CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced ULD (Unit Load Devices) pooling and repair solutions and Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday travel airline, have extended their partnership for a further five years. Since 2003, CHEP has managed the entire pool of ULDs for Air Transat’s growing fleet, including the supply of lightweight ULDs to maximise operational efficiency and sustainability. Th e continued collaboration will ensure that Air Transat can continue to … [Read more...] about Air Transat extends ULD pooling with CHEP
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New DHL app increases cold chain visibility
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has introduced its new LifeTrack mobile app available for iOS and Android systems. Th e free application grants users on-the-go access to DHL’s proprietary online cold chain tracking and management platform LifeTrack. Th e app provides customers in the life sciences and healthcare industry an overview of their shipments, alerts about any in-transit issues – such as temperature excursions, and instant … [Read more...] about New DHL app increases cold chain visibility
SAP denies causing DHL’s IT woes
SAP has denied reports accusing its software as being the root cause of the problems with the implementation of a new logistics software system at DHL Global Forwarding. Profit at Deutsche Post DHL group plunged 90 per cent in Q3 2015 as it wrote off €345 million (US$365 million) from a failed attempt to upgrade the software system for its freight forwarding network. Dubbed the New Forwarding Environment (NFE), the upgraded software for DHL’s Global Forwarding division was to enable a variety … [Read more...] about SAP denies causing DHL’s IT woes
Lufthansa Cargo launches eServices app
Lufthansa Cargo has released its new App, ‘Lufthansa Cargo eServices’ which off ers comprehensive shipment tracking, as well as direct feedback opportunities for mobile phones and tablets, including innovative image uploading. Users constantly receive updated information on their shipments, on request via push notifi cation. Th e App also off ers a clear overview of all current bookings and furthermore enables access to consignments with higher security requirements via an optional log in … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo launches eServices app
CAS launches e-AWB tool for 3,000 US forwarders
Consolidated Aviation Services’ (CAS), the largest cargo handler in North America, is to help 3,000 freight forwarders in the US to transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) processing with the launch of ePic Easy Export. The new web-based tool, which is planned for Q4 2015, supports CAS’ commitment to a paperless air cargo environment in support of IATA’s e-freight programme. With over 3,000 freight forwarders already using CAS’ current ePic Online Customer Service Portal on a daily … [Read more...] about CAS launches e-AWB tool for 3,000 US forwarders
Fishy first for Davies Turner
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, has helped to bring the first-ever Sand Tiger sharks bred in captivity from South Africa to the UK. Th e shipment was facilitated by Davies Turner Air Cargo’s (DTAC) Aquatics team which acted as clearance and handling agent in the UK and was responsible for road delivery to Plymouth from London Heathrow airport. Th e two Sand Tiger sharks, cousins to the great white shark, were destined for the National Marine Aquarium, the UK’s … [Read more...] about Fishy first for Davies Turner