Working closely with CHAMP Cargosystems (CHAMP), its principal cargo IT systems partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully launched an advanced digitalization platform, designed to revolutionize the cargo processes – initially across the airline’s busy domestic network, whilst simultaneously delivering major benefits to the carrier’s valued customers. Built on CHAMP’s Open Cargo Platform (OCP), the solution, operated by CHAMP on behalf of JAL, consists of an ergonomically-designed, … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines launches CHAMP’s end-to-end digitalization platform
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JAL sees cargo fortunes rise in Q1
The JAL Group (JAL) has announced its volume of international cargo in terms of Revenue Cargo Tonne Kilometres (RCTK) in the first quarter (1 April to 30 June 2015) increased by 9.4 per cent year-on-year and international cargo revenue increased by 5.1 per cent to 14.7 billion yen (US$117.8 million). On the international cargo front, JAL noted that as special shipments from Japan to North America owing to the US west coast port strike showed signs of returning to normal, the group "improved … [Read more...] about JAL sees cargo fortunes rise in Q1
JAL, Japan Post expand Cool EMS to France
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Post will expand delivery areas for Cool EMS Service to France from 1 April 2015, in addition to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Meanwhile, the number of post offices available for Cool EMS Service will be increased from 25 to 78 across Japan. In France, Paris is famous for its restaurants and haute cuisine, and there are many Japanese restaurants, too. This is the first time for Cool EMS Service to reach European areas. JAL and Japan … [Read more...] about JAL, Japan Post expand Cool EMS to France
JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 3.1 per cent YoY drop in group net profit for the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, to 119.684 billion yen (US$1.01 billion), despite a nearly double-digit rise in international cargo revenue. Despite the fall in profit, JAL raised its full-year earnings forecast to a net profit of 139 billion yen - against a previous projection of 135 billion yen - owing to falling fuel costs and stronger revenue in its cargo business. … [Read more...] about JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
JAL's profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 3.1 per cent YoY drop in group net profit for the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, to 119.684 billion yen (US$1.01 billion), despite a nearly double-digit rise in international cargo revenue. Despite the fall in profit, JAL raised its full-year earnings forecast to a net profit of 139 billion yen - against a previous projection of 135 billion yen - owing to falling fuel costs and stronger revenue in its cargo business. … [Read more...] about JAL's profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
JAL introduces new light weight ULDs
JAL Cargo announced that it has started to use 480 new light-weight cargo containers on its international routes. The new ULDs weigh 58 kg, 41 kg less than the old aluminum containers. They are made of synthetic resin in a honeycomb structure which gives them greater strength and flexibility than the old design. A maximum of 44 containers can be loaded on B777-300ER and with this load the aircraft is 1,804 kg lighter than it would be with aluminium cargo containers. Fuel consumption can be … [Read more...] about JAL introduces new light weight ULDs
