The issue of lithium battery shipments onboard freighters and the belly holds of passenger aircraft is again at the forefront of safety concerns as Christmas approaches and the volume of electronic gadgets relying on lithium batteries surges. The latest ‘problem child’ is this year’s toy of choice, the so-called ‘hoverboard’, a two-wheeled transportation device that relies on a larger-capacity lithium-ion battery around 42,000-mAh. Numerous reports of the devices catching fire and even … [Read more...] about Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
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Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
The issue of lithium battery shipments onboard freighters and the belly holds of passenger aircraft is again at the forefront of safety concerns as Christmas approaches and the volume of electronic gadgets relying on lithium batteries surges. The latest ‘problem child’ is this year’s toy of choice, the so-called ‘hoverboard’, a two-wheeled transportation device that relies on a larger-capacity lithium-ion battery around 42,000-mAh. Numerous reports of the devices catching fire and even exploding … [Read more...] about Hoverboards too hot for airlines & Amazon
DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
DHL launched its Asia Pacific Innovation Centre (APIC) in Singapore to offer a visionary view of the logistics world, and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving supply chain needs. The multi-million dollar facility is DHL’s first innovation centre outside of Germany and the first dedicated centre for innovative logistics services in the Asia Pacific region. The centre is located within the S$160 million (US$113 million) DHL Supply Chain Advanced Regional Centre (ARC) building at … [Read more...] about DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
Lufthansa Cargo launches eServices app
Lufthansa Cargo has released its new App, ‘Lufthansa Cargo eServices’ which offers comprehensive shipment tracking, as well as direct feedback opportunities for mobile phones and tablets, including innovative image uploading. Users constantly receive updated information on their shipments, on request via push notification. The App also offers a clear overview of all current bookings and furthermore enables access to consignments with higher security requirements via an optional log in … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo launches eServices app
WCA makes major personnel changes
The world’s largest network of independent forwarders, WCA, has made significant personnel changes that will see former cargo journalist Dan March appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with founder David Yokeum becoming chairman and former Emirates SkyCargo head, Ram Menen, joining a new global Supervisory Board. Based in London, March, who has been WCA communications director for over five years, will oversee the day-to-day operations and work closely with Yokeum and the new … [Read more...] about WCA makes major personnel changes
CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders
Consolidated Aviation Services’ (CAS), the largest cargo handler in North America, is to help 3,000 freight forwarders in the US to transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) processing with the launch of ePic Easy Export. The new web-based tool, which is planned for Q4 2015, supports CAS’ commitment to a paperless air cargo environment in support of IATA’s e-freight programme. With over 3,000 freight forwarders already using CAS’ current ePic Online Customer Service Portal on a daily … [Read more...] about CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders