On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo landed its first freighter in Shanghai, which marked the cargo carrier’s entry into the Chinese mainland. Since then, Emirates SkyCargo has been providing a continuous and robust trade link through its cargo flights for exports from Shanghai and other points in China. This has become even more evident during the pandemic, as Emirates SkyCargo supported the transport of essential commodities like PPEs and ventilators from China to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
Air & Cargo Services
STARLUX Airlines turns on IBS Software’s iCargo to manage cargo business
Taiwan’s startup carrier STARLUX Airlines has deployed IBS Software's iCargo platform to manage and operate its entire cargo business. The iCargo management platform was implemented ahead of the launch in January 2020, which saw maiden flights to Macau, Penang and Da Nang with three A321neo aircraft. Whilst Covid-19 has significantly impacted passenger flights hurting the belly capacity, STARLUX Cargo has been ramping up quickly during this difficult time. After a rigorous evaluation … [Read more...] about STARLUX Airlines turns on IBS Software’s iCargo to manage cargo business
IATA’s Glyn Hughes to bid adieu to cargo head post in January
IATA confirmed that Glyn Hughes, head of cargo, will leave the organisation by end of January next year, as part of a restructuring process. Together with colleague Gordon Wright, head of cargo border management, Mr Hughes, who has been six years in the job, applied for the voluntary/early retirement scheme initiated by IATA and was accepted. IATA’s comment read, “Due to the devastating economic effects of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, IATA is undergoing a restructuring process to … [Read more...] about IATA’s Glyn Hughes to bid adieu to cargo head post in January
Vietnam greets iconic UPS ‘Browntail’ at Ho Chi Minh’s SGN airport
UPS has added Vietnam to its existing intra-Asia route as a Boeing 767 freighter with livery painted of the company’s signature “browntail” landed at Ho Chi Minh’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN) on 15 September. The browntail refers to the tail marking of a gold UPS shield against a brown background. The cargo plane delivered containers of packages, such as printed circuit boards to textiles, destined for the city’s industrial zones. The express carrier said the new flight into … [Read more...] about Vietnam greets iconic UPS ‘Browntail’ at Ho Chi Minh’s SGN airport
Air Astana launches Almaty-Frankfurt service, restarts Central Asia flights
Kazakhstan has gradually reopened its borders as Air Astana resumed direct flights to major cities, such as Seoul, Dubai, Frankfurt, Kyiv, and Istanbul. Following the resumption of Nur-Sultan-Frankfurt in August and the Uralsk-Frankfurt service, Air Astana will introduce direct flights from Almaty to Frankfurt starting on 2 October with two weekly flights, a press release confirmed. The frequencies will increase to three times a week from 26 October on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, … [Read more...] about Air Astana launches Almaty-Frankfurt service, restarts Central Asia flights
UPS Hong Kong shows SMEs how to prepare for ‘peak’ season
Peak season is crunch time for online retailers. A brief period towards the end of the year that features Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and more, ‘peak’ season can have a dramatic impact on a business’ annual bottom line. The value of a well-planned strategy for Peak should never be underestimated—take Black Friday in Hong Kong as an example. According to online discount coupon platform Black Friday Online, Hong Kong businesses expect consumers to buy 25.5 million products during … [Read more...] about UPS Hong Kong shows SMEs how to prepare for ‘peak’ season