ECS Group’s Cargo Digital Factory and Wiremind have recently unveiled a new venture to support the air cargo industry by providing players with tangible technology. The French connection will focus their efforts on digitalising as many air cargo processes as possible through its new venture CargoTech. CargoTech will bank on the mix of successful solutions from both companies, including Wiremind’s SkyPallet software which helps stakeholders in cargo volume evaluation and flight … [Read more...] about ECS teams up with Wiremind to digitise air cargo
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ANA moves cargo flights to Narita on new schedule
ANA plans to maximize its revenue by operating freighters and passenger aircraft for cargo operations amidst strong and continued demand, as the airline shifts its routes from Haneda to Narita. The company plans to use its fleet of 11 freighters to operate charter flights and additional flights apart from the regular schedule. “By making changes such as the transfer of the Tokyo Haneda-Washington DC, Tokyo Haneda-Houston, Tokyo Haneda-Seattle and Tokyo Haneda-Vancouver routes to Tokyo Narita … [Read more...] about ANA moves cargo flights to Narita on new schedule
B&H sees ‘hand carry’ as answer to urgent AOG shipments
B&H Worldwide plans to enhance its services in US, South America, Asia and intra-Europe as it looks to cater to the demand in on-board courier (OBC) requirements. The aerospace logistics player says customers are turning to OBC as a reliable means of delivering time-critical AOG (aircraft on ground) shipments, becoming an alternative option to traditional freight movements. Also read: B&H Worldwide expands Singapore operations B&H Worldwide adds that it has … [Read more...] about B&H sees ‘hand carry’ as answer to urgent AOG shipments
Emirates resumes US operations amidst 5G setback
Emirates is set to restore full schedule to all its US destinations by Saturday after earlier recommendation by the FAA and Boeing to ground certain widebody aircraft amidst a nationwide 5G rollout. The two groups have now issued formal notifications that lift the previous restriction on aircraft operations, and starting 21 January, Emirates will reinstate its B777 operations to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle. This includes Boeing 777 freighters transporting … [Read more...] about Emirates resumes US operations amidst 5G setback
JD.com, Shopify team up to simplify US-China e-commerce
JD.com and Shopify are teaming up to connect independent brands in the US to consumers in China. The Chinese e-commerce giant will open an ‘accelerated’ channel for brands on Shopify to list their products through its cross-border e-commerce marketplace JD Worldwide. This streamlined channel will allow Shopify brands to start selling in China faster. JD.com promises a speedy process in 3 to 4 weeks, which is much shorter than the usual 1 year period required for foreign brands to start … [Read more...] about JD.com, Shopify team up to simplify US-China e-commerce
e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
Across industries, e-commerce has emerged as one of the key drivers for air cargo and logistics, and managing peak season demand has become an important conversation, particularly in Asia Pacific where most of the production is based. Over the last year we’ve seen airlines and logistics players, and even big shipping lines, make the necessary investments to tap this ever-growing market, whether it’s buying more aircraft or acquiring fulfillment and distribution centres. e-commerce the … [Read more...] about e-commerce boom drives cargo players to up their game
