India’s air cargo sector is expected to grow by more than 180 per cent within the next 15 years, in a large part boosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Make in India’ campaign focusing on growing manufacturing from its present 15 per cent of GDP to a full 25 per cent by 2022, according to Dr Renu Singh Parmar, senior adviser for India’s ministry of civil aviation. She also estimated that India's air cargo throughput would rise from 2.6 million tonnes in 2015 to nearly 8.7 million … [Read more...] about AIR CARGO INDIA: Cargo ‘making it in India'
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Swiss WorldCargo joins e-AWB 360 vanguard
Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of SWISS, has been intensifying its efforts to adopt the new electronic air waybill or e-AWB. The carrier is one of a number of International Air Transport Association (IATA) airlines that have taken the lead in the e-AWB 360 campaign, and have committed to offering e-AWB under the 'Single Process' concept at a number of airports. The 'e-AWB 360 campaign’ is being promoted by IATA to accelerate process implementation. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) became … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo joins e-AWB 360 vanguard
Finnair signs IT deal with Mercator
Finnair Cargo has signed an agreement with Mercator, leading provider of software and technology-led solutions to the global aviation industry, for its air cargo management solution, SkyChain. The solution is scheduled to be implemented by October 2016, six months ahead of the opening of Finnair's new cargo terminal in spring 2017. "We are very pleased to have Mercator as our partner in this important project. SkyChain will be an essential tool for us for years to come,” said Janne … [Read more...] about Finnair signs IT deal with Mercator
CEVA Logistics’ new US Customs Brokerage System up and running
CEVA Logistics has announced it has successfully completed the implementation of a new Customs brokerage system across its US operation. CEVA initiated the move to introduce state-of-the-art systems following a mandate from US Customs which requires all forwarders to file their entries using ACE (the Automated Commercial Environment) by the end of February this year. At that point, ACE becomes the primary system through which the trade community – including forwarders – must report all imports … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics’ new US Customs Brokerage System up and running
DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
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
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
