Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, last week announced the launch of its first air cargo route between China and Africa, amidst booming demand for Chinese products and close bilateral tie between the two countries. Operating over six times weekly, the air freight service will ship parcels from Hong Kong to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center. Cainiao says the delivery time will take 20 days from China to Africa, which shows an improvement from the previous time of 60 days, … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
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cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
In another milestone for the digital booking platform, cargo.one is making its foray into the Middle East market with a distribution agreement with Saudia Cargo. Freight forwarders will be able to book real-time quotes on the platform, with additional access to routes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the US. Saudia will go live starting from the second quarter of 2021. “With cargo.one, we expect to further improve our operational efficiency. The pandemic has reinforced the … [Read more...] about cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
Fresh capital to boost SmartKargo rollout for airlines
SmartKargo is looking to accelerate the adoption of e-commerce shipping solutions for airlines with fresh capital from Boston-based investment firm M33 Growth, a press release confirmed. The company will use the capital to rollout its e-commerce shipping solution for carriers and create new adjacent business opportunities that will benefit the industry, by boosting cargo revenues. The ‘strategic growth investment’ comes as a growing number of airlines are embracing SmartKargo's cloud … [Read more...] about Fresh capital to boost SmartKargo rollout for airlines
Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
Smiths Detection, a manufacturer of threat detection and security screening technologies based in the US, on Monday announced that its dual-view air cargo scanner has been approved by the TSA. “The HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro has been added onto the ‘Qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL) under the latest programme requirements to ensure security of cargo aboard aircraft,” the company stated in a press release. The … [Read more...] about Smiths Detection scanner ok’d as cargo screening tightens
