CMA CGM just announced two new air cargo routes to the United States, connecting Liege (LGG) to New York (JFL) and Atlanta (ATL). The first flight is set to start on 28 March, departing LGG at 700 bound for JFK, using one of its newly purchased A330-200Fs. 2020 was quite an unprecedented year, by all means. Factor in a capacity crunch, port congestion and now we have one of the world’s largest shipping company betting on air cargo. And why not? One of the reasons behind CMA CGM’s … [Read more...] about ECS Group: ‘More room’ for air cargo
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CargoAi launches tools as forwarders pursue sustainability
CargoAi users are in for a treat as the platform will launch new features that would allow freight forwarders to track and trace CO2 emissions, as more companies take a sustainability approach and clean up their business activities. They can now choose routes and airlines based on their carbon impact and calculate the CO2 emitted from each shipment. Monthly reports are also available to allow clients to analyse their own impact and monitor improvements. With CargoAi’s unique Flight Search … [Read more...] about CargoAi launches tools as forwarders pursue sustainability
Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Nippon Express has obtained its CEIV Pharma certification from IATA for its Narita temperature-controlled hub (NTCH), including transport operations between the facility and Narita Airport (NRT), effective 15 March. Nippon said it began seeking certification in March 2019 with the airport community at NRT and with Narita International Airport Corporation's assistance has now obtained certification as a forwarder in the community. This is the second pharmaceutical-related quality … [Read more...] about Nippon Express hub in Narita secures pharma certification
Cargo division lifts China Airlines to turn a profit in 2020
A shift to cargo over passenger services enabled China Airlines to stay profitable despite the prolonged impact of the coronavirus pandemic on travel demand. In a year marked by border restrictions and strict quarantine measures which decimated much of the passenger business, the Taiwanese-based carrier turned to its cargo division for much needed revenue to eke out a profit. In 2020, cargo revenue was up 87.06 percent compared to 2019. Cargo demand, measured in freight revenue tonne … [Read more...] about Cargo division lifts China Airlines to turn a profit in 2020
Kerry Logistics revenue up 30 percent in 2020
Announcing the company’s 2020 results, William Ma, group managing director of the Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) Group thanked colleagues and business partners for achieving record year in terms of revenue and core net profit. This he said clearly demonstrated the logistics company’s ‘resilience and capability to evolve through the pandemic.’ Kerry Logistics recorded revenue of US$6.7 billion (HK$53.7 billion) up 30 percent over 2019, as operating income climbed 20 percent to US$420 … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics revenue up 30 percent in 2020
IATA rolls out new digital collaboration platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on 24 March (Geneva time) launched a new platform to support the digitisation of the whole air cargo supply chain. The IATA Enhanced Partner Identification and Connectivity (EPIC) platform is expected to simplify the complex process of digitally connecting the various stakeholders across the air cargo value chain. This includes enabling the efficient exchange of critical information such as messaging capabilities and identities. “As the … [Read more...] about IATA rolls out new digital collaboration platform