IBS Software (IBS), the IT solutions specialist for aviation industry, has inked a 7-year contract with Korean Air, a leading airline in the air cargo industry, to manage the airline’s cargo system. Under the contract, IBS will implement its award winning cargo management solution, iCargo, to manage the end-to-end cargo business functions of Korean Air. With the implementation, Korean Air will migrate from its existing legacy core system and a multitude of satellite systems, to a … [Read more...] about Korean Air to launch iCargo System
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DHL Global Forwarding appoints Skerry Palanga as country manager in Papua New Guinea
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has appointed Skerry Palanga as Country Manager, Papua New Guinea. With the appointment, Palanga will lead and manage the country's operations and be responsible for driving its business growth. Prior to this appointment, Palanga was the National Operations Manager where he was instrumental in the set-up and transportation of telecommunication equipment for the first mobile network in … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding appoints Skerry Palanga as country manager in Papua New Guinea
Airbus strengthens position in Asia-Pacific aviation services market
While air traffic is doubling every 15 years in the world, the Asia-Pacific fleet is set to almost triple by 2036. For services, this translates into more than a third of the global MRO business coming from this region by 2036. This represents more than $660 billion – the sum total of the accumulated spending during the next two decades, and encompasses the following segments: Components; Line maintenance and Airframe base maintenance and Engine maintenance. Airbus predicts that the … [Read more...] about Airbus strengthens position in Asia-Pacific aviation services market
ANA becomes 5th Asia Pacific carrier to select IMS Solution from Satair
All Nippon Airways (ANA) of Japan has signed a multi-year IMS contract with Satair – an Airbus services company – for a long-term, fully integrated end-to-end supply chain package covering expendable material for the airline’s continuously growing 18-strong A320 family fleet, comprising A320CEO and NEO and A321CEO and NEO. The service from Satair commenced in December 2017 and includes planning, sourcing, purchasing, logistics and inventory management covering some 15,000 part … [Read more...] about ANA becomes 5th Asia Pacific carrier to select IMS Solution from Satair
China-EU trade lane pilot boosts trade between China and Schiphol
The first shipment to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as part of a pilot programme to streamline and secure Customs procedures between China and the European Union (EU) has arrived from Shanghai. The WCO Customs to Customs pilot project, called Smart and Secure Trade Lanes (SSTL) aims to reduce lead times and Customs procedures, and increase security in the supply chain through data sharing between Customs. Schiphol is the only European airport chosen to take part in the pilot, … [Read more...] about China-EU trade lane pilot boosts trade between China and Schiphol
Shawn Richard joins SEKO logistics
SEKO Logistics has appointed Shawn Richard to the newly-created post of Vice President Global Airfreight as cross-border eCommerce now accounts for 50% of SEKO’s airfreight volumes and customer demand increases for Final Mile and traditional international and domestic airfreight services. Reporting to Terry Unrein, SEKO’s Chief Commercial Officer, Americas, Shawn is responsible for strategically driving SEKO’s international air procurement as well as maximizing SEKO’s air carrier utilization … [Read more...] about Shawn Richard joins SEKO logistics
