Geodis is opening new routes between Asia and Europe with the addition of a twice weekly flight routed London Stansted (STN)/Amsterdam (AMS)/ Hong Kong (HKG)/STN/AMS. The forwarder said it will use in part its new A330-300 full freighter aircraft to operate this rotation between Europe and Asia, with the new scheduled route set to takeoff in October. "As manufacturing in Asia continues to be the backbone of several key European business sectors, the requirement for exporters to secure … [Read more...] about Geodis adds new route between Europe and Asia
Freight Forwarders
Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use
The need to keep product integrity, particularly for temperature-sensitive shipments like vaccines, requires a certain set of standards and procedures for each stakeholder. With more doses being distributed all over the world, carrier and cargo operators are trying to enhance the visibility of shipment data and travel long distances without having to worry about excursions. And this is exactly what Releye RLP does: LD11-sized unit with a unique air flow technology; fits 3-euro pallets (or 2-US … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use
MASkargo and cargo.one announce partnership
Press release As part of its digitalization agenda, MASkargo has entered into a distribution agreement with leading e-booking platform cargo.one. The aim is to bring a first-class digital booking experience to MASkargo’s customers and to expand its presence in key cargo markets. Freight forwarders using cargo.one will soon have access to MASkargo’s real-time rates and capacity at the click of a button and receive immediate confirmation of their bookings. cargo.one will benefit from MASkargo’s … [Read more...] about MASkargo and cargo.one announce partnership
ANA forwarder unit to launch e-commerce service
ANA Group's forwarding unit Overseas Courier Service (OCS) is set to launch a new service on September 15 dedicated to supporting cross-border transport for e-commerce cargo and parcels from Japan. ANA said the service, called iEC, will focus on South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore, and gradually expand into the US and Europe and eventually into China this year. Whilst the service does not cover restricted items such as food and dangerous goods, the airline says OCS will be able to utilise its … [Read more...] about ANA forwarder unit to launch e-commerce service
Geodis gets own freighter, secures HK customs priority status
Geodis is looking to provide more air cargo space to ensure stable supply chains and has invested in its own leased A330-300 full freighter. The aircraft, flying with Geodis livery, will operate between Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong and will be integrated into the company’s AirDirect charter schedule starting September. The freighter, on lease for several years, will fly three times each week between Amsterdam/London and Chicago (AMS/STN–ORD) and will operate weekly rotations … [Read more...] about Geodis gets own freighter, secures HK customs priority status
MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling
MASkargo, the cargo business arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has become the first airline and cargo terminal operator in Malaysia to adopt IATA's Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) platform for the acceptance of dangerous goods shipments. DG AutoCheck is a digital tool that enables airlines, ground handlers and freight forwarders to automatically check the compliance of the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods or DGD against all relevant provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods … [Read more...] about MASkargo banks on new tool for dangerous goods handling