The world is rapidly modernizing with more and more countries moving towards globalization. Air Freight is becoming the norm for transporting cargo as it moves towards a time-centric economy. It's not only good enough to get freight there fast, but also cheap. Air Freight rates are becoming more and more competitive with it being a buyer's market. London Heathrow Airport … [Read more...]
IATA Addresses Priorities for Air Cargo
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...]
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...]
Delta Applies For Latin American Expansion
Delta Airlines has submitted their application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for additional flights from New York and Atlanta to Sao Paulo, Brazil. They are committed to increasing options in the Latin American market. "This is the first time in more than a decade that the Department of Transportation has the opportunity to allocate new Sao Paulo frequencies. These … [Read more...]