DHL Supply Chain has announced three new leadership appointments in Asia Pacific, starting with the promotion of Sivananthan Sukumaran (Siva), former managing director of Indonesia, to head of operations for Southeast Asia. Siva joined DHL Supply Chain in 2014 as general manager of operations in Indonesia, where he later rose to the role of senior operation director for consumer and retail. Taking over Siva’s post is Matthias Gehrsitz who will now head a diverse team … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names new Southeast Asia head and directors
Asia Pacific air cargo
WFS pilots new software to automate freight dimensioning
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is set to roll out a 3D modelling software for air cargo across its Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) network following a successful proof of concept (POC) in its cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport. Launched in 2023, the ContourSpect software was developed by Cind to build ULDs more efficiently and to optimise cargo capacity. The software creates a 3D model of cargo loaded on an air cargo pallet and compares this in … [Read more...] about WFS pilots new software to automate freight dimensioning
trilatec offers lightweight skids to load air cargo
When it comes to handling air freight, lightweight replacements or options have a certain advantage in helping reduce CO2 emissions and fuel costs. Imagine another option besides wooden beams for the assembly of air freight pallets, which are made up of 80 percent lighter elements made of cardboard fiber composite material. German manufacturer trilatec is offering such a solution. The German manufacturer, founded in 1989, is headquartered in Merzig in Saarland with a focus on … [Read more...] about trilatec offers lightweight skids to load air cargo
Silk Way West takes it to the next level with ACL Airshop
Silk Way West Airlines and container lessor ACL Airshop have extended their partnership with a comprehensive multi-year ULD agreement, which they plan to extend to other aspects of their air freight operations. The Baku-based carrier wants to streamline its cargo-handling processes to ensure quicker turnaround and transit times for shipments. ACL Airshop will provide cutting-edge unit load device (ULD) solutions by leveraging technology to enhance cargo protection, tracking, and … [Read more...] about Silk Way West takes it to the next level with ACL Airshop
TGP targets project cargo, hires new Southeast Asia director
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Dominic Toh as Director, Singapore, as part of its strategy to capitalise on strong growth in the project cargo market of Southeast Asia. The TGP Group is an international project logistics management company headquartered in England, with offices in six continents. Dominic, the company’s second key hire this year, brings nearly three decades of logistics experience, including stints with several multinational organisations. Based in … [Read more...] about TGP targets project cargo, hires new Southeast Asia director
Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have decided to withdraw from their existing agreements a year after the supposed long-term deal was first made, citing the tight regulatory environment in certain important markets, particularly the Dutch and US markets, Payload Asia learned. The decision was announced on 16 January, and the two will go about their independent ways starting end-March, with new commercial terms and conditions, which are still under discussion, to be set from then onwards. … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, CMA CGM undo air cargo tie-up
