On National Mango Day, American Airlines Cargo shares record volumes of mango shipments as it marks the half-way point in a multi-month project for the carrier in transporting high volumes of fresh mangoes this summer. The mangoes began first transiting in late May and will continue to move through the end of August, with volumes peaking mid-July to mid-August. Originating in Pakistan, the mangoes travel on American’s interline partner to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) where they … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo moves record-breaking volumes of mangoes this summer
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PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
In PLA's week 23 global wrap, we feature DB Schenker's investment in robotics and AI startup Gideon Brothers, as well as the latest numbers from IATA for the month of April. We also feature orders and deliveries for Boeing and Airbus, along with the latest industry and B2B updates from carriers, forwarders as well as MRO and leasing service providers. Click here for week 22. DB Schenker bets on autonomous mobile robots DB Schenker is set to invest in Croatian robotics and AI … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
In this week's PLA Global Wrap, we feature P&W and Air New Zealand's MRO joint venture as it celebrated its 20-year anniversary. We also have the latest on DB Schenker's new fleet of electric vehicles, Bolloré Logistics' planned construction of its largest pharma hub in Europe, and other industry updates from Cargolux, Dachser, and American Airlines for week 17's B2B recap . Oslo/Frankfurt: DB Schenker to deliver carbon-free in Norway DB Schenker announced an ambitious goal of … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile
Exceptional times call for exceptional measures. The past year has been a real challenge—and air cargo executives around the world have often asked us, the freight publications, to help express their gratitude to those who have kept the world moving. So nine air freight titles have suspended competitive concerns today to publish an article together: a representative sample of ‘thank yous’ from companies around the world. It acknowledges the work done in a momentous year, 12 months … [Read more...] about Joint article: Air cargo heroes go beyond the extra mile
American Airlines continues modernisation journey, launches new AACargo.com booking features
American Airlines continues its commitment to innovation by launching new features to its online booking platform on aacargo.com. These features provide customers with more autonomy when it comes to booking, schedule searching, or submitting claims online. The enhancements come after the initial implementation of the new cargo end-to-end management system on October 1, 2019. Amidst the changes in the industry over the last few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, American has remained … [Read more...] about American Airlines continues modernisation journey, launches new AACargo.com booking features
American Airlines Cargo undergoes upgrade
American Airlines Cargo recently launched the first phase of its single largest investment to-date with the roll out of a new cargo end-to-end management system on October 1. The overhaul replaces the majority of the organization’s legacy technology, narrowing 90 systems down to less than 10. Not only do the new tools bring an upgraded customer experience, the evolution of the investment is part of a broader initiative to modernize the entire business. A team of more … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo undergoes upgrade