DHL Global Forwarding is investing AU$17 million or (11 million euros) over the next 10 years to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export as it opened the newest facility in Brisbane. The newly launched 4,880-sqm facility is located at Brisbane airport with airside access and close to the Port of Brisbane. The freight forwarder has set up 1,700 square metres for cold chain services that can accommodate perishable exports like high-quality meat, fresh produce and seafood. … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding opens Brisbane facility
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JD Logistics adds new air cargo routes in China
JD Logistics Airlines announced that it has launched two new all-cargo routes. The first route will be from Beijing to Wuhu in China’s Anhui province then Nantong in Jiangsu province, and the other will fly between Shenzhen and Wuxi in the eastern province of Jiangsu. The first Beijing-Wuhu-Nantong flight was operated with a 737-800 all-cargo aircraft, which landed in Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport at 730 local time on December 28. The route is expected to improve the logistics transportation … [Read more...] about JD Logistics adds new air cargo routes in China
K+N rolls out air freight standard service for semicon
With the increasing need for semiconductors and the growing pressure on manufacturing to deliver a faultless supply chain, Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new air freight service to approach the unique requirements of global semiconductor supply chains. The integrator noted that the new air freight service will support its customers with improved visibility, security, reduced risks and automated processes. The offering is based on the ‘SemiconChain’ quality standard that guarantees process … [Read more...] about K+N rolls out air freight standard service for semicon
Etihad pulls out all stops to be partner of choice
Here’s an in-depth interview with Martin Drew, senior vice president global sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, showing us the ins and outs of the company’s operations to give us a bird’s-eye view of what Abu Dhabi’s main carrier is doing to become the air cargo partner of choice. Can you describe your fleet and how it meets your clients' requirements? Are you seeing more demand for certain types of shipments? Our current fleet comprises five Boeing 777 freighters, seven Boeing 777s, … [Read more...] about Etihad pulls out all stops to be partner of choice
New facility to transport pharma by air in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) earlier this month opened its newest pharma facility at its cargo terminal in Hong Kong airport, the largest dedicated hub amongst Hong Kong’s cargo terminal operators. The dedicated pharma handling centre has a fully temperature-controlled area of over 1,250 square metres, equipped with the latest technologies to ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive cargo. CPSL said the new facility is capable of processing 235,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals … [Read more...] about New facility to transport pharma by air in Hong Kong
IATA, IBS roll out new invoicing tool in the US
The International Air Transport Association has successfully deployed a modernized version of its invoicing system CASSLink in the US air cargo market, in collaboration with its wholly owned subsidiary Cargo Network Services (CNS). IATA worked with IBS Software to develop the new and improved CASSLink. This invoicing system, which serves more than 15,000 freight forwarders, allows billings and payments between airlines and freight forwarders participating in the Cargo Accounts Settlement … [Read more...] about IATA, IBS roll out new invoicing tool in the US