Neste is strengthening its position as world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF with the announced completion of its €1.6 billion refinery expansion in Singapore in May. The energy company has established a supply chain to Singapore Changi Airport to make neat SAF available to regional and international airlines. It also has other renewable energy products that can be used on the ground to support the wider industry’s sustainability targets. In this interview, the company … [Read more...] about Singapore to establish SAF supply with Neste
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How AI, LLMs are transforming the airline industry
Artificial intelligence, and in particular large language models (LLMs), have significant potential to revolutionise the airline industry. Whilst AI and neural networks, the models underlying LLMs, have been in existence for many years, it is in 2023 that they have reached mainstream prominence with the introduction of ChatGPT. This AI model, built upon LLM technology, has surprised even experts with its remarkable accuracy and, in certain scenarios, demonstrates capabilities close to what … [Read more...] about How AI, LLMs are transforming the airline industry
DB Schenker unveils new facility in rural Finland
DB Schenker is set to open new warehouse facilities in Ilvesvuori, Nurmijärvi. The 25,600-sqm Nurmijärvi distribution center or NDC at Ilvesvuorentie 8 has been built in accordance with the BREEAM Very Good sustainability certificate and uses geothermal heat and energy produced by its own solar panels (300 kWp). Together with the warehouse on the adjacent site, opened in 2012, DB Schenker now has a 50,000-sqm contract logistics center in Ilvesvuori. “Six of our previous warehouses in … [Read more...] about DB Schenker unveils new facility in rural Finland
AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for US air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights. The temporary Impracticable to Screen Amendment will come to an end on 31 October 2023, meaning cargo that cannot be screened using traditional methods due to size or volume restrictions will not be eligible for air transportation unless shippers are … [Read more...] about AfA reminds US shippers of rigid cargo screening
Kuehne+Nagel names MD for India cluster
Kuehne+Nagel is expanding its presence in the Indian market and has named David Roussiere as managing director for India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. David will lead a team of 850 industry experts across 28 locations in the India cluster. He has over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry and has held several senior management positions within the company, including managing director for the Singapore cluster, for UAE and Oman, and for Vietnam. Siewloong Wong, regional head for … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel names MD for India cluster
Astral Aviation introduces freighter service to Tel Aviv
Astral Aviation (Astral) inaugurated its maiden flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv on 5 June with a Boeing 757 freighter which will operate on the new scheduled route. The direct flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv will reduce the transit time from 24 hours to five hours for perishable products, particularly pineapples and vegetables, which previously were being routed via other hubs such as Istanbul, Addis Ababa, and Dubai. Return flights meanwhile will enable exports from Israel to reach Africa … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation introduces freighter service to Tel Aviv
