In a bid to expand their global power towards the Middle East, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group has partnered up with the largest international cargo airline, and freight division of Emirates. The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Xiaodong Guan, General Manager of Cainiao Global Business at Cainiao’s global headquarters in Hangzhou. It is a landmark agreement for both Emirates … [Read more...] about Alibaba Group join forces with Emirates SkyCargo
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Closer connection from Melzo to Zurich
Hannibal, a multimodal transport operator is set to launch their second rail link. It would connect to Zurich, and Basel, that would be available daily. With the additional link to Zurich (Niederglatt), Contship Italia doubles its services covering the growing Swiss market. The new link between Contship’s Rail Hub Milano (RHM) in Melzo and Niederglatt features a three-day transit time (A-C with a morning arrival) from main Italian gateways and an A-B transit time to/from … [Read more...] about Closer connection from Melzo to Zurich
LATAM launches new end-to-end system
The end-to-end air cargo management system in Latin America is facing a change, as the newer CROAMIS system developed by Wipro Limited. The new technology will be equipping LATAM with the most refined cargo management system. “One of the most important and ambitious projects in our history”. This is how LATAM Cargo employees have described the project that will replace the various cargo management systems in use today with a single system that will include all business … [Read more...] about LATAM launches new end-to-end system
Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
Cybersecurity is a top priority in the air transport industry with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research released recently from global IT provider SITA shows there is still room for improvement with only one third of boards at airlines, and a fifth at airports, having fully integrated cybersecurity into their business plans. Speaking at a gathering of European air transport industry … [Read more...] about Airlines and Airports against cyber threats
Airbus inaugurates A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Airbus has inaugurated its A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, in the expansion of its global footprint and strategic partnership with China. The first A330 to be delivered from the C&DC was also handled over to Tianjin Airlines. The aircraft which was assembled and equipped in Toulouse with Chinese and European staff is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and is configured in two classes with 260 seats. Located at the same site as the Airbus … [Read more...] about Airbus inaugurates A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Group revenue increases by 4.4% to EUR 14.8 billion in Q2
Deutsche Post DHL Group, increased revenue and operating profit significantly in the second quarter of 2017. Group revenue increased by EUR 623 million to EUR 14.8 billion, with the international parcel and eCommerce business and the global Express business in particular driving this strong growth. With EBIT of EUR 841 million, Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded the strongest second quarter in its history, and the seventh consecutive quarter in which the company has posted an all-time quarterly … [Read more...] about Group revenue increases by 4.4% to EUR 14.8 billion in Q2
