Panalpina and US-based 3D printing company, Shapeways, have entered into a strategic partnership which will enable both companies to expand their digital manufacturing capabilities globally. Panalpina sees digital manufacturing and 3D printing specifically as a perfect complement to its Logistics Manufacturing Services (LMS) offering, giving customers the possibility to customise products and bring production closer to consumer demand. With the strategic partnership, Panalpina will benefit … [Read more...] about Panalpina partners 3D printing specialist Shapeways
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FIATA announces regional winners of Young Int’l Freight Forwarders Award
FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, has announced the four Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award 2016 Regional Winners. Sponsored by FIATA and TT Club, this training and development award is now in its eighteenth year. With this award FIATA takes important steps toward identifying, recognising and encouraging young talent throughout the freight forwarding community around the world. The four regional finalists, selected this year from … [Read more...] about FIATA announces regional winners of Young Int’l Freight Forwarders Award
Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Dubai’s initiatives toward encouraging the 3D printing sector are set to make it the world’s leading centre for 'additive manufacturing' technology, a leading 3D printing expert has said. Dominic Wright, business development director at Generation 3D, a 3D printing specialist company, said during a presentation at Dubai's monthly CIOMajlis session that Dubai's initiatives toward encouraging 3D printing will revolutionise its construction sector as well as witness major innovations across … [Read more...] about Dubai set to become leader in 3D printing
Asia-Pacific ekes out 1.4% cargo growth in May
Airports in the Asia-Pacific region reported marginal increases in total air freight of +1.4 per cent in May 2016 whereas the Middle East reported moderate growth at +3.3 per cent. The global trade growth remained sluggish and the cargo load factor continued to exhibit weakness, the Airports Council International (ACI) said in its latest statistical release. The top three freight hubs in the Asia-Pacific all delivered mild increase/ declines from last year: Hong Kong (HKG) -1.1 per cent, … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific ekes out 1.4% cargo growth in May
Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
Malaysia Airlines announced today an order for 25 B737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at US$2.75 billion at current list prices. The order also includes purchase rights for additional B737 MAX 8 and B737 MAX 9s. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 56 737-800s. "This deal is a game-changer for Malaysia Airlines with much lower costs and greater efficiency which we will pass on to our loyal customers with lower fares," said Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew. "With the 737 MAX's longer range … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s
AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced today the fourth order for an MD-82SF freighter conversion from Aeronaves T.S.M. (TSM). The aircraft will commence modification at the end of August and will be re-delivered to TSM in early 2017 to fly for the DHL network in Mexico. Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility will perform the modification and maintenance requirements on the aircraft. TSM represents the largest overall operator of AEI’s MD-80SF series freighters with three … [Read more...] about AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion
