Air Cargo

Southwest Cargo Debuts Tracking and Monitoring Device for High-Value, Time-Critical Shipments

July 27, 2012

In a move to bring white-glove asset tracking in house, Southwest Airlines has unveiled Cargo Companion, a cellular-based device that can track shipments as well as monitor temperature, humidity and other useful information. It is being targeted at shippers of high-value perishables, time-critical parts and irreplaceable items.

DHL Launches U.S.-Australia Flight; Opens North Asia Express Hub

July 27, 2012

DHL

DHL has inaugurated a direct flight from the U.S. to Australia. According to the company, the new, twice-weekly route improves transit times into the major Australian metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by at least one day. Shipments picked up on Friday in the U.S. will be delivered by Monday in all of Australia's major cities.

Freight Forwarders Said to Face 'Lose-Lose' Scenario

July 26, 2012

British International Freight Association

The uncertainty that prevailed in 2011 resulted in a particularly volatile and difficult year for the freight forwarding industry, according to Global Freight Forwarding 2012, the latest report by Transport Intelligence.

Air Transport Authorities Push for Heightened Security in African Aviation

July 25, 2012

Air Cargo World

The International Air Transport Association and the International Civil Aviation Organization, along with other aviation authorities, have urged African officials to promote and implement the Africa Strategic Improvement Action Plan. The plan, which calls for all African carriers to complete IATA Operational Safety Audit registration, contains specific ways to improve aviation safety in Africa from now until 2015.

CTL Global, Inc. Offers New Warehouse Space in Chicago Area

July 25, 2012

CTL Global Inc.

CTL Global Inc. has opened a new warehouse in Bensenville, Ill. The facility was designed to meet the needs of the company's clients while accommodating future growth within its final-mile delivery division, Continental Transportation Solutions.

time:matters Boosts Flights From Germany to European Destinations

July 25, 2012

Time:matters

time:matters, a provider of expedited logistics by air, rail and road, has expanded its service network through cooperation with Germanwings, a subsidiary of Lufthansa.

Air Menzies Launches Express Wholesale Service for Imports

July 24, 2012

Air Menzies International

The U.S. arm of Air Menzies International (AMI) has launched click2ship Imports, the import version of its online, door-to-door express wholesale service for air freight.

Airfreight Group Argues for 'Harmonized' Approach to Risk Assessment on U.S. Model

July 17, 2012

Air Cargo World

In a position paper, the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group warned against the issuance of ad-hoc directives about the utilization of advance electronic data for airfreight security. Instead, the coalition encouraged governments around the world to take cues from the industry and look to the Air Cargo Advance Screening pilot program currently under way in the U.S. for guidance.

Lighter Containers Save Lufthansa Cargo on Fuel, Lower Carbon Emissions

July 16, 2012

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo reduced CO2 emissions by more than 700 tonnes through the use of lightweight containers in May and June alone. For the first time, more than half of the standard containers utilised for freight and baggage transports were made from light composite materials. By reducing weight, the composite materials lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Airfreight and Passenger Traffic Dipped in May, Continuing Downward Spiral

July 13, 2012

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for May showing a general downward trend in line with deteriorating global economic conditions.

Air Cargo

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