Silk Way West Airlines and container lessor ACL Airshop have extended their partnership with a comprehensive multi-year ULD agreement, which they plan to extend to other aspects of their air freight operations. The Baku-based carrier wants to streamline its cargo-handling processes to ensure quicker turnaround and transit times for shipments. ACL Airshop will provide cutting-edge unit load device (ULD) solutions by leveraging technology to enhance cargo protection, tracking, and … [Read more...] about Silk Way West takes it to the next level with ACL Airshop
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Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have decided to withdraw from their existing agreements a year after the supposed long-term deal was first made, citing the tight regulatory environment in certain important markets, particularly the Dutch and US markets, Payload Asia learned. The decision was announced on 16 January, and the two will go about their independent ways starting end-March, with new commercial terms and conditions, which are still under discussion, to be set from then onwards. … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
More global forwarding companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real time thanks to an application programming interface (API) link via the CargoWise logistics platform. DHL Global Forwarding and DSV now have visibility and access to the carrier’s schedules, capacity and booking within CargoWise, which works with 24 of the 25 largest global freight forwarders. The data integration with CargoWise, … [Read more...] about Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
Nepal Airlines extends partnership with Unilode
Unilode Aviation Solutions and Nepal Airlines have extended their full-service ULD management partnership for another three-year term. Nepal Airlines awarded the management of its containers and pallets to Unilode in 2018 and has since benefitted from the operational efficiencies provided by Unilode’s digital ULD pool of more than 160,000 units. Nepal Airlines currently operates two widebody aircraft to 12 international destinations and will further expand its network in the Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about Nepal Airlines extends partnership with Unilode
Cathay propels SAF programme with new partners
Three new corporate partners have joined Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme as the airline continues to collaborate with stakeholders to help decarbonise the aviation industry and support its net-zero targets. Cargo customers Dimerco Express Group and Yusen Logistics, as well as NGO partner Business Environment Council, have joined the carrier to promote the wider adoption of renewable energy to decarbonise business travel and the transport of cargo shipments. As … [Read more...] about Cathay propels SAF programme with new partners
ANA Cargo introduces DG AutoCheck in Tokyo, Osaka
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken the next step in digitalising its operations to make air cargo transport more secure and reliable as it became the first airline in Asia to implement DG AutoCheck Connect API, the newest feature of IATA's DG AutoCheck. The newly launched API will automate the transfer of data from DG AutoCheck into its international cargo system. DG AutoCheck is an electronic verification system for dangerous goods declarations based on IATA regulations, enabling the … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo introduces DG AutoCheck in Tokyo, Osaka