In this issue

In November issue of STAT Trade Times, our Cover Story explains as consumption patterns change, regulations vary, customer expectations rise, industry players are converging to create a seamless supply chain in perishable logistics.

Our Regional Report on Benelux mentions that even as global cues suggest a slowdown, the air cargo community in the region remains optimistic about growth.

Our Special Report on connected cargo devices talks about the perceptible shift observed in the last few years in the air freight industry.

Read our interview with Stephen Dawkins, founder and CEO of ALG, who speaks about the exciting years to come in terms of revenue, network coverage, digitalisation and manpower with partnerships.

Read our Event Review on Flower & Perishable Logistics Africa which deliberated the importance of infrastructure development, exploring new markets, and looking beyond the traditional avenues.

Also, don’t miss out on our regulars—news roundup from air cargo, aviation, shipping, transport and tourism sectors; and Executive in Focus.

Raising The Stakes On Perishable Logistics

When dealing with fresh produce and other food items intended for human consumption, there is no wiggle room when it comes to freshness and quality. For the food to reach one’s plate, there is a lot that happens along the way – this includes harvesting crops at the right time, maintaining proper temperatures, and of course, on-time delivery from farm to fork. As consumption patterns change, regulations vary, customer expectations rise, industry players are converging to create a seamless supply chain.

7 mins

Benelux Building Capacity Through Infrastructure Additions

The Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) region has witnessed infrastructure growth, adding sheen to its traditional image as the main logistics gateway to Europe. Even as global cues suggest a slowdown, the air cargo community in the region remains optimistic of growth.

10 mins

Connecting Intelligently For Cargo Mobility

The air freight industry, which has remained traditional in its processes and business models for a very long time has seen a perceptible shift on the back of advances both in operation and information technology in the last few years. For the industry to work more efficiently, the supply chain needs to generate a constant stream of data that can be collected, analysed and used to optimise productivity.

10+ mins

From Booking Middlemen To Strategic Partner

Founded in the united kingdom in 1994, Air Logistics Group (ALG) has developed significantly from the traditional ‘general sales agent’ to a strategic partner offering the highest level of value added services to its airline and forwarding partners. As ALG completes 25 years, Stephen Dawkins, founder & chief executive officer of ALG, speaks to Reji John, about many more exciting years ahead providing airlines and forwarders with a reputable, financially sound partnership that can deliver in terms of revenue, network coverage, digitalisation and manpower. Edited excerpts.

4 mins

FLA-PLA 2019 Call For Embracing Technology, Sustainability, Better Infrastructure

Sustainability and need for collaboration dominated the narrative of the latest Flower & Perishable Logistics Africa conferences in Nairobi, Kenya. Attendees discussed the importance of infrastructure development, exploring new markets, and looking beyond the traditional avenues.

5 mins

GECAS, IAI Launch The B777 Freighter Conversion Programme, Freighter To Enter Service In 2022

GECAS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have launched the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme.

2 mins

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