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Auto SCM Summit 2017 Focusses On Agile Auto Supply Chain

The second edition of Auto SCM Summit held at Courtyard Marriott Chakan, Pune deliberated on 'Creating a modern and agile supply chain for auto industry in the digital age'

AirBridgecargo Unveils Real Time Control Tower To Monitor Special Cargoes

AirBridgecargo Unveils Real Time Control Tower To Monitor Special Cargoes

Singapore Airlines And Air Nz Adds Third Daily Auckland-Singapore Flight

Singapore Airlines And Air Nz Adds Third Daily Auckland-Singapore Flight

Rethinking 'Fresh'

Transportation and logistics in the food supply chain - especially perishables - requires a commitment from logistics providers to continually invest in their own operations to meet cold chain shipper’s needs. Besides control of ambient conditions, visibility is the second major strand of development, with the emphasis on real-time updates to maintain the integrity. Moreover, increasingly stringent regulations keep raising the bar for shippers as well as their logistics providers.

Community Initiatives Add Value To Benelux Airfreight Market

As a key cargo gateway of Europe, the Benelux region benefits from a well developed logistics infrastructure. With air cargo logistics community initiatives like Pharma. Aero and Pharma Gateway Amsterdam the region is maintaining its lead to keep shippers of key commodities fully satisfied.

China Southern Airlines Cargo, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Deepen Strategic Ties

China Southern Airlines Cargo, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Deepen Strategic Ties

Aeromexico And Japan Airlines Enter Into Codeshare Agreement

Aeromexico And Japan Airlines Enter Into Codeshare Agreement

Bringing in Change

25 years ago, Airports Council International (ACI) was formed with a purpose to achieve cooperation among all segments of the aviation industry and their stakeholders as well as with governments and international organisations and to promote professional excellence in airport management and operations.

Air Cargo India Shaping Ideas And Building Businesses

Air Cargo India, in its seventh edition, brought together the best of the global air freight industry to discuss & debate key issues and provided an opportunity to enhance their businesses in India, a country poised for substantial growth in air cargo in the years ahead. 

IBS Signs Seven Year Contract With Korean Air To Implement iCargo System

IBS Software (IBS) has entered into a seven years contract with Korean Air, a leading airline in the air cargo industry, to manage its end-to-end cargo system.

Turkish Airlines Cargo Volume Jumped 34 Percent In January

Turkey’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, witnessed 34 percent surge in air cargo volumes in January, compared to the same period last year.

Delivering Cargo Just In Time!

Air cargo industry plays a crucial role when it comes to delivering time-critical commodities at the very last moment. The service has the potential to bring heavy revenues to the air cargo sector and therefore, the industry needs to ensure that they keep on setting new standards to meet the expectations of the customers.

Better Technology Infrastructure To Improve Africa's Perishable Export

Global CCA Perishable Conference held in Addis Ababa calls for urgent steps to develop cold chain skills and infrastructure within the African continent that will allow African perishable exporters to compete in global markets.

Prepping for Further

Cathay pacific has made the right moves in terms of its investments over the years and has been instrumental in developing Hong Kong as one of the world's leading global transportation hubs.

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Air Cargo Security

The attacks on Brussels and istanbul airports earlier this year are a reminder that the threat to aviation from international terrorism persists. the possibility of terrorists exploiting vulnerabilities in air cargo safety as a means to attack civil aviation and supply chain is real and there is a pressing need to address current and emerging threats and to strengthen air cargo security accordingly.

Safe & Secure Cargo On The Go

Non-compliance with standards and over stepping the prescribed safety measures by a small segment of shippers are posing challenges to air cargo security. This practice, if continued, will lead to disasters that will adversely affect the air cargo value chain. Imposing stricter compliance rules and creating more awareness about the impending danger is the only way to plug the holes.

Delivering Aid At Right Place Right Time

The air freight industry as part of numerous relief efforts has proved its worth time and again. For carrying out relief operations, the response and communication between parties must not only be prompt and concise, they must also be accurate. It is crucial for humanitarian organisations and air cargo industry to work in tandem to ensure aid reaches survivors at right place in right time.

Perishables​​​​​​​ Fly Fresh From Africa

Over the years, Africa's horticultural and floricultural produce has gained popularity in the international markets due to the quality and variety that the continent has to offer. While there is tremendous potential for the air freight industry for the transportation of perishables, there is an increasing need for African countries to upgrade and invest in better cool chain facilities.  

Innovate to Grow

The air cargo market in North America remains challenging with the continuous need for airports and carriers to innovate to cater to the needs of specialized cargo.

GSSAs Forge Opportunities In Air Cargo

Recognising the growing demand for air cargo, airlines are looking at cargo General Sales and Service Agents (GSSAs) to help them capture as much of a market share as possible. Accordingly, it’s time for GSSAs to improve their value proposition by integrating more and more technology into its operations and enhancing customer-centricity.

Leveraging On The GST Bandwagon

The GST has enabled single tax system which also alleviated a lot of issues faced by the logistics players, thus making the goods movement easy. Moreover, it gives you a very definite taxability structure with humungous amount of clarity.

Stage Set For Air Cargo Africa 2017

The countdown begins for ‘Air Cargo Africa 2017’ that will see the global air cargo community come together to interact with industry stalwarts and discuss the challenges concerning the industry and future of the sector. not only this, the highlight of the event remains the commodity specific conferences that will provide an equal opportunity for high yield shippers/ exporters, key policymakers and other stakeholders in the supply chain to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges that arise in the shipping of perishables, humanitarian aid, pharmaceuticals and automobiles.

Supplying Flowers With Care

The flowers in your living room may have crossed thousands of miles before reaching the vase and they smell as fresh as just being harvested. The credit goes to the logistics “cold chain” that is ensuring quick and efficient transportation to preserve the freshness of flowers.

Gaining an Edge in Pharma Logistics

As pharmaceutical manufacturers develop more specialised and personalised drugs, the air cargo industry and their logistics partners are right behind them with prescriptions to ensure that the health of those critical shipments are maintained. Right from developing specialised products for pharmaceutical transportation to getting origin to destination certified pharma lanes so that cargo moves under a certified service from handover by the shipper to delivery to the consignee, standardisation has come a long way.

To Your Doorstep Faster Than the Speed of Sound

The logistics landscape is changing faster than ever. Here's what it might look like in coming years

African Sky's Brimming Opportunities

Air cargo in africa still is an untapped sub-sector, which the african airports, airlines and businesses must proactively exploit. The potential is huge because of the rise of middle class in the continent which is estimated to be around 300 million people, resulting in an increase in consumer spending and e-commerce opportunities.

Main Deck Or Belly Who Leads The Race?

With more and more widebody aircraft being purchased by the aviation companies, which come with expanded space for cargo, combination carriers have emerged as a new competitor on the block. The heat of competition and the challenges in the tough market are giving way to more link ups and partnerships.

Strong Air Freight Recovery In North America

After a period of economic uncertainty regarding the US trade policy and risks related to Brexit, global commerce is no longer sidelined. The rise in business confidence is translated into a robust recovery in air freight volumes in 2017 and North America is recording the highest growth rates.

Dublin Airport Sees Highest Footfall In June

Dublin Airport has seen 6 percent increase in passenger traffic in June compared to the same month last year.

Aerospace Logistics Building For Big Growth

People have an insatiable desire to travel and demand for air travel is on the rise. This is creating massive demand for new planes. This calls for new ideas in supply chain improvements and specialised logistics services to keep the aerospace industry flying high. REJI JOHN finds how aerospace logistics is set for big growth going forward.