Bournemouth Airport’s Cargo First business is anticipating more air freight coming in from Chengdu in China, as partner airline European Cargo added a third aircraft now dedicated to the route. The carrier now operates up to nine flights a week with around 700 tonnes of import capacity on the route, which is exclusively served by its fleet of Airbus A340 wide-bodied freighters, each with a capacity of 76 tonnes. The all-cargo operator said it will continue to expand its portfolio, with new … [Read more...] about e-commerce drives operators to add more capacity via BOH
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Freight transport stakeholders to discuss net-zero path at COP28
If you are attending this year’s COP28 Summit in Dubai, Pledge and Smart Freight Centre will provide a space to share best practices and exchange ideas that can help shippers and logistics companies achieve their net-zero targets. The two companies are calling on stakeholders and will host a round table on transport day of the event, 6 December, to bring together carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers into an open discussion about fast-tracking everyone’s decarbonisation … [Read more...] about Freight transport stakeholders to discuss net-zero path at COP28
DoKaSch opens new depot in Dubai
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has opened its new depot in United Arab Emirates, strengthening its presence in the Middle East and enhancing its global network. The new depot, located close to Dubai-World Central Airport, enables access to the company’s Opticooler, as it expands its free deliver network, particularly for major Middle East carriers like Emirates and Etihad. DoKaSch said the Dubai depot is also of strategic importance as a gateway to the Indian subcontinent, a key market for … [Read more...] about DoKaSch opens new depot in Dubai
Nippon Express Europe intensifies on sustainability
Nippon Express Europe recently revealed that it submitted a letter of commitment to obtain Science Based Targets (SBT) certification in May 2023. The company is in pursuit of reducing its CO₂ emissions by 50 percent by 2030 as compared to 2013, at least for Scope 1 and 2. And now it is another step closer to achieving its sustainability in collaboration with Climate Tech startup, Cozero, based in Berlin. Cozero’s solution considers both logistical and non-logistical … [Read more...] about Nippon Express Europe intensifies on sustainability
Construction starts at Brucargo Central with first five tenants
Brussels Airport is set to welcome new and long-time partners at the future redeveloped Brucargo Central once the modernised warehouse and office area is completed by 2025. Launched a year ago, the 83,500-sqm cargo area has begun construction with the first piles laid for future tenants Nippon Express, Deny Cargo, Hazgo, EV Cargo and DSV. Brussels Airport is allotting 70 million euros to redevelop the 83,500-sqm area, which saw the demolition of old buildings. Plans for the layout of the … [Read more...] about Construction starts at Brucargo Central with first five tenants
ALMAC 2023: Future-proofing supply chains
The 13th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) 2023 was a successful 2-day event, with nearly 80 experts and industry leaders sharing insights across 20 forums. Hong Kong's annual flagship event in the logistics, maritime, aviation and supply chain industry attracted over 2,000 participants from 36 countries and regions, providing a platform for discussing industry trends and exploring business opportunities. Industry giants led discussions on the challenges and … [Read more...] about ALMAC 2023: Future-proofing supply chains