Vietnam retailer IMEX Pan Pacific Group has given up on plans to launch what could have been the country’s first cargo airline, citing concerns on softening demand and an uncertain economic outlook. The company’s shareholders made the decision on 26 October to ask the government to end the process of licensing its application to launch. Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, chairman of IPPG, told local news that air cargo demand would decline given the current global turmoil, noting how air freight fares … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPPG halts cargo airline plans
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Top players reunite at the 9th Payload Asia Awards
Top executives and well-renowned companies in the air cargo and logistics industry gathered in Singapore last Friday, 28 October, for the 9th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. With restrictions out of the way, there was no shortage of handshakes and smiles with drinks flowing at the grand ballroom of Sheraton Towers Singapore. Over 130 top executives from across the globe attended the gala dinner and ceremony, with none other than Mr Anand Stanley, president of Airbus Asia-Pacific, … [Read more...] about Top players reunite at the 9th Payload Asia Awards
Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH
Cargo First, Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling service, is strengthening its fast-track ‘One Team’ operation by bringing its on-site customs bonded warehouse facilities fully in-house. The move further streamlines its ground handling operation which is geared towards providing a faster alternative to the congested London airport system for freight customers. Citing e-commerce growth as a catalyst, Bob Matharoo, Head of Cargo Development at Cargo First, said the … [Read more...] about Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH
Italy’s flag carrier offers capacity on cargo.one
A year after officially starting its operations, Italian flag carrier ITA Airways has partnered with cargo.one to market its cargo capacity as part of the airline’ customer-centric and digital strategy. This means, starting this Autumn, freight forwarders can gain quick digital access to ITA Airways Cargo’s capacity on cargo.one. The move comes as the Italian carrier is fast-tracking its booking through digital sales channels like cargo.one. Moritz Claussen, founder and Co-CEO of … [Read more...] about Italy’s flag carrier offers capacity on cargo.one
CEVA deploys electric vehicles for Decathlon
Press release CEVA Logistics is connecting sports enthusiasts in Thailand with Decathlon products thanks to an expanded fleet of electric vehicles. The fleet of three electric vans and two electric straight trucks are supporting Decathlon’s growth in Thailand while reducing annual CO2 emissions by more than 100,000 kilograms. Expanding logistics to support growing operations Decathlon is one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers, based in France and currently present in 56 … [Read more...] about CEVA deploys electric vehicles for Decathlon
Mammoth reveals launch partner for 777-300ERMF
AviaAM Leasing last week signed an agreement for six 777-300ERMF converted freighters with Mammoth Freighters and is set to become the launch customer of the programme, a press release announced. The first 777-300ER of this order will commence the conversion process in early 2023 at Aspire MRO’s facility at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Upon redelivery, the aircraft will be able to carry 99.79 tonnes of cargo on transatlantic routes and is expected to serve EU-US or China-EU trunk … [Read more...] about Mammoth reveals launch partner for 777-300ERMF
