DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new mega warehouse in Shah Alam, Malaysia worth RM100 million (US$31.28 million). The warehouse, to be called Malaysia Integrated Logistics Centre (ILC), has a footprint of more than one million square feet, making it the largest warehouse in Malaysia, and will increase DHL Supply Chain’s warehouse footprint in the country by over 100 per cent. Prakash Rochlani, managing director, DHL Supply Chain Malaysia said, “It is a momentous day for DHL … [Read more...] about DHL builds largest warehouse in Malaysia
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Researchers develop digital fingerprint for cargo
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF in Magdeburg, Germany are working with development partners and users such as Panalpina and Lufthansa Cargo in the joint project ESecLog to resolve the dilemma between security and efficiency. Using simple screening procedures, they aggregate features such as 3D contours or RFID identifiers into one central shipment profile for every freight item. "The trick is that we document and aggregate these features into … [Read more...] about Researchers develop digital fingerprint for cargo
ACI-NA adopts carbon management programme
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has launched the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme in North America at its 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia. At the same time, ACI-NA announced that Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has become the first airport in North America to achieve accreditation. Airport Carbon Accreditation—pioneered by ACI EUROPE in 2009 and since implemented to great effect at airports in Europe, Asia-Pacific and … [Read more...] about ACI-NA adopts carbon management programme
IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014
IATA, the International Air and Transport Association, released the latest airlines financial monitor. Here are the key points: - Worldwide airline share prices rose 3 per cent in August compared to July, slightly ahead of the broader market on further easing in fuel prices; - Initial Q2 financial results show strong gains for US airlines’ performance, but declines in Asia … [Read more...] about IATA airlines financial monitor – August 2014
AeroGround seals deals with Etihad, AirBridge
Munich Airport's ground handling subsidiary AeroGround has succeeded in securing a long-term contract for landside and airside passenger and aircraft handling services with the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. A full handling agreement has also been signed with the Russian cargo airline AirBridge Cargo (ABC). The agreement with Etihad Airways covers the ramp-side aircraft handling through AeroGround. In addition, the contract with AirBridge Cargo covers freight handling through Cargogate. ABC … [Read more...] about AeroGround seals deals with Etihad, AirBridge
Swiftair orders eight AEI B737-400SF conversions
Swiftair has selected Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) to provide eight B737-400SF passenger to freighter conversions. The contract calls for four firm orders plus an additional four options. The first aircraft, built in 1991 (MSN 24438) is a high gross weight B737-400 and is currently being modified at Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida, which is an authorised AEI Conversion Center. The second aircraft (MSN 24445) is on location in Miami and will commence modification in mid-September. … [Read more...] about Swiftair orders eight AEI B737-400SF conversions
