Maersk’s new ‘customer-backed’ air corridor between China and the US is expected to plug a connectivity gap between the world’s two largest markets for ocean customers, with solutions for time-sensitive and high-value cargo via new air services. Earlier in April, Maersk Air Cargo introduced two new air freight services with regular flights linking the United States with China. The company commenced with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo starts new US-China service
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IAG offers cargo space on restarted flights to China
IAG Cargo is set to restart scheduled services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai beginning 23 April, almost 2 years after it halted operations to China in the midst of a pandemic. As China reopens its borders to tourists, IAG Cargo will again offer air freight space on a British Airways B787-9 that has been deployed on daily rotations between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. I will also offer space on its Beijing service, operated by a British Airways … [Read more...] about IAG offers cargo space on restarted flights to China
CargoAi’s new feature to drive ‘paperless’ transition
CargoAi has launched a new feature to support its freight forwarder users towards paperless transition, which could potentially improve efficiencies in the procurement process. The company has rolled out an FWB/FHL feature on CargoMART that will allow users to send all information required for ISC2, to comply with the new European customs standards. The feature is available for airlines on the air cargo booking marketplace, such as Qatar Airways Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, Turkish Airways, and 80 … [Read more...] about CargoAi’s new feature to drive ‘paperless’ transition
Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023. In his new role, he will continue to be responsible for product and sales. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, said: “I am very pleased that Ashwin Bhat, a very skilled manager and … [Read more...] about Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
Cainiao plans air cargo centre at Shenzhen Airport
Cainiao Network has partnered with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to establish an air cargo centre, with plans to launch more international cargo routes originating from Shenzhen. The new flights are launched in partnership with Atlas Air and will operate twice a week, with a loading capacity of over 220 tonnes per flight. The new service will accommodate various product categories ranging from electronics to automobiles The inaugural chartered flight connecting Shenzhen, China to … [Read more...] about Cainiao plans air cargo centre at Shenzhen Airport
va-Q-tec expands in Singapore with new facility
va-Q-tec, a leading provider of thermal packaging solutions for temperature-controlled logistics, is growing and expanding its presence in Singapore. The company moved into a new, larger location in the west of the city on 3 April. The new location triples its existing capacity and va-Q-tec targets more than 50,000 packaging boxes dispatched from the new site in Singapore. va-Q-tec’s high-performance thermal packaging solutions ensure temperature stability for up to 10 days without the … [Read more...] about va-Q-tec expands in Singapore with new facility