Jeddah-based independent forwarder Express Forwarding Services (EFS), a member of the WCA Family and long-time user of the WIN IT connectivity platform, has made the first ever e-AWBs shipments on Air France KLM Cargo out of Saudi Arabia. The Air France KLM Cargo shipment flew in April from King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) to Piarco International Airport (POS), Trinidad & Tobago. Air France KLM Cargo has increased its e-AWB usage in the Middle East, focusing on the UAE, … [Read more...] about AF-KLM achieves export e-AWB from Saudi Arabia
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AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce with new express hub
The AF-KL-MP group’s recent unveiling to air cargo journalists of its brand spanking new €22 million HubExpress facility at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) in late May, clearly indicates the group still firmly believes in cargo, but just not the ‘old school’ version. While the carrier had insisted over a year ago in a press briefing in Amsterdam that it was redefining its cargo division to focus on higher yield products such as express and pharma, there has been … [Read more...] about AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce with new express hub
Air France increases Europe-Cuba service
Starting from October 2015, Air France will operate an additional flight to Havana, increasing its offer to 11 weekly frequencies during winter 2015. Air France began serving Havana in 1998. On departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, the company operates a daily flight throughout the summer season using B777-300 and an additional four weekly flights in winter 2015. … [Read more...] about Air France increases Europe-Cuba service
e-Fast Delivery launched at Schiphol
Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has joined forces with Rhenus and Cargonaut in launching e-Fast Delivery, a new concept to simplify the cargo delivery process. Since 13 May, truck drivers have been able to deliver air cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol directly to designated loading docks without first stopping at the documentation desk. The new eLink system sends an automatic message to the warehouse management system. The handler then checks that: • the shipment is ready for carriage … [Read more...] about e-Fast Delivery launched at Schiphol
Martinair Cargo cuts jobs, fleet size
Martinair Cargo, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, announced it is scaling back its full-freighter fleet by June 2016, and laying off more than 330 of its employees, including 170 ground staff and 110 crew. “Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has decided on a business model, which requires less freighter capacity, rather than a model with no freighters at all,” the group said in a public statement. “The reduction is unavoidable if the cargo business is to be restored to … [Read more...] about Martinair Cargo cuts jobs, fleet size
DB seeks $2.5B damages over air cargo cartel
Schenker AG, the logistics subsidiary of German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB), will seek damages estimated at US$2.5 billion — approximately US$370 million in the US and US$2.19 billion in Germany including interest — from air cargo carriers found guilty by the US Department of Justice, the European Commission and other international authorities for operating a global price-fixing cartel. The US portion could increase to an estimated US$1.1 billion if the court awards treble … [Read more...] about DB seeks $2.5B damages over air cargo cartel
