Aerotropolis Institute China (AIC) and Strategic Aviation Solutions International have signed an agreement for training and development in Zhengzhou (CGO), a press release confirmed. Stan Wraight, CEO of SASI World, and John D. Kasarda PhD, President of the AIC, announced AIC’s licensing to represent SASI’s Training and Learning division in China. This extensive agreement, which leverages the strength of the AIC teams in Zhengzhou and Shanghai and the SASI training and learning team’s … [Read more...] about AIC, SASI to facilitate training programme in China for air cargo and logistics
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Global air cargo market continues uptrend in September
A record dynamic loadfactor and high airfreight rates on the world’s premier trade lanes in September showed the global air cargo market edging towards a sustainable recovery at the start of the traditional peak season, say leading industry analysts CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index. Chargeable weight in September rose 9 percentage points over last month, further narrowing the year-on-year gap to –15 percent. This is the fifth consecutive month of positive indicators since April 2020’s … [Read more...] about Global air cargo market continues uptrend in September
LATAM Cargo Brazil brings volunteers and supplies to support animal rescue campaign
LATAM Cargo Brazil teamed up with nonprofit Ampara Animal to support the efforts of volunteers and veterinarians in their wildlife rescue campaign. Through its solidary plane programme, LATAM donated 30 airline tickets to volunteers and veterinarians to support their rescue and treatment efforts for animals affected by the forest wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal. The campaign named “Pantamal em Chamas” stands for “blazing wetlands.” Launched on 1 September, the … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Brazil brings volunteers and supplies to support animal rescue campaign
PayCargo snags US$35 million investment led by Insight Partners
PayCargo recently announced a US$35 million injection led by venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners, based in New York. The online payments company said it will use the capital to expand its electronic payments network and explore investments in technology. As COVID-19 accelerates the adoption of online payments in the cargo market, the investment from Insight Partners comes at a time where vendors and payers are moving away from legacy, paper-based … [Read more...] about PayCargo snags US$35 million investment led by Insight Partners
Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions. The partnership between the two entities underlines Dubai’s position as an international gateway for the rapid deployment of aid and relief efforts directed at humanitarian crises. Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates SkyCargo and IHC … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations
Vietnam greets iconic UPS ‘Browntail’ at Ho Chi Minh’s SGN airport
UPS has added Vietnam to its existing intra-Asia route as a Boeing 767 freighter with livery painted of the company’s signature “browntail” landed at Ho Chi Minh’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) on 15 September. The browntail refers to the tail marking of a gold UPS shield against a brown background. The cargo plane delivered containers of packages, such as printed circuit boards to textiles, destined for the city’s industrial zones. The express carrier said the new flight into … [Read more...] about Vietnam greets iconic UPS ‘Browntail’ at Ho Chi Minh’s SGN airport
