IATA Cargo Hackathon will be hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo

From November 24 to November 26 in Doha, Qatar Airways Cargo will serve as the venue for the subsequent IATA One Record Hackathon. The hackathon is a 24-hour event that brings together groups of developers to collaborate on creative answers to business problems. The winners get the chance to discuss and explain their solutions to the industry. Solutions are presented to a jury. 

The ONE Record data sharing standard and API connections are to be used by teams as a foundation for developing solutions to improve freight products. The hackathon aims to create new concepts based on industry standards, disruption through the creation of novel goods and services, and standard improvement through exposure to the developer community.

"We look forward to welcoming creative minds to Qatar to be a part of this exciting weekend and have the chance to churn out great ideas for the industry and also explore our diverse and wonderful city," said Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways. "Qatar Airways Cargo is at the cutting edge of modern technology and is constantly investing in innovative solutions to improve overall performance, visibility, and operational efficiency." "Digitalization experts from around the world will gather to put the IATA data sharing standard ONE Record through its paces and demonstrate innovative use cases that will change air cargo," stated Brendan Sullivan, global head of cargo for IATA.

The 2015 debut of IATA's hackathon initiative first concentrated on the retailing capabilities of airlines.

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Cathay Pacific anticipates fierce cargo competition this summer

Over the summer, Cathay Pacific anticipates a more competitive air cargo market and will increase the number of freighter flights it operates to North America. Lavinia Lau, the company's chief customer and commercial officer, announced that additional freighter flights to Toronto and Miami would be added over the summer. She noted that while the summer months are typically slower, no significant increase in demand is anticipated until the third quarter's end. "As overall cargo demand falls short of supply, we also expect increasingly fierce competition. "We will continue to identify new demand as we rebuild our capacity through the growth of the widebody passenger network and adjust the timetables of our freighters as necessary. "As a result, Toronto and Miami will have more freighter capacity." As it begins to resume passenger and cargo operations after lockdowns in Hong Kong last year, the carrier reports improvements in cargo volumes. The airline did issue a warning, noting that the overall cargo market was still flat and that cargo traffic was outpacing the market's capacity growth. According to Lau, the market volume was basically unchanged in May. "High inventory levels contributed to the persistent underperformance of high-tech demand and new consumer goods shipments. However, the e-commerce sector remained largely active, and as passenger services returned, aircraft engine volumes increased in the special solution segment. As a result of capacity expansion, the carrier saw cargo tonne kilometres in May rise 73.4% year over year to 654 million.

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MOU between Silk Way West And Nippon Express

In order to better satisfy their clients and adapt more promptly to evolving supply chains, Japan's Nippon Express Holdings and Silk Way West Airlines, based in Azerbaijan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). With weekly flights between Baku and Kansai International airport since 2018, Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese market. The deal will enhance that presence. The airline said the agreement with Nippon would enable it to "play an increasingly important role in the region's freight network, constantly increasing the quality of air cargo transportation services for both Japanese and foreign partners" when it started regular service to Tokyo's Narita gateway in 2021. Through access to cargo space on Silk Way West Airlines' broad network, which includes destinations across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Asia, and the Americas, the alliance will also assist Nippon Express in growing its presence globally. The Azeri carrier flies 12 Boeing 747-8 freighters, two 747-400Fs, five brand-new 777Fs, two 777-8Fs, and two Airbus A350 freighters, in addition to the five that are currently on order. The conditions of this memorandum "align perfectly with the growth strategy we are pursuing to increase our footprint in Japan, and we are hopeful that it will be beneficial for both" Silk Way West Airlines President Wolfgang Meier said, stating that 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the formation of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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By establishing a subsidiary in Brazil, Röhlig Logistics expands its global network.

On January 1, 2023, a new subsidiary of the owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics was established in So Paulo, Brazil, therefore extending its global reach. Brazil, which has the largest economy in Latin America, has a lot of room for expansion. This is especially true for the world's most populated city, So Paulo, which has grown to become the nation's main economic powerhouse, according to Ulrike Baum, Chief Human Resource Officer and member of Röhlig Logistics' Global Executive Board. Despite operating in Brazil for more than 30 years, the logistics solutions provider has just joined the market there under its own name. Ulrike Baum explains: "Up until now, we were represented in Brazil by our dependable representative Figwal for alomst 3 decades". Rodrigo Simoes has been chosen by Röhlig to serve as the managing director for Brazil. The 42-year-old, who has almost 20 years of expertise in the logistics sector, most recently served as Senator International's Managing Director for Brazil and Colombia. Simoes declares, "I am eagerly anticipating this new challenge. Particularly with regard to the automotive and industrial industries, the Brazilian market presents a wealth of lucrative business options. With an agile operation to provide a prompt response to our clients' expectations, our focus will be on offering a broad range of high-quality services, including air freight, sea freight, road transportation, and customs clearing. Röhlig Logistics currently has 13 independently operated branches operating throughout Latin America as a result of the creation of the new subsidiary at this crucial strategic location.

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Vienna Airport is now regularly served by Qatar Airways Cargo

 

At Vienna Airport, Qatar Airways Cargo's first regularly scheduled cargo flight touched down. With immediate effect, the new cargo connection will operate once a week and represents a significant improvement for Vienna Airport as a location for air freight.

"Air cargo is a significant market for Vienna Airport, and we are consistently investing in a cutting-edge, high-performing infrastructure. Vienna Airport not only provides top-notch cargo services, but also vast expertise in this field. Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, says, "We are glad that airlines recognise our competence and with Qatar Airways Cargo's decision to now offer a regular cargo aircraft connection to Vienna.

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BIFA campaign to entice hiring from other industry areas

 

A Freight Development Pathway programme has been started by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to find, recruit, and train qualified people from outside the freight forwarding and logistics industry.

One of the top workforce solutions providers in the world, Manpower, collaborates with trade association BIFA.

The programme is a part of a larger effort to solve the well-documented recruitment challenges facing freight forwarding, according to Carl Hobbis, an executive director of BIFA who also oversees the trade association's training initiatives.

Career possibilities with BIFA member freight forwarding and logistics firms will be made available to candidates.

Participants in the Freight Development Pathway will get a three-week employability programme from BIFA's team of qualified trainers, as well as an introductory freight and customs training course.

The programme will be run by Manpower and will involve employability training to make each participant ready for interviews and potential jobs, weekly one-on-one meetings, and group sessions.

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Opening of New Incheon Gateway by Fedex Express

 

FedEx Express (FedEx), an auxiliary of FedEx Corp. what's more, one of the world's biggest express transportation organizations, is reinforcing support for cross-line exchange and web based business development in Korea with the send off of its new FedEx Incheon Gateway situated at Incheon Global Air terminal, South Korea. The new office offers upgraded capacities that will help neighborhood organizations hoping to get to global business sectors and backing the developing interest for e-commerce business and cold-chain shipments.

The new Incheon Gateway ranges 23,395 sq m, over two times the size of the previous infrastructure, and is outfitted with 78 transport lines and a high level robotized sortation framework that can sort up to 12,000 packages each hour, multiplying the past arranging limit. It likewise incorporates a 15,207 sq m distribution center that can securely stockpile to 40,000 bundles. With 31 week after week flights, the new office associates Korea to 220 nations and domains through the FedEx worldwide organization. The new Door upholds merchants and exporters including little and medium-endeavors (SMEs) and bulk transporters with more prominent and more solid admittance to and from worldwide business sectors.

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Govt. announces proposal of new logistics park in Kochi

With investment of more than 500 crore & single window clearance system the govt is planning to launch new logistics park in Kochi.

The govt has done a series of meeting with several investors with information that private corporation has already acquired the property for construction & soon they will disclose the exact location as project is in initial stage of construction.

The new logistics park will give employment to atleast 2000 people & will alliance with well-known brands which will have a huge effect on industry & economy.

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Check Carbon Emissions On Qatar Airways Cargo flights

 

Qatar Airways has now developed an online tool where customer can check CO2 emissions directly for there cargo shipments.

The carbon emissions can be checked on below link :

https://www.qrcargo.com/calculate-emissions

Customer has to put some information in this link like cargo weight , origin, destination, flight date, etc. to determine the total carbon emission for particular shipment. The customer has also choice of determining results in kilo or pounds as per choice.

Qatar Airways fleet include 26 Boeing 777-freighter, 2 Boeing 747-4 freighters, 1 Airbus a310 freighter, 2 B777-300ER mini freighter.

As per Qatar spokesperson this tool is specially developed to check carbon footprints & invent fully integrated carbon offset solution.

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ETIHAD BECOMES WORLDS FIRST AIRLINES TO VACCINATE FULL CREW

 To curb spread of COVID-19 & give passengers peace of mind Etihad Airways has vaccinated its operating pilots & cabin crew thereby becoming first airlines to do so.

As per Etihad Airways spokesperson the vaccine programme was introduced in January this year in order to support national vaccination programme & to ensure that full staff is protected from COVID .

This will also provide confidence to travelers that they are flying safely with 100% vaccinated crew on board.

This achievement was made possible through Etihad "Protect Together" Employee initiative which will also help staff & there families get vaccinated on priority..

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Amazon Starts Its Regional Operation Hub At Lakeland Linder Airport

With new regional hub at Lakeland Linder Airport Amazon Air started its operations in Florida, USA.

Its first flight from Sacramento airport successfully lands at Lakeland Linder Airport marking start of its daily service to & from the facility.

The 285000 square ft facility is specifically designed to cater flight operations & sort out packages for different destinations while

The hub is estimated to cost more than $ 100 million.

Amazon Global Air , Vice President, Sarah Rhodes, commented that the company is excited to launch Amazon Air operations at Lakeland Linder Airport in order to provide faster & free of cost delivery of its items in this pandemic situations..

Infact the governer of Florida, Ron Desantis, expressed its delight for the launch of new facility by Amazon Air at Lakeland airport as it will bring more of investment & commerce in the region along with hundred of jobs..

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Emirates SkyCargo connected world by operating 10000 flights from April - June

Emirates Cargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities & supplies around the world by operating more than 10000 flights in 3 months i.e between April to June.

The airlines moved cargo across six continent with an average of 3800 flights per month..

Thus airlines traveled approx 37 million km in 3 months touching upto 100 destinations..

As per airlines the cargo was mix of ad-hoc , charter & scheduled cargo..

In the pandemic situation where the airlines were operating to only 40 destination in month of March has rapidly increased its services to 100 destinations from April to June thereby moving urgent medical supplies, food supplies, Industrial production cargo required for manufacturing & other activites, Emirates airlines is helping revive industries by connecting world from origin to destination...

Mr. Nabi Sultan, Airlines Cargo Senior Vice President commented : " As a customer focussed organisation, Emirates Sky Cargo has innovatively adapted our cargo operations & offerings over the last few months in line with rapidly evolving market demand"

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Virgin Atlantic Airlines to start 90 cargo flights worldwide weekly from May

With the surging demand for Corona virus related items Virgin Atlantic Airlines is planning to operate 90 cargo flights per week starting May .

With four A 350 freighter capable of carrying 49 tonnes of goods Virgin Atlantic Airlines has overall 14 aircrafts available for cargo only operations.

The airlines is planning to target US, Hong kong , China, India, Israel & South Africa as major freight markets.

The airlines May programme is as below :

• Daily flights to/from Shanghai
• 3 services weekly to/from Johannesburg
• 17 flights a week from JFK
• 9 flights to/from Los Angeles
• 2 weekly flights to/from Mumbai
• 4 weekly service to/from HKG
• 2 weekly flight to/from Tel Aviv
• 2 weekly flight to/from JFK & Los Angeles to Dublin

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Weekly Air freight service for China - Africa sector by DHL

DHL Global Forwarding has launched weekly air freight service to move cargo from China to Africa via Dubai route..

The weekly freighter service will have a capacity to carry 100 tonnes of cargo. The forwarder said that it will consolidate all cargo from across China in Guangzhou & move it via Dubai to various destinations in Africa & Middle East as Dubai plays key role as gateway between China & rest of Africa.

The forwarder said that this service is specially for organisations & governments who want to ship goods from China to Africa & Middle East.

Starting April 21, the service will operate for four weeks initially however DHL Global is actively seeking to secure all routes to Africa in longer term.


As per forwarder the bulk of the cargo will comprise of protective gears like masks, gloves, sanitisers & goggles .

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Turkish Airlines is now operational for new destination :Quito

Quito, Ecuador's capital is a new addition destination by Turkish Cargo.

Turkish cargo expanded its network with addition of Quito city which is majorly known for exporting flowers, textiles, food including sugar , cacao, banana, palm oil & coffee.

Turkish cargo will start its operating flights twice a week from March 7, using Boeing 777F freighters routing Istanbul - New York - Curacao - Masstricht.

This addition will add muscles to Turkish Cargo who is already operating to 300 destinations worldwide & serving 89 cargo destinations directly.

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