Swissport International is growing its cargo operations in Spain with a new warehouse at Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), in the north-east of Spain, which opened its doors in October. The new 4,000-sqm terminal will provide cargo handling services for general and express cargo with 14 truck docks for fast pick-up or delivery of air freight. Swissport has also implemented self-service cargo kiosks, door management systems, slot booking and Bluetooth ULD tracking to enhance efficiency and add … [Read more...] about Swissport adds new Spanish cargo terminal at Zaragoza
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DHL Supply Chain boosts automation in its global network
DHL Supply Chain is expanding the automation of its warehouse operations across the globe and is working with long-time partner AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems. AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) technology features a highly modular and scalable design that makes it fit for e-commerce and businesses handling smaller products such as fashion and tech items. DHL Supply Chain, which is currently involved … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain boosts automation in its global network
Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
Hong Kong’s flagship event for logistics and supply chain industry, the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference or ALMAC, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 and 22 November, next week. This year's conference, which bears the theme of "Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Diversification, Decarbonisation and Digitalisation,” will focus on adopting diverse strategies to address global trade changes and uncertainties, promoting carbon reduction, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
Maastricht Aachen Airport names new sales head
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Dean Boljuncic to take the helm at the Dutch air freight hub’s newly launched sales department, a release dated 2 November stated. As head of commercial development, the former Croatian Air Force pilot will drive the sustainable growth of the regional airport, with a focus on strategic partnerships with Dutch aviation shareholders, forwarders, and airlines. Boljuncic, who graduated with a master’s degree in aeronautics, has held several roles … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport names new sales head
Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member airlines, is the trade association for scheduled international carriers based in the Asia Pacific region1. More than 200 delegates, attendees, and members of the media from around the world are expected at the Assembly, which will be held at Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Delegates from member … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents
Kuehne+Nagel air network gains CEIV Pharma recertification
Kuehne+Nagel recently completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification of its entire air logistics healthcare network, becoming the first logistics company to achieve over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations. The re-certification reinforces Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to quality and its ability to meet the highest compliance and regulatory requirements for safer, secured, compliant and efficient pharmaceutical product handling in the air cargo supply chain. Harsha Ranasinghe, … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel air network gains CEIV Pharma recertification