Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is the world’s largest technology accelerator that brings technology startups and companies together. Established companies work with startups on within the Supply Chain and Logistics platform, which focuses on supply chain startups. The goal is to combine forces to further develop and quickly implement new digital solutions. The program provides an … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups through Plug and Play
Air Freight Logistics
Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
The Asia Pacific is recognised as the largest and fastest growing aviation region in the world. A successful aviation industry creates an environment of increasing connectivity, drives economic development and helps bring people closer together by providing safe and secure travel. Like most modern industries, the aviation sector is dependent on both physical infrastructure and digital information networks. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), supported by the Qantas … [Read more...] about Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
Another first for EFL
In December 2017, EFL (Expo Freight) a leading logistics provider in the subcontinent created history when it helped to transfer a shipment that went directly from India to Jamaica. The movement is significant because the 91.5 Tonnes piece has been identified as the heaviest single piece of cargo to move out of Mumbai airport ever and quite possibly one of the heaviest ever single piece civilian lift ex India. The cargo left on 20th December 2017 and made its way via a route that spans across … [Read more...] about Another first for EFL
B&H worldwide to operate specialist warehouse for VSE Aviation
B&H Worldwide has been awarded a two year contract to manage the warehousing, operation and storage of spare parts for VSE Aviation at the B&H regional hub in Singapore. Operating from its established facility in the Singapore Free Trade Zone, B&H will provide a 24/7, 365 service to VSE Aviation to ensure that its customers have timely access to products according to set Service Level Agreements. The VSE group of companies specialises in supply chain … [Read more...] about B&H worldwide to operate specialist warehouse for VSE Aviation
GBA approved for secured air cargo transportation in Germany
The recently-launched German division of time-critical logistics operator GBA Services has received notification of approval as a carrier of secured air cargo/mail, under the newly-strengthened German Aviation Act which takes effect in March. As a Registered Haulier (in German “zugelassener Transporteur“), GBA Logistics Germany GmbH is now approved for the ground transportation of all air cargo that is secured, working for known consignors and regulated agents. The … [Read more...] about GBA approved for secured air cargo transportation in Germany
Korea to be the First to Independently Achieve CEIV Pharma Certification in the Country
On January 31st, 2018, Bolloré Logistics Korea became the first transport and logistics company in South Korea to independently achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma). The certification is a globally recognized and standardized certification for healthcare airfreight shipments. It is meant to train all the air cargo industry operators on the proper Cold Chain handling of … [Read more...] about Korea to be the First to Independently Achieve CEIV Pharma Certification in the Country
