Here’s a must-read interview with Scan Global Logistics, together with its CEO for Asia Rickard Ingvarsson, as we learn more about the forwarder’s goal to uncomplicate the world of transport and logistics. Can you give us a brief background of your air freight network in Asia Pacific? Which country is your biggest market and what are your major plans to expand in the region? Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has a very strong and expansive presence across Asia Pacific, with its own offices in 11 … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
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Geodis adds more air freight capacity in Asia Pacific
Geodis is set to expand its dedicated air freight network in Asia Pacific with three new routes, which will be serviced by a long-term chartered aircraft. The forwarder’s extended AirDirect service will connect Hong Kong, Chennai, Sydney, and Shanghai via Geodis’ newly established air hub in Kuala Lumpur. The company said this will add 320 tonnes of cargo capacity each week. The forwarder has scheduled weekly charter services from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and Sydney and will also operate … [Read more...] about Geodis adds more air freight capacity in Asia Pacific
Wiremind doubles down on air cargo with data expertise
Whilst the world’s transport modes tried to navigate bottlenecks to manage supply chains, software experts and data scientists have been working remotely to speed up the digitalisation and automation of the air cargo and logistics industry. Software and optimization company Wiremind recently has doubled down on its air cargo division and is actively hiring. The company’s data scientists and software experts are working with the likes of Emirates, Qantas, United and Atlas Air to speed up the … [Read more...] about Wiremind doubles down on air cargo with data expertise
Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
After the initial announcement of the first ever commitment for the Airbus A350 freighter at the Dubai airshow last week, the European manufacturer has secured another commitment from leading shipping and logistics player CMA CGM Group. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft with the order subject to finalisation in the coming weeks. The aircraft will be operated by CMA CGM AIR CARGO and will bring the company’s … [Read more...] about Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
Topcast opens new office in Singapore
TOPCAST Group, a leader in aircraft parts distribution and MRO services, has opened a new office in Singapore to support the company’s growth strategy and as part of its 30th anniversary. Steven Pearson, chief executive at TOPCAST, said the move was a logical step in the company’s business expansion strategy to extend the business operations in Hong Kong. Also read: Topcast looks ahead of future MRO market “The city is rich with aviation talent. We have the opportunity to expand … [Read more...] about Topcast opens new office in Singapore
Hactl unveils new command centre for SuperTerminal 1
Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler Hactl has opened its new ground and cargo handling command centre, dubbed the Integrated Hactl Control Centre or iHCC. Manned 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year round, the command centre will centralise operations control, systems control and maintenance control of the entire SuperTerminal 1 facility---from traffic management at the terminal's truck parks through the functional areas of the terminal up to cargo dispatch activities at the … [Read more...] about Hactl unveils new command centre for SuperTerminal 1