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Awery launches onboard courier app

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November 13, 2023

Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has launched an onboard courier (OBC) quoting, booking, and tracking platform, supported by a mobile app for couriers. It gives OBC providers a centralised system to automate quotes, book couriers, track shipments, and send invoices.

A lack of visibility and real-time updates on such shipments are causing unnecessary delays and uncertainty for customers, said Awery chief executive, Vitaly Smilianets (pictured, right, with customer success officer, Phaedra den Hertog). He explained: “Our OBC platform helps close this communication gap by automating tracking with customisable milestones – stakeholders receive shipment location updates by email following each completed milestone, which are signed off by couriers through a mobile app.

“The app also enables couriers to instantly update their availability and pinpoints their live location to the closest airport, allowing users to track shipments in real-time.”

A QR code can be shared with stakeholders involved in the last-mile delivery process, enabling them to update shippers and consignees.

Air Partner in maritime rescue mission

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Chris Lewis

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November 13, 2023

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Charter operator Air Partner obtained permits in less than 72 for a mission to transport 43 offshore buoys from Brescia, Italy, to Pointe Noire in the Republic of Congo. The buoys were vital to ensure uninterrupted coastal navigation in the region. Air Partner’s teams worked tirelessly to obtain the necessary permits for both, a B767-200F, which carried 27 pieces and an A321F, with the remaining 16.

Etihad prices, instantly

Chris Lewis

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November 13, 2023

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Etihad Cargo has launched an Instant Offer Rate (IOR) tool. Developed in collaboration with IBS Software, the IOR solution reduces pricing transaction times by up to 70% with prices generated based on five key booking and flight parameters, including density, departure day, direct and indirect flights, flight demand and requested servicesThe IOR solution is the latest feature to be added to Etihad Cargo’s booking portal, following the recent addition of features enabling the booking of cats, dogs and dangerous goods.

KN achieves pharma certificate again

Chris Lewis

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November 10, 2023

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Kuehne+Nagel said on 6 November that it had completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma recertification of its entire air logistics healthcare network. It also positions it as the first logistics company to achieve over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations.

Kuehne+Nagel’s dedicated healthcare solutions for Air Logistics are part of the company’s global healthcare portfolio including multimodal transport options and contract logistics. Earlier this year, Kuehne+Nagel announced its Roadmap 2026, of which healthcare is a key growth area.

In the US, meanwhile, Kuehne+Nagel’s Road team delivered some 150 pallets of flu vaccines to 40 Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country. Within 36 hours of the initial customer call, the team arranged for three different carriers to pick up over 150 pallets of vaccines from 14 locations across Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. The vaccines were transported in 14 temperature-controlled trucks.

Kale has grand plan for Istanbul gateway

Chris Lewis

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November 10, 2023

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Kale has grand plan for Istanbul gateway

Kale Logistics Solutions is implementing a cargo community system at Istanbul Grand Airport (İGA), the first of its kind at a Turkish airport.

The ACS platform will help turn İGA into a transfer centre and will give agents, airlines, transporters, handlers, Customs, and security agencies access to all cargo-related information on a common platform.

Airport Kargo Paydaş Platformu (KPP), developed by Kale, will be implemented in collaboration with cargo digitisation specialist, TroyNet.

The airport’s deputy chief executive officer, Selahattin Bilgen, said: “Istanbul is a critical air cargo connection point and we are determined to develop and expand our air cargo network – the implementation of KPP is an important milestone in providing best-in-class services to our customers and stakeholders.

“We want to take our place as one of the world’s most important global transfer centres and with this system, we will encourage digital trade, facilitate business, and establish a digital infrastructure to ensure that cargo moves faster at the least possible cost.”

Director and co-founder of Kale Logistics Solutions, Vineet Malhotra (pictured), added: “For more than a decade, Kale has been combining its deep industry knowledge and experience of working with more than 100 air cargo stations to help airports transform into smart logistics hubs.

“Our next-gen ACS is transforming Istanlbul’s cargo operations with tech agility by supporting seamless customer experience, and optimising value chains for airports and nations at large.”

Swissport fills a hole in its Spanish network

Chris Lewis

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November 10, 2023

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Swissport fills a hole in its Spanish network

Swissport International has opened an air cargo centre at Zaragoza Airport, in north-east Spain, its fifth in the country along with Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. It offers over 4,000sq and provides cargo handling services for general and express cargo. The facility has 14 truck docks. Swissport has provided passenger services and ramp handling in Zaragoza since 2015.

Sally Meyer joins Sterling sales team

Chris Lewis

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November 7, 2023

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Airfreight trucker Sterling Transportation has recruited Sally Meyer to its sales team. Stationed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, she will play a pivotal role in expanding sales efforts not only in the Houston area but across the entire US. She brings over two decades of sales experience in the industry and her reputation is widely recognized within the airline and freight forwarding communities.

Vice President of Sales, Jaye Fenner, said: “I’m convinced there’s not a forwarder in the Houston area who isn’t familiar with Sally Meyer. Having had the privilege of working alongside her for more than 20 years, I’ve personally witnessed her remarkable achievements and had the pleasure of working alongside her over the years. Sally possesses an exceptional understanding of the industry and a keen awareness of our customers’ unique needs.”

Air Charter Service opens in New Delhi

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Chris Lewis

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November 7, 2023

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Air Charter Service has opened an office in New Delhi, its second office in India and 33rd globally. The company opened its Mumbai office almost 12 years ago and last year enjoyed one of its best years in terms of charter numbers in India. The new office is headed by Aman Arora (pictured, front centre), who moves from his managerial position in Mumbai.

FedEx effect adds $80 billion to global economy

Chris Lewis

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November 7, 2023

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FedEx effect adds $80 billion to global economy

FedEx directly contributed more than $80 billion to the global economy in the 2023, financial year despite recent economic pressures, according to the express and logistics company’s annual economic impact report, released on 6 November.

Produced in consultation with data and analysis firm Dun & Bradstreet, the study demonstrates the positive impact FedEx has on individuals and communities around the globe, which it calls the ‘FedEx Effect.’

In Europe, the company’s impact included $2.4 billion in indirect contributions to the regional economy.

FedEx, which celebrated 50 years of operations on 17 April, claims the most extensive transportation network in the world, providing services to more than 220 countries and territories. It employs over 500,000 people across more than 5,000 facilities and moves approximately 14.5 million packages every day.

FedEx contracted with roughly 100,000 suppliers in FY 2023 — 90% of which were small businesses. It also continued to support trade policies favouring greater market access and efficiency such as de minimis customs allowances, which enable individuals and businesses of all sizes to import low-value goods without duties and taxes.

FedEx Express serves more than 45 countries in Europe, with air hubs at Roissy-Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, France and Liège Airport in Liège, Belgium.

fedex.com/economicimpact

Rock-it men get Team Canada to Chile

Chris Lewis

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November 7, 2023

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Global Critical Logistics’ events specialist arm, Rock-it Global has handled the logistics for Team Canada at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Rock-it transported food, medicine, and sporting equipment ranging from hockey sticks to sailing boats for the games, which started on 20 October. It also handled all customs, carnets, and tariffs arrangements and exemptions for the importation of goods, working with various government agencies.

Rock-it’s director, sports and broadcast, Josh Gordon, said: “Rock-it transports anything that helps the athletes feel at home, whether that be their favourite cereal bar, furniture, weight training equipment, or more obscure things like team signage and games for the athletes’ lounge. The cargo we’ve had to move comes in a range of sizes and shapes.”

The Rock-it team has been preparing for Santiago 2023 for over a year, with team members scouting the 12 event venues, driving through each route to identify potential risks or challenges, drawing up solid contingency plans, and arranging insurance coverage.

However, as Adam Tubaro, director sports and broadcast logistics, pointed out, having a ‘Plan B’ is vital: “Things on the ground rarely go as planned, and we have the advantage of being flexible and agile when contingencies need to be activated.”