FedEx Dubai cargo operations As demand continues to increase for air cargo and e-commerce, the world’s airports are preparing to expand where possible to handle the expected load. Here is a list of some of the most eagerly awaited airport projects that will help expand global airfreight capacity. 1) Chicago, U.S. —
Month: October 2017
Singapore’s new ‘contactless’ airport terminal – Video
Changi Airport Checking in at Singapore's new 'contactless' airport terminal In This High-Tech Airport, Check In And Board Without Talking To Staff. SINGAPORE - Singapore's Changi Airport opened operations at its new cutting-edge terminal 4 Tuesday. A key feature, say airports bosses, is its automated check-in system, including facial scanning and computerized baggage
3PLs not worried about competition from Amazon…yet
Between Amazon’s rapid growth and unpredictability, third-party logistics providers say it is definitely a looming concern as to whether the e-commerce giant will be a threat to their business in the future. E-commerce giant Amazon appears to be gaining ground in many aspects, between boosting net sales and continuously increasing its
Airbus in Talks With U.S. Regulators About Compliance Violations
A logo of Airbus is pictured on their booth during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse European planemaker Airbus SE on Tuesday revealed the existence of discrepancies in its regulatory filings related to US arms trafficking rules. It disclosed it is in talks
U.S Railway firm sues over millions of rail ties it calls defective
One of the America’s largest railroads must replace millions of defective wooden railroad ties on its tracks because they’re degrading faster than expected, the company said in a federal lawsuit. Norfolk Southern Railway blames an Alabama company that produced its railroad ties of failing to use the proper protective coating on
Nissan’s October passenger car sales in Japan fell by half amid scandal
Nissan Motor Co said Japan sales of new passenger vehicles probably fell by half in October from a year ago after the discovery of improper final inspection procedures at its domestic plants caused it to suspend some production. The Japanese automaker found last month that uncertified technicians had been carrying out final
Bolloré Logistics’ San Francisco facility now a bonded warehouse
Bolloré Logistics' San Francisco facility Bolloré Logistics’ 13,000 square feet (1,208 sqm) warehouse space in San Francisco is now bonded to respond to increasing customer demand. In order to become a bonded warehouse, a series of steps had to be completed with US Customs. The entire process for documentation, site visit, security
Nigeria contracts firm to secure it’s maritime space
Lagos - Nigeria is taking steps to ensure the security of its waterways, maritime facilities and train personnel. The country's Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed on Monday that the government has contracted an Israeli firm for three years to adequately train Nigerian personnel on the security of the sector, after
Nigeria’s Airspace Agency hires 40 new air traffic controllers
Agency weigh in on safety needs, employed 150 air traffic controller in 10 months Need to urgently beef up depleting number Lagos - The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has engaged 40 new cadets following the depleting number of air traffic control officers across the country. The agency said on Monday that
DHL adds global gateway facility to Chicago Airport cargo development
Mayor Emanuel joined DHL for the opening of the company's $10 million global gateway facility at O'Hare International Airport. October 30, 2017: DHL’s new $10 million global gateway facility at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago was inaugurated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. To grow its thriving global air network, DHL has selected Chicago’s new state-of-the-art