Apex Logistics International is set to offer air cargo capacity on the last 747-8 freighter to come out of a Boeing production facility as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Parent company Kuehne+Nagel said the last ‘Queen of the Sky’ will be deployed on transpacific routes to strengthen intra-Asia connectivity. The delivery of the last Boeing 747-8F, under the name ‘Empower.’ was presented to the public during an official ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in … [Read more...] about Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Freight Forwarders
SEKO Logistics ended 2022 with Vietnam expansion
SEKO Logistics officially established its presence in Vietnam’s largest city as it opened its newest headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City, the company announced in a press release dated 21 December. The freight forwarder looks to prioritize investments in the region and has set up facilities and staff in key markets across the country. These include two strategic locations in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and the coastal city of Da Nang. The move comes as the forwarder plans to capitalize on the … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics ended 2022 with Vietnam expansion
Coyne Airways lists cargo capacity on Airblox
London-headquartered cargo carrier Coyne Airways has listed its available freighter capacity with online marketplace Airblox for air charter customers and freight forwarders to purchase and trade Airblox is an online marketplace that enables brokers, freight forwarders, and airlines to trade cargo capacity in the form of standardized electronic block space agreements, which have been trademarked as ‘eBSAs’. The fintech platform now lists over 2,000 lanes and provides predictive analytics … [Read more...] about Coyne Airways lists cargo capacity on Airblox
AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Teleport is set to boost its cross-border delivery capabilities across key markets in Southeast Asia as it raised US$50 million in capital from large institutional credit investors. The logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Bhd) will use the funds to induct additional freighters and build strategic hubs in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. The company is also looking to invest in technology that allows anyone to ship air freight within 24 hours across Southeast … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Hellmann unveils tool for enhanced cargo visibility
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is enhancing visibility for temperature-sensitive cargo, such as pharma and perishables, with the launch of a passive data tracker together with Finnish startup Logmore. The new digital tool measures temperature, humidity, light as well as shocks and generates a new QR code with each measurement. The data is displayed on the device and can be downloaded via cell phone camera upon cargo arrival. By integrating this additional data into Hellmann’s cloud-based … [Read more...] about Hellmann unveils tool for enhanced cargo visibility
It’s official, MSC is moving into air cargo
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.or MSC has taken the next step in developing its air cargo solution with the delivery of the first B777-200 freighter, branded with company livery. The brand new jet built by Boeing and operated by Atlas Air, will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe. The new air cargo division will be headed by experienced Jannie Davel, senior vice president for air cargo at MSC, who most recently headed Delta’s commercial cargo operations, before joining … [Read more...] about It’s official, MSC is moving into air cargo