Drones will soon be used to deliver packages in Switzerland as part of a pilot project by Swiss Post. Tests are already underway in the US in a collaboration with Swiss WorldCargo, using drones by California manufacturer Matternet, a firm primarily focused on developing airborne options for health care in developing countries. The goal of the pilot project in Switzerland will be to test the potential of the technology, said a Swiss Post spokesman. Mountain deliveries are … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Equipment
Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Jettainer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG, has been certified according to ISO 9001 following an extensive audit. The certification proves that the company has an effective quality management system in all its corporate divisions. As an external service provider, Jettainer operates and manages the 'world’s largest' container and pallet fleet for 16 airlines in all. Martin Kraemer, head of marketing & PR at Jettainer, said: “As a services provider, … [Read more...] about Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
An e-freight workshop held in Bangkok at the beginning of April has inspired the Thai air cargo community to speed up e-AWB adoption in the country. The seminar, organised by Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) and Worldwide Information Network (WIN), was well attended by airlines, and a mix of independent and multinational forwarder members of local associations including the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA) and the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA). The … [Read more...] about Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
SATS announces cold-chain training institute
SATS announces cold-chain training institute Eyeing the growing middle class demand in Asia for fresh food and pharmaceutical products, Singapore-based ground handler, SATS Ltd, has announced a new SATS Coolport Academy to build the capabilities of cold-chain professionals locally and in the region. It has also launched a one-stop e-Acceptance initiative, which will transform the process for the lodging of export cargo at its airfreight terminals at Changi Airport. … [Read more...] about SATS announces cold-chain training institute
Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal”
India’s aviation watchdog has ordered Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to stop levying “illegal” consignment software charges of INR 300 (US$4.80) per entry on as many as 4,500-5,000 shipments are made daily by freight forwarders at CSIA. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) said in a letter to CSIA that the software levies are for enhancement of cargo terminal processing, which is an aeronautical … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal”
Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal"
India’s aviation watchdog has ordered Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) to stop levying “illegal” consignment software charges of INR 300 (US$4.80) per entry on as many as 4,500-5,000 shipments are made daily by freight forwarders at CSIA. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) said in a letter to CSIA that the software levies are for enhancement of cargo terminal processing, which is an aeronautical … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s e-freight charges declared “illegal"