Cathay Cargo is widening its sales distribution by placing its rates and availability in Kuehne+Nagel’s own booking system through a two-phase application programming interface (API) pilot scheme. The service will be available in the Americas and later on in Europe and will allow users direct access to space, rates, and instant confirmation on Cathay Cargo’s inventory through the forwarder’s transport management system. This is the first time that the airline has enabled bookings to be … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo links to Kuehne+Nagel’s booking system
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Korean Air mandates e-AWBs for general cargo starting January
Korean Air will begin its full-scale digital transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) to replace conventional paper documents and will apply to general cargo departing from Korea bound for North America, Europe, Japan and other select markets. The airline said the paperless transition will streamline the entire process from reservations to final delivery and enhance data quality and accuracy. It will also enable the airline to practice its ESG initiatives. Korean Air held consultations … [Read more...] about Korean Air mandates e-AWBs for general cargo starting January
Asia Cargo Network opens new leasing office in the UK
Singapore-headquartered Asia Cargo Network (ACN) has opened a new office in the United Kingdom with an inauguration on 7 September. The new London office will be jointly led by Marco Isaak, Group Chairman of Asia Cargo Network, and Hal Gamble from Plane Invest, who have established the joint venture ACN Aeroleasing, offering aviation leasing solutions. Asia Cargo Network said the new location provides convenient access to major financial districts and international airports and will … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network opens new leasing office in the UK
Dimerco targets high-tech supply chains with new warehouse
Dimerco is adapting to changing supply chain strategies from high-tech companies and opening its second bonded warehouse within the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on 12 September. The new facility is part of a one-stop logistics solution for air and ocean freight, bonded warehousing and trade compliance. The solution is primarily aimed at high-tech companies operating in Taiwan, considered the ‘epicenter’ of global semiconductor manufacturing. Inventory entering … [Read more...] about Dimerco targets high-tech supply chains with new warehouse
Cargo iQ’s busy summer greets new member
Cargo iQ has stayed busy during summer and recently welcomed Central Europe's LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) to its growing stakeholder community as it aims to continue developing quality standards and visibility in the supply chain. “LOT has a precise vision of innovation and continuous development, and we recognize Cargo iQ as a first league community which provides a gateway to achieving this,” said Michał Grochowski, cargo and mail director, LOT Polish Airlines. “Our goal … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ’s busy summer greets new member
deugro Thailand moves urgent over-sized cargo to the US
deugro successfully delivered 37 over-sized pipe spools for an urgent facility start-up, from Thailand to the US, with the support of its air charter team and local offices. The company provided a multimodal door-to-door solution from a production facility in eastern Thailand to a facility in Houston, TX through various aircraft types and truck-trailer configurations. It took nine charter flights to transport urgent components with a total volume of 213 metric tonnes (1,628 cubic … [Read more...] about deugro Thailand moves urgent over-sized cargo to the US