Companies around the world continue to fight against climate change by addressing the environmental impact of their supply chains, and many have set both near- and long-term decarbonization and sustainability commitments. CEVA Logistics is taking the next step in its journey to net zero and in support of its customers around the globe. The company announced a new sub-brand today to unify and further develop its sustainable logistics solutions—CEVA FORPLANET. The new suite of CEVA FORPLANET … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics launches FORPLANET sub-brand for low carbon, sustainable logistics solutions
Asia Pacific air cargo
Airport Authority Hong Kong acquires shares in Zuhai Airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) signed an agreement with Zhuhai Transportation Holding Group in Zhuhai on acquisition of shares in Zhuhai Airport. Under the Agreement of Shares Acquisition, AAHK will invest around CNY4.3 billion to acquire 35% of Zhuhai Airport's shares, with a view to promoting further cooperation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Zhuhai Airport, as well as the development of a world-class airport cluster in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the region’s … [Read more...] about Airport Authority Hong Kong acquires shares in Zuhai Airport
LATAM Cargo Group launches pioneering initiative in Chile with recycled plastic pallets
More resistant, durable, and with a lower environmental impact, these new recycled plastic pallets will largely replace the current wooden and conventional plastic pallets used in LATAM Cargo Group's operations in Chile. This pioneering initiative is part of the LATAM group's commitment to achieving its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2027. Currently, plastic or wooden pallets are used to transport bulk cargo from the warehouse to the aircraft. In the case of domestic cargo operations in … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Group launches pioneering initiative in Chile with recycled plastic pallets
DB Schenker uses remote-controlled forklifts
Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker’s Contract Logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform. Lucas Mömken, Vice President Global Engineering & Innovation in Contract Logistics, DB Schenker: “The collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to … [Read more...] about DB Schenker uses remote-controlled forklifts
Freightos and E2open collaborate to simplify air cargo bookings
Freightos Limited, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight, today announced the official launch of its integration with e2open, a top provider of connected supply chain software. This integration, which follows a successful beta phase, embeds WebCargo by Freightos air cargo eBooking into e2open’s Transportation Management System (TMS) application. In an industry where speed and accuracy are critical, this partnership offers forwarders instant access to … [Read more...] about Freightos and E2open collaborate to simplify air cargo bookings
Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and Modern Construction Group sign landmark agreement
Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company (SW AFEZCO) has signed a landmark design and build agreement with Modern Construction Group, marking a key milestone in the development of the Silk Way Cargo Village. This state-of-the-art project will be located within the Alat Free Economic Zone (AFEZ), an initiative that emphasizes Azerbaijan’s commitment to becoming a global hub for logistics and cargo services. Modern Construction Group will design and construct three key facilities that will form … [Read more...] about Silk Way Alat Free Economic Zone Company and Modern Construction Group sign landmark agreement