Press release MASkargo, the cargo business unit of the Malaysia Aviation Group, becomes the first carrier in the APAC region to distribute its global capacity on the www.CargoAi.co digital air cargo solution platform, thereby positioning itself as leader and pioneer in the region. Freight forwarders can now benefit from e-Quote and e-Booking services across the carrier's global network of more than 100 destinations and over six continents. The integration was just finalised after the … [Read more...] about MASkargo becomes first Asian carrier on CargoAi
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Asia Airfreight Terminal earns CEIV Fresh certification
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has been recognized for its strong expertise, stringent training and excellent facilities in handling perishable cargo with IATA’s Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification in September 2021. With increasing demand for the safe transportation of high-end perishables and pharmaceuticals by air, AAT said it further enhancing its handling capabilities as part of Airport Authority Hong Kong’s initiative to develop HKIA into the world’s … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal earns CEIV Fresh certification
Keeping up with TIACA’s Glyn Hughes
There are only a handful of individuals who know the industry from the inside out and TIACA’s Glyn Hughes is certainly one of the main ambassadors for air cargo and logistics. With shippers and players in the supply chain taking notice, air cargo has been brought into mainstream media, setting the stage for industry groups and leaders to educate and influence a much wider audience, hopefully the next generation of aviation and cargo professionals. In a brief interview, Payload Asia catches up … [Read more...] about Keeping up with TIACA’s Glyn Hughes
Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Israel-based aviation group Israel Aerospace Industries has been busy expanding its commercial operations across the globe with planned conversion sites from north Asia to the middle east. Its most recent is an agreement with MRO service provider Etihad Engineering to establish its own Abu Dhabi passenger-to-freighter conversion site for twin-engine Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft. IAI said the new conversion centre will use the airline’s maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi, and will offer cargo … [Read more...] about Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain
In an email interview with Payload Asia, Milton De La Paz, vice president for airline relations and cargo business development at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, gives us a rundown of the airport community at DFW, the heightened focus on pharma and perishables as well as the air hub’s future prospects to grow the cargo business. Can you tell us more about DFW? Who are the main airlines, cargo handlers and forwarders that make up the cargo community at the airport? We currently … [Read more...] about DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain
Geodis adds new route between Europe and Asia
Geodis is opening new routes between Asia and Europe with the addition of a twice weekly flight routed London Stansted (STN)/Amsterdam (AMS)/ Hong Kong (HKG)/STN/AMS. The forwarder said it will use in part its new A330-300 full freighter aircraft to operate this rotation between Europe and Asia, with the new scheduled route set to takeoff in October. "As manufacturing in Asia continues to be the backbone of several key European business sectors, the requirement for exporters to secure … [Read more...] about Geodis adds new route between Europe and Asia
