The devastating impact of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and Florida, as well as its impact on the region has highlighted just how crucial it is to be able to deploy fast response logistics services to deliver humanitarian aid to the worst affected areas. In the aftermath of Irma, CargoLogicAir has to date operated two flights, carrying nearly 200 tonnes of humanitarian goods to hurricane-affected areas. Both of the flights were operated by the British cargo airline’s Boeing … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir’s response to hurricane-stricken Guadalupe
Air & Cargo Services
Nippon Cargo Airlines: From the sea to the open sky
In the early days there wasn’t much need for a standalone air cargo entity in Japan. The shipping companies were able to meet all the demands to bring the necessary cargo into the country. However, this all changed in the 1960’s, with the introduction of passenger aircraft that could stow away small amounts of cargo under the floors, boosting the air cargo industry the world over. As with the rest of the world, the Japanese ocean shipping industry took notice and had a keen interest … [Read more...] about Nippon Cargo Airlines: From the sea to the open sky
Cautious Optimism for Transpacific Air Cargo
There’s some cautious optimism about transpacific air cargo demand. Tom Crabtree, spokesman for Boeing, points to new aircraft orders. A big one: UPS’s 14 747-8 freighter order in October with options for 14 additional aircraft. While there is no indication whether or not these aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2020, will be flown on transpacific routes, that market does represents the world’s largest for freight ton kilometers (FTKs). Another positive, says … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism for Transpacific Air Cargo
Kuehne + Nagel sets the bar for innovation and integrated solutions
As a leading global logistics provider, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has a strong position in its sector, with a clear focus on providing IT based integrated solutions. The group’s strength in Asia and beyond lies in its network of employees, amounting to a workforce of over 70,000 in 1,300 locations across 100 countries. Specialists with the right knowledge and skillsets develop innovative end-to-end logistics solutions, such as the KN FreightNet and KN PharmaChain; resulting in a steady growth in … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel sets the bar for innovation and integrated solutions
Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather
In case you live under a rock and somehow missed all the hoopla, the money fight has finally come and gone... Wait scratch that, there’s no way anyone in this galaxy didn’t see, hear or have something to say about it, the hype was real folks! Fight fans across the world waited in anticipation as both fighters upped their antics pre-fight, hyping up their fans and causing quite the stir. Now, members of the bellyache corner might be lacking in the boxing/fight sports knowledge department, but … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather
Bullish Air Cargo Forecast
Following such a successful first half, many believe this should carry on well into the second half of the year. Especially, considering just how many facets of modern day life heavily depends on air cargo. Moving high-value, time and temperature sensitive cargo, from one side of the world to the other would not be conceivable without it. For those of us who shop online, aviation has made it possible to actually receive those purchases in next to no time, considering the distances they cover, … [Read more...] about Bullish Air Cargo Forecast
