The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed SkyCargo’s move to return to an all-in pricing on air freight shipments to and from Europe from 1st of February and on the airline's global network from 1st of March. The cargo arm of Dubai-based Emirates said the single “all-in” charge would be based on weight plus the current fuel and security fees. This would eliminate the present setup of a base rate plus surcharges for fuel and security. The new policy … [Read more...] about SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
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DHL receives Green Freight Asia label
DHL Supply Chain today became one of the first organizations in Asia to receive independent accreditation for its efforts in developing sustainable road transport operations in Singapore by Green Freight Asia (GFA). GFA, a programme akin to Green Freight Europe, is a non-profit organisation established in 2013 to facilitate reduced CO2 emissions and lower shipping costs across entire supply chains by decreasing fuel consumption. This is driven primarily by the GFA Label programme, which … [Read more...] about DHL receives Green Freight Asia label
Positive outlook for K+N’s perishable business
Kuehne + Nagel is one of LAN CARGO’s key customers and, within northern South America, the most important shipper of flowers. The two companies share a long commercial relationship that has strengthened over time. Pablo Canales, executive director of LAN CARGO Colombia, interviewed Chistian Lüchau, regional perishables manager for Central and South America at Kuehne + Nagel, about the challenges the industry faces in the region, the companies’ commercial relationship as … [Read more...] about Positive outlook for K+N’s perishable business
UPS expands worldwide express freight in Asia
UPS has expanded its UPS Worldwide Express Freight service in 12 new origin and nine new destination countries globally for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. UPS now offers the service, which is ideal for product launches, inventory shortages or equipment failure replacement parts, to 50 origin and 51 destination countries and territories throughout the world. In the Asia-Pacific region, UPS Worldwide Express Freight has been extended as an origin and … [Read more...] about UPS expands worldwide express freight in Asia
ANZ finalises order for two 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalised an order for two additional 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at US$514 million at current list prices. The order, booked in 2014, comes six months after Air New Zealand celebrated the first 787-9 delivery in July. “The entry into service programme has gone very smoothly and we’ve been incredibly pleased with the aircraft’s performance,” said Christopher Luxon, chief executive officer, Air New Zealand. “These new 787-9 … [Read more...] about ANZ finalises order for two 787-9 Dreamliners
Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for four 777 freighters, valued at US$1.24 billion at current list prices. The airline also has purchase rights for four additional airplanes, which when exercised will bring the combined value to US$2.46 billion. Qatar Airways first announced an intent to order the four 777 freighters at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. “As Qatar Airways develops its cargo route network, we are pleased they have selected the 777 freighter to be part of … [Read more...] about Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
