Dachser is responding to capacity bottlenecks caused by the coronavirus crisis by expanding its charter programme to include the Hong Kong–Frankfurt route. The German logistics company now operates a weekly air cargo charter from Hong Kong to Germany, which is scheduled to operate until the end of the year. “We’re seeing the Asian market pick up pace again and the rate level is rising, so there is less capacity available on the market,” said Timo Stroh, head of global air freight at … [Read more...] about Dachser adds weekly charter flights between Hong Kong and Frankfurt
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FedEx enhances e-commerce export services in Xiamen and Guangzhou
FedEx Express (FedEx) has upgraded its cross-border e-commerce export services in Guangzhou and Xiamen, part of the B2B export supervision pilot programme implemented by Chinese customs. FedEx customers in its Guangzhou and Xiamen gateways can register and system-dock at their local customs offices and take advantage of simplified declaration process, priority inspection and seamless returns account management. This means customers can now export in batches and no longer need to pack … [Read more...] about FedEx enhances e-commerce export services in Xiamen and Guangzhou
SpiceJet posts quarter net loss as cargo revenue more than doubles
SpiceJet reported a net loss of around US$80 million (INR 593.4 crore) in the first quarter of FY21 (April to June 2020) as flight operations were suspended for the most part due to the nationwide lockdown. Operating revenue flopped 83 percent to around US$70 million (Rs 514.7 crore) compared to the same period in 2019, as passenger demand remain subdued. Whilst Covid-19 affected passenger numbers, the carrier doubled down on its cargo operations using its dedicated fleet of freighters and … [Read more...] about SpiceJet posts quarter net loss as cargo revenue more than doubles
Vietjet to resume flights to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei by end-September
Vietjet will resume international flights to Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (INC) and Taipei (TPE) from 29 September, a press release confirmed. Scheduled flights are as follows: NRT every Tuesday, INC every Wednesday, and TEP every Thursday. Vietjet says passengers departing from Vietnam must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 3 days before departure, which must comply with mandatory medical quarantine requirements of the host countries. The airline … [Read more...] about Vietjet to resume flights to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei by end-September
Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo landed its first freighter in Shanghai, which marked the cargo carrier’s entry into the Chinese mainland. Since then, Emirates SkyCargo has been providing a continuous and robust trade link through its cargo flights for exports from Shanghai and other points in China. This has become even more evident during the pandemic, as Emirates SkyCargo supported the transport of essential commodities like PPEs and ventilators from China to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
STARLUX Airlines turns on IBS Software’s iCargo to manage cargo business
Taiwan’s startup carrier STARLUX Airlines has deployed IBS Software's iCargo platform to manage and operate its entire cargo business. The iCargo management platform was implemented ahead of the launch in January 2020, which saw maiden flights to Macau, Penang and Da Nang with three A321neo aircraft. Whilst Covid-19 has significantly impacted passenger flights hurting the belly capacity, STARLUX Cargo has been ramping up quickly during this difficult time. After a rigorous evaluation … [Read more...] about STARLUX Airlines turns on IBS Software’s iCargo to manage cargo business