Tech takes off: Inside the digital adoption surge
The need to streamline operations in the airfreight industry was revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which sparked accelerated digitalization as...
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Overheard at ACTS 2022: Stakeholders speak out on the latest tech initiatives
Standardized sustainability, community collaboration and data transparency were among the themes dominating conversations and panels at the recent Air Cargo...
Kale boosts digitization at FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)-based cargo handler CHI Aviation Handling has extended its contract with logistics software provider Kale Logistics Solutions to...
JAL Cargo advances digital footprint with cargo.one
Japan-based JAL Cargo is the latest carrier to join Germany-based digital booking platform cargo.one. JAL’s cargo capacity will be rolled...
UK approves automated drone superhighway for cargo deliveries
An automated drone superhighway designed to transport cargo has been approved by the U.K. government as part of an ambitious...
Cool Chain Association trials labels for perishables
The nonprofit Cool Chain Association (CCA) has completed the first phase of a trial of perishable labels that place commodity...
CharterSync’s Watson discusses charter market trends, capacity outlook
Charter services remain in high demand as ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to impact airfreight capacity. In turn, charters have provided much-needed...
Ground handlers look to automate
Ground handler Swissport this month launched a pilot program for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) at its Frankfurt (FRA) cargo...
Airfreight solutions startup Pelicargo plans public launch in Q3
Airfreight and logistics solutions startup Pelicargo intends to launch its services to the public and expand its customer base in...
American Airlines digitalizes U.S. bookings with WebCargo
Forwarders on Freightos booking platforms WebCargo and 7LFreight have access to American Airlines’ (AA) full U.S. network as of July...
Alphabet’s Wing develops fleet of new drones for more efficient package delivery
Alphabet Inc.’s Wing subsidiary has developed a fleet of new drone prototypes designed to more efficiently deliver packages ranging from...
Cargo.one launches in Japan with 3 airline partners
ANA Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo and Finnair Cargo are the first airline partners to go live in Japan with Germany-based booking...
Zurich Airport features in Swiss underground cargo network
Zurich Airport (ZRH) is set to play a role in an ambitious freight infrastructure project in Switzerland to develop a...
Teleport leverages blockchain to connect stakeholders, reduce waste
Malaysia-based Teleport, the logistics venture of low-cost airline Capital A, aims to use blockchain to connect air cargo stakeholders and...
