CargoAi users are in for a treat as the platform will launch new features that would allow freight forwarders to track and trace CO2 emissions, as more companies take a sustainability approach and clean up their business activities. They can now choose routes and airlines based on their carbon impact and calculate the CO2 emitted from each shipment. Monthly reports are also available to allow clients to analyse their own impact and monitor improvements. With CargoAi’s unique Flight Search … [Read more...] about CargoAi launches tools as forwarders pursue sustainability
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Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Nippon Express has obtained its CEIV Pharma certification from IATA for its Narita temperature-controlled hub (NTCH), including transport operations between the facility and Narita Airport (NRT), effective 15 March. Nippon said it began seeking certification in March 2019 with the airport community at NRT and with Narita International Airport Corporation's assistance has now obtained certification as a forwarder in the community. This is the second pharmaceutical-related quality … [Read more...] about Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB
Freight transport company Dimerco has started operations at the first and only e-commerce bonded logistics centre (PLB e-commerce) in Indonesia, operated by local partner PT Uniair Indotama Cargo (Uniair Cargo). Covering more than 10,000 square metres, the bonded warehouse will provide an integrated, multimodal transport service, including faster e-commerce fulfilment and reduced costs. Operated by Indonesian forwarder Uniair Cargo, the bonded logistics centre, which ran a soft opening in … [Read more...] about Dimerco starts operations at Indo’s first e-commerce PLB
Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
Swissport has signed a 7-year lease for two air cargo terminals near Vienna Airport as the company aims to expand its cargo activities and build its share in forwarder handling. The adjacent 8,000-sqm warehouses are part of the Deutsche Logistik Holding‘s ‘SkyLog Park Vienna’ in Austria’s Fischamend region, the company said. The completion of construction work is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, when operations will move from the 4,600 sqm Cargo Nord Object 10 to the two … [Read more...] about Swissport expands in Vienna with new cargo terminals
U-Freight poised for growing e-commerce market
Hong Kong-based forwarder U-Freight Group is poised to tackle the surging demand for logistics services from ongoing e-commerce growth, including new demand patterns in merchandising, warehousing, and distribution. It cited analyst reports indicating that increased focus on supply chain resilience and the societal shift to e-commerce are expected to affect the demand for logistics real estate in the coming years. “It helps justify our company’s early entry and on-going investment to meet … [Read more...] about U-Freight poised for growing e-commerce market
SUN Logistics launches warehouse for air cargo screening
Hong Kong-based forwarder SUN Logistics last week launched a new regulated air cargo security facility (RACSF), alongside new warehouse services, as it looks to adopt new technologies to meet customer needs. The move follows ICAO’s full implementation of its air cargo screening policy starting 1 March 2021, where all cargo, except for validated know consignors, are subject to 100 percent security screening prior to being loaded onto commercial aircraft. SUN Logistics said the on-airport … [Read more...] about SUN Logistics launches warehouse for air cargo screening