Lufthansa Cargo ended 2022 with another record finish as revenue jumped 22 percent from last year at 4.6 billion euros (3.8 billion euros in the previous year). In cargo, sales were flat at 7.2 billion freight tonne kilometers from the previous year but Lufthansa enjoyed strong yields. Yields in all traffic routes were 21 percent higher than the previous year and up 136 percent above the level seen in 2019 before the pandemic, a record level in its history. With the resumption of numerous … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo continues hot streak in 2022
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Hong Kong shares expertise with Thai airport
An airport in Thailand has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HKIA Consultancy as the Thai airport looks to become a major international hub. Under the MoU’s framework, HKIA Consultancy will advise U-Tapao International Aviation or UTA on matters related to airport planning, operations, smart technology and commercial development. The move is part of the development project of U-Tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City near Bangkok, which is positioned to become a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong shares expertise with Thai airport
AirAsia resumes cargo flights to China
AirAsia is excited about China’s reopening as the airline is resuming flights to the mainland and along with it belly cargo space through logistics venture Teleport. A total of 18 cargo routes into China are expected to resume in March, with plans to increase to 40 routes by the third quarter this year from Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The digital freight forwarder has gone a long way since 2018 when AirAsia consolidated its belly capacity under a single comprehensive network. … [Read more...] about AirAsia resumes cargo flights to China
Fraport eyes decarbonisation, trials apron solution
Fraport AG Ground Services is testing an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor for its operations until the end of March 2023 as the company looks to ‘emphasize its role as a future-focused company.’ The aim of the trial, which will take several weeks, is to determine whether and under what conditions an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo operations on the apron. The electric vehicle will operate on an 8-km-long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. During … [Read more...] about Fraport eyes decarbonisation, trials apron solution
DHL Global Forwarding opens Brisbane facility
DHL Global Forwarding is investing AU$17 million or (11 million euros) over the next 10 years to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export as it opened the newest facility in Brisbane. The newly launched 4,880-sqm facility is located at Brisbane airport with airside access and close to the Port of Brisbane. The freight forwarder has set up 1,700 square metres for cold chain services that can accommodate perishable exports like high-quality meat, fresh produce and seafood. … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding opens Brisbane facility
Inside JD.com’s third warehouse in California
JD Logistics United States opened its third self-operating warehouse and distribution center in California, bringing its total warehouse space in the state to over 1.3 million square feet. The company is looking to utilize cutting-edge technology to provide omnichannel fulfillment services for online and offline orders and has already deployed a container transport unit (CTU) robot system in one of its warehouses in California. This system allows warehouse employees to wait in designated … [Read more...] about Inside JD.com’s third warehouse in California
