Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 liters as part of the airline’s SAF program and is expected to reduce Bolloré Logistics’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes. Pierre Houé, deputy COO of Bolloré Logistics, said SAF is a ‘key solution to decarbonize transportation and reach the forwarder’s carbon reduction targets. It pledged to cut 30 percent, compared to 2019, … [Read more...] about Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
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Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan, namely, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen needs. Both parties would lead the study into the development of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen in the aviation … [Read more...] about Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital, is further reinforcing its position as a main air logistics player in Asia with the operation of its first freighter, a dedicated 737-800F, as well as two converted A320 passenger planes, with seats removed for increased capacity. The 737-800F will start operations starting the third quarter of this year and will operate out of the hub in Bangkok. Teleport says the additional capacity will strengthen its route network between China, India … [Read more...] about Teleport bolsters network with full and converted freighters
HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
DHL Express has been appointed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as its official air express company for the HKTDC trade fairs in 2015 and as official logistics partner for Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza 2015. As official air express partner, DHL will deliver logistics support at over 25 trade fairs organised by HKTDC this year including the Electronics Fairs in Spring and Autumn, Hong Kong Book Fair as well as the World SME Expo. To serve the logistics needs of tens of … [Read more...] about HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
Blue Dart eyes larger market share
India’s largest domestic courier and integrated air express package distribution company, Blue Dart, is targeting a larger share of the ground express market by focusing on tier-II and tier-III cities, its head of marketing, corporate communications& sustainability, Ketan Kulkarni said recently. “We currently have a 43 per cent share in the domestic organised air express market and our share in domestic organised ground express segment has risen from 5.3 per cent last year to … [Read more...] about Blue Dart eyes larger market share