The 13th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2023 was a successful 2-day event, with nearly 80 experts and industry leaders sharing insights across 20 forums. Hong Kong's annual flagship event in the logistics, maritime, aviation and supply chain industry attracted over 2,000 participants from 36 countries and regions, providing a platform for discussing industry trends and exploring business opportunities. Industry giants led discussions on the challenges and … [Read more...] about ALMAC 2023: Future-proofing supply chains
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Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones
Dronamics and its largest investor, UAE’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF), have signed a term sheet to set up a joint venture to produce the Black Swan on a grand scale to fulfill global demand and customer requirements. Through the joint venture, the two plan to set up that will have capacity to produce up to 300 Black Swan drones annually. The joint venture will also contribute to further development of the local supply chain within aerospace in the UAE. SDF, through its venture … [Read more...] about Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones
Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
Hong Kong’s flagship event for logistics and supply chain industry, the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference or ALMAC, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 and 22 November, next week. This year's conference, which bears the theme of "Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Diversification, Decarbonisation and Digitalisation,” will focus on adopting diverse strategies to address global trade changes and uncertainties, promoting carbon reduction, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
The Airforwarders Association acts as the voice of air freight in the US transport and logistics sector, where it works closely with other industry associations to ensure a sustainable future for the sector. The group has actively lobbied about making critical investment in air cargo infrastructure at the country’s airports and helping shippers prepare for imminent changes to cargo screening requirements. In this interview, Brandon Fried, AfA executive director, outlines the group’s top … [Read more...] about A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Sometimes all you need is a simple short answer to a question and make sure the answer is right. Is this too much to ask? Efficiency in knowledge management is essential for firms to remain competitive in the fast-paced commercial environment of today. However, collecting, storing, retrieving, and effectively presenting crucial information is a difficult issue for many businesses. As a result, opportunities are lost, productivity suffers, and time is squandered. Despite the emergence of new AI … [Read more...] about Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Safety is aviation’s top priority at the IATA WSOC in Hanoi
In a few days, aviation safety experts from around the world will assemble in Hanoi, Vietnam for the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC), organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with Vietnam Airlines as the host airline. Under the theme, “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations,” the WSOC will take place on 19-21 September and explore a host of different topics related to safety and operational efficiency across four session … [Read more...] about Safety is aviation’s top priority at the IATA WSOC in Hanoi