GEODIS is celebrating its 25th anniversary in India this year where the company serves over 7,000 customers, from a wide range of industries, with the help of its staff of 450 in 20 sites across the country. For 25 years, the freight forwarder has made key investments in India’s economy to support various business sectors, including automotive, FMCG, healthcare, high technology, industrial and retail. GEODIS has also attained certifications, such as the Investors in People accreditation, IATA … [Read more...] about GEODIS India celebrates 25th anniversary
Asia Pacific air freight
Singapore, Japan to collaborate on green air lanes
A recent dialogue saw a mutual agreement between Singapore and Japan’s aviation authorities to work together towards initiating greener air lanes between the two countries. At the 2nd Singapore-Japan Dialogue on Aviation Collaboration, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) shared the same view that the concept of an ‘aviation green lane’ should encompass airline operations, airport processes and air traffic management (ATM). The two are … [Read more...] about Singapore, Japan to collaborate on green air lanes
Qatar Airways taps PROS for optimal pricing
Qatar Airways Cargo is empowering its online channels with real-time personalised dynamic pricing for air freight bookings with PROS Smart Price Optimization and Management. The AI-powered optimisation solution models improve win rates by personalising the price offering and maximising sales. This means customers can now receive real-time, reliable, and personalised pricing with each shipment requested via Digital Lounge, marketplaces and host-to-host integrated connections, enabling them to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways taps PROS for optimal pricing
British cargo carrier One Air completes first flight
Britain’s newest all-cargo airline, One Air, has completed its inaugural flight from China to the United Kingdom, operating a full charter for client Shandong Glory with its Boeing 747-400 freighter. The 100-tonne payload arrived at London Heathrow from Jinan-Shandong on 24 July, marking the commercial launch of the new airline. The airline will fly ad hoc charter flights and start a regular schedule from Asia Pacific to Europe with two 747F flights per week. One Air anticipates regular … [Read more...] about British cargo carrier One Air completes first flight
DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo
DHL Group has agreed to fully acquire Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo), one of the leading parcel delivery companies in Turkey. The merger will look to capitalise on Turkiye’s growing e-commerce market, which is estimated to see double-digit growth in the next few years. Tobias Meyer, CEO DHL Group said “E-commerce remains one of the biggest growth drivers for logistics services and especially for parcel volumes. We, therefore, … [Read more...] about DHL to acquire Turkish courier MNG Kargo
Envirotainer to grow pharma portfolio with va-Q-tec
The air cargo container market is in for a shake-up with the combination of leading suppliers Envirotainer and va-Q-tec. Envirotainer’s parent company EQT Private Equity received approval from the competition authorities in Germany and Austria in June for its majority takeover offer of va-Q-tec, supported by co-investors Mubadala and Cinven. This authorization gives the clearance to combine the two brands, with Envirotainer for the active part and va-Q-tec for the advanced passive … [Read more...] about Envirotainer to grow pharma portfolio with va-Q-tec