Hong Kong’s passenger traffic remains on a steady course towards recovery, whilst cargo throughput bounced back from the previous month, according to the figures of Hong Kong International Airport for the month of June. Cargo throughput and flight movements in June saw month-on-month increases of 1.4 percent and 0.7 percent to 355,000 tonnes and 22,365, respectively. HKIA said cargo volume continued to be impacted by global economic uncertainties with throughput in June sliding 2.2 percent … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air freight in June up from prior month
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Gebrüder Weiss expands truck network in Germany
Transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is further expanding its land transport network in southern Germany with the acquisition of Bayreuth-based WEDLICH.Logistik-Transport-Umzug GmbH. The acquisition of the family-owned company, with retrospective effect as of 1 January 2023, will see around 100 people join Gebrüder Weiss. Wedlich was founded in 1946 and operates a modern logistics facility in Bayreuth with a handling and storage area of 15,000 sqm, and another 15,000 sqm in … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss expands truck network in Germany
Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
After a hiatus of three years and six months, Korean Air is resuming multiple routes to China and Japan, including Changsha, Wuhan, Weihai, Fukuoka and Nagoya. The airline has resumed its Seoul Incheon-Changsha route with flights five times a week starting July 19. Korean Air is also expanding its international flight operations to meet rising international travel demand through flight frequency increases. As of July, the airline’s available seat kilometer (ASK) capacity is back to around 82 … [Read more...] about Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
Here’s ‘paperless’ way to ship for Europe-Asia by air
A “paperless' lane for air freight between Germany and Hong Kong has successfully been established by Lufthansa following the first few weeks of trials which resulted to 100 percent of general cargo shipments processed digitally. 100 percent means not only the electronic air waybill, but also accompanying documents and paper pouches. This is the first of its kind in the air corridor between Europe and Asia, according to Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel, who are moving jointly forward in … [Read more...] about Here’s ‘paperless’ way to ship for Europe-Asia by air
QAS Cargo hub granted Smart Facility status
Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, ground handling partner of Qatar Airways, has achieved a milestone for cargo ground handing agents in the Middle East and Africa region as its Doha cargo facility was granted the Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification (SFOC) by the International Air Transport Association. This is the first time that a cargo ground handing agent in the region was granted the ‘Smart Facility’ certification. The achievement complements the company’s recent IATA Centre of … [Read more...] about QAS Cargo hub granted Smart Facility status
Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its omnichannel fulfilment capabilities in Singapore with a planned 1.1 million-sqft warehouse facility in Jurong West. World Gateway 2, as it is called, is expected to be one of the most productive warehouses in Singapore with extensive use of automation and robotic systems. Slated to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, the facility will offer convenient access to Tuas Mega Port and Changi International Airport and industrial areas via … [Read more...] about Maersk plans SG facility for omnichannel fulfilment
