CargoAi is pursuing its goal of digitalising air freight through human expertise by completing the lineup of its top management with the appointment of a new head for the customer department. Magali Beauregard, Lufthansa Cargo’s former commercial head for Asia Pacific is set to join CargoAi as chief customer officer effective February 2021. Prior to working with the German cargo carrier, she spent four years as account manager, global accounts at booking.com Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi … [Read more...] about Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
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DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
Maintaining its momentum from last year, DB Schenker is expanding its own-controlled charter flights with the introduction of a new service that connects America, Europe and Asia directly. The new route runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich (MUC) to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US. This is the first charter service that connects three continents for the forwarder, as other services only run two continents, Payload Asia learned. The … [Read more...] about DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium
As worldwide vaccine distribution continues to pick up, there has never been a more critical time for collaboration amongst players in the air cargo and supply chain to ensure the safe transport of these life-saving doses. This was what the original partners had in mind when Abu Dhabi Ports, Etihad Cargo, Rafed (purchasing arm of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company or ADQ), and air freight container specialist SkyCell joined Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, the UAE-based public-private … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium
Virgin Atlantic adds dedicated cargo flights to start the year
Virgin Atlantic is set to increase its cargo-only flying this January as the airline continues to adapt and leverage on its cargo operations, with recovery in passenger traffic yet again curtailed by the UK’s latest lockdown as well as travel restrictions in other destinations. Virgin Atlantic Cargo has increased its capacity on key routes from 21 to 33 cargo-only rotations per week this month – an increase of 60 percent. This includes daily flights between London and Brussels … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic adds dedicated cargo flights to start the year
A toast to excellence, resilience at 7th Payload Asia Awards
On 22 January, the most outstanding companies in the air cargo supply chain were once again hailed at the 7th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. More than 60 industry professionals attended the digital awards ceremony, graced by representatives from airlines, cargo handlers, IT providers and express operators. In its 7th edition, the awards ceremony recognises the remarkable companies that have stayed resilient and kept the supply chain connected amidst a pandemic. In a unique format, … [Read more...] about A toast to excellence, resilience at 7th Payload Asia Awards
Sealed Air packs a punch to support the Covid-19 response
As an industry leader in sustainable packaging solutions and systems, Sealed Air Corporation is proud to play a role in providing the essential packaging solutions needed to help customers in the fight against COVID-19. Sealed Air provides customers with packaging solutions including custom-fabricated shipping boxes, and automated packaging and bagging systems that enable the distribution of medical equipment, face coverings, and test kits. Sealed Air is supporting the vaccine … [Read more...] about Sealed Air packs a punch to support the Covid-19 response
