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DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore

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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

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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

CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders

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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

Frankfurt’s Perishable Center embraces Hermes CMS

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Twenty years after the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF) became one of the first in a new generation of temperature-controlled warehouses, Europe's largest air freight centre has embraced new technology once again and has now gone live with the Hermes Cargo Management System (CMS). PCF now has a cargo management system specifically tailored to their needs with built-in temperature checks, warehouse picking lists providing prioritised loading and hand-held Work Orders, with the aim of … [Read more...] about Frankfurt’s Perishable Center embraces Hermes CMS

Frankfurt's Perishable Center embraces Hermes CMS

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Twenty years after the Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF) became one of the first in a new generation of temperature-controlled warehouses, Europe's largest air freight centre has embraced new technology once again and has now gone live with the Hermes Cargo Management System (CMS). PCF now has a cargo management system specifically tailored to their needs with built-in temperature checks, warehouse picking lists providing prioritised loading and hand-held Work Orders, with the aim of supporting … [Read more...] about Frankfurt's Perishable Center embraces Hermes CMS

AirAsia moves to Unisys cloud for cargo management

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Unisys Corporation has announced that low cost carrier AirAsia has cut over to the cloud-based Unisys Logistics Management System (LMS) to manage its domestic and international cargo services across its network of affiliates.  Kuala Lumpur-based AirAsia Cargo has a flight network covering more than 100 destinations across 20 countries in Asia and Australia. The contract will run for a minimum term of  three-and-a-half-years after cutover, with Unisys replacing the legacy system with the … [Read more...] about AirAsia moves to Unisys cloud for cargo management