French multinational Schneider Electric is looking to reduce carbon emissions across its supply chain as it partnered with DHL Global Forwarding in launching a new multimodal shipping model that offers sustainable aviation fuel for air freight. The two companies have combined air and sea transport to create multimodal 'shipping bridges' connecting Singapore and India with North America with DHL’s GoGreen Plus service offering the use of SAF to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric partners with DHL for ‘greener’ shipping
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Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
Amsterdam-based consolidator Wholesale By Vels (WBV) recently launched a unique members-only booking platform at Schiphol Airport, which is expected to take airfreight wholesaling to a new level. The new platform, called CargoPilot, took 2 years to develop and differs from existing online booking portals in two important aspects: first, it is squarely targeted at non-IATA freight agents, using WBV’s own IATA licence and CASS membership. This means users have direct access to attractive … [Read more...] about Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
Kerry Logistics Network is offering alternate multimodal options for freight between Asia and Europe amidst challenging times for sea shipments between the two regions, on the back of disruptions along main transit routes. The company said its sea-air and road-air freight services across Eurasia have recently garnered increased interest, demonstrating reduced transit times and cost-effective options. Shipments from Chinese seaports can be transported via the … [Read more...] about KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have decided to withdraw from their existing agreements a year after the supposed long-term deal was first made, citing the tight regulatory environment in certain important markets, particularly the Dutch and US markets, Payload Asia learned. The decision was announced on 16 January, and the two will go about their independent ways starting end-March, with new commercial terms and conditions, which are still under discussion, to be set from then onwards. … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
More global forwarding companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real time thanks to an application programming interface (API) link via the CargoWise logistics platform. DHL Global Forwarding and DSV now have visibility and access to the carrier’s schedules, capacity and booking within CargoWise, which works with 24 of the 25 largest global freight forwarders. The data integration with CargoWise, … [Read more...] about Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
HNA Cargo set to offer capacity on cargo.one
Chinese air logistics group HNA Cargo is launching an ambitious digital transformation programme as it partnered with air freight booking platform, cargo.one. The agent to HNA Aviation Group, which will offer the largest airline portfolio on cargo.one, manages air cargo subsidiaries with a combined fleet of 600 aircraft from 11 airlines, including Hainan Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Tianjin Air Cargo and Hong Kong Air Cargo. With the partnership, freight forwarders will gain access to HNA’s … [Read more...] about HNA Cargo set to offer capacity on cargo.one
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