Singapore

CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy

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Singapore-based IT company CargoAi says its digital solutions are designed by air cargo people for air cargo people.  Its founders worked with some of the top tech and logistics firms like Amazon, Microsoft, FCS Computer Systems, Air France-KLM, DB Schenker, and Dyson.  By combining their cargo experience with technology, the team of experts is making digitalisation simple and CargoAi intends to prove it.  Also read: PayCargo snags US$35 million investment led by Insight Partners The … [Read more...] about CargoAi banks on experience to make digitalisation easy

Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore

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Venture fund and accelerator Starburst has launched the Aviation Tech Accelerator Program in Singapore, aiming to provide solutions for airlines, airports, ground handlers, MRO companies and other players in the aviation industry, a press release confirmed.  The programme is supported by Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SATS and Panasonic Avionics Corporation, with mentorship support from the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), Microsoft, Cocoon Capital and … [Read more...] about Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore

Cainiao pilots Singapore-China airfreight route amidst booming e-commerce

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Cainiao Smart Logistics Network is set to operate four weekly chartered flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, marking its maiden Singapore-China air freight route, in line with the company’s commitment to deliver globally within 72 hours, a press release confirmed.  Cainiao says the new route was established to provide more stability in air freight given the lack of air transport amidst the pandemic. The Chinese logistics company is expecting increased cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Cainiao pilots Singapore-China airfreight route amidst booming e-commerce

SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions

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Singapore announced it will relax border measures starting 1 September to allow general travel to and from Brunei and New Zealand, after taking into account low-risk countries where the virus situation is under control. Foreign visitors from both nations will be subject to a Covid-19 test upon arrival, in lieu of a stay-home notice (SHN), according to the Ministry of Health, whilst those travelling to the two countries will be subject to requirements imposed … [Read more...] about SIA, trade associations welcome Singapore’s easing of border restrictions

Emirates adds flights to Europe, China, Africa and the Middle East

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Emirates will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe, the company said in a press release.  Flight resumption will take the airline's passenger network to 62 destinations in August. This follows after Emirates and Etihad Airways recently resumed operating flights from Munich to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively.  With … [Read more...] about Emirates adds flights to Europe, China, Africa and the Middle East

Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore

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Emirates SkyCargo has completed 30 years of operations in Singapore. Over the course of three decades, the freight division of Emirates has successfully facilitated trade and supported business links between Singapore and the rest of the world. “Singapore occupies a very important position in the economy of South East Asia and is, therefore, one of our most important cargo stations around our global network. Over the years we have transported an important volume of cargo, over 185,000 tonnes … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo marks a special milestone in Singapore