Nippon Express Europe recently revealed that it submitted a letter of commitment to obtain Science Based Targets (SBT) certification in May 2023. The company is in pursuit of reducing its CO₂ emissions by 50 percent by 2030 as compared to 2013, at least for Scope 1 and 2. And now it is another step closer to achieving its sustainability in collaboration with Climate Tech startup, Cozero, based in Berlin. Cozero’s solution considers both logistical and non-logistical … [Read more...] about Nippon Express Europe intensifies on sustainability
Freight Forwarders
WestJet, Flexport team up to link Canadian exports to Asia
WestJet Cargo and Flexport have teamed up to offer new airfreight solutions for Canadian exports into Asia. Under the agreement, WestJet Cargo will deliver cargo from Canada to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where Flexport operates dedicated freighters from the US to key air freight hubs in Asia, including Incheon International Airport (ICN), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The partnership will initially prioritize the … [Read more...] about WestJet, Flexport team up to link Canadian exports to Asia
Etihad Cargo launches ‘instant offer rate’ solution
Imagine if you can get competitive air freight rates for your requirements and complete transactions faster. This is exactly what Etihad Cargo’s instant offer rate solution aims to do. The solution, developed with IBS Software, reduces the processing time and can generate prices in seconds based on five key details for bookings and flights across the carrier’s network, including density, departure day, direct or indirect flights, flight demand and requested service. The new system cuts the … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches ‘instant offer rate’ solution
Kuehne+Nagel air network gains CEIV Pharma recertification
Kuehne+Nagel recently completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification of its entire air logistics healthcare network, becoming the first logistics company to achieve over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations. The re-certification reinforces Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to quality and its ability to meet the highest compliance and regulatory requirements for safer, secured, compliant and efficient pharmaceutical product handling in the air cargo supply chain. Harsha Ranasinghe, … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel air network gains CEIV Pharma recertification
Scan Global Logistics enters South Korea
Scan Global Logistics is strengthening its market position and global presence as it enters South Korea as a new market with the acquisition of long-term partner ENK Logistics. The acquisition, which will see ENK operate under the SGL brand, aligns with the former's strategy to establish its presence in the world’s largest economies, citing South Korea’s well-established position in the trade markets of Southeast Asia, with a business-friendly and efficient regulatory environment. The … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics enters South Korea
Kuehne+Nagel gears up for special air cargo verticals
Kuehne+Nagel is looking to enhance its services for key air cargo verticals as it introduced three new air charter connections between Asia, Europe and the Americas, according to a release dated 24 October. The scheduled service, which started on October 23, will see the logistics operator deploy its B747-8 ‘Inspire’ freighter on two additional weekly routings from Atlanta and Chicago to Amsterdam and from there to Taipei. The B747-8 freighter will connect the three regions through … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel gears up for special air cargo verticals