CEVA Logistics has partnered with Sydney-based WiseTech to roll out the CargoWise platform across its network, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency in its multimodal forwarding and contract logistics operations. With this integrated logistics platform, CEVA Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes over the next five years, replacing multiple legacy systems within the business and accelerating digitalisation, the company noted. CEVA Logistics says the … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
Freight Forwarders
Kerry Logistics posts strong H1, backed by airfreight and e-commerce
Kerry Logistics’ net profit jumped 26 percent to HK$845 million (US$109 million) in the first six months, compared to the same period last year, despite experiencing a downturn in its warehouse business due to Covid-19. A shortfall in total logistics revenue was attributed to operating fewer warehouses in Hong Kong. As widespread lockdowns resulted to a drop in demand for non-essential products, the Hong Kong-based logistics provider said warehouse operations in Asia have been severely … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics posts strong H1, backed by airfreight and e-commerce
DAMCO shows resilience as Beirut office restarts following port blast
Freight forwarder DAMCO relied on its business resilience (BR) programme to restart its Lebanon operations within 24 hours after the devastating blast at the Port of Beirut, the company said in a release. “The immediate concern was ‘what is the status of the team members? Are you safe?’,” said Zera Zheng, Head of DAMCO Business Resilience and Security. Thanks to communication channels put in place as part of the its business continuity plan, staff at the freight forwarder’s headquarters in … [Read more...] about DAMCO shows resilience as Beirut office restarts following port blast
Saudia Cargo adds two weekly freighter flights to Shanghai
Saudia Cargo has added Shanghai to its freighter network with one flight departing from Riyadh every Saturday and another from Jeddah every Tuesday, a press release confirmed. The carrier will use a B777 freighter with a 95-tonne capacity to transport cargo between Shanghai and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport. Saudia Cargo said that the network expansion was in response to the growing demand for air cargo capacity, according to … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo adds two weekly freighter flights to Shanghai
Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
Kiev-based Antonov Airlines using its AN-22 aircraft delivered a 30-tonne container with winches and equipment from Orstend to Instanbul on 12 August, a press release confirmed. The cargo was ordered for repair works on a deepwater pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus. Antonov's air transport division said the flight was chartered by Istanbul-based SkyAir Shop Aviation Services Serkan Dikmen. Its AN-22 aircraft, considered the world’s largest turboprop, was immediately loaded in less … [Read more...] about Antonov’s AN-22 moves urgent cargo for deep-sea pipeline repair
Unisys unveils digital payments platform for air cargo
IT company Unisys announced the development of a new payment platform based on its proprietary Digistics™ air cargo software, a press release confirmed. The new platform enables cargo providers to move cargo faster and reduce payment costs, whilst providing more payment options, including direct automated clearinghouse (ACH) debits, prefunded accounts or credit card payments. Developed as part of a collaboration between Unisys and PayCargo, a provider of electronic invoicing and settlement … [Read more...] about Unisys unveils digital payments platform for air cargo