Equipment

AMERICAS: GE Aviation, FAA research ATC

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and GE Aviation have signed a cooperative research and development agreement to study how manned and unmanned aircraft can share commercial airspace. GE Aviation and the FAA will look at air traffic control systems that would allow commercial airliners operating under instrument rules to fly directly to their destinations. Currently, such aircraft fly a jagged route along designated airways that use ground-based radio beacons to guide them. … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: GE Aviation, FAA research ATC

Legacy systems could be hindrance

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Andre a Robinson, busines s development manager-UK for CargoWise edi, a leading provider of integrated international supply chain logistics management systems, says that throughout the freight forwarding industry many companies remain locked into their existing IT legacy systems and may not be taking advantage of new technological options that offer superior software solutions to better control supply chaincosts.“There are numerous new software products available to the freight forwarding … [Read more...] about Legacy systems could be hindrance

Arrow goes with Unitpool in South America

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Arrow Cargo, a Miami-based freighter operator focusing on Central and South America with a fleet of DC-10, MD- 11 and B757 freighters, has said it has appointed Unitpool to secure its ULD supply and management requirements. Arrow said the deal will allow it the flexibility and reliability that it needs to secure the commitments of its scheduled and charter operations, and to focus on its growth plans outside of South America. The agreement, which includes the acquisition of the … [Read more...] about Arrow goes with Unitpool in South America

Datamonitor: Positive economic signs a start

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Positive economic indicators coming out of Europe, Asia and the US over the last ten days give reason to forecast a recovery in the global logistics and express industry. However, for global freight and parcel volumes and revenues to rebound significantly there will need to be major improvements in consumer confidence, industrial output and subsequent international trade volumes, according to new research by independent market analyst Datamonitor. … [Read more...] about Datamonitor: Positive economic signs a start

Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN

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The Astrata Group announced recently it has been awarded a truck and container tracking contract by TNT Asia for its entire Asia Road Network. The network links 127 cities and spans more than 7,500 km fromSingapore to China. Astrata said that after an extensive tender evaluation process TNT Asia chose Astrata as its partner for a regionwide asset tracking solution. The system also includes Astrata’s proven ‘anti-hijack protection’ which enables a vehicle that is … [Read more...] about Astrata awarded tracking contract for TNT’s ARN

Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG

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Based at Paris CDG, Sodexi, the express handling division of Air France Cargo, has developed a new concept to reduce waste and improve efficiency at the airport. Designed to maximise the under-used capacity of mobile equipment throughout airport operations, the “Harmony” initiative is aimed at pooling equipment capacity at the airport. “Harmony is at the core of Sodexi’s current Express Freight operation, an efficient, computer-controlled and completely paperless … [Read more...] about Sodexi promotes ‘Harmony’ at Paris CDG