The pace of e-AWB adoption has been steadily on the rise since 2014, according to IATA. August 2014 was the single fastest e-AWB growth in one month, with 2 per cent achieved globally. Adoption speed is now four times that of the same period last year, and this acceleration is felt across the board, with strong recent growth in Africa, Americas, Europe and North Asia. Twenty airlines have now achieved over 20 per cent e-AWB penetration – compared to only seven airlines at the beginning … [Read more...] about IATA: e-AWB adoption soars
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QA to implement paperless freight transactions
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Customs have signed an MoU for the use of electronic air waybill (e-AWB). The document was signed by Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann and Mohammed Ahmed Al Mohannadi, operations and risk analysis department manager of customs in the presence of senior officials from both companies. The milestone agreement will bring Qatar Airways one step closer towards electronic freight, also known as e-freight, with the intention to eliminate the … [Read more...] about QA to implement paperless freight transactions
Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
Blue Dart, a Mumbai-based express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company and part of the DP DHL Group, has opened an office in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Sukhwinder Singh, regional head (North), Blue Dart Express Ltd, inaugurated the office located at 14-17 S K Plaza, B Block, Pur Road, Bhilwara. Speaking at the launch, Singh said, “Bhilwara’s large textile industry has helped it earn the sobriquet of the ‘Manchester of Rajasthan’. With a … [Read more...] about Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
Online retailer Amazon has formed an air cargo alliance with Patel Integrated Logistics to ensure next day delivery for wider range of customers in India. Amazon is in the process of extending its vendor base and identifying logistics providers in India, reports The Economic Times. Patel Logistics is securing exclusive tie-ups with airlines such as IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet to cope up with delivery of bulk Amazon goods, as online retail sales are expected to increase during … [Read more...] about Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
Traditional thermal cargo covers can significantly contribute to airfreight cost due to their bulk and weight. "A thickly-insulated cargo cover, or even a bulky 'bubblewrap' type material, can easily be adding more than €60 to the intercontinental air freight cost of a typical, volumetrically-charged, Euro pallet", says Malik Zeniti of DuPont, manufacturer of the thin and light Tyvek range of air cargo covers. "With bulky products such as these you are effectively paying to ship air." … [Read more...] about Freight savings from lighter cargo covers
BDP merges with UGL to boost India business
The Boards of Directors of BDP International (BDP) and Unique Global Logistics (UGL) have announced the integration of UGL into BDP’s operations in a move which will strengthen BDP’s presence in India. BDP is one of the world’s largest privately-owned transport and logistics companies with more than US$2.2 billion in revenue, 4,000 customers globally, and operations in more than 140 countries. UGL is one of the leading project logistics companies in India and is known for … [Read more...] about BDP merges with UGL to boost India business
