It’s always good to hear old wisdom from those who have been part of Singapore’s growing air freight industry, but these days SAAA@Singapore’s Steven Lee has his eyes on the road ahead. In this interview, the chairman of the air freight forwarder group shares his industry outlook and the trade body’s top priorities in the near term. What has been the common sentiment of member forwarders when it comes to softened volumes and rates this year? Does the group predict an uptick come year-end? As … [Read more...] about A conversation with SAAA@Singapore’s Steven Lee
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ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
ITA Airways is increasing the visibility of its network capacity and services to freight forwarders with the integration of the CargoWise cargo management platform. The Italian carrier has now joined WiseTech’s Global Carrier Connectivity Program, which will allow forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier in real time through CargoWise. WiseTech said the direct data integration via API will increase the carrier’s visibility and enable seamless interaction to … [Read more...] about ITA Airways grows digital presence with CargoWise integration
A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
The Airforwarders Association acts as the voice of air freight in the US transport and logistics sector, where it works closely with other industry associations to ensure a sustainable future for the sector. The group has actively lobbied about making critical investment in air cargo infrastructure at the country’s airports and helping shippers prepare for imminent changes to cargo screening requirements. In this interview, Brandon Fried, AfA executive director, outlines the group’s top … [Read more...] about A look at the US air freight industry with AfA’s Brandon Fried
Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
Frankfurt Airport's cargo volumes, which comprised air freight and mail, edged up 1.3 percent year-on-year to 163,687 metric tonnes in September. Aircraft movements at the German airport climbed by 16.0 percent year-on-year to 39,653 takeoffs and landing, whilst maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) increased 13.1 percent year-on-year to around 2.5 million metric tonnes in the same month. Fraport’s global network of airports also reported traffic growth in September, with … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport’s cargo volume inched up in September
Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
From 2 to 6 October 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore hosted the 48th ATWG meeting, which ended Singapore’s two-year chairmanship in the ASEAN Air Transport Working Group. Under Singapore’s chairmanship, the regional bloc has elevated sustainable aviation as a new area of priority, and during the meeting, members states have agreed to adopt a 10-year action plan called ASAAP, which is expected to drive sustainable aviation growth in the ASEAN … [Read more...] about Singapore floats aviation sustainability plan for ASEAN
Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces
Sometimes all you need is a simple short answer to a question and make sure the answer is right. Is this too much to ask? Efficiency in knowledge management is essential for firms to remain competitive in the fast-paced commercial environment of today. However, collecting, storing, retrieving, and effectively presenting crucial information is a difficult issue for many businesses. As a result, opportunities are lost, productivity suffers, and time is squandered. Despite the emergence of new AI … [Read more...] about Keep it short, simple: AI solutions for modern logistics workplaces