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E-commerce needs clear communications, says Kale chief

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E-commerce needs clear communications, says Kale chief

Airfreight IT specialistKale Info Solutions called on the air industry to improve communication and modernise infrastructure to cope with the e-commerce boom at the Clear View Americas summit in Cancún, Mexico.

At the event on 27 June, attended by airports, airlines, cargo handling companies and 3PL service providers, Kale president, Amar More, said: “We know that communication and digitalisation are critical to the logistics industry, and we have learnt so much by bringing together major players from across the supply chain to discuss the future of our industry – especially as e-commerce reshapes air cargo opportunities globally.

“We can see the impact that e-commerce is having on the global marketplace and know that we need to accommodate this growth, which we can do by increasing efficiency through digitalisation and modernising infrastructure allow seamless transport links.”

Kale would like to see a change in attitude at all organisational levels to synchronise communication channels up and down the supply chain.

Digital innovation, and acceptance to enhance operational capabilities through this was also debated as supplementary regulatory support proving to be crucial for further improvements.

The next Kale Clear View event will be held in Istanbul, Turkey this October.

Etihad and partners to provide more North America space

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Etihad and partners to provide more North America space

Etihad Cargo is to offer increased capacity beyond its belly hold space to North America by partnering with other airlines to meet growing demand.

It currently offers 550 tonnes of wide-body capacity to North America – 445 tonnes for the US on 30 flights per week through New York, Chicago, Washington, and Boston and 105 tonnes to Canada on daily flights to Toronto.

The new partnership with network airlines will introduce a further 250 tonnes of capacity per week with connections via European gateways such as Lisbon, Barcelona, Madrid, and Rome. The flights will operate to Etihad Cargo’s dedicated Standard Operating Procedures.

 Etihad Cargo vice president cargo, Stanislas Brun, commented: “Adding depth to the carrier’s US network and introducing incremental capacity for the North American market demonstrates the importance of this market and Etihad Cargo’s commitment to meeting customers’ needs and supporting global trade. Etihad Cargo recognises the vital role that air freight plays in connecting economies and is dedicated to providing seamless and reliable services to remain the air cargo partner of choice.”

SAF deal is Best yet for China

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SAF deal is Best yet for China

Lufthansa Cargo has signed a pact with Chinese forwarder Best Services International Freight for around 137,000 liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to offset CO2 emissions
“Best Services International Freight is the German carrier’s first customer in China to opt for the use of more than 100 tons of SAF,” said head of region Asia Pacific, Florian Pfaff. “Every customer who takes advantage of this opportunity is making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of logistics. The interest shows us that there is great potential for this, especially in Asia.”
Over its entire lifecycle (production, delivery, combustion in the engine), biogenic SAF has a CO2 footprint that is approximately 80 percent lower than that of conventional kerosene. It can be used in regular flight operations without any infrastructure adjustments and is currently produced mainly from biogenic residues.

Hard-to-reach specialist signs up to WebCargo

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Hard-to-reach specialist signs up to WebCargo

All-cargo carrier Coyne Airways has signed a deal with the WebCargo by Freightos booking and payment platform. Coyne specialises in destinations with limited global coverage, including the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, the Gulf, and the Caspian regions. It will also be the first carrier to provide dangerous goods booking on WebCargo.

Block space to Brazil

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Block space to Brazil

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has extended its block space agreement with China Cargo Airlines. It will allow the Chinese carrier to use Air France’s belly capacity for shipments from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport in Brazil.

The decade-long collaboration between the two carriers began with an interline agreement and evolved into joint handling operations at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), where Air France KLM is handled by China Cargo Airlines.

Air France KLM Cargo executive vice president, Adriaan de Heijer, said: “By capitalising on our extensive networks, we can provide even greater benefits to our customers. I look forward to the synergies we can generate together.”

President of China Cargo Airlines, Wang Jianmin, stated: “In the face of increasing challenges in the air cargo market, we are committed to building stronger and deeper partnerships. This step with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is a significant move towards expanding our aviation network and enhancing our air logistics market.”

Swissport opens Basel pharma facility

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Swissport opens Basel pharma facility

Handling company Swissport has inaugurated a Cool+connect terminal for temperature-sensitive goods at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse. It ensures the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process and, by consolidating shipments from the same suppliers in a single truck, CO2 emissions and handling time are reduced from 4½ to 1½  hours), as transportation outside the airport is no longer necessary.

Swissport plans to introduce similar Cool+connect infrastructure worldwide  as well as expanding its network of IATA CEIV Pharma-certified cargo and is actively pursuing certification for major pharmaceutical centers at Miami International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Dachser growth prompts US office moves

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Dachser growth prompts US office moves

German-owned forwarder Dachser has relocated two of its US facilities to new locations to meet current growth. The branch in Miami moved to an office next to the international airport in April, while storage services are offered in another facility around 10 miles away from. Customer-specific services are also offered including pick and pack, assembly, customs clearance, distribution, cross-docking, kitting and fulfilment solutions

Dachser’s office in New York moved at the turn of the year, almost half a century since opening its first US location in the city, which was also its first expansion overseas.

The new location is close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and the port of New York and New Jersey,  and acts as a gateway to the Northeast of the country.

Dachser also has branch offices in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Los Angeles.

Kuehne+Nagel sets up New Jersey platform for French fashion brand

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Kuehne+Nagel sets up New Jersey platform for French fashion brand

Kuehne+Nagel is establishing a new logistics platform in Piscataway,New Jersey for French fashion brand, Sézane. Sézane was founded in Paris in 2013 and is now one of the fastest-growing French fashion brands, mainly using e-commerce channels. The new Kuehne+Nagel operation will allow much faster returns and inventories while continuing to expand its market share in the US.

Sézane’s chief operating officer, Arnaud Ameline, said:. “A huge merci to the Kuehne+Nagel team for working quickly to bring us this custom solution that will help us in managing our e-commerce operations in America. We have built this business from selling first via an eBay vintage shop to now being a global, direct-to-consumer fashion label. With Kuehne+Nagel’s support, we are able to stay true to our brand, which focuses on community, value, and a great customer experience – from end to end.”

Etihad and SF add China freighter flights

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Etihad and SF add China freighter flights

Etihad Cargo has expanded its partnership with China’s SF Airlines to increase the frequency of flights between the two carriers hubs at Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. They will also launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi.

From July 15, Etihad Cargo will operate two freighters between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou and SF Airlines an additional freighter from Ezhou, bringing the total number of flights between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou to five per week.

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines will also launch a new weekly freighter service between Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, China’s third-largest cargo airport and Abu Dhabi, adding a fifth gateway destination to Etihad Cargo’s Chinese network.

The increased frequency of will increase capacity by over 200 tonnes a week to 630 tonnes.

Etihad Cargo also provides belly hold capacity on five weekly flights each to Beijing and Shanghai.

New CargoAi feature slashes allotment work

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New CargoAi feature slashes allotment work

The CargoAi airfreight platform is now offering an Allotment feature which simplifies and automates batch pre-booking for regular air cargo on 40 airlines in 130 countries. It aims to streamline the booking process for freight forwarders looking to remove manual repetitive tasks. Forwarders can secure space in batches on and, says CargoAi, helps reducing the operational workload by up to 99% for allotment bookings.

Users can generate bookings directly from their CargoMART account and modify or cancel them as needed. They can also track and trace all allotment bookings directly in-app and via email ensuring full transparency and real-time updates on shipment status.

Chicago export gateway manager at Flexport, Maxime Boucher, said: “We have been using the CargoAi Pre-Booking and Allotment’s feature since March 2024. This has simplified our pre booking process and we get automatic acceptance confirmation on our bookings ultimately saving time for our operations. We also no longer have to remember to chase confirmation on pre-bookings.”

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