Hong Kong-based Freightos, a pioneer of the logistics technology sector, today announced the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers. Until today, the freight industry was reminiscent of the travel industry in the 1970s, Freightos says – siloed information, lack of pricing transparency and obsolete analog documentation, resulting in importers often having … [Read more...] about Freightos launches first online int'l freight marketplace
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Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs
Currently cargo is around 17 per cent of Finnair’s revenues and it’s a part of the airline’s strategic plan of increase that figure, although maybe not to the same levels as some Asian carriers enjoy. One of the biggest prompts for this is the nineteen A350-900s set to join the Helsinki-headquartered carrier’s fleet. Four have already arrived and will be followed by seven this year and eight next. Finnair was the European launch customer for this aircraft and plans for them to go on its Asian … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs
Hactl celebrates its 40th anniversary
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has celebrated its 40th anniversary recently, marking a thriving business that has seen many industry firsts as it grew with Hong Kong’s air cargo market. Hactl was one of the first “independent” handlers in the world: Leading a new trend for airlines to move from self-handling, or being handled by other airlines, to using commercially-neutral specialist handling companies. Hactl’s first cargo terminal was officially opened in May 1976, when Hong … [Read more...] about Hactl celebrates its 40th anniversary
Let’s get the vote out!
This year’s Payload Asia Awards and Conference planning is now in full swing with the Payload office all abuzz in preparations for the big event. This year will again feature a two-day conference event which we started last year due to overwhelming requests for more! The big difference of course will be that we have shifted the event this year to Hong Kong and hope many of you will be able to make it to this annual conference. We’ve got a great lineup of topics and more detailed information can … [Read more...] about Let’s get the vote out!
Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
In a surprise move, Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich has stepped down citing personal reasons, two years after his appointment at the all cargo carrier. According to the Luxemburger Wort newspaper the news emerged Wednesday evening that Reich would leave with immediate effect, after "losing support”, the newspaper said without elaborating. The decision is yet to be officially announced and still remains to be approved by the board, the report quoted Infrastructure Minister François Bausch as … [Read more...] about Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
Malaysia Aviation Group names new CEO for Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has appointed Peter Bellew as the new group managing director and CEO of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) in place of Christoph Mueller who resigned unexpectedly after serving about half his three-year term. Bellew, who is currently the chief operating officer, begins his term from tomorrow, 1 July. Malaysia Airlines now has its third CEO in two years following two fatal air crashes in 2014 that devastated the already unprofitable carrier. Khazanah Nasional Bhd - … [Read more...] about Malaysia Aviation Group names new CEO for Malaysia Airlines
