidity
Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to raise more liquidity after posting its biggest quarterly loss of S$2.3 billion in the three months to September as international travel all but dried up, Bloomberg reports. The airline is in advanced talks to raise funds in the debt capital market and by selling and leasing back some of its aircraft, CEO Goh Choon Phong said during a briefing on 9 November, without elaborating. Also read: Singapore Airlines secures Envirotainer QEP accreditation For the … [Read more...] about Record quarter loss spurs Singapore Airlines to seek liquidity
