All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to operate scheduled freighter flights connecting Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) this month as it aims to capture the growth in e-commerce. The airline will draft its B767 freighter for the route, with maximum load capacity of 50 tonnes, on two round trip flights in June. ANA says the move comes from increased demand for cargo transport given the growth in cross-border e-commerce. The airline is … [Read more...] about ANA to draft B767 freighters for Hangzhou-Tokyo
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Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
Air China has extended its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at two key airports in Europe as the airline tries to capitalise on key trade lanes connected to the mainland. The Chinese airline has renewed its cargo handling contract at London Heathrow (LHR) to three more years, whilst it signed a 12-month extension with WFS over at Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from London are currently operated by both B777 and A330 aircraft. Ex Frankfurt, the carrier offers both … [Read more...] about Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
The emergence of ecommerce is spreading through out the supply chain as air and ground services provider dnata has partnered with Kale Logistics Solutions to develop an e-commerce platform for the Dubai air cargo community. dnata is investing in upgrading its slot booking platform Calogi, launched in 2008, with appointment and customs services management through Kale Logistics’s digital solutions. The online portal, built mainly for small and medium enterprises, can be used by general … [Read more...] about dnata partners with Kale Logistics on e-commerce
Asean, EU seal region-to-region aviation agreement
Asean or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the EU have successfully concluded negotiations last week on the world’s first region-to-region aviation agreement in the form of the Asean-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA). The AE CATA will enhance air connectivity between Asean and Europe and support economic development in both regions. In addition, the agreement provides for cooperation in aviation safety, air traffic management, consumer protection, and … [Read more...] about Asean, EU seal region-to-region aviation agreement
Bolloré names new manager for food vertical in China
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Julie Pirola as food & reefer product manager to lead the growth for the vertical in China. Julie has been in the food and reefer logistics industry for 10 years and has helped build solutions in cold chain management and international freight forwarding for overseas producers, local importers, distributors and customs brokers. Also read: Bolloré to build its largest pharma hub in Europe “By working with our overseas network of experts and tapping on … [Read more...] about Bolloré names new manager for food vertical in China
Hactl displays green initiatives in new video
Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has highlighted its many environmental achievements in a new video as part of its contribution to sustainability. In a 4-minute clip, Hactl showed the different measures to go green, including conversion to LED lighting, installation of a large solar farm on its terminal roof, switching to electric ramp vehicles and forklifts, banning of single-use plastics, and promoting upcycling and … [Read more...] about Hactl displays green initiatives in new video