Emirates SkyCargo, is rolling out a new white cover solution developed in collaboration with DuPont, as part of its efforts to offer customers with a wide range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions. Featuring DuPont’s Tyvek Xtreme W50 material, the new White Cover Xtreme will offer enhanced protection for temperature sensitive cargo in hot, cold and wet weather conditions. The Tyvek Xtreme W50 builds on DuPont’s patented Tyvek high density polyethylene material used in … [Read more...] about SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont launches White Cover Xtreme
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IBS and Lufthansa team up
IBS Software has set up a Test Factory for Lufthansa Cargo to ensure that all its application software are fit for purpose and meet the highest quality standards that Lufthansa Cargo sets for itself. Lufthansa Cargo is known for its highly efficient processes, reliability and service excellence. With this Test Factory, Lufthansa Cargo will derive benefits from IBS’ air cargo domain knowledge and vast experience of building, testing and implementing mission critical systems for a … [Read more...] about IBS and Lufthansa team up
Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Alliance Ground International
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco to support its growing operations at the U.S West Coast airport. The airline operates twice-daily services connecting London Heathrow and San Francisco and added another three direct flights a week from Manchester at the end of March, the only direct service between the two cities. Virgin Atlantic has seen high cargo volumes on nearly all of its routes from the UK to the U.S … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Alliance Ground International
IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
The new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program (IFACP) which has officially been launched in Canada, will be rolled out globally and jointly managed by forwarders and airlines. The IFACP Freight Forwarder Agreement will govern the relationship between freight forwarders and air carriers participating in the Program. A new IATA-FIATA Governance Board (IFGB) has been established to run the Program, which provides a framework of industry standards that are relevant and in line with best … [Read more...] about IFACP – new IATA FIATA Air Cargo Program – launches in Canada
DHL eCommerce opens new distribution center in Delhi
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group), will create new opportunities in cross border e-commerce for India's e-tailers through the opening of its new Distribution Center in Delhi. This investment is part of the recent announcement that DPDHL Group will invest over EUR250 million in India by 2020. "India is one of the top ten e-commerce markets and the fastest-growing globally with e-commerce expected to grow at a CAGR of 31% to reach EUR2 billion by … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce opens new distribution center in Delhi
How time flies…
Is it just us or does everyone feel that this year seems to be moving a little quicker than the previous? We are already eight months into 2017 and the majority of us feel it is literally whizzing by. Something to be excited about is the current industry trend. Having had the chance to glance through many mid-year reports, it is safe to declare that cargo demands have stayed relevant, following a solid start from the beginning of the year. This is contrary to the … [Read more...] about How time flies…
