In this week's global wrap, we look back at the latest industry news and updates from week 25, including the end of Austrian Airlines' 'prachter' flights. We also cover the FAA's US$8 billion in grants to support the recovery of airports, as well as Korean Air's recent participation in the country's 'Space Pioneer' project. We round up the wrap with B2B updates from forwarders Geodis, CEVA and Bollore, as well as Safran, Brussels Airport, Qatar Airways, CHAMP and more. See the week 24 Global … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 25
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SF Airlines maps out ongoing and future growth plans
Regardless of what you know or what you may not know about SF Airlines, it still has the largest cargo air fleet in China. SF Airlines belongs to SF Holding, considered the largest integrated logistics service provider in China. In a year when transport capacity congestion was seen throughout global supply chains, SF Airlines saw significant changes to its air network layout, which saw international volumes jump 400 percent versus the previous year. In total, the carrier operated 45,000 … [Read more...] about SF Airlines maps out ongoing and future growth plans
Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
The air cargo and logistics industry is currently at the stage of digitalisation, and while the adoption may be nascent there are those who are working hard to accelerate the transformation beyond paperless trails and transactions. Singapore-based tech company Speedcargo knows the value of digitising paperwork and workflow management, but the company believes the next stage is capturing the digital information of cargo. “An industry that is based on the movement of physical goods will need … [Read more...] about Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded its good distribution practice (GDP) certification after successfully completing an in-depth audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. GDP is a standard based on principles adopted by the European Union and recommended by the World Health Organization. In line with these requirements, medicines must be obtained from a licensed supply chain and stored, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Aero Africa taps HashMove to power digital platform
Hong Kong-based neutral air cargo solutions group Aero Africa announced the launch of its digital airfreight rate platform in cooperation with Dubai-based provider HashMove. The ‘new airfreight gateway and consolidation portal’ will be available exclusively to freight forwarders and transport-related companies and will provide real-time information on air freight wholesale rates, consolidation schedules, and digital cargo bookings. Abdur Rehman, co-founder of HashMove, said the … [Read more...] about Aero Africa taps HashMove to power digital platform
Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, last week announced the launch of its first air cargo route between China and Africa, amidst booming demand for Chinese products and close bilateral tie between the two countries. Operating over six times weekly, the air freight service will ship parcels from Hong Kong to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center. Cainiao says the delivery time will take 20 days from China to Africa, which shows an improvement from the previous time of 60 days, … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa