The whole air cargo business was over the moon, so to speak, as March 2017 had shown the best year-on-year (YoY) performance since the 2008-2009 crisis. The month of April now being accounted for, industry players may well wonder whether they are back on earth or still in seventh heaven, such was the difficulty in understanding the March-April figures. Worldwide growth in April was respectable, with a 7.7% volume increase YoY, but different parts of the industry showed very … [Read more...] about Growth tapering off, but yields keep improving…
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Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced the addition of , Sri Lanka and Dublin, Republic of Ireland to its extensive Pharma Network, bringing the cargo carrier’s pharmaceutical transport network to 73 destinations globally. Colombo was added to its Pharma Network on 15 May, while Dublin’s pharma operation begins on 12 June 2017, when Qatar Airways commences its B787 Dreamliner flights to the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has become one of the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo Expands Pharma Network
MOL TRIUMPH arrives punctually and with ease in Hamburg
The MOL Triumph, one of the biggest container-ships in the world, made fast in Hamburg at HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB). The new flagship of Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is the first vessel with a loading capacity of over 20,000 TEU in the Port of Hamburg. Some 10,000 TEU will be loaded or discharged at CTB for the MOL TRIUMPH that is provisionally scheduled to leave the Elbe conurbation.. “It is an amazing moment to have the MOL Triumph here in … [Read more...] about MOL TRIUMPH arrives punctually and with ease in Hamburg
DP World unveils container tracking solution
DP World, a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain, demonstrated the most advanced container tracking solution developed by a port terminal operator under the theme of “Where’s My Container?” at Transport Logistic, held in Munich. The enhancement to the current beta version, after feedback from a pilot release, opens the door for users to have greater visibility of their cargo and improves speed-to-shelf opportunities such as improved replenishment … [Read more...] about DP World unveils container tracking solution
World’s first platform to power Global Trade Connectivity
Global eTrade Services (GeTS) has launched the world’s first trade platform to accelerate cross border trade across the globe. The Single Window service offering by GeTS, a subsidiary of CrimsonLogic (the leading provider of eGovernment products and services, based in Singapore), aims to power trade connectivity and the efficient fulfilment of trade compliance requirements. “CrimsonLogic built TradeNet, the world’s first Single Window system for Singapore in 1989. Since then, we … [Read more...] about World’s first platform to power Global Trade Connectivity
Charity War Child helps children in Yemen
Children in war-torn Yemen are receiving life-saving support from War Child UK, the charity for children affected by conflict, with help from customers of Coyne Airways and Air Charter Service (ACS). The money raised goes towards the charity’s vital work. War Child has recently set up operations in Yemen to provide some of the most vulnerable households with food vouchers. “The funds contributed by Coyne Airways and ACS are based on Coyne’s idea of a Structured Donation Plan (SDP), … [Read more...] about Charity War Child helps children in Yemen
