In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Asia Airfreight Terminal’s Mike Chew, who took the reins at AAT in December last year, as he looks back on the year that was, as well as his prospects on what lies ahead for the Hong Kong-based air cargo terminal operator. Can you give us a background on how the company performed in 2022? Compared to 2021, the cargo performance in 2022 worldwide was weaker. We had a good year in 2021 with many cargo charter operations which we have not seen in 2022. … [Read more...] about Forging the future with AAT’s new chief
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Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN
Logistics companies City Zone Express Malaysia and AMAZING Logistics and Supply Chain based in Thailand were awarded in Jakarta during the closing ceremony of the ARISE Plus Project. The two outstanding companies received the Gold Partner awards for their involvement in the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) and were recognised for the high number of ACTS movements conducted in 2022. ACTS was launched on 30 November 2020 as an online customs system that enables the private sector in ASEAN … [Read more...] about Local logistics companies recognised by EU-ASEAN
Airport stakeholders converge at 8th IASEA
inter airport Southeast Asia finished strong last week after 3 days of conferences and exhibition at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The conference—with the title theme “Re-Conditioning for Asia's Long-Haul Growth”—saw high-level representations from airports, business partners including architects, designers and consultants as well as the aviation ecosystem, including airlines and ground handlers. Joining the line-up of industry heavyweights during the conference were Jean Roche, head … [Read more...] about Airport stakeholders converge at 8th IASEA
WiseTech brings in rail game with $414m purchase
Software developer WiseTech Global is making a strategic step in integrating rail into its landside logistics business in North America as it announced the purchase of US-based Blume Global, for US$414 million. WiseTech is buying the rail solutions company from funds managed by Apollo, EQT and other minority shareholders. Blume’s platform enables complete asset management and reservation processing for intermodal railroad operations. The platform helps manage intermodal containers for six … [Read more...] about WiseTech brings in rail game with $414m purchase
Digitising air cargo collaboration with CCN
Founded in 1991, Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN) provides cargo community systems (CCS) for the air freight industry. The company serves not only air carriers and freight forwarders, but also shippers, ground handling agents, and customs authorities. CCN's services have evolved to encompass not just air cargo data exchange, but also cargo management, customs compliance, security, screening compliance and other digital solutions for the air freight industry. Payload Asia talks to … [Read more...] about Digitising air cargo collaboration with CCN
Logistics, supply chains and making a career from it
Rod Franklin, academic director at Kuehne Logistics University, was kind enough to participate on the jury panel of the 9th Payload Asia Awards in 2022. In an interview, the professor shares his origin story into academe, as well as insights on supply chain trends and making a career in logistics. Can you give us a brief background of your academic career? I started out as an engineer. I received my undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and went on to obtain a … [Read more...] about Logistics, supply chains and making a career from it
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