Cathay Pacific Cargo’s community at Hong Kong airport is now re-certified under IATA’s CEIV Pharma accreditation as integrators and airlines start to transport the initial doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Cathay Pacific Cargo, Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) which operates the carrier’s cargo terminal and ground-handling subsidiary Hong Kong Airport Services (HAS) have all been recertified. The cargo airline said the recertification reaffirms HKIA’s overall expertise in pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Cathay recertified for pharma cargo in time for vaccine roll-out
Air Freight Logistics
Cebu Pacific converts second ATR freighter to boost cargo operations
Cebu Pacific’s 76-aircraft fleet welcomed the arrival of the second ATR converted freighter (P2F) in the line-up as the Philippines’ largest carrier looks to boost its growing cargo operations. The converted ATR 72-500P2F joins two other dedicated cargo aircraft in its fleet. Cebu Pacific recently modified one of its A330-300 into an all-cargo configuration by removing seats to hold cargo in the main deck. Cebu Pacific is responding to growing demand for ‘affordable’ air transport of cargo … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific converts second ATR freighter to boost cargo operations
Cainiao starts cross-border parcel return service in Hong Kong
Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has launched an ‘industry-first’ reverse logistics channel between China and Hong Kong as it aims to simply the returns process for Taobao and Tmall shoppers. The reverse logistics channel will comprise 42 drop-off locations across Hong Kong island. The entire returns process will be handled by Cainiao, including digital customs clearance, which can be monitored on the Taobao app. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao to ship same day in 11 Asian countries The … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts cross-border parcel return service in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-listed firm to open world’s first cargo drone facility in Japan
Hong Kong-listed ESR Cayman, a logistics real estate platform, has started construction on a distribution centre in the greater Tokyo area which is expected to be the world’s first cargo drone logistics facility. Together with UK-based drone developer VRCO, ESR will design and demonstrate the ESR Higashi Ogishima DC–Phase 1, which will cover around 365,000 square metres of floor area and is expected to be a base for the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) airframes touted to move … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-listed firm to open world’s first cargo drone facility in Japan
GEODIS bullish about Asia Pacific free trade deal
As one of the major logistics service providers in Asia Pacific, Geodis is bullish about news on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which is poised to become the world’s largest free trade agreement. “So many countries across the Asia Pacific region agreeing to the RCEP has significance of historic proportions. We look forward to supporting our customers in taking advantage of the emerging opportunities accruing from RCEP,” said Onno Boots, GEODIS APAC regional president … [Read more...] about GEODIS bullish about Asia Pacific free trade deal
Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with IT services provider Transputec to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network which comes at a time when safety and security have become even more important as vaccines start to roll out. Transputec, who also launched its own thermal scanner, will provide round-the-clock protection of WFS’ air cargo and ground handling operations, made up of 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across five continents. The IT … [Read more...] about Air cargo handler WFS taps Transputec for cybersecurity
