Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN) has introduced a new insurance app on the CUBEforall platform in January, in partnership with software provider Redkik. The standalone insurance app features a dashboard that provides users with an overview of policies and quotations, offering more coverage and necessary protection for their valuable cargo. CUBEforall users can now book their shipments, manage logistics and insure their cargo, all within a single user-friendly interface, saving … [Read more...] about Cargo Community Network launches insurance app with Redkik
Freight Forwarders
BlueBox unlocks ETA feature for better air freight tracking
Spending hours manually tracking shipments is a waste of time and resources, and for this reason BlueBox Systems, a developer of air freight tracking solutions, is offering a new function that allows access to the estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for shipments. “We continuously track thousands of shipments every day,” explained Martin Bernemann, chief technical officer at BlueBox Systems. “Using this information, we have built a database from which we can derive the ETA of new … [Read more...] about BlueBox unlocks ETA feature for better air freight tracking
Schneider Electric partners with DHL for ‘greener’ shipping
French multinational Schneider Electric is looking to reduce carbon emissions across its supply chain as it partnered with DHL Global Forwarding in launching a new multimodal shipping model that offers sustainable aviation fuel for air freight. The two companies have combined air and sea transport to create multimodal 'shipping bridges' connecting Singapore and India with North America with DHL’s GoGreen Plus service offering the use of SAF to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from … [Read more...] about Schneider Electric partners with DHL for ‘greener’ shipping
Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
Amsterdam-based consolidator Wholesale By Vels (WBV) recently launched a unique members-only booking platform at Schiphol Airport, which is expected to take airfreight wholesaling to a new level. The new platform, called CargoPilot, took 2 years to develop and differs from existing online booking portals in two important aspects: first, it is squarely targeted at non-IATA freight agents, using WBV’s own IATA licence and CASS membership. This means users have direct access to attractive … [Read more...] about Wholesale By Vels introduces next-level platform CargoPilot
KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
Kerry Logistics Network is offering alternate multimodal options for freight between Asia and Europe amidst challenging times for sea shipments between the two regions, on the back of disruptions along main transit routes. The company said its sea-air and road-air freight services across Eurasia have recently garnered increased interest, demonstrating reduced transit times and cost-effective options. Shipments from Chinese seaports can be transported via the … [Read more...] about KLN adds lift to Asia-Europe cargo with multimodal-air option
Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have decided to withdraw from their existing agreements a year after the supposed long-term deal was first made, citing the tight regulatory environment in certain important markets, particularly the Dutch and US markets, Payload Asia learned. The decision was announced on 16 January, and the two will go about their independent ways starting end-March, with new commercial terms and conditions, which are still under discussion, to be set from then onwards. … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
