DHL Global Forwarding, the German post group’s air and ocean freight unit, has signed a 3-year agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel, marking one of the most significant orders of SAF from the freight forwarding industry. The collaboration underpins DHL’s efforts towards sustainability, with €7 billion in investments, to help decarbonize the air freight industry. Also read: DHL’s Kelvin Leung on … [Read more...] about DHL buys 33m litres of SAF with Franco-Dutch airline
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has introduced a new app for airfreight and warehouse folks that can be used for cargo co-loading segregation checks. Available to users for free, Cargo Toolbox now includes the co-loading instructions app, which uses machine learning to recognise symbols, making it easier for cargo staff to co-load and segregate shipments according to IATA’s standards. “In this way, KLM Cargo hopes to improve safety throughout the cargo chain, addressing key compliance and … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair Cargo unleashes free app for co-loading cargo
Schiphol cargo community forms vaccine readiness group
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s pharma cargo community is collaborating to ensure the temperature-controlled supply chain is ready for the safe and efficient transportation of COVID-19 vaccines. A taskforce led by Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN), Schiphol Cargo and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, including shippers, pharma producers, forwarders, airlines, ground handlers and trucking companies have met to start work on up to four possible ‘vaccine scenarios’, based on different temperature … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo community forms vaccine readiness group
WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport, according to a press release. WFS will provide handling services, including cargo, mail and truck handling, for the French carrier at its upcoming 25,000-sqm facility in the airport, for some 30,000 tonnes annually. The €100 million new facility, located in Building 835 at Brussels Airport, will incorporate 3,000 square metres of cooling facilities for pharma and … [Read more...] about WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR Cargo to operate new summer schedule
With modern fleet of long-haul passenger aircraft and full freighters, AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR Cargo is able to offer vast capacity from two hubs, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol, on around 1,115 weekly services to 116 unique destinations across our global network. They are committed to expand their network each season with attractive new opportunities. For this summer, they announced the start of some highly attractive new scheduled services: From Paris Charles de Gaulle … [Read more...] about AIR FRANCE KLM MARTINAIR Cargo to operate new summer schedule
AFKLMP Cargo implements enhanced air cargo solution
Accenture has helped Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) roll out a new software solution across its global cargo network as part of the company’s digital transformation journey. The implementation of the Accenture Freight and Logistics Software (AFLS) platform is designed to help Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ― the dedicated air cargo business of the Air France KLM Group ― drive customer excellence and quality in the quote-to-book process. The AFLS solution integrates … [Read more...] about AFKLMP Cargo implements enhanced air cargo solution