Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco to support its growing operations at the U.S West Coast airport. The airline operates twice-daily services connecting London Heathrow and San Francisco and added another three direct flights a week from Manchester at the end of March, the only direct service between the two cities. Virgin Atlantic has seen high cargo volumes on nearly all of its routes from the UK to the U.S … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Alliance Ground International
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IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
The new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) which has officially been launched in Canada, will be rolled out globally and jointly managed by forwarders and airlines. The IFACP Freight Forwarder Agreement will govern the relationship between freight forwarders and air carriers participating in the Program. A new IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB) has been established to run the Program, which provides a framework of industry standards that are relevant and in line with best … [Read more...] about IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
DHL eCommerce opens new distribution center in Delhi
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group), will create new opportunities in cross border e-commerce for India's e-tailers through the opening of its new Distribution Center in Delhi. This investment is part of the recent announcement that DPDHL Group will invest over EUR250 million in India by 2020. "India is one of the top ten e-commerce markets and the fastest-growing globally with e-commerce expected to grow at a CAGR of 31% to reach EUR2 billion by … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce opens new distribution center in Delhi
How time flies…
Is it just us or does everyone feel that this year seems to be moving a little quicker than the previous? We are already eight months into 2017 and the majority of us feel it is literally whizzing by. Something to be excited about is the current industry trend. Having had the chance to glance through many mid-year reports, it is safe to declare that cargo demands have stayed relevant, following a solid start from the beginning of the year. This is contrary to the … [Read more...] about How time flies…
Let’s Unite
“Let’s Unite” – the theme that’s been introduced by the newly appointed Chairman of SLFFA Mr. Jagath Pathirane. The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) held its 36th Annual General Meeting on the 6th of July 2017 with a large gathering of industry specialist and fellow members of the organization. The chief guest was the chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, who was pleased to convey to the house the development plans of … [Read more...] about Let’s Unite
Stranger things have happened… or have they?
We’ve been venturing further and further from the norm, but it’s time to come back to earth. As with everything in the world, there are times when coloring outside the lines is justifiable, alas, we live in a society that doesn’t tolerate it for too long. That being said, there are times when doing things out of the norm is just a no-no, especially on flights. Real life examples: Creating your own luck For the superstitious, there are many rituals and concepts behind ensuring … [Read more...] about Stranger things have happened… or have they?
