The air cargo and logistics industry is currently at the stage of digitalisation, and while the adoption may be nascent there are those who are working hard to accelerate the transformation beyond paperless trails and transactions. Singapore-based tech company Speedcargo knows the value of digitising paperwork and workflow management, but the company believes the next stage is capturing the digital information of cargo. “An industry that is based on the movement of physical goods will need … [Read more...] about Speedcargo outlines next stage of cargo digitalisation
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Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded its good distribution practice (GDP) certification after successfully completing an in-depth audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. GDP is a standard based on principles adopted by the European Union and recommended by the World Health Organization. In line with these requirements, medicines must be obtained from a licensed supply chain and stored, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Aero Africa taps HashMove to power digital platform
Hong Kong-based neutral air cargo solutions group Aero Africa announced the launch of its digital airfreight rate platform in cooperation with Dubai-based provider HashMove. The ‘new airfreight gateway and consolidation portal’ will be available exclusively to freight forwarders and transport-related companies and will provide real-time information on air freight wholesale rates, consolidation schedules, and digital cargo bookings. Abdur Rehman, co-founder of HashMove, said the … [Read more...] about Aero Africa taps HashMove to power digital platform
Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, last week announced the launch of its first air cargo route between China and Africa, amidst booming demand for Chinese products and close bilateral tie between the two countries. Operating over six times weekly, the air freight service will ship parcels from Hong Kong to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center. Cainiao says the delivery time will take 20 days from China to Africa, which shows an improvement from the previous time of 60 days, … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
Royal Brunei’s A320 cargo-in-cabin flights set to take off
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is set to capitalise on the growth in its cargo operations through the conversion of an A320neo (new engine option) into a dedicated cargo-in-cabin aircraft. The newly converted aircraft will start flying on 21 June and will operate initially five times weekly across the region as the airline looks to further grow its strategic focus in the cargo sector. “We’re delighted to launch this new service to the cargo community to further support the strong regional demand … [Read more...] about Royal Brunei’s A320 cargo-in-cabin flights set to take off
Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US
Air New Zealand is launching cargo flights between Melbourne and Los Angeles after the airline was awarded the route as part of the Australian Government's International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) programme. The airline will operate one flight per week until 31 October 2021, with the first flight bound for Melbourne on 3 July. This will be in addition to the Brisbane–Los Angeles route that the airline has been flying since August 2020 under the same scheme. Air New Zealand general … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand opens new cargo route to the US