CEVA Logistics is reassuring clients in its ability to transport lithium batteries as it became the first logistics player to receive IATA’s new CEIV Lithium Battery certification for its air freight stations in Hong Kong and Amsterdam. The company said it teamed up with IATA to support the development of the new certification programme given its experience in transporting batteries of all types and sizes. In the automotive industry, Ceva works with 14 of the 15 largest original equipment … [Read more...] about Ceva’s HKG, AMS air hubs get lithium batt certification
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ECS Group goes beyond traditional cargo sales
ECS Group is reorganising and taking the archetypal GSA structure to a whole new level with a new ‘augmented GSA’ concept that is built on four pillars: new abilities, technology, commercial, and sustainability. The company said emerging digital development and platforms, complex commodities and regulations, and a growing emphasis on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals have resulted in companies wanting to adapt to these changes to stay relevant. “Over the course of the past … [Read more...] about ECS Group goes beyond traditional cargo sales
FedEx adds capacity between Singapore and Sydney
FedEx is adding four additional flights each week from Singapore to Sydney, doubling its flight operations between the two countries to eight flights per week. The move comes amidst increasing demand for freight shipments driven by e-commerce between the two countries in Asia Pacific. The integrator is looking to better support businesses and exporters with increased and reliable capacity Audrey Cheong, regional vice president for Southeast Asia at FedEx, said more cross-border flights … [Read more...] about FedEx adds capacity between Singapore and Sydney
dnata to introduce warehouse drones at DFW
dnata is looking to take cargo handling to the next level and monitor shipments with better accuracy with the introduction of drone technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the US. The company has partnered with US-based startup Gather AI and launched autonomous drones in its warehouses at DFW to digitise acceptance and warehouse inventory processes with 99.8 percent accuracy, dnata claims Also read: DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain Gather AI’s … [Read more...] about dnata to introduce warehouse drones at DFW
Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week welcomed Chief Executive Lam’s support in her policy address as the airport looks to further uphold Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub. The airport is pushing forward multiple plans related to the ‘airport city’ development, including the recently completed pavement works of a third runway which is expected to be commissioned next year. The airport authority is also developing a logistics centre and a commercial attraction, along … [Read more...] about Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Hongyuan Group sets up air cargo hub at Brussels Airport
Chinese logistics player Hongyuan Group is eyeing more growth in its air freight operations in Europe as it looks to set up its own air hub at Brussels Airport. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop the Belgian airport as a main gateway and channel for general cargo and e-commerce flows between China and Europe. Hongyuan has signed a long-term lease agreement for a warehouse at Brussels Airport that will serve as its European headquarters and … [Read more...] about Hongyuan Group sets up air cargo hub at Brussels Airport
