Leading global supply chain operator GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second-largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived at Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 22 May and is the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS has been able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to … [Read more...] about GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Pre-hospital blood protection provided to air ambulances by Pelican BioThermal
Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature-controlled packaging, has announced additional air ambulance crews across the United Kingdom are transporting vital blood products via the company’s Crēdo ProMed™ transport bag in a bid to save more lives. Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) first responders in Europe and globally are utilizing the Crēdo ProMed transport bag. The high performing medical transport bag is designed to protect health sciences products, ensuring lifesaving … [Read more...] about Pre-hospital blood protection provided to air ambulances by Pelican BioThermal
myDHLi: DHL Global Forwarding launches innovative one-stop customer portal for digital logistics
DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, has launched myDHLi, the only fully integrated online platform for freight forwarding customers. myDHLi’s highly intuitive user interface makes it easy to use and ensures that customers have all relevant information at hand. Reflecting already well established social media functions like follow and share, relevant information can be easily accessed across organizations and trading partners. Completely transparent … [Read more...] about myDHLi: DHL Global Forwarding launches innovative one-stop customer portal for digital logistics
FedEx Express Appoints Kawal Preet as President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region
FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has announced the appointment of Kawal Preet as the new president of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. Kawal Preet, previously senior vice president of operations, North and South Pacific regions[1], FedEx Express, will take up the role on June 1, 2020. She succeeds Karen Reddington, who served as president of Asia Pacific region since January 2015. Karen … [Read more...] about FedEx Express Appoints Kawal Preet as President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region
American Airlines continues its pioneering history with expanded cargo operations
American Airlines has expanded its cargo schedule in May to provide 140 weekly flights to 15 cities in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Caribbean, up from 80 flights last week. New destinations include daily flights between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Hong Kong (HKG); and weekly flights from DFW and Beijing (PEK); DFW Chicago (ORD) and Paris (CDG); ORD and London Heathrow (LHR); Philadelphia (PHL) and Rome (FCO); PHL and San Juan (SJU), and PHL and Zurich (ZRH). For more than 75 years, cargo … [Read more...] about American Airlines continues its pioneering history with expanded cargo operations
CEVA Logistics launches its Truck-Rail-Truck service, a new solution to keep cargo moving across Asia
CEVA Logistics has designed an innovative Truck-Rail-Truck (TRT) solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis. Prevents long waits at border crossings China and the Southeast Asian region are facing flight suspensions and reductions, space limits and operational restrictions in addition to long waits at border crossings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CEVA Logistics introduced TRT as a practical and innovative multi-modal transport … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics launches its Truck-Rail-Truck service, a new solution to keep cargo moving across Asia