KF Cargo, previously known as Kelowna Flightcraft, has reactivated its two DC-10-30 freighters following the start of a new air charter contract on 15 April to move freight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South America in time for the peak flower traffic for Mother’s Day. The new charter contract sees KF Cargo flying three-times a week to Bogotá, Colombia with a similar frequency to Caracas’ Simón Bolivar Airport in Venezula, and onwards to Lima International Airport in … [Read more...] about Canadian carriers find maindeck fascination with South America
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TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added its voice to the cause, condemning the growing problem of goods that infringe Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and calling for Customs authorities to bring together rights holders, service providers, and regulators for a working dialogue in a new Position Paper published today. Goods that infringe IPR account for a growing proportion of international trade, estimated at over US$250 billion by the Organisation for Economic … [Read more...] about TIACA calls for greater coop in fight against counterfeit goods
DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
DHL Supply Chain, a global leader for contract logistics solutions, recently launched its Advanced Regional Center (ARC) in Singapore . Built at an investment of more than S$160 million (US$116.8 million), the new 90,000 sqm facility features an $18.8 million multi-customer automation system featuring advanced robotics. The pioneering system allows customers to enjoy the benefits of automation solution without the need for significant capital investment. The technological enhancement uses 130 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
Qatar Airways Cargo has today announced the launch of QR Express, a solution to deliver airport-to-airport air freight service for time critical shipments. QR Express is the latest addition to the cargo airline’s expanding portfolio of specialised services and products. QR Express provides customers with the opportunity to book time-sensitive shipments via a quick and simple system that offers high boarding priority and rapid handling, ensuring speedy delivery of their cargo, the carrier … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
China’s second largest online retailer JD.com is partnering with Japanese logistics company, Yamato Holdings for quicker, cheaper delivery of products from Japan to China as early as May, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review. The companies are aiming to expand the already rapidly growing demand for Japanese products among Chinese consumers and the new partnership will cut the time for Chinese consumers to receive Japanese products from eight to four days. The tie-up, the first … [Read more...] about JD.com, Yamato Holdings in Chinese e-commerce partnership
Virgin Australia, TNT do contract on domestic cargo
TNT Express awarded what is expected to be a US$575 million, five-year contract to Virgin Australia for domestic cargo transport which has prompted Virgin Australia to wet lease three freighters for the job. Beginning in July of this year, Virgin Australia will uplift TNT’s freight on its domestic network, as well as on the newly-leased freighters. Virgin Australia’s network currently extends to 47 destinations within Australia and offers connectivity to 17 international destinations within … [Read more...] about Virgin Australia, TNT do contract on domestic cargo