Replacement of aging airplanes and freighters in-demand for e-commerce and other services is likely to create a demand for 2,610 freighters in the next two decades, according to the new Boeing Commercial Market Outlook. “Of these, 890 planes will be production freighters. The remaining 1,720 freighters are forecast to be passenger-airplane conversions. The freighter fleet will increase by 70 percent from 2,010 airplanes in 2019 to 3,435 airplanes by 2040,” the report said. Air cargo traffic declined 9 percent in 2020 following a 3 percent decline in 2019 due to the economic downturn and disruptions caused by the pandemic, Boeing said in its statement. “Air cargo traffic is now above 2019 levels. Accelerated e-commerce growth, supply chain disruptions, and severe maritime challenges are contributing to a robust air cargo market recovery.”

The volume of freight handled at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) reached the figure of 1,025,187 tonnes and already exceeded the 1 million mark in the month of August since the beginning of the year. This represents an increase in the amount of cargo of 18.4 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Approximately 125,050 tonnes were processed at the airport in August alone this year. That represents an increase of 15.1 percent in comparison with the same month in the previous year. The total amount of freight handled in the previous year set a new record at more than 1.38 million tonnes. The number of air cargo flights rose by 25.8 percent to more than 40,000 during the first eight months of the year. Leipzig/Halle Airport is one of the cargo airports with the dynamic growth rates in the world. LEJ is the first airport in Germany to have registered more flights in August than before the Covid-19 crisis (August 2019).

Google Cloud announced the launch of Supply Chain Twin, a purpose-built industry solution that lets companies build a digital twin–a virtual representation of their physical supply chain–by orchestrating data from disparate sources to get a more complete view of suppliers, inventories, and other information. Google Cloud also announced the Supply Chain Pulse module that can be used with Supply Chain Twin to provide real-time dashboards, advanced analytics, alerts on critical issues like potential disruptions, and collaboration in Google Workspace. The majority of companies do not have complete visibility of their supply chains, resulting in retail stock outs, aging manufacturing inventory, or weather-related disruptions. In 2020, out-of-stock items alone cost the retail industry an estimated $1.14 trillion.

As part of its digitalization agenda, MASkargo, a Malaysian Cargo Airline, has entered into a distribution agreement with e-booking platform cargo.one. The aim is to bring a smooth digital booking experience to MASkargo’s customers and to expand its presence in key cargo markets. “At MASkargo, our strategy is to deliver a first-class customer experience by way of a continuous innovative digital solutions cycle. We are delighted to partner with cargo.one to augment our domestic digital offering to a premium global presence by bringing our real-time rates and capacities to this innovative and rapidly growing online booking platform”, Mark Jason Thomas, chief commercial officer at MASkargo, explains.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will sponsor a number of women from developing countries to follow a new maritime leadership programme, curated by Maritime SheEO , as part of the it’s ongoing work to support gender diversity in the maritime sector. In Maritime, as with other sectors, the higher you climb the fewer women leaders you see in leadership positions. You cannot be what you cannot see! We need more women leaders, more role models and more importantly – our industry needs more capable women in the Captain’s seat. Says Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder, Maritime SheEO, “with a strong belief that every woman in the workplace should have the opportunity to flourish and achieve her full potential in 2019 I embarked on this mission through Maritime SheEO to create an ecosystem that supports women to become the leaders they want to be and they deserve to be”. She further adds, “I am really very grateful to IMO for showing their confidence in Maritime SheEO through their support for this unique Maritime women’s empowerment initiative”.

CargoTalk organised the digital conclave about Cool Chain revolutionising the supply chain. The conclave had eminent speakers from across the industry. With the focus on Cool chain in the new normal world, the summit discussed the significant role played by it in the transportation of the vaccine and other pharmaceutical essentials. In just a few months, the cold chain industry has become a focal point across the globe to do business. The industries across have well adopted to the changing dynamics of transportation of the temperature sensitive essentials in the supply-chain interactions and of their internal operations. Esteemed speakers included Fabrice Panza, Manager,Global Cool chain solutions, Etihad Cargo, Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO, Celcius, Udit Mangal, VP, Buisness Development, Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“On the international front, we should have a smooth custom clearance when it comes to airlines. Another important aspect is processes which include regulations. Disruptions are going to happen more and more. As far as the pharmaceuticals is concerned, requirement for the deep frozen will definitely increase. There is a lot to learn from the covid-19 pandemic. I am a true believer of transparency. For this, we should be more clear on data sharing, location sharing etc. We should be able to give exact explanation to the customer about the shipments. For all this technology is there to help us.” says Fabrice Panza, Manager, Global Col Chain, Etihad Cargo

“few years back, logistics, supply-chain and cold chain were all fragmented sectors. but with pandemic, suddenly the supply-chains and the cold chains have become the differentiators. There is a paradigm shift from being treated as cost centers to product differentiators. Cold chain had always existed and pandemic has only reinforced it’s importance. With phase change technology being introduced, it has become quiet convenient to transport the products while maintaining it’s temperature.” said Udit Mangal, VP, business Development, Pluss Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

“Past few years, cold chain sector has gained significant importance. There has been a tremendous growth in this sector. Pandemic has only highlighted the importance of a robust cold chain supply chain required in India. It is not only required for the pharma and agriculture but for all the perishable goods. Since India is not only fast becoming the pharmaceuticals hub in the world, it is also looked upon as the capital for the vaccine production. For this cold chain in India has to catch up fast. Keeping this in mind we have been rigorously working in getting latest technologies to cold chain in India.” said Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO, Celcius

CargoTalk is organising a digital conclave today from 11.00-12.00 pm. The virtual conclave is about Cool Chain and how it is revolutionising the supply chain. The conclave will have eminent speakers from across the industry. With the focus on Cool chain in the new normal world, the summit will discuss the significant role played by it in the transportation of the vaccine nd other pharmaceutical essentials. In just a few months, the cold chain industry has become a focal point across the globe to do business. The industries across have well adopted to the changing dynamics of transportation of the temperature sensitive essentials in the supply-chain interactions and of their internal operations. Esteemed speakers will include Fabrice Panza, Manager,Global Cool chain solutions, Etihad Cargo, Swarup Bose, Founder and CEO, Celcius, Udit Mangal, VP, Buisness Development, Pluss Advanced Technologies Pvt. Ltd.