For the fourth time, Cargolux Airlines was honored with The STAT Times’ International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo in the category International All Cargo Carrier of the Year in Africa at the Air Cargo Africa 2017 conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The award was accepted on behalf of the airline by Jonathan Clark, Cargolux Regional Director Africa, at the Gala Award Night on 22 February at the Barnyard Theatre, Johannesburg. Cargolux was selected from a group of nominees by … [Read more...] about Cargolux honored with its fourth STAT Times Africa award
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Aviance Ghana goes live on Kale’s GALAXY
Kale Logistics Solutions - a leading global IT solutions provider focused on providing cutting edge technology solutions to the logistics industry announced that its client Aviance Ghana went live with GALAXY- Kale’s web-based airport cargo management system. Aviance Ghana provides a range of ground handling services at the KIA airport in Ghana. It is a large cargo handler in Ghana and processes approximately 50 percent of all the airport cargo. It was looking for a robust system … [Read more...] about Aviance Ghana goes live on Kale’s GALAXY
Specialized air shipments of fashion and banking supplies taken on by independent freight forwarders
The economic outlook for growth in airfreight continues to look positive on the back of a much improved 2016 compared to the previous year, as the last IATA report shows. With a conscious effort to improve competitiveness, the air cargo business is looking at ways to provide better customer service and satisfaction. The freight forwarding companies that wish to take advantage of the opportunities must be capable of offering freight solutions suited to customers’ needs and constantly … [Read more...] about Specialized air shipments of fashion and banking supplies taken on by independent freight forwarders
On the right track
In this issue of Payload Asia, we are casting the spotlight on the air transport industry in Africa. The continent that is set to be one of the fastest growing aviation sectors over the next 20 years, despite being a financially weak region over the past three years. Glyn Hughes Global Head of Cargo, highlights initiatives that International Air Transport Association (IATA) and governments are putting in place for a more secured global crossing to further facilitate growth in the … [Read more...] about On the right track
The people’s CEO
Luqman is a man on a mission. From Kuala Lumpur where he is based, he flies into Singapore for a full day of intense meetings, and then he has to leave for the airport where he has to catch a flight back. It is on the way back to Changi Airport, in a car no less, which I managed to catch hold of Luqman for an interview. To me, Luqman has the common touch and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve for MAB Kargo. And this is a lethal combination that will surely help him galvanize and motivate … [Read more...] about The people’s CEO
Over 300 heads of eCommerce get together at eTail Asia 2017
eTail Asia 2017 organized by Worldwide Business Research (WBR) was held in Singapore from 8 to 9 March 2017. The 2 day conference explored the most pressing challenges and opportunities in digital retail in the Asia-Pacific region, attended by senior eCommerce and multichannel directors of leading retailers. This year’s theme had a greater pan-Asian focus and tracks were conducted in an interactive format, with participation and discussion to give attendees a new level of … [Read more...] about Over 300 heads of eCommerce get together at eTail Asia 2017
