The International Air Transportation Association has advised everyone in the Air Cargo supply chain that we need to work together to increase competitiveness. IATA stressed upon safety, security and sustainability for Air Cargo's future success and growth. We will continue to modernize our processes, strategize to secure the supply chain, and enforce regulations to maintain the … [Read more...]
Lambert-St. Louis (STL) International Airport Makes Push For More Air Cargo
Lambert-St. Louis (STL) International Airport Makes Push For More Air Cargo. In a move that looks to strengthen not only the Lambert-St Louis (STL) International Airport but also the freight forwarder community in the Midwest; the state senators in Missouri have come together to support a bill that will give incentives to the freight forwarders in the area. State senators … [Read more...]
Why shippers should insure their cargo.
Although you thought you packed your shipment correctly, loaded it carefully on the truck or container as soon as it left your dock it was out of your control. The carrier’s goal is to deliver your cargo safely, but sometimes goods get damaged or worse - lost in transit. When this happens what are you covered for? What would a carrier be obligated to pay for a freight claim … [Read more...]
Why Should I Control My Export Shipment?
Top 10 Reasons to Control Your Freight and NOT ship Ex-Works 1. Shipping EXW doesn’t mean that your job is done when your customer’s forwarder picks up the freight Controlling your freight gives you a great customer service tool – the ability to track and trace your shipments – from your dock to the shipment’s final destination. 2. When you control your … [Read more...]
HACTL Makes History
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals made history when they handled the largest single flight shipment of horses ever. A total of 63 show jump horses were shipped using Lufthansa Cargo's B747 chartered freighter. "On arrival in Hong Kong, the horses were unloaded from the aircraft and transferred to Hactl’s livestock handling center. The horses were transferred in their air stalls to … [Read more...]