The Airforwarders Association acts as the voice of air freight in the US transport and logistics sector, where it works closely with other industry associations to ensure a sustainable future for the sector. The group has actively lobbied about making critical investment in air cargo infrastructure at the country’s airports and helping shippers prepare for imminent changes to cargo screening requirements. In this interview, Brandon Fried, AfA executive director, outlines the group’s top … [Read more...] about A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
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Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
Frankfurt Airport's cargo volumes, which comprised air freight and mail, edged up 1.3 percent year-on-year to 163,687 metric tonnes in September. Aircraft movements at the German airport climbed by 16.0 percent year-on-year to 39,653 takeoffs and landing, whilst maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) increased 13.1 percent year-on-year to around 2.5 million metric tonnes in the same month. Fraport’s global network of airports also reported traffic growth in September, with … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
From 2 to 6 October 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore hosted the 48th ATWG meeting, which ended Singapore’s two-year chairmanship in the ASEAN Air Transport Working Group. Under Singapore’s chairmanship, the regional bloc has elevated sustainable aviation as a new area of priority, and during the meeting, members states have agreed to adopt a 10-year action plan called ASAAP, which is expected to drive sustainable aviation growth in the ASEAN … [Read more...] about Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Sometimes all you need is a simple short answer to a question and make sure the answer is right. Is this too much to ask? Efficiency in knowledge management is essential for firms to remain competitive in the fast-paced commercial environment of today. However, collecting, storing, retrieving, and effectively presenting crucial information is a difficult issue for many businesses. As a result, opportunities are lost, productivity suffers, and time is squandered. Despite the emergence of new AI … [Read more...] about Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Agnes Lau gives a rundown on Schenker Singapore’s operations
Agnes Lau is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 34-year career at DB Schenker, where she has an extensive track record of generating business revenue and devising commercial strategies. In 2018, she was promoted to lead the business development department as chief commercial officer, and this year, she assumed even greater responsibility as the CCO for the Singapore and Malaysia Cluster. Payload Asia talks to Agnes in this C-suite section to find out more about Schenker Singapore’s … [Read more...] about Agnes Lau gives a rundown on Schenker Singapore’s operations
CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
In today’s world, logistics is considered the backbone of an economy, and this holds true for India’s logistics industry, which is among the fastest evolving. CEVA Logistics projects that India will continue its economic performance and positive outlook, creating a significant opportunity within India’s logistics sector. Rising domestic consumption and manufacturing trends should boost the demand for logistics and alter several aspects of the supply chain, including freight forwarding, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
