CEVA Logistics to manage Europe’s largest hospital supply chain for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

September 30, 2019: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has awarded CEVA Logistics a five year contract to manage warehousing and deliveries for the largest hospital inventory system in Europe. As part of the project, the two parties have created a new, multi-purpose delivery center which will enable them to operate under a unique urban consolidation model which dramatically reduces the number of deliveries eac

Dubai HeliShow 2020 to feature key developments in rotor, UAV space

September 30, 2019 - The Dubai Helishow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, will return in 2020 on November 10-12 at the Royal Pavilion of E2 Dubai South Event & Exhibition Center, Al Maktoum International Airport. The event will be staged under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Mitchell Cotts picks Kale Logistics to digitise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

September 27, 2019: Kenya-based forwarder Mitchell Cotts has picked India-based software provider Kale Logistics Solutions' GALAXY cargo management system to digitise air cargo operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. GALAXY is a cargo handling software system that covers import, export, and transit operations.

innoAviation, Descartes’ CORE Solutions join hands for strategic technology partnership

September 30, 2019: innoAviation has inked a strategic technology partnership with CORE Solutions at Descartes for its COREInsight Tracking Solutions. It has also tied up with Nordisk Aviation Products (Nordisk) for its air cargo containers and pallets solutions.Kenneth Poon, general manager, innoAviation and Frank Hung, executive vice president, sales a

DHL Global Trade Barometer confirms slowdown in global growth

September 28, 2019: The DHL Global Trade Barometer (GTB) revealed that prospects for global trade have deteriorated further as the overall index is down -1 point to 47, indicating slightly negative growth. Declining global air trade was the sole trigger by losing -4 points to 45, whereas the index for global ocean trade remained unchanged at 48.

Swissport launches self-service kiosks for air freight

September 28, 2019: Swissport has set up self-service kiosks to speed up the air freight handling processes at its cargo warehouses. The service was first rolled out for Swissport’s cargo business at Brussels Airport, followed by Amsterdam Airport.The digital innovation will reduce waiting times, increase the quality of the air freight documentation and ultimately aim to raise customer satisfaction. Swissport plans to roll out the service across all core cargo stations within the nex

Silkway West Airlines adds Avinor Oslo Airport to network for seafood trade

September 28, 2019: Silkway West Airlines has added a freighter operation from Avinor Oslo Airport. The service will offer the Norwegian seafood industry increased connectivities through Silkway West Airline's cargo hub in Baku, Azerbaijan.

UPS’ expanded Tennessee hub ready to handle packages

Sep 27, 2019: UPS yesterday announced the completion of the multi-phased expansion of its Whitescreek, Tennessee ground package sortation and distribution facility.The expansion includes doubling its Whitescreek hub’s size and capacity, as well as deployment of UPS’s advanced technology.

Smiths Detection launches hi-tech scanner for smoother cargo flow

Sep 26, 2019: Smiths Detection has launched its new security scanner, the HI-SCAN 145180-2is pro, designed for accurate screening of air cargo to reduce time and effort. The state-of-the art scanner has two newly developed 200kV X-ray generators set at 90° from each other, with one uniquely positioned under the conveyor belt.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo commences Tel Aviv services

Sep 26, 2019: Virgin Atlantic has commenced cargo services to Ben Gurion International Airport, Tel Aviv, with its Airbus A330-300. The first flight touched down on September 25 with a full cargo payload. The new flights offer 20 tonnes of cargo capacity to and from London Heathrow a

WiseTech Global becomes the latest software developer to join Cargo iQ

Sep 26, 2019:  WiseTech Global, IT solutions provider to the logistics industry, has joined Cargo iQ to provide independent freight forwarders with access to industry best practices, through its operational platform, CargoWise One. CargoWise One users will be able to access Cargo iQ’s latest quality standards and processes from within the platform, onc

Frankfurt and Munich airport operators develop VR training tool for ground ops

Sep 26, 2019: Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt Airport has developed a virtual reality (VR) training tool for ground handling operations, in partnership with Munich Airport’s operator AeroGround Flughafen Munchen GmbH.

AFKLMP Cargo gains FlowerWatch certification for its Bogota fresh flower station

Sep 26, 2019: French airline group Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP Cargo) fresh flower station in Bogota is now FlowerWatch approved. This June, Kenya station became

Kuehne Nagel UK wins Huel contract for logistics services

Sep 26, 2019: Kuehne Nagel (K N) UK started this month with a new energetic partnership with Huel, a producer of nutritionally complete food. According to the partnership, K N will be responsible for the picking, packing and distribution of their products out of the Wellingborough facility for customers in the UK.

Cool chain industry to change mindsets and join the tech-revolution

Sep 26, 2019: At the Cool Chain Association (CCA)’s Pharma and Biosciences Conference this week, delegates learnt that the cool chain partners are changing their mindsets to join shippers and start-ups shaping the supply chain of the future - smart data applications, unmanned aircraft, and supplier management solutions.

Changi Airport cargo volume continues to drop in August

Sep 26, 2019: The latest traffic statistics released by Changi Airport show us that the cargo volume has seen 8 percent year-on-year decline in the month of August. The main international airport of Singapore has handled 169,000 tonnes of cargo volume during the month.

UPS expands express services ahead of Expo 2020

Sep 26, 2019: UPS has added three new countries - Algeria, Reunion and Namibia, to its express services markets, ahead of Expo 2020. With the addition of three new markets, UPS Worldwide Express is now available in 157 countries. The Atlanta-based logistics giant, who is the official logistics partner of Expo 2020, also grew its express services footprint

Kerry Logistics launches online tool for customers’ easy access to AEO status

Sep 26, 2019: Kerry Logistics is helping customers gain Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status with a new online tool. According to the Hong Kong based logistics specialist: “AEO is a genuine solution to evolving customs legislation as the Brexit landscape develops.

CHAMP Cargosystems joins the Animal Transportation Association

Sep 25, 2019: IT solutions provider to the air cargo industry CHAMP Cargosystems has joined the Animal Transportation Association (ATA). This membership will allow CHAMP Cargosystems to develop a close collaboration with all the experts involved in animal transportation and work on next generation information systems together.

Air New Zealand finalises order for eight B787-10 Dreamliner jets

Sep 25, 2019: Global launch customer of the Boeing 787-9 jet Air New Zealand today finalised $2.7 billion deal with Boeing, for eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes. This order is a strategic move to grow the business of the carrier, which according to Boeing is ‘recognized for its long-range flights and global network’.

New aircraft parts online marketplace to lead to cost-savings for airlines: IATA

Sep 25, 2019: IATA MRO SmartHub has been launched by airline trade group IATA to address the challenges related to costly aircraft components and parts. The airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers that subscribe to the online tool can transparently list items to buy or sell on the new platform, ensuring greater transparency on fair

Component support for 747F to be provided to China Cargo Airlines by Lufthansa Technik

Sep 25, 2019: A subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, China Cargo Airlines has signed five-year component support agreement with German MRO company, Lufthansa Technik AG.According to the Total Component Support (TCS) agreement, Lufthansa Technik AG will provide component support for the carrier’s three Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft.

Growing demand for services prompts APAC airlines to sign agreements with Boeing

Sep 25, 2019: Several Asia-Pacific airlines have signed up with Boeing Global Services for digital and supply chain solutions, in order to support the growing demand for services in the region. These digital and supply chain solutions enhance airline crew situational awareness and provide cost savings across fleet-wide operations.

Night Star Express Hellmann NV gets Mazda Motor Logistics Europe as new client

Sep 25, 2019: Overnight express service provider Night Star Express Hellmann NV won new contract from Mazda Motor Logistics Europe. As part of the contract effective July 1, Night Star Express

LOT Polish Airlines commences services on Budapest-Seoul route

Sep 25, 2019: On September 23, LOT Polish Airlines, European airline, commenced services from Budapest to Seoul with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet. It is the first long-haul service to be launched by LOT to Asia from outside Poland, and the third non-stop long-haul flight from Hungary operated by LOT worldwide. The launch of new flights from Hungary marks

Eyeing growth, DHL-Ethiopian Airlines JV boosts operations in Ethiopia

Sep 25, 2019: As Ethiopia focuses on growing its economy by building industrial parks in key locations to accelerate growth of exports from Ethiopia, DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services – a joint venture formed between DHL Global Forwarding and Ethiopian Airlines - is scaling its operations in Ethiopia.The company has named Berhanu Kassa as gener

Unisys to help Malaysia Airlines expand air cargo online booking options

Sep 24, 2019: MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines, has expanded its range of cargo booking options with a new online booking service. The new service on the website is launched in partnership with IT solutions firm Unisys Corporation (UIS).Under the agreement signed in

Nippon Express to acquire 22 percent stake in Indian logistics firm

Sep 24, 2019: Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express has said that it will acquire 22 percent in a logistics arm of India’s largest retail conglomerate, Future Group. The company said that its Singapore subsidiary Nippon Express (South Asia

Royal Cargo delivers heaviest piece of cargo for Philippines power plant project

Sep 24, 2019: For Philippines’ biggest coal-fired power plant project, Royal Cargo completed the discharging and delivery of the Unit 2 Steam Turbine Generator.

Tigers launches new factory order tracking feature in the US

Sep 24, 2019: Tigers has launched new factory order tracking feature in the US for its customers using its flagship cloud-based SmartHub:Connect (SH:C) platform. Customers can also plan marketing campaigns related to stock availability with the help of this new feature.

SpiceXpress to operate its new 737-800 freighter in South Asia

Sep 24, 2019: India-based carrier SpiceXpress has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The standard-body freighter, which is the first 737-800BCF to be operated in South Asia, is on lease from NGF Alpha Limited, a division of Spectre Cargo Solutions.

DB Cargo to increase productivity through Accenture’s data analytics solutions

Sep 23, 2019: German railway company Deutsche Bahn Cargo (DB Cargo) is utilising data analytics solutions to increase productivity, through partnership with Accenture.

Ramco Logistics Software to help Philippines’s AP Cargo improve domestic ops

Sep 23, 2019: AP Cargo Logistic Network Corporation, Philippines’ leading domestic provider of express logistics for air cargo and other goods, has implemented new logistics software by Ramco Systems. With this software, the company plans to improve tracking, planning and management of its air freight operations nationally in more than 80 branches world

China’s SF Airlines flies to Europe for the first time

Sep 23, 2019: China-based cargo carrier SF Airlines has completed its first intercontinental flight from Wuxi to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, via Chongqing.The flight route, operated with a B747-400ERF, is according to the airline, the ‘longest one’ so far. The aircraft offers cargo capacity of 110 tonnes.

Kuehne Nagel unveils new measure to fight CO2 emissions

Sep 23, 2019: Kuehne Nagel, logistics specialist, is now offering its customers solutions to reduce the CO2 footprint of their supply chain. As a result, in addition to the continuous reduction of its own CO2 emissions through its Net Zero Carbon programme, both K N and its customers and suppliers - airlines, shipping lines and haulage companies, will n

MAB Kargo launches halal logistics service

Sep 23, 2019: Following the receival of halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development, Prime Minister’s Office, Malaysia (JAKIM) in May, the cargo subsidiary of Malaysian Airlines

DSV moves to new facility in Valencia, Spain

Sep 20, 2019: This week DSV in Valencia, Spain will move to a new facility in Picassent.The current office of DSV Road will move from Beniparrell to the new location, on September 23.

Wing to conduct drone delivery tests in US with FedEx and Walgreens

Sep 19, 2019: ‘Drone deliveries coming soon’ says FedEx, as it announced about collaboration with google sister company Wing and drugstore chain Walgreens, to introduce drone deliveries in the US. FedEx Express, in the official release said: “Drone delivery in the United States has historically been limited to small-scale demonstrations on designate

Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Sep 20, 2019: Middle East airline Qatar Airways strengthens cooperation with China Southern Airlines, with a codeshare deal, effective January 2020. Qatar Airways acquired 5 percent of China Southern Airlines in December 2018.

Jettainer’s ‘Lucky’ ULD completes one-year world tour

Sep 20, 2019: Jettainer’s special ULD Care Code of Conduct branded container, Lucky, completed its one-year journey.Every year, the improper handling of ULDs causes avoidable additional costs of millions. The container travelled round the world to raise awareness for the value a

Delhivery joins Pharma.Aero at Global Pharma Logistics Summit Mumbai

Sep 19, 2019: Delhivery, India’s leading supply chain services company, has become a member of the pharmaceutical cross-industry initiative Pharma.Aero on September 19, 2019. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Mumbai during the third edition of Global Pharma Logistics Summit, organised by the Indian Transport and Logistics News, a STAT Media Group publication.

Panalpina head of Marketing and Communications Ayme-Yahil steps down

Sep 19, 2019: Panalpina's head of Marketing and Communications, Edna Ayme-Yahil, has decided to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities, effective immediately.“DSV’s Executive Board wishes to thank Edna Ayme-Yahil for her long and loyal service to Panalpina—and in recent months for her welcoming and constructive support for the

CH Robinson to invest $1 billion in technology over the next 5 years

Sep 19, 2019: CH Robinson, realising the impact of technology in the supply chain marketplace, has committed to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years.This decision, supported by recent in-depth customer research, doubles its previous $1 billion investment in technology over the last 10 years.

Cargo revenue rises for Qatar Airways but ongoing Gulf blockade hits overall group results

Sep 19, 2019: Qatar Airways posted that its cargo revenue climbed 16.8 percent year on year in fiscal 2019, while the overall airline reported loss due to continued airspace blockade on Qatar put in place by neighbouring countries, which started on June 5, 2017.In the 2018-19 Annual Report, the carrier informed that its cargo capacity (Available Tonne Ki

E-tailers can now add UPS Access Point Locations to the checkout process

Sep 19, 2019: HubBox, Click & Collect solutions provider to all retailers, has now partnered with UPS, to simplify UPS Access Point Location integration for e-tailers.

Updated version of the ULD-sharing platform skypooling now available

Sep 19, 2019: skypooling, online platform for the global exchange of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), has been designed and equipped with additional tools.ULD specialist Jettainer took

Messaggerie Libri extends contract with CEVA Logistics until Dec 2021

Sep 19, 2019: In addition to renewal of contract with helicopter manufacturer Helibras in Brazil, CEVA Logistics extends another contract this week.

Trade disputes and split with Amazon hits FedEx profits

Sep 18, 2019: Shipping giant FedEx on Tuesday said it has recorded flat growth in revenue in the first quarter ending August 31. The company posted a 12 percent drop in operating income in the reporting period, compared to the same period last year.

Ground handling firm Swissport wins tender for 15 airports in Morocco

Sep 18, 2019: Swissport International has won a license for ground services at 15 airports in Morocco. The new license, effective October 1, 2019, has a term of seven years and is valid for the airports in Agadir, Al Hoceima, Casablanca, Dakhla, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fès, Laâyoune, Marrakech, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan.

Ethiopian to commence Houston flights in December 2019

Sep 18, 2019: Ethiopian Airlines, one of the biggest African carriers, will launch services to Houston, Texas, starting December 16, 2019. The carrier informed that it becomes the only carrier to operate direct services between Houston and West Africa, with the new thrice-weekly flights.