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Cargojet, which was announced as the launch customer for Aerios’ Carrier App, has reported a 40% reduction in quote-processing time post extensive trials. This strategic collaboration will ensure a much improved and faster response time to the request of the users. On the other hand, the use of Carrier App will help the Cargojet team to operate through a single platform, resulting in highly optimized operational efficiency. The App will also assist in boosting the CRM capability of Cargojet helping in identifying new business opportunities, and business development. “I am proud to announce Cargojet as our first partner. Cargojet’s early adoption and feedback have been valuable in the shaping the Aerios Carrier App. Cargojet is the first of a long line of carriers to go live with the Carrier App, and I look forward to announcing new partnerships in the future,” Simon Watson, Founder, Aerios said.

WestJet Cargo has selected the Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) solution to streamline the customs management process in its cargo operations. By managing data corrections, liaising directly with customs authorities, and handling any cargo holds at initial ports of entry, TCE will help WestJet Cargo reduce the risk of delays and errors, enabling a smoother, more efficient process. By leveraging advanced technology and automation, the solution will oversee WestJet Cargo’s customs operations and related activities including planning, day-to-day management, documentation, and regulatory adherence. “TCE brings a wealth of experience in customs reporting and management, which will be invaluable in optimizing our customs processes. This partnership will help us ensure our customs procedures are handled with accuracy and efficiency, allowing us to focus on delivering top-tier cargo services to our customers,” Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President, WestJet Cargo said.

Lufthansa Cargo has released its new winter flight schedule which features its freighters serving up to 17 destinations across Asia. The airline has now boosted its capacity in top Asian cities which includes the likes of Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad, said in LinkedIn post. The airline has now increased one weekly flight to Mumbai and Taipei. Chennai will now be served twice a week in combination with Hyderabad or Mumbai. Lufthansa Cargo will carry out a total of 50 weekly freighter frequencies to Asia as per its newly released winter schedule. The airline has also launched a transpacific flight, connecting Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, and Los Angeles, which would ensure a direct connection from Asia to U.S.A, offering faster and high-quality transit.  

Qantas Freight and Freightos have joined hands to enable freight frowarders to explore, and book capacity across Freightos platforms (Webcargo and 7LFreight) for Qantas Network across US, Australia, and New Zealand. Through this strategic partnership between Qantas Freight and Freightos, forwarders can access instant rate quotes and bookings for ground and air providers, including LTL shipments, domestic US air cargo, and international air cargo on a single platform. WebCargo now provides services to 55 carriers, representing nearly 70% of global air cargo capacity.  

The global warehousing and distribution logistics market is projected to touch the $25.7 billion mark by the end of 2031, a report from Allied Market research said. The unprecedented growth in the rise of multimodal transport system and high demand of e-commerce across the globe will contribute to the growth of warehousing and logistics market in next 7 years. The market was valued at $12,019 billion in 2021 and is growing at a CAGR of 7.7 per cent from 2022 to 2031.  

WestJet Cargo is set to launch its new Priority product, available across the WestJet Cargo network starting November 4th, 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights. The product is Designed to meet the needs of industries requiring fast, reliable transportation of critical goods, such as healthcare and manufacturing. With the launch of Priority, WestJet Cargo reinforces its commitment to delivering fast, dependable transport solutions, backed by its extensive cargo network that spans Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. “Our Priority product is tailored to address the growing demand for urgent logistics solutions. With shorter cut-off times and guaranteed uplift, we provide a solution that enhances efficiency and peace of mind, especially for customers in healthcare and other critical industries. These clients depend on timely, secure transport for essential goods such as human blood, tissue samples and machinery,” Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President Cargo said

Qatar Airways Cargo has gone live with CARGOSTACK Optimiser, a product of Wiremind Cargo to boost innovation in revenue management. This innovative solution is specifically designed for the optimisation of the capacity, revenue and the management of pricing. CARGOSTACK Optimise ensures efficiency of cargo operations through its advanced machine learning models. Qatar Airways Cargo’s revenue management teams will now be benefitted from CARGOSTACK’s innovative AI-generated recommendations, its intuitive UI/UX, which the users themselves provided input on during the implementation phase. “At Qatar Airways Cargo, our goal is to lead. The adoption of Wiremind Cargo’s CARGOSTACK Optimiser suite is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. This partnership continues our leadership in employing technology by utilizing the most sophisticated AI solutions available to transform our revenue management processes.  We are thrilled to have found a partner in Wiremind Cargo with whom we continue to closely collaborate and deliver and fine-tune their cutting-edge solutions at such an incredible speed,” Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo said

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and trucking firm Bos Logistics are utilising an electric truck for the delivery of cargo. The duel-branded Volvo FH Electric truck will deliver consolidated freight from AFKLMP’s Schiphol facility to various airfreight agents. The companies had already switched to a biofuel for deliveries, which the partners reckon reduce net emissions by 90%. The two partners in a release said they would make further investments in reducing their impact on the environment in the future. As well as investing in improving its environmental performance on the ground, the airline group has also been investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Challenge Group has announced the expansion of its operations in India with the introduction of two weekly cargo flights to Delhi, starting October 3, 2024. This brings the Group’s total to five weekly flights into India, including three into Mumbai. The new service will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays using Challenge Group’s growing fleet of Boeing 767F aircraft, with a capacity of approximately 52 tons each. “Delhi is a vital hub for global trade, and our new routes reflect our commitment to supporting India’s growth as a key player in the world economy,” said Or Zak, Chief Commercial Officer at Challenge Group. “These flights will boost connectivity for essential industries and provide much-needed capacity for temperature controlled, time-sensitive, hi-tech shipments, along with other complex verticals.”

Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of AirPlus Solutions, offering enhanced services for various cargo products. Customers can now choose from three options; Q-Climate, Q-Plus, and Q-Prime to elevate their shipment’s journey. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, stated, “As the world’s leading cargo carrier, we are committed to continuously innovating our product offerings. We recognize that our customers have unique requirements and often need greater flexibility. With the launch of AirPlus Solutions, we are providing tailored options that best meet our customers’ needs, while delivering our best -in s-class service.” Q-Climate: Provides temperature-control for additional product categories, ensuring a seamless cool chain and ramp protection against external weather elements and is applicable to general cargo and vulnerable cargo. Customers can select from three standard temperature ranges: COL (+2°C to +8°C), CRT (+15°C to +25°C), or ERT (+2°C to +25°C). Q-Plus: Offers prioritised capacity for time-sensitive shipments, ensuring high-priority handling on confirmed flights or the next available flight if the requested flight can no longer accept bookings. Available as an add-on for Qatar Airways Cargo’s General Cargo, SecureLift (Vulnerable Cargo), Fresh Care (perishable cargo), and Drive (automobiles) products. Q-Prime: Guarantees urgent shipments needing guaranteed uplift with prioritised processing, best or preferred connections, and a money-back guarantee if the shipment does not fly as confirmed. Q-Prime can also be used to gain capacity on full flights in urgent cases, where possible. The Control Tower monitors the shipment throughout its journey proactively solving possible disruptions. Available as an add-on for Qatar Airways Cargo’s General Cargo, SecureLift (Vulnerable and Valuable Cargo), Fresh (perishable cargo), and Drive products ( automobiles).