Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, HKIA handled around 4.8 million passengers, representing a 24.7% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 14.6% to 414,000 tonnes in July. Flight movements increased to 31,100, up 29.3% compared to July 2023. Passenger traffic has maintained the growth momentum in July as daily passenger traffic exceeded 170,000 on peak days. On 28 July, HKIA … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic reaches post-pandemic high at HKIA in July
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FedEx launches its Surround® monitoring and intervention solution to enhance global supply chain visibility
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, announced the launch of its innovative FedEx Surround®, an intelligent solution for monitoring and intervention designed to elevate logistics and supply chain management by enhancing control and visibility of shipments for customers. This solution is currently available for customers in Singapore, and Hong Kong SAR, and will soon be rolled out to additional APAC markets including China, Japan, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about FedEx launches its Surround® monitoring and intervention solution to enhance global supply chain visibility
Austrian Airlines takes off with sharkskin
Austrian Airlines will be the first airline globally to equip their Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with innovative “AeroSHARK” surface technology. On a total of four Boeing 777-200ERs the fuselage and engine nacelles will be covered with the “sharkskin” film developed by Lufthansa Technik and the company BASF. The significantly reduced frictional resistance resulting from the film will reduce the CO2 emissions of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet and fuel consumption. Savings of over 8,000 tons of … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines takes off with sharkskin
AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered a CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo, Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M. S.A. de C.V. (TSM). This aircraft (MSN 7601) delivery marks the 20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter conversion received by TSM and marks the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labor for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. “TSM is an exceptional airline that has … [Read more...] about AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Freightos acquires Shipsta, expanding comprehensive digital freight procurement solution
Freightos announced the acquisition of Shipsta, a leading freight-tender procurement platform used by dozens of Global 1000 enterprises to procure freight at scale from leading freight forwarders and carriers. This transaction expands Freightos’ existing industry-leading spot pricing, quoting, and booking capabilities by adding tender procurement, thereby advancing Freightos’ vision of comprehensive freight digitisation and meaningfully increasing its total addressable market, both in ocean and … [Read more...] about Freightos acquires Shipsta, expanding comprehensive digital freight procurement solution
Healthcare exports from Puerto Rico grow as commercial cargo capacity increases to Europe and South America
The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community is reporting steady growth of life sciences exports and has attracted new cargo capacity, according to figures provided by Rotate. Healthcare exports from the island are up eight percent and commercial capacity is up seven percent year-on-year, based on information from the air cargo data specialists, which partners with the Community to provide an online dashboard tracking cargo movements to and from Puerto Rico. Air cargo capacity on … [Read more...] about Healthcare exports from Puerto Rico grow as commercial cargo capacity increases to Europe and South America