Air Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo Adds Destinations in China to Summer Schedule

March 30, 2012

Lufthansa Cargo AG is adding flights to China as part of its summer flight schedule. Beginning March 25, 2012, the airline's timetable will include the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing, served by four flights weekly.

Airfreight Screening Program Continues to Unfold

March 28, 2012

Air Cargo World

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are moving forward with their joint Air Cargo Advance Screening pilot program, according to John Pistole, TSA administrator.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Adds Flight to Ghana; Expands European Service Network

March 28, 2012

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is launching a weekly freight flight to Accra in the West African nation of Ghana, beginning March 25, 2012. Utilizing the airline's Boeing 747 freighters, the service represents a further expansion into the African market.

AirBridgeCargo Launches New Route Between Northern Europe, China

March 22, 2012

AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has inaugurated a cargo link between Northern Europe and China. The carrier has introduced weekly Boeing 747-300 freighter service, focusing primarily on the movement of engineering and automotive parts from the industrial region of North Germany to the Far East.

DHL Adds Flights to Asia Air Network; Expands Americas Hub

March 21, 2012

DHL

DHL has added two direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and from Hong Kong to Chengdu, China.

Descartes Debuts Cloud-Based Security Filing for Air Forwarders

March 20, 2012

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has created a pair of cloud-based services to help air freight forwarders comply with U.S. and European security filing requirements.

TNT Airways Signs Code-Share Agreement With Emirates SkyCargo

March 16, 2012

TNT Express

TNT Airways, the airline subsidiary of TNT Express, has signed a code-share and blocked-space agreement with Emirates SkyCargo.

Encompass Global Logistics Creates Mobile App for Cargo Management

March 15, 2012

Encompass Global Logistics LLC

Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a third-party logistics provider specializing in the trans-Pacific trade, has launched a mobile application for cargo management, compatible with all Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod products.

Case Study Shows Ralph Lauren Embraces Airfreight Optimization

March 12, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

With $12bn in brand revenue, Ralph Lauren was facing the challenge of coping with rapid growth, both at the wholesale and retail levels. Complicating matters were the apparel leader's broadly diverse customer base, geographic coverage and product array.

Single Border Portal Tops Importers' Wish List

March 9, 2012

JOC Sailings

With dozens of federal agencies having some degree of involvement in the cargo clearance process, importers are crying out for a single government portal at the border.

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