CMA CGM plans to take up to 9 percent of Air France-KLM as the freight and transport group sets its eyes on becoming a key player in air cargo and a leader in integrated logistics. The two companies have signed a long-term partnership that will see both parties combine their networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services to improve their company offer. The agreement, with an initial duration of 10 years, will see both companies pooling their networks and cross-selling capacity of the … [Read more...] about CMA CGM to take 9 percent stake in Air France-KLM
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Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
Air France-KLM is set to be one of the launch customers for the A350F with a confirmed purchase order for four Airbus long-haul freighters, with purchase rights for an additional four aircraft, a press release stated last week. These aircraft will be operated by Air France from its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, equipped with a state-of-art 14,000-sqm cargo terminal. The order comes with full substitution rights to Airbus A350 passenger aircraft, which constitute the new … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy
Singapore-based IT company CargoAi says its digital solutions are designed by air cargo people for air cargo people. Its founders worked with some of the top tech and logistics firms like Amazon, Microsoft, FCS Computer Systems, Air France-KLM, DB Schenker, and Dyson. By combining their cargo experience with technology, the team of experts is making digitalisation simple and CargoAi intends to prove it. Also read: PayCargo snags US$35 million investment led by Insight Partners The … [Read more...] about CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy
Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Air France-KLM Cargo, Delta Air Lines Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo are promising cargo customers more connections, greater shipment routing flexibility, improved trucking options, aligned services and innovative digital solutions with the launch of their expanded trans-Atlantic Joint Venture (JV). The new partnership, which represents 23% of total trans-Atlantic cargo capacity or more than 600,000 tonnes annually, will enable the airlines to offer the best-ever customer … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Disruption hits Air Cargo
Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo, as an example, is on its way to true digital transformation, said Laurent Petitmangin, the carrier’s Vice President Marketing, Digital & Communication. Petitmangin said Air France-KLM Cargo has undertaken a project to improve its data quality – an important step toward incorporating more data analytics into its operations. “We decided to lead the change,” Petitmangin told the packed Digital Transformation track at IATA’s WCS 2017, in order to be … [Read more...] about Disruption hits Air Cargo
AF-KLM to launch new airline to compete with Gulf carriers
Air France-KLM has announced a new 'Trust Together' nine-point strategy to "return to a leadership position in our markets," which includes a new Air France airline called 'Boost', aimed at long-haul markets, according to chairman and CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac To be launched in the winter of 2017 and based at Paris CDG, it will have a fleet of 10 long-haul aircraft by 2020 with a specific focus to compete with Gulf airlines that are expanding into "key markets where Air France-KLM is pursuing … [Read more...] about AF-KLM to launch new airline to compete with Gulf carriers
