FedEx last week introduced an AI-powered intelligent sorting robot at its South Pacific regional hub in Singapore as part of the integrator’s continued push to digitize operations and build a smart logistics network. The deployment of the sorting robot leverages automation and harnesses AI technology to optimize operational processes and provide better service to customers. Earlier this year, FedEx also deployed a similar sorting robot at its FedEx South China E-Commerce Shipment Sorting … [Read more...] about Singapore takes a crack at FedEx sorting robot
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Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
Cargolux has launched an API together with long-time customer DB Schenker, which will provide a direct interface to generate tailored and immediate quotes to book their air freight. The API interface allows DB Schenker to directly connect its operating system to Cargolux’s system to receive quotes and book their freight onboard a flight. The interface offers dynamic pricing options based on specific requirements such as weight, routing, and product type. The move comes as both companies … [Read more...] about Cargolux and DB Schenker connect via API
Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone
Bournemouth Airport’s goal of becoming a strategic air freight hub for the UK has taken a major step forward with news that European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 wide-bodied freighter conversion programme. The Bournemouth-based carrier is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters as it looks to cater to rising e-commerce demand. The airline has installed a sophisticated fire detection and … [Read more...] about Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone
Saudia and cargo.one expand digital partnership
Saudia Cargo is working hard to support the kingdom’s aspirations to become a global transit hub for air freight as it expanded its partnership with cargo.one to bring more of the carrier’s capacity on the digital marketplace. It has been more than a year and half since the two companies first worked together, in which cargo.one delivered Saudia Cargo’s first external digital sales channel. Since that time the digital marketplace has helped the airline grow in new markets and customer … [Read more...] about Saudia and cargo.one expand digital partnership
SF Airlines entrusts new JFK service to WFS
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been appointed to handle SF Airlines’ new scheduled freighter services at New York’s JFK International Airport. The Chinese airline is operating twice-weekly Boeing 747-400F flights from Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, to New York. WFS expects to handle some 12,000,000 kilos each year for SF, which previously operated only ad hoc charter services on the route. WFS now handles cargo for SF at three major US airports, including Los … [Read more...] about SF Airlines entrusts new JFK service to WFS
Envirotainer celebrates 10th year in Singapore
Envirotainer is celebrating 10 years in Asia Pacific after it first opened its regional headquarters in Singapore in 2012, becoming the first active cold-chain solutions provider in the region. Since then the company has grown from a small team of three to 29 people. It now runs a robust team of sales, operations and a 1,800-sqm centre of excellence, where it provides maintenance and repair and services for its fleet to assure serviceability and airworthiness. To date, the Singapore … [Read more...] about Envirotainer celebrates 10th year in Singapore
