Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or using biofuels by 2030. Commencing on 1 July 2024, the trial Initially involves two of WFS’s airside transport vehicles. Based on the successful outcome of the trial, WFS will … [Read more...] about WFS signs up airside transport fleet for HVO biofuel trial at Heathrow Airport
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CEVA Logistics, Almajdouie Logistics sign joint venture in Saudi Arabia
As a part of its strategic plan, CEVA Logistics announced that it has signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Almajdouie Logistics, one of the leading logistics providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The signed agreement now awaits review and approval by the necessary regulatory authorities. CEVA Logistics would control the majority of the newly established joint venture. Strategic move for both sides The JV would mark a major milestone in both companies’ growth strategies. … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics, Almajdouie Logistics sign joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Silk Way Airlines successfully completes mission to relocate beluga whales to their new home
Silk Way Airlines is proud to announce the successful transportation of two beluga whales from an aquarium in Ukraine to their new home in Spain. This extraordinary mission, completed under challenging circumstances, highlights Silk Way Airlines' commitment to animal welfare and its capability to handle delicate and complex cargo. The two beluga whales, which were evacuated from an aquarium in Ukraine, were transported to a new facility in Spain where they will receive the care and … [Read more...] about Silk Way Airlines successfully completes mission to relocate beluga whales to their new home
Scan Global Logistics signs agreement with the intent to acquire Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA
Global freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics, SGL, announced signing an agreement with the intent to acquire Blu Logistics Brasil. The acquisition of Blu Logistics Brasil provides SGL with an operational platform in Brazil, enabling it to establish its strategic presence in Brazil. The new footprint will give a strategic platform to scale the business and expand SGLs global presence to the benefit of customers. Most importantly, and a focus area of SGL, Blu Logistics Brasil will bring … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics signs agreement with the intent to acquire Blu Logistics Brasil Transportes Internacionais LTDA
DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. With its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions through the programme, DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights, from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. By … [Read more...] about DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
Navia Freight deploys Raft AI, streaming operations, and delivers a new class of performance insights
Raft announced that Navia, an integrated global freight and logistics company, has successfully rolled out its AI-automated logistics finance capability to process high volumes of AP invoices. Every month, Navia finance teams receive thousands of invoices from the partners they work with to keep their customer’s freight moving. With Raft, AI now handles the bulk of that processing, including not just document processing and data extraction, but also validation against existing data. This … [Read more...] about Navia Freight deploys Raft AI, streaming operations, and delivers a new class of performance insights
