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Celebi India commenced its ground handling services at Chennai International Airport. Airlines have started entering into ground handling service contracts with Celebi. Recently, US Bangla Airlines and YTO Cargo signed a ground handling contract with Celebi to look after their ground handling requirements at Chennai airport. Celebi has gone the extra mile, installing state-of-the-art infrastructure to offer quality ground handling services. Over 750 dedicated employees will be engaged by the end of this year to ensure airlines and passengers receive seamless, on-time service. Now scheduled and non-scheduled airlines at domestic and international terminals can avail themselves of Celebi’s comprehensive ground handling services. Tauseef Khan, CEO of Ground Handling Celebi India, said, “We recognize the importance of Chennai Airport as a key gateway for travellers, and we are excited to contribute to its growth and efficiency. Long wait times for baggage on arrival and extended queues at check-in will now be a thing of the past once passengers experience the services provided by Celebi. Our commitment to building a sustainable ecosystem and expanding our capacity to handle the ever-growing number of passengers is unmatched. Our team of highly skilled professionals will ensure that passengers’ needs are met with the utmost care and attention. With state-of-the-art electrical equipment and facilities at our disposal, we will provide passengers with an experience that is smooth, hassle-free, and truly exceptional. This launch marks a significant milestone for Celebi India and Chennai Airport, strengthening our commitment to delivering world-class ground handling services in the aviation sector and providing a superior experience for all passengers traveling through this vibrant gateway.” Chennai International Airport is the ninth airport in India for Celebi after successful operations at major airports …

Asia Shipping International Transport India was felicitated with ‘Best Ocean Freight Forwarding Company’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023 hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) serves as an all-India platform created with a vision to recognise excellence in the Cargo-Freight-Logistics Industry across various domains, including Rail, Road, Air, Sea, Allied Services, Warehousing, Technology, 3rd Party Logistics, and more. Our world-class awards ceremonies are known for their formal Black-Tie affair, filled with glitz and glamour, attended by the most influential personalities in the Cargo Industry.

Cargo Talk is glad to announce its Exclusive Media Partnership with The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) for its upcoming 47th Annual Convention which will be held at Hotel Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 23rd to 26th November 2023. The Theme of the Convention this year is ‘AI The Game Changer – Embracing the Intelligent Future.’ Throwing light on the same, C K Govil, CMD, Activair Airfreight says, “Efficient air cargo operations, optimised logistics and an improved customer experience are what AI can bring to our industry. It has the power to ease bottlenecks at airports, make data transparent and well organised, and optimise storage in warehouses and planning for flights. AI can facilitate information collection, processing, and flow, thus reducing disruptions in the supply chain. Besides tracking shipments in real time, AI can predict delays based on previous data. This can help the industry players save time and money and prevent interruptions in air cargo deliveries. We have seen AI-enabled chatbots strengthening customer support in many industries. It will bring about a similar change in the way we manage customer queries and make air cargo booking and reservations simpler.”

Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa commenced international cargo operations and accepted first cargo shipment in the presence of Navraj Goyal, IRS Commissioner of Customs, Custom House agents, and other officials and dignitaries. “I sincerely thanks & appreciate Air India, KAYBEE Exports, Indian Customs, ICEGATE Systems, DG Systems, CISF and all the Government & Air Cargo Stakeholders for their Contributions and Participation,”said Purushottam Singh Thakur, Business Head – Cargo, GMR MoPA.

Block your dates for India’s highly anticipated and power-packed show on cold chain storage and transportation. Being organized by WIZ, Cold Chain Unbroken (CCUB) 2023 will be held on 14-15 September at Taj Bengaluru. The key points of discussion will include cold chain storage, handling and transportation, adequate infrastructure and skilled manpower for ground handling and transportation of products such as pharma and perishables, tech integration, government policies to facilitate EoDB and a lot more. Several industry stalwarts and stakeholders, including airports, airlines, freight forwarders, shipping lines, trucking companies, custodians are expected to take part in the show. The two-day event will provide a platform to meet and exchange ideas and collaborate.

Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects (PLIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Summit Alliance Port (SAPL), to expand its operations in Bangladesh and develop rail-linked Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs), and Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) at strategically vital locations in Bangladesh. The key focus of this alliance is to establish joint venture companies that will be responsible for handling a significant portion of Bangladesh’s containerised cargo, plays a pivotal role in the country’s trade.

Continental Carriers was honoured with ‘Best Logistics Service Provider’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023 hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) serves as an all-India platform created with a vision to recognise excellence in the Cargo-Freight-Logistics Industry across various domains, including Rail, Road, Air, Sea, Allied Services, Warehousing, Technology, 3rd Party Logistics, and more. Our world-class awards ceremonies are known for their formal Black-Tie affair, filled with glitz and glamour, attended by the most influential personalities in the Cargo Industry.

According to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), July air cargo demand was marginally (0.8 per cent) below the previous year’s levels. Although demand is basically flat compared to 2022, this is an improvement on recent months’ performance that is particularly significant given declines in global trade volumes and rising concerns over China’s economy, the update added. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was a significant improvement over the previous month’s performance (-3.4 per cent). “The global air cargo industry registered 20.7 billion CTKs in July, extending its steady improvement since February. Year-on-year (YoY) industry CTKs narrowed the gap while remaining 3.3 percent lower than their pre-pandemic level in 2019. The improved annual growth rate in global CTKs is also a result of growth stemming from a lower 2022 baseline.” Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 11.2 percent compared to July 2022 (eight percent for international operations). “The strong uptick in ACTKs reflects the growth in belly capacity (29.3 percent year-on-year) due to the summer season.”

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is building upon its cooperation with Pledge, a carbon emissions measurement and offsetting platform for freight forwarders, by allowing visitors to the trade association’s website direct access to Pledge’s Freight Emissions Calculator. BIFA announced its cooperation with Pledge in January this year and this has seen the latter provide BIFA with some important resources that will support members in their journey to more environmentally sustainable operations. Members can try Pledge’s Freight Emissions Calculator via the BIFA website for a capped number of uses, or sign up to a 14-day free trial of the full platform to explore how it can help meet emissions regulations, set emissions targets, and determine reduction strategies. To get started, users enter the origin, destination, shipment weight, and mode of transport of a shipment, which then generates a Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) accredited and ISO:14083-aligned emissions calculation.

Carico Systems was honoured with ‘Emerging Technology Service Provider’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023 hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) serves as an all-India platform created with a vision to recognise excellence in the Cargo-Freight-Logistics Industry across various domains, including Rail, Road, Air, Sea, Allied Services, Warehousing, Technology, 3rd Party Logistics, and more. Our world-class awards ceremonies are known for their formal Black-Tie affair, filled with glitz and glamour, attended by the most influential personalities in the Cargo Industry.