As businesses across the UK strive to regain levels of activity with the easing of restrictions, it is imperative to maintain the safety and well-being of all workers and more important than ever for employers to understand the unusual risks that they and their workforce face under unique circumstances. TT Club, a leading international insurance provider specialising in the cargo handling sector and an Associate Member of the British Ports Association (BPA) has prepared a short paper for UK … [Read more...] about TT Club publishes workplace guidance to help UK ports through the coronavirus pandemic
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American Airlines continues modernisation journey, launches new AACargo.com booking features
American Airlines continues its commitment to innovation by launching new features to its online booking platform on aacargo.com. These features provide customers with more autonomy when it comes to booking, schedule searching, or submitting claims online. The enhancements come after the initial implementation of the new cargo end-to-end management system on October 1, 2019. Amidst the changes in the industry over the last few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, American has remained … [Read more...] about American Airlines continues modernisation journey, launches new AACargo.com booking features
U-Freight Swedish partner enhances trusted trader status
Six years after Conroute Air & Sea, the exclusive Swedish partner of the U-Freight Group (UFL), was certified by the Swedish Customs authority as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO-F), its sister company Conroute Logistics has achieved its own AEO-F accreditation. Eva Westling, branch manager Stockholm-Arlanda, who played a key role in Conroute Logistics’ accreditation process says: “We will see tangible benefits of AEO accreditation including fewer physical and documentary examinations … [Read more...] about U-Freight Swedish partner enhances trusted trader status
Industry losses to top $84 billion in 2020, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1 percent. Revenues will fall 50 percent to $419 billion from $838 billion in 2019. In 2021, losses are expected to be cut to $15.8 billion as revenues rise to $598 billion. “Financially, 2020 will go down as the worst year in the history of aviation. On average, every day of this … [Read more...] about Industry losses to top $84 billion in 2020, says IATA
PayCargo joins hands with IBS Software for digital payments
PayCargo and IBS Software announced a joint partnership that enables rich API-based integration between their market-leading industry platforms. The integration of PayCargo’s digital payments network with IBS Software’s iCargo air cargo management platform will enable more carriers and cargo ground handling companies to digitalize and simplify payments, reducing manual processes and streamlining operations. This partnership will further position both companies as trusted digital platforms … [Read more...] about PayCargo joins hands with IBS Software for digital payments
Virgin Atlantic increases cargo-only flights by over 38% in June after a record-breaking month in May
Virgin Atlantic will increase its cargo-only flights by 35% to nearly 600 in June with the launch of new routes including Beijing and Brussels following the success of its May programme. June will see a total of 601 flights–597 cargo-only services and 4 repatriation flights for the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). As the airline continues to extend its network to support demand for export and import cargoes as UK and international businesses continue their recovery from the … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic increases cargo-only flights by over 38% in June after a record-breaking month in May
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