The way transactions are done amongst businesses are expected to shake up as more sales interactions are expected to take place through digital channels. A new study by DHL Express predicts that 80 percent of all B2B sales interactions between suppliers and professional buyers will take place in digital channels by 2025. John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, believes globalisation has shown resilience despite lockdowns and circuit breakers thanks to digitalisation and global trade. “These trends … [Read more...] about DHL: Millennials, digital ways to drive B2B e-commerce
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Topcast, AmSafe Bridport ‘tie-up’ to boost air cargo
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distributor Topcast has announced a new distributor agreement with textile manufacturer AmSafe Bridport as it aims to enhance its commercial after-market products for air cargo service providers in Asia Pacific. The supplier tie-up is expected to expand the company’s product portfolio to provide approved and certified cargo restraints and protection systems for commercial aviation, including, bellyhold and bulk cargo nets, barrier nets and cargo liner … [Read more...] about Topcast, AmSafe Bridport ‘tie-up’ to boost air cargo
ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes new board directors and airports
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific welcomed three new airport members and five new directors on its board at its 16th regional assembly last 31 March. Air hubs from Australia, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia have joined the trade association, whose membership now stands at 120, operating 606 airports in 49 countries and territories. The new directors joining ACI’s regional board include Nicolas Claude, Airport International Group, Jordan; Jerry Dann, Taoyuan International Airport … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes new board directors and airports
WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded authorised receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. This means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. Also read: WFS to pick up Ukraine International’s cargo at MXP Massimiliano Introini, managing director in Italy, said: “We are honoured to have … [Read more...] about WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
TIACA bolsters Board with four new appointments
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has added four new members on its board of directors, broadening the industry expertise of the current Board. Following a year of internal re-organization and the changing of governance structure, Liana Coyne of Coyne Airways, Bob Chi of SATS Ltd, Manel Galindo of WebCargo, and Hendrik Leyssens of Swissport will join the board to fill roles that have been underrepresented in the past. “Each new Board member has been vetted by the Executive … [Read more...] about TIACA bolsters Board with four new appointments
Antonov delivers pharma equipment for vaccine production
Ukrainain carrier Antonov Airlines has transported essential machinery for the production of Covid-19 vaccines between Germany and the US, in partnership with DHL Global forwarding. The carrier operated six charter flights amidst poor weather conditions due to snowstorms in the US. It deployed its AN-124s to airlift the consignments, each weighing 100 tonnes, which were loaded and unloaded onto the aircraft using external cranes and loading equipment developed by in-house engineers. From … [Read more...] about Antonov delivers pharma equipment for vaccine production