ANA Cargo has partnered with CSafe Global to introduce the CSafe RKN and RAP to its air cargo container fleet, which would add more capacity as the vaccine drive slowly picks up in Japan. ANA Cargo followed a rigorous testing process before announcing the approval for use on aircraft and will manage RKN and RAP container leases through its pharma handling service Prio Pharma. The carrier is confident these active container options will offer shippers and freight forwarders ‘continued … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo introduces CSafe active containers
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Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
Press Release DHL Global Forwarding, air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, was once again recognised as Top Employer for 2021 in Asia Pacific by global certification company Top Employers Institute. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
U-Freight adds e-commerce warehouse in Amsterdam
Hong Kong-based forwarder U-Freight Group has added warehouse space at its headquarters in Amsterdam as it anticipates growth in its Dutch e-commerce logistics operations. The new e-commerce fulfilment centre adds 684 square metres of warehouse space plus 124 square metres of office space and will enable U-Freight Holland to expand services, such as pick and pack for e-commerce, including shoes imported from the Far East. Leading the team in Amsterdam is Robert Rens, who has been promoted … [Read more...] about U-Freight adds e-commerce warehouse in Amsterdam
Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
CargoAi is pursuing its goal of digitalising air freight through human expertise by completing the lineup of its top management with the appointment of a new head for the customer department. Magali Beauregard, Lufthansa Cargo’s former commercial head for Asia Pacific is set to join CargoAi as chief customer officer effective February 2021. Prior to working with the German cargo carrier, she spent four years as account manager, global accounts at booking.com Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi … [Read more...] about Magali Beauregard joins CargoAi as new customer chief
DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
Maintaining its momentum from last year, DB Schenker is expanding its own-controlled charter flights with the introduction of a new service that connects America, Europe and Asia directly. The new route runs from Chicago (RFD) via Munich (MUC) to Tokyo (NRT) and Seoul (ICN) before flying back to Germany and from there again to the US. This is the first charter service that connects three continents for the forwarder, as other services only run two continents, Payload Asia learned. The … [Read more...] about DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents
Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium
As worldwide vaccine distribution continues to pick up, there has never been a more critical time for collaboration amongst players in the air cargo and supply chain to ensure the safe transport of these life-saving doses. This was what the original partners had in mind when Abu Dhabi Ports, Etihad Cargo, Rafed (purchasing arm of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company or ADQ), and air freight container specialist SkyCell joined Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, the UAE-based public-private … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium