Aramex has turned another chapter in its ambitions to become digitally sustainable as the transport and logistics provider announced the successful testing of its drone and roadside bot deliveries in Dubai, a press release confirmed. The initial tests were conducted at the Rochester Institute of Technology in partnership with BARQ EV, a commercial drone delivery service provider in the UAE, and Kiwibot, a Colombia-based company specializing in delivery robotics. The pilot initiative … [Read more...] about Aramex takes next mile in drone, bot deliveries
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WFS handles cargo for Zongteng Group in Paris
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a contract to handle the new Boeing 777 freighter flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) of Chinese logistics player Zongteng Group. The new 777F service, in collaboration with Central Airlines, will fly between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and CDG and provide 15,000 tonnes of annual cargo capacity. The new route is the Zongteng Group’s latest initiative to support Sino-European cross-border trade. The group plans to … [Read more...] about WFS handles cargo for Zongteng Group in Paris
Shanghai taps CHAMP for premium tracking
Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone “TradeNexus” has turned to SITA and CHAMP Cargosystems to help digitalize the tracking of shipment and capital flows of enterprises registered at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone. Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, part of the Shanghai Pudong District Government, focuses on free trade development and construction in the Chinese city. CHAMP said the FTZ was mandated by the Shanghai municipal government to set up a cargo tracking service platform to track … [Read more...] about Shanghai taps CHAMP for premium tracking
Qatar Airways secures Li-batt certification
Qatar Airways has added another IATA badge under its belt as the airline became the second carrier in the world to be awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. The airline’s plan is to work with global partners, ground handlers, shippers, and freight forwarders to ensure a solid and common understanding of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways secures Li-batt certification
SF Airlines entrusts new JFK service to WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been appointed to handle SF Airlines’ new scheduled freighter services at New York’s JFK International Airport. The Chinese airline is operating twice-weekly Boeing 747-400F flights from Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, to New York. WFS expects to handle some 12,000,000 kilos each year for SF, which previously operated only ad hoc charter services on the route. WFS now handles cargo for SF at three major US airports, including Los … [Read more...] about SF Airlines entrusts new JFK service to WFS
Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba, is beefing up its initiatives for Double 11 with additional air freight and logistics capacity for merchants exporting from China. For this year’s shopping event, the company has secured 3,000 flights for exporters and will tap on its overseas distribution centers and warehouses in over 30 countries and regions to support pre-stocking needs and improve overall experience for Alibaba consumers, estimated at 1.3 billion. Cainiao has announced … [Read more...] about Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
