Shippers and industry will work together to promote the adoption of Cargo iQ’s Master Operating Plan (MOP) and share information to ensure shippers’ needs are met. The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work co-operatively to support the implementation of Cargo iQ’s Quality Management System (QMS) and to promote the sustainability of the air cargo supply chain. The MOU outlines six areas for the two groups to work together … [Read more...] about Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
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Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
Air cargo leaders and regulators from across the globe pledged to work more closely together to ensure a more efficient, safer air cargo supply chain on the opening day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in Paris, France today. The air cargo community must work towards a paperless environment to ensure the industry maintains and develops its competitiveness, especially in expanding e-commerce markets, delegates at the Plenary session of the ACF heard. The development of advanced screening … [Read more...] about Regulators pledge closer global cooperation with industry at TIACA ACF
DHL Freight introduces digital B2B freight platform in Europe
DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has introduced CILLOX, a virtual marketplace for enterprises with transportation needs. DHL said the fast and seamless solution helps companies to match their full truck load, part truck load and less than truck load offerings with transport providers’ capacities and find the appropriate provider according to their needs. With CILLOX, shippers no longer need to deal with challenges such as lengthy price inquiries … [Read more...] about DHL Freight introduces digital B2B freight platform in Europe
Jettainer, Lufthansa Industry Solutions work towards ‘intelligent’ ULD
Jettainer, a leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, is now cooperating in the development of a digital container with the IT experts at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. The aim of the working relationship is to create an ‘intelligent’ container that could be located and tracked it at any time along with monitoring temperature changes, shocks and other external factors independently and provide information about its state. Lufthansa Industry … [Read more...] about Jettainer, Lufthansa Industry Solutions work towards ‘intelligent’ ULD
Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
In the closely fought, highly coveted category of Overall Carrier of the Year at the 5th annual Payload Asia Awards 2016 held on 29 Oct, it was the Gulf carriers who walked away with top honours for both the Customer Choice Award which went to Qatar Airways Cargo and the Industry Choice Award which was awarded to Emirates SkyCargo. For Emirates this is a repeat performance in this category while Qatar Cargo took home the award for the first time at the Gala Awards Dinner held in Hong Kong for … [Read more...] about Payload Asia honours excellence in the air cargo supply chain
Air Canada awards Pearson Int’l contract to SASI
Air Canada Cargo has awarded a major contract to Strategic Aviation Solutions Int’l (SASI) for the review and upgrade-planning phase of their Cargo Hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The scope of the project is a complete review and upgrade proposal for the facility including the IT enhancements and material handling processes in order to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. “We are very proud to be awarded this major contract with such a prestigious client as … [Read more...] about Air Canada awards Pearson Int’l contract to SASI
