Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented with its Cargo iQ certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. SGS, Cargo iQ’s nominated external audit company, audited Emirates SkyCargo’s internal processes including the measures taken by the carrier to minimize or eliminate shipment errors and provide customers with more visibility on the status of their shipments. Emirates SkyCargo became a member of Cargo iQ in 2016 to further reinforce … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo awarded Cargo iQ certification through external audit
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Virgin Atlantic cargo goes double daily to Johannesburg
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is to launch a second daily service between London and Johannesburg in October, creating additional cargo capacity to and from South Africa. Commencing 28 October 2018, the additional daily frequency will be operated by one of the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which can carry up to 24 tonnes of cargo. The new service will provide a welcome boost for customers who contributed to Virgin Atlantic’s year-on-year growth in cargo volumes in 2017. The … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic cargo goes double daily to Johannesburg
dnata joins forces with IBS to implement iCargo system
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has entered into a contract with leading IT solutions provider to the global aviation industry, IBS Software, to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations. The end-to-end solution will help manage dnata’s air cargo movement worldwide seamlessly. dnata is the first ground handler to launch a global roll-out of iCargo and have all its operations on one united platform using unified processes. Expected … [Read more...] about dnata joins forces with IBS to implement iCargo system
K+N sets up Innovation Centres in Europe and Asia
With two newly inaugurated Innovation Centres in Utrecht, Netherlands, and Singapore, Kuehne + Nagel is partnering with customers to accelerate the development and adoption of new technologies and advanced supply chain solutions. The Innovation Centre in Utrecht will primarily focus on major automation and innovative picking technologies. Kuehne + Nagel is among the first logistics providers to deploy collaborative robots in operations in line with a partnership with Universal … [Read more...] about K+N sets up Innovation Centres in Europe and Asia
ABC ‘fast tracks’ motorcycles for MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) completed a Boeing 747 freighter charter flight for Universal Global Logistics S.A.U. delivering 66 motorcycles on their way to the first round of the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, which commenced at the end of February with the Yamaha Finance Australian Round. The palletized motorcycles were part of a 110 tonnes payload transported half way around the world from Barcelona, Spain, to Melbourne’s Avalon Airport, Australia, … [Read more...] about ABC ‘fast tracks’ motorcycles for MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
Cathay Pacific and Air Astana bring Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the world closer
Cathay Pacific and Air Astana announced an agreement that will enhance travel options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan and for Air Astana customers travelling to and from destinations in Asia and Australia via the airlines’ hubs in Hong Kong and Almaty respectively. Commencing 15 March 2018, Cathay Pacific will place its “CX” code on Air Astana’s non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, the financial and cultural heart of Central Asia, as well as … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air Astana bring Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the world closer
