Bamboo Airways has selected ECS Group to develop its cargo operations in four countries as the airline expands its network across Asia Pacific. The Vietnamese leisure airline, which started in 2019 with passenger flights, is placing a strong focus on cargo operations within its network, and has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its exclusive GSA in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Bamboo Airways started operating A321 services between Saigon (SGN) and Singapore (SIN) twice a … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways selects ECS to expand cargo operations
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Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Qatar Airways posted the strongest financial performance in its 25-year history as the Doha-based airline reported a record net profit of US$1.54 billion during the fiscal year 2021/22, up 200 percent above its previous record. Both the passenger and cargo business saw significant growth as passenger revenue increased by 210 percent over the last year. The revenue growth was attributed to network expansion, increase in market share and higher unit revenue, for the second year in a row, as the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways posts record profit; cargo revenue up 25%
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 liters as part of the airline’s SAF program and is expected to reduce Bolloré Logistics’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2,200 tonnes. Pierre Houé, deputy COO of Bolloré Logistics, said SAF is a ‘key solution to decarbonize transportation and reach the forwarder’s carbon reduction targets. It pledged to cut 30 percent, compared to 2019, … [Read more...] about Cargolux and Bolloré Logistics form SAF partnership
Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan, namely, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen needs. Both parties would lead the study into the development of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen in the aviation … [Read more...] about Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
Teleport, the logistics venture of AirAsia Digital, has completed the accelerated rollout of its delivery services in 70 cities across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Businesses in any of these 70 cities can now partner with Teleport to have items like food, groceries, documents, flowers and laundry instantly delivered to their customers within one hour. In Singapore, Teleport is currently servicing food and flower deliveries. Customers can order from a group … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport makes its way across Southeast Asia
Cainiao gives last-mile boost in Malaysia, expands into Japan
Cainiao Network has partnered with Shanghai-based Yunda Express to strengthen last mile delivery efficiency in Malaysia via a comprehensive network of collection stations. It also aims to drive digitalisation through AI-powered smart sorting and IoT-enabled parcel management systems. Alibaba's logistics arm said there will be over 100 collection stations strategically located near communities and business districts across the country, with plans to expand to 500 stations to include West … [Read more...] about Cainiao gives last-mile boost in Malaysia, expands into Japan