E-commerce boosts cargo demand at Chicago RFD
By Rachelle Harry Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has noted an increase in cargo volumes in the third quarter of this year, which it says is due to e-commerce growth and the movement of PPE. During the third quarter of this year, the hub posted a year on year increase in demand of almost 14% to 1.9bn lbs. Mike Dunn, executive director at RFD, explained: “The major driver continues to be the
MoreAir cargo prepares for biggest ever product launch as vaccine nears roll-out
Air cargo prepares for biggest ever product launch as vaccine nears roll-out 10 / 11 / 2020 By Damian Brett The air cargo industry is preparing for what has been described as the biggest product launch in the history of mankind as a Covid-19 vaccine is set to begin distribution this year. Yesterday, developers Pfizer and BioNTech announced that trials had shown that its vaccine could prevent more
MoreCathay Pacific Cargo signs up to Swissport in Frankfurt
By Damian Brett Cathay Pacific Cargo has signed up to use Swissport as its cargo handler in Frankfurt, shortly after the company opened a new facility at the German airport. The airline signed a five-year contract with Swissport, with the first shipment processed on Monday. “The new 5-year collaboration represents a significant increase of handling volumes for Swissport’s activities at
MoreGenjot Ekonomi Tumbuh, ATPM Ikut Bidik Sektor Logistik
Helena Yupita Angkutan logistik Isuzu. Dok Liputan6.com, Jakarta perekonomian nasional diprediksi akan kembali pulih. Demi mengantisipasi ini, dunia usaha perlu menyiapkan strategi khusus yang adaptif, kreatif dan produktif. Optimisme terhadap pemulihan ekonomi nasional ini sempat diungkapkan Menteri Perekonomian Airlangga Hartarto. Indikatornya, terlihat dari Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) pada Agustus 2020
MoreKemenhub Terus Kaji Strategi Pemulihan Logistik Selama Pandemi
Athika Rahma usai menaiki KRL di Stasiun Tanah Abang, Jakarta, Sabtu (19/9/2020). KRL akan beroperasi mulai pukul 04.00 hingga pukul 20.00 WIB, dengan kereta-kereta pemberangkatan pertama memasuki wilayah DKI Jakarta sekitar pukul 05:00 WIB. (Liputan6.com/Faizal Fanani) Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Penyesuaian baru antara rantai pasok global dengan adaptasi, digitalisasi, kesiapsiagaan
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