Seeing stable growth in the business of transporting live animals (AVI) for over 10 years, AirBridge Cargo Airlines said 2020 was no exception as it saw a twofold increase in the segment. The carrier attributed the growth to stable development of relations and business with existing customers who transport ‘traditional’ cargo passengers. These include livestock, pigs, horses, hatching eggs, one-day-old chick, and wild animals. ABC noted it reached new market opportunities with new … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo’s AVI team sees growth double in 2020
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CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March
After forming its new air cargo division 2 weeks earlier, CMA CGM is set to begin operations on 8 March with its first cargo flight between Liege and Chicago. The company's first Airbus A330-200F will start regular operations from Liege in Belgium to Chicago and will be joined by a second one on 16 March, which will also serve the US market. CMA CGM’s A330-200Fs will be based at Liege Airport (LGG), the company noted, which will be operated by Air Belgium. Meanwhile, general sales agent … [Read more...] about CMA CGM’s first cargo flight set on 8 March
Keeping up with eCommerce: Key focus areas for air cargo
The increase of work from home activity has accelerated digital adoption in many industries, with eCommerce, in particular, benefiting immensely. For many within the industry, it has been a year of record volumes as consumers moved purchases to online channels and organisations looked to diversify from traditional models. The benefits of growth have helped advanced plans for many in strengthening their eCommerce capabilities. Integrators have been busy extending infrastructure, whilst some … [Read more...] about Keeping up with eCommerce: Key focus areas for air cargo
Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile
Exceptional times call for exceptional measures. The past year has been a real challenge—and air cargo executives around the world have often asked us, the freight publications, to help express their gratitude to those who have kept the world moving. So nine air freight titles have suspended competitive concerns today to publish an article together: a representative sample of ‘thank yous’ from companies around the world. It acknowledges the work done in a momentous year, 12 months … [Read more...] about Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile
Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration
2020 was such an unprecedented year which saw shifts unheard of in the aviation industry. For one, cargo replaced the passenger side of the business as top revenue earner for most airlines with much of the spotlight focused on the mammoth task of transporting and distributing medical equipment, relief goods, PPEs in the middle part of the year. Whilst air freight rates produced higher yields for cargo operators with load factors soaring above the normal average on the back of surging demand … [Read more...] about Q&A: Glyn Hughes on vaccine logistics and collaboration
Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
Press Release DHL Global Forwarding, air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, was once again recognised as Top Employer for 2021 in Asia Pacific by global certification company Top Employers Institute. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
