Malaysia Airlines’ cargo arm MASkargo flew its maiden cargo-in-cabin flight from Pudong, China to Melbourne using an Airbus 330-300 passenger aircraft on 11 August. The flight from China carried approximately 5,000 boxes of sterile isolation gowns for healthcare workers in Melbourne, which were strapped on the seats, stowed in the overheard compartments, and stashed in the belly of the aircraft. Previously, MASkargo only received approval to have cargo under the seats and in the closets … [Read more...] about MASkargo runs maiden cabin-in-cargo flight from Shanghai to Melbourne
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The people’s CEO
Luqman is a man on a mission. From Kuala Lumpur where he is based, he flies into Singapore for a full day of intense meetings, and then he has to leave for the airport where he has to catch a flight back. It is on the way back to Changi Airport, in a car no less, which I managed to catch hold of Luqman for an interview. To me, Luqman has the common touch and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve for MAB Kargo. And this is a lethal combination that will surely help him galvanize and motivate … [Read more...] about The people’s CEO
MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
MAB Kargo is strengthening its footprint in the East of China with the launch of new freighter service to Guangzhou (CAN) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) as part of its extensive routes in the East China region. A MAB Kargo A330-200 freighter will operate twice weekly services to CAN commencing from 8 November 2016. These services make a new stop at Guangzhou every Tuesday and Thursday. This new route will offer 60 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. The twice weekly service is being introduced to … [Read more...] about MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
MASkargo cuts over to cloud-based Unisys system
Unisys Corporation today announced that MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) has successfully cut over to Unisys ’cloud-based Logistics Management System (LMS) to manage its domestic and international cargo services. All of MASkargo’s core system functions from the previous mainframe-based system were transitioned to Unisys’ cloud-based LMS. The cutover included customisations to integrate with the carrier’s automated warehouse system. “Due to the nature of our daily operations, we needed a heavy … [Read more...] about MASkargo cuts over to cloud-based Unisys system