In a partnership that would accelerate digitalisation in the air cargo industry, IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems has selected Google Cloud to provide an API platform and developer self-service portal option to all its software-as-a-Service (SaaS) customers, according to a press release. The platform’s self-service capabilities will allow airlines to easily connect with customers without using any messaging or bespoke interfaces. Google Cloud’s Apigee API management portal will allow CHAMP and … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems ties up with Google Cloud to fast-track air cargo’s digitalisation
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SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Singapore announced it will relax border measures starting 1 September to allow general travel to and from Brunei and New Zealand, after taking into account low-risk countries where the virus situation is under control. Foreign visitors from both nations will be subject to a Covid-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a stay-home notice (SHN), according to the Ministry of Health, whilst those travelling to the two countries will be subject to requirements imposed … [Read more...] about SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions
Qantas merges business units as International CEO steps down
Sydney-based Qantas Group has made a cut to its Group Management Committee in view of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, with Qantas International’s CEO, Tino La Spina, relieving his post effective 1 September, a press release confirmed. The Group expects its international flights to remain grounded until at least mid-2021. La Spina’s responsibilities will be transferred to Andrew David, CEO of Qantas Domestic, adding to his existing duties for Qantas Domestic and Qantas Freight. Meanwhile, John … [Read more...] about Qantas merges business units as International CEO steps down
Update: Payload Asia Awards 2020 moved to January 2021
Due to requests from the industry for more time as a result of Covid-19, our team at Payload Asia has decided to move the Payload Asia Awards 2020 to a later date. The awards presentation is now scheduled for 22 January 2021, with the gala dinner to be hosted in Manila, Philippines. Keeping in mind the safety and well-being of everyone involved, we will be taking precautionary measures during the event to make sure we observe proper social distancing to stop any further spread. For more … [Read more...] about Update: Payload Asia Awards 2020 moved to January 2021
Lufthansa Cargo opens pharma hubs in Munich and Chicago
As supply chain players expand worldwide storage capacity for temperature-sensitive freight, Lufthansa Cargo unveiled its 1,000-square-metre pharma facility at Munich Airport, with space for up to 96 pallets and loose cargo in two different temperature ranges (+2 to +8 °C and +15 to +25 °C) and a freezer (down to -18 °C), a press release confirmed. Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Hub Munich, as it is called, took only five months to complete. The German cargo carrier earlier topped up on its … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo opens pharma hubs in Munich and Chicago
SITA rolls out Smart Path at Beijing Capital International Airport
SITA, technology provider for the air transport industry, announced its most extensive biometric deployment to date at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), offering a completely contactless experience for passengers traveling through the Chinese capital, a press release confirmed. The deployment included 600 biometric checkpoints through the airport, including 250 lanes of automatic gates, 80 kiosks, and 30 self-bag drop stations for passengers from international flights. From an … [Read more...] about SITA rolls out Smart Path at Beijing Capital International Airport
