Glasgow Prestwick Airport has marked one year since China Southern Air Logistics launched scheduled freighter services between Guangzhou and Prestwick, creating the first direct scheduled cargo route between China and Scotland. The service, which operates four flights a week, has supported a year of cargo growth at Prestwick and strengthened the airport’s role as a UK gateway for Asian e-commerce and Scottish exports. “China Southern Air Logistics’ first year at Prestwick has shown the … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport celebrates one year of China Southern Air Logistics Services
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IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernised ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalisation in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), which opened in Cairo, hosted by EgyptAir. “Ground handling is often invisible to passengers, but when it goes wrong, … [Read more...] about IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
Globe Air Cargo France and Air China Cargo celebrate 30 years
ECS Group’s French subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo (GAC), France’s partnership with Air China began three decades ago, this year. The world’s leading GSSA and China’s national and largest carrier have since developed an expansive cargo portfolio on some of the world’s most significant trade routes. “The transformation that Air China has made over the past thirty years is astounding. When the partnership with Globe Air Cargo France was originally signed in 1996, Air China was not yet operating its … [Read more...] about Globe Air Cargo France and Air China Cargo celebrate 30 years
American Airlines Cargo connects to CargoWise for efficient eBookings
WiseTech Global announced that American Airlines Cargo has joined the CargoWise Carrier Connectivity Program. The direct data integration enables freight forwarders to efficiently plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with American Airlines Cargo in real-time from within CargoWise, the industry’s leading logistics execution platform. American Airlines Cargo joins a growing group of international air freight carriers who have directly integrated with CargoWise as a key step in the digital … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo connects to CargoWise for efficient eBookings
Mecalux scales up its tech stack to drive AI agents across its software suite
Mecalux has strengthened its technology infrastructure with a new high-performance computing platform designed to accelerate the use of AI agents in its logistics software solutions. This strategic investment will enable the creation and deployment of different types of intelligent entities that businesses can configure to support warehouse decision-making. AI agents represent a new and rapidly growing generation of software capable of performing actions autonomously to complete tasks or … [Read more...] about Mecalux scales up its tech stack to drive AI agents across its software suite
Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company partner to enhance logistics services in Madinah
Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the operational capabilities of Madinah Airport related to air cargo. The signing took place during the 20th Steering Committee Meeting for the Activation of the National Aviation Sector Strategy. This collaboration seeks to leverage Saudia Cargo's global expertise and the strategic location of the airport managed by Tibah, ensuring increased efficiency in supply chains and keeping pace with the … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports Operation Company partner to enhance logistics services in Madinah








