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Lufthansa Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel pioneer paperless freight transportation

In an era driven by digital transformation and environmental consciousness, the need to reduce paper usage and streamline operations has become increasingly paramount. By introducing “paperless lanes” between Europe and Asia, Lufthansa Cargo and one of its most digital partners Kuehne+Nagel seek to eliminate the unnecessary burden of physical documentation while optimizing the entire air freight process. The benefits of paperless lanes extend beyond operational efficiency. This collaboration will also ... [+]

Rwandair signs cargo handling contract with WFS for first-ever direct flights to Paris

RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as the cargo handling partner for its new direct flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The airline is now connecting Paris and Rwanda’s capital Kigali with three non-stop Airbus A330 flights a week, ... [+]

WFS rolls out new dock management system

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has begun rolling out a new Dock Management System in North America, which has already reduced truck waiting times at its operations in New York JFK by more than 20%. The solution is another feature of WFS’ in-house developed ePic Enterprise Solution, ... [+]

Beating the heat

dnata handled 135,000 tonnes of perishable goods through its advanced cool chain facilities in Dubai in the 12 months up to March 31, 2023. The most popular imported products handled into Dubai included fruit and vegetables such as mangoes, strawberries, tomatoes, avocadoes and cherries, primarily from ... [+]

New cargo program to carry thousands of pounds of recyclables out of Nome

This spring Alaska Air Cargo launched a program to carry up to 50,000 pounds of recyclable waste each year out of Nome, Alaska, supporting clean-up efforts in rural communities along the Bering Sea and saving valuable local water resources.The recyclables — electronic waste items left ... [+]

Wiremind and WestJet Cargo explore capacity forecasting

WestJet Cargo and Wiremind have embarked on a new initiative centered on improving capacity forecasting. An exploration Proof of Concept is underway.With WestJet Cargo’s recent renewal of its SKYPALLET contract with Wiremind, the decision to take the digital collaboration further and explore capacity forecasting improvements ... [+]

Cargo IQ joins forces with FIATA, ASA

Quality standards organization Cargo iQ has forged a partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) to set shared goals for enhanced standard practices across the air cargo supply chain. The objective of the alliance is to strengthen ... [+]

IAG Cargo officially launches state of the art cargo handling facility

IAG Cargo recently opened its new cargo handling facility, New Premia, at London Heathrow. New Premia will serve as IAG Cargo’s new home for handling premium loose shipments, enabling double the amount of cargo to be managed daily. To accommodate this increase in cargo handling capacity, ... [+]

DFW takes next steps to grow cargo presence

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is beginning a comprehensive redevelopment of the Airport’s 19th Street Cargo facility, which will enhance DFW’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The project will continue DFW’s growth in cargo operations while applying state-of-the-art technology ... [+]

Emirates Group announces 2022-23 financial results; huge jump in profits

The Emirates Group has released its 2022-2023 Annual Report, reporting its most profitable year ever on the back of strong demand across its businesses. Emirates achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its negative position last year.Both Emirates and dnata saw significant revenue increases in ... [+]

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