All Nippon Airways (ANA) is now the first Japanese airline to receive the CEIV Fresh certification. The international quality certification, established by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), was handed to ANA on 3 July 2023 to recognise the airline's excellence in moving perishable products. “Deliver consistent and high quality to our customers across our operations is crucial to ANA's core business values,” said Kenichi Wakiya, Executive Vice President of ANA and … [Read more...] about ANA secures CEIV Fresh certification
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India’s forwarders tap Kale to adopt e-FBL solution
Forwarders in India have deployed a new platform that could help transform the ease of doing business and reduce the logistics costs for the country’s local players. The Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India (FFFAI) launched India's first interactive electronic FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association) Bill of Lading (e-FBL) initiative hosted on the CODEX platform, developed by Kale Logistics Solutions. The platform, launched on 9 June, will allow … [Read more...] about India’s forwarders tap Kale to adopt e-FBL solution
New express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai
Indian express logistics company DTDC Express unveiled its new ‘super hub’ at Geethanjali Industrial Park, Velappanchavadi in Chennai on 28 June. The new facility spans over 175,000 square feet and has 38 docks to help optimize cross-docking efficiency. The hub is equipped with infrastructure to handle and process over 350 tonnes of shipments daily. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art sortation system that can process up to 9,000 parcels per hour. Located along the … [Read more...] about New express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai
Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder B+A
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its German network as it completed the full acquisition of Nuremberg-headquartered B+A Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH. The new subsidiary, which specializes in import and export of groupage freight containers between Asia and Germany, has been integrated as of 27 June 2023. “Nuremberg is one of the top logistics locations in Germany and our German Air & Sea network will be given a particular boost by the acquisition,” said Robert Stahlschmidt, Country … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss acquires forwarder B+A
Etihad Cargo widens road feeder services in Europe
A new partnership is expected to enhance Etihad Cargo’s capabilities in Europe as the airline tapped Wallenborg Transports and its road feeder service network of 90 airports in 27 countries. The move is expected to facilitate the transport of cargo between Etihad Cargo's main freighter gateways in Europe, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, as well as offline stations. The airline has entered into strategic partnerships with RFS providers around the globe to strengthen its value … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo widens road feeder services in Europe
Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The Netherlands’ second largest cargo hub has invested €35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational length to 2,750 meters by January 2025. The 8-week renovation was part of Maastricht Aachen Airport’s overall infrastructure development plan to invest €100 million in the airport over the coming years. Sustainability was the key … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
