Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) reported a 27 percent year-on-year increase in trucked freight volumes for 2023, offsetting a drop in flown cargo following last year’s EUR35.3 million runway improvement works. The huge rise in trucked freight, where MAA provides fulfilment services including repacking, sorting, and customs handling, comes as flown cargo volumes were reported 70 percent down compared to the same period 2022. Trucked freight increased from 11,120 metric tonnes to 31,056 … [Read more...] about Trucked freight delivers for Maastricht airport in 2023
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Students get a glimpse at U-Freight’s e-commerce operations
U-Freight Group welcomed a group of students from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education to its flagship e+Solutions (ePlus) ecommerce logistics centre in Kwai Chung and gave a walkthrough of how it is embracing automation technology and adapting business models to optimise its daily warehouse operations, with a particular focus on the value of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The students, who are studying for a Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics, witnessed how automation and … [Read more...] about Students get a glimpse at U-Freight’s e-commerce operations
DHL Global Forwarding starts upgrade at Frankfurt facility
DHL Global Forwarding and airport operator Fraport AG, on 6 February, officially started the construction of a new air freight centre at Frankfurt Airport, which will also house the European headquarters of its subsidiary StarBroker. The new building, which will take around a year to complete, is part of an expansion at the 55,000-sqm property at CargoCity South, right in the immediate vicinity of Airport Gate 31. The new facility will provide about 24,500 square metres of new hall … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding starts upgrade at Frankfurt facility
WFS gains ground safety accreditation at Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services, a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation for its cargo handling operations at London Heathrow Airport. The accreditation, which will be valid for 2 years, was received following an independent audit of the company’s operational management and control systems in accordance with the best standards and practices for ground safety. The audit evaluated both documented and … [Read more...] about WFS gains ground safety accreditation at Heathrow
Cargo Community Network launches insurance app with Redkik
Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN) has introduced a new insurance app on the CUBEforall platform in January, in partnership with software provider Redkik. The standalone insurance app features a dashboard that provides users with an overview of policies and quotations, offering more coverage and necessary protection for their valuable cargo. CUBEforall users can now book their shipments, manage logistics and insure their cargo, all within a single user-friendly interface, saving … [Read more...] about Cargo Community Network launches insurance app with Redkik
Embraer gears up for Singapore Airshow
Embraer is set to display its growing portfolio of aircraft at the Singapore Airshow on 20-25 February, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in Asia Pacific The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, which also has an office in Beijing, will showcase its aircraft solutions for defense and security, commercial aviation, and business aviation, including the Asian debut of subsidiary Eve Air Mobility. The biennial industry event in Singapore gathers the most influential players in … [Read more...] about Embraer gears up for Singapore Airshow
