Air Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo to Beef Up Summer Schedule of Flights

March 30, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is adding destinations with the advent of its summer schedule.

The Air Waybill Is Going Paperless - Slowly

March 28, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The electronic air waybill (eAWB) has arrived. But certain air freight forwarders and carriers are still holding on to the paper version for dear life.

Yusen Launches Services From Two Indonesian Airports

March 22, 2016

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia has launched a consolidation air freight-forwarding service from Semarang Airport (Achmad Yani International Airport) in Central Java, Indonesia.

The Brave, New World for Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries by Air

March 16, 2016

Bob Richard, Vice President, Regulatory Compliance, Labelmaster

Has your company seen all the headlines about shipping lithium ion batteries by air? How are you supposed to keep up with what's compliant and what is not? Here's a concise overview on the lithium ion battery air transport regulations that will be effective April 1, along with a preview of what might be expected later in 2016.

Customs Automation Is Finally Happening. Really!

March 4, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

After years of delay, the automation of importer filings, involving multiple government agencies, is upon us. Say hello to the "Single Window."

AA Cargo Enhances Air Waybill Tracking Capability

February 24, 2016

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has built new tracking functionality for air waybills (AWBs) into its website.

Cargo Not Specifically Addressed in Agreement to Resume U.S.-Cuba Flights

February 18, 2016

Air Cargo World

For the first time in more than 50 years, the skies over Cuba are opening up to scheduled service from the United States. The two countries signed a deal, officially allowing flights between their borders.

Top European Airfreight Carriers Start 2016 Off Well, But Caution Urged

February 17, 2016

Cargo Facts

The big three Western European air carriers have all reported their January cargo results, and all three show improving performance.

IATA Partners With Harris Corp. on Information-Exchange Tool

February 16, 2016

International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Harris Corp. have jointly developed a new collaboration tool.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Receives Pharmaceutical Logistics Excellence Certificate

February 12, 2016

AF-KL Carg

The International Air Transport Association has awarded its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certificate for pharmaceutical operations in Paris and Amsterdam to Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

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