Frankfurt Airport's cargo volumes, which comprised air freight and mail, edged up 1.3 percent year-on-year to 163,687 metric tonnes in September. Aircraft movements at the German airport climbed by 16.0 percent year-on-year to 39,653 takeoffs and landing, whilst maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) increased 13.1 percent year-on-year to around 2.5 million metric tonnes in the same month. Fraport’s global network of airports also reported traffic growth in September, with … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
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Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
From 2 to 6 October 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore hosted the 48th ATWG meeting, which ended Singapore’s two-year chairmanship in the ASEAN Air Transport Working Group. Under Singapore’s chairmanship, the regional bloc has elevated sustainable aviation as a new area of priority, and during the meeting, members states have agreed to adopt a 10-year action plan called ASAAP, which is expected to drive sustainable aviation growth in the ASEAN … [Read more...] about Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Sometimes all you need is a simple short answer to a question and make sure the answer is right. Is this too much to ask? Efficiency in knowledge management is essential for firms to remain competitive in the fast-paced commercial environment of today. However, collecting, storing, retrieving, and effectively presenting crucial information is a difficult issue for many businesses. As a result, opportunities are lost, productivity suffers, and time is squandered. Despite the emergence of new AI … [Read more...] about Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Agnes Lau gives a rundown on Schenker Singapore’s operations
Agnes Lau is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 34-year career at DB Schenker, where she has an extensive track record of generating business revenue and devising commercial strategies. In 2018, she was promoted to lead the business development department as chief commercial officer, and this year, she assumed even greater responsibility as the CCO for the Singapore and Malaysia Cluster. Payload Asia talks to Agnes in this C-suite section to find out more about Schenker Singapore’s … [Read more...] about Agnes Lau gives a rundown on Schenker Singapore’s operations
CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
In today’s world, logistics is considered the backbone of an economy, and this holds true for India’s logistics industry, which is among the fastest evolving. CEVA Logistics projects that India will continue its economic performance and positive outlook, creating a significant opportunity within India’s logistics sector. Rising domestic consumption and manufacturing trends should boost the demand for logistics and alter several aspects of the supply chain, including freight forwarding, … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics strengthens its presence in India’s logistics sector
Setting up forwarders for humanitarian relief mission success
In times of crisis, freight forwarders play a pivotal role in rescue and aid efforts in the wake of natural or manmade disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires or political unrest and conflict. Charter flights often offer the fastest way of delivering help to affected people and regions, whether it’s in the form of humanitarian aid delivery, food drops, firefighting equipment, medical evacuations or repatriations. Lives depend on swift and efficient logistical planning and execution, … [Read more...] about Setting up forwarders for humanitarian relief mission success