In this double-week recap, we look back at weeks 34 and 35, as new coronavirus cases halted ground handling operations at Shanghai airport, causing cargo delays and further aggrevating supply chain disruptions. In the same week in late August, Colombia’s former aviation chief, Juan Carlos Salazar, stepped in for his first mandate as new ICAO director general. We also feature French forwarder Geodis as it enhanced its air charter services with the addition of its own leased freighter. The double … [Read more...] about PLA Double Wrap: Week 34 & 35
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PLA Global Wrap: Week 33
For this week’s instalment of the global wrap, we have a handful of announcements from week 33, including the planned freighter conversion site in Addis Ababa by IAI and Ethiopian Airlines and the completed purchase of Agility’s unit by DSV Panalpina. There’s also the latest updates from DHL Global Forwarding, BBAM’s new orders for narrowbody freighter conversions, and Qatar Airways’ global rollout with WebCargo. DSV Panalpina completes purchase of Agility’s GIL unit Danish forwarder DSV … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 33
Liege Airport on gearing up for peak season
Liege Airport has been shortlisted once again for European Airport of the Year at this year’s PLA Awards after winning the award last year. In a recent interview, Payload Asia talks to Steven Verhasselt, commercial VP at LGG, as he gives his take on the current market situation, where the air cargo industry is headed, and how the airport is gearing up for another peak season. What are the challenges faced by air hubs given the wave of coronavirus cases seen across the globe, and how has Liege … [Read more...] about Liege Airport on gearing up for peak season
Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
Cainiao Network has teamed up with Nestlé to promote a greener supply chain for the leading Swiss food company’s operations across China. Alibaba’s logistics arm said the cooperation is an ‘industry first’ when it comes to achieving sustainable end-to-end supply chain management, which will transform Nestlé’s operations from the production line all the way to warehousing, transfer, distribution and package recycling by end consumers. Both companies have already started working last month … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
Ethiopian Airlines gives rundown on Chinese cargo market
It is no secret that bilateral ties between China and Africa have been a contributing factor for the success of air cargo operators moving shipments on this route. As the first African airline to establish a footprint in the mainland, Ethiopian Airlines knows a thing or two about the ins and outs of the Chinese market, and the carrier was recently recognised for its exceptional cargo performance at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Payload Asia had a chance to gain insight on Ethiopian’s … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines gives rundown on Chinese cargo market
Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, last week announced the launch of its first air cargo route between China and Africa, amidst booming demand for Chinese products and close bilateral tie between the two countries. Operating over six times weekly, the air freight service will ship parcels from Hong Kong to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center. Cainiao says the delivery time will take 20 days from China to Africa, which shows an improvement from the previous time of 60 days, … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts new service between China and Africa
