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Indian Railways announced a freight loading of 1154 MT on a cumulative basis from April to December 2023 against last year’s loading of 1109.38 MT, an improvement of 45.28 MT. Railways have earned ₹125106 crore against ₹120479 crore over last year which is an improvement of ₹4626 crore as compared to the same period last year. During the month of December 2023, originating freight loading of 138.99 MT has been
AVG Logistics has secured a six-year contract, valued at ₹105 crore, for the lease of a parcel cargo express train (PCET) from the Indian Railways. “This special train connects Korukkupet goods shed (Chennai) to New Guwahati goods shed (Guwahati), will complete four trips every month over the next six years, totalling 313 trips during the contract tenure. The carrying capacity during the trip is expected to be 364 tonnes for
Lufthansa Cargo has invited interested parties to visit the Lufthansa Cargo centre in Frankfurt, the airline’s main hub for cargo, for a behind-the-scenes look on Supply Chain Day, April 18. Frankfurt Airport is a key hub in Europe, handling up to 20,000 tonnes per week. To continue supporting companies in participating in global trade amid growing industry demands, Lufthansa Cargo primarily relies on digitalisation and innovative measures, mentions the official
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/Bengaluru Airport) handled 439,524 tonnes of cargo in the financial year 2023-24, an increase of 7.1 percent compared with FY2023.“International tonnage reached 266,186 tonnes, a four percent growth over the previous year while domestic tonnage experienced a strong 13 percent rise, totaling 173,338 tonnes in comparison to the previous year,” says an official release. BLR Cargo continued its growth momentum operating to 33 destinations in FY2024
Avianca Cargo, one of the largest cargo airlines in the region, announced that it has replaced the use of conventional plastics with biodegradable plastics from BioNatur Plastics, to be used as pallet covers at each station of the operation. In the time of working together, more than 1,000 boxes have been purchased, thus avoiding the equivalent of more than 3.2 million 16 oz. plastic bottles ending up in a landfill.
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), in collaboration with Trucking Wellness, has significantly improved the well-being of numerous truck drivers by granting them access to a variety of health and wellness services. These services encompass primary healthcare provisions offered through stationary roadside wellness centers, comprehensive mobile wellness centers, and the Fleet Owner Workplace Wellness Programme tailored for DTSA key account customers. On April 19, Pool Transport became the tenth key account
Kenya has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to establish a cool-logistics corridor, aiming to bolster perishable exports and stimulate economic growth. Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen highlighted the significance of the MoU, emphasizing its role in facilitating private investment in cool-logistics infrastructure tailored for transporting fresh produce by sea. The collaboration promises to be a boon for Kenya’s horticultural exporters, potentially doubling or tripling
WestJet Cargo has announced the strengthening of its flights between Calgary and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This route, operating 5-7 times weekly, underscores WestJet Cargo’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Europe and enhancing service efficiency through strategic hubs. Paris CDG acts as a central hub, enabling WestJet Cargo to connect with various destinations across Europe using multiple modes of transport. This connectivity is bolstered by the strong partnership
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo has announced the addition of Chicago to its freighter network, starting June 2. The service will operate three times per week with a Boeing 767 freighter, connecting Air Canada Cargo’s global hub in Toronto with its self-handled warehouse operation in Chicago. “We are excited to add Chicago to Air Canada Cargo’s robust network, achieved through the strategic use of our freighters and the global
Hong Kong International Airport has once again secured its position as the world’s busiest cargo airport in 2023, as reported by the latest data from the Airports Council International (ACI). Tom Owen, Director Cargo of Cathay Pacific, expressed pride in Hong Kong’s air cargo community, attributing the achievement to their resilience, innovation, and collaboration. He emphasized Hong Kong’s exceptional infrastructure, expertise, and connectivity within the Greater Bay Area, reaffirming its
