Bluedart all set to reach every home in India by December

Bluedart is planning network expansion to make it outreach to every home in India by December. DHL joint venture has decided to make investment to cater rising demand for deliveries in Tier II, III & IV cities with its new facility called as New Blue Dart Offices. With this expansion Bluedart has opened 939+ new facilities while reaching out from 6164 pin codes...

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Hong kong airport sees resurge in cargo vol for August

After dip in cargo traffic in July, Hong kong airport sees cargo traffic growth in August . As per Hong kong International Airport (HKIA) the airport saw 2.4% growth YOY in August to 431000 tonnes. HKIA said: “The airport saw strong 9% year-on-year growth in transhipments, which contributed the most to the increase in cargo throughput. “Amongst key trading regions,...

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For Pharma & Healthcare sector Singapore Airlines launches Thrucool product.

For high value, temperature control & time sensitive shipments Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a Thrucool product specially for pharma & healthcare shipments. Thrucool offer variable cod chain services like cold room facilities, hermal blanket, covers for crucial isnulation & many more. SIA senior vice president cargo, Chin Yau Seng, in an...

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Etihad Cargo refreshes freighter network to focus more on core sectors

From Oct 1, Etihad Cargo will refresh its route network to focus more on core sectors & maximise freighter network. By deploying its 777 ferighter capacity , Middle East carrier Etihad Airways will connect its Abu Dhabi hub to Asia, Europe & US market. For some destinations flight frequency will be increased while for some network there will be weekly freighter...

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DHL launching new mobile app named Resilience360

For real time monitoring of shipments in supply chain market DHL is launching new app named as Resilience360. Tobias Larsson, Head of Resilience360, DHL , said: “In the increasingly connected world we live in, both people and goods are constantly on the move, making near real-time risk management imperative. “At the same time, supply chains have become incredibly complex. “However,...

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Spice Jet Entering Freight Business as It take Delivery of First Freighter

SpiceJet airlines is entering into freighter business as SpiceXpress with the delivery of first freighter . It is expected that Spice Jet will initially launch 2 B737-700 freighter & will start operations from Sep 18. Initially it will operate between Delhi & Bengaluru while spreading to Amritsar, Kabul & Hong kong. Many attempts have been made earlier...

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Considering Uncertainity Air China is set to offload Majority Stake In Cargo Arm

Air China is planning to sell its major stake to Capital Holding considering uncertainties in international trade. Capital Holding will own 51% stake of the airlines after $ 357m transaction is complete. The remaining 49% will be owned by Cathay pacific.  Capital Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned China National Aviation Holding Corporation (CNAHC),...

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