Fraport AG Ground Services is testing an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor for its operations until the end of March 2023 as the company looks to ‘emphasize its role as a future-focused company.’ The aim of the trial, which will take several weeks, is to determine whether and under what conditions an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo operations on the apron. The electric vehicle will operate on an 8-km-long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. During … [Read more...] about Fraport eyes decarbonisation, trials apron solution
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DHL Global Forwarding opens Brisbane facility
DHL Global Forwarding is investing AU$17 million or (11 million euros) over the next 10 years to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export as it opened the newest facility in Brisbane. The newly launched 4,880-sqm facility is located at Brisbane airport with airside access and close to the Port of Brisbane. The freight forwarder has set up 1,700 square metres for cold chain services that can accommodate perishable exports like high-quality meat, fresh produce and seafood. … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding opens Brisbane facility
Inside JD.com’s third warehouse in California
JD Logistics United States opened its third self-operating warehouse and distribution center in California, bringing its total warehouse space in the state to over 1.3 million square feet. The company is looking to utilize cutting-edge technology to provide omnichannel fulfillment services for online and offline orders and has already deployed a container transport unit (CTU) robot system in one of its warehouses in California. This system allows warehouse employees to wait in designated … [Read more...] about Inside JD.com’s third warehouse in California
Airport stakeholders converge at 8th IASEA
inter airport Southeast Asia finished strong last week after 3 days of conferences and exhibition at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The conference—with the title theme “Re-Conditioning for Asia's Long-Haul Growth”—saw high-level representations from airports, business partners including architects, designers and consultants as well as the aviation ecosystem, including airlines and ground handlers. Joining the line-up of industry heavyweights during the conference were Jean Roche, head … [Read more...] about Airport stakeholders converge at 8th IASEA
Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 2 March 2023 to augment the strategic partnership between the two airports in the area of air cargo development. Both airports will drive initiatives to enhance capabilities in pharmaceutical logistics, undertake studies and trials in the fields of digitalisation and sustainability and exchange information and best practices. The two airport groups have collaborated on various … [Read more...] about Changi teams up with Brussels Airport on cargo
IAG Cargo sets fees for paper air waybills in April
Starting 3 April, IAG Cargo will introduce a charging fee of £10 for paper air waybills (AWB) to encourage adoption of the electronic version or eAWB. The cargo division of the International Airlines Group introduced the eAWB as part of a ‘Destination Digital’ strategy to transform the business digitally. So far, nearly 50 percent of customers already use eAWB, and IAG Cargo is targeting an adoption rate of 100 percent by the end of 2023. IAG said the industry has relied on paper … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo sets fees for paper air waybills in April
