World Cargo Symposium 2024: Brendan Sullivan’s speech in full

At the 18th World Cargo Symposium this year in Hong Kong, IATA's global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan emphasised the importance of driving the industry forward through digitalisation, safety and compliance and net zero initiatives. This is his speech in full:  We are all connected to an industr...
OPINION: Web3 efficiencies abound for aviation

OPINION: Web3 efficiencies abound for aviation

In an ever-changing world, airports have long been the vital connectors of our globalised society. However, today's airports are facing a unique set of challenges that demand innovative solutions and steadfast resilience - from heightened security concerns, to labour and equipment shortages, to all-...

New ETA feature from BlueBox Systems enables precise predictions

BlueBox Systems, one of the leading developers of intelligent air freight tracking solutions, is now offering its customers even more accurate access to advance and real-time estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for all shipments. This function is important for both shippers and forwarders...

Cathay Cargo Terminal to provide full end-to-end digital import process

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MightyFly unveils new autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft

MightyFly unveiled yesterday the third generation of the Cento aircraft, an autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry one hundred pounds of cargo for six hundred miles. The new eVTOL incorporates several novel features, including a sleek design that enables operational efficiency,...

Awery releases OBC platform and courier app to drive live tracking shipment visibility

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LCI Signs Agreement with Elroy Air for a Committed Order of up to 40 Chaparral VTOL Aircraft

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