Aviation
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Silk Way Cargo Village makes headway
Cathay cargo volumes up 15% in November
Air New Zealand to move 5M kilos of cargo through December, January
Hong Kong Int'l Airport maintains double-digit cargo growth in November
Etihad Cargo adds Paris to freighter network with new weekly service
WorldACD: Tonnages and rates begin dropping after strong Q4 peak
New air-cargo route links China's Xinjiang and London
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Swiss WorldCargo offers capacity on WebCargo by Freightos
International Chamber of Shipping names new secretary general
Courier companies utilising Beijing Daxing Airport subway line for parcel delivery
China's air freight volume hits record high
Avianca Cargo becomes a certified Cargo iQ member
IATA calls for stricter rules on slot regulation to boost capacity
Contecon Guayaquil receives PIL’s largest vessel
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Air New Zealand purchases 30 million litres of SAF
Air Canada Cargo announces ground handling charge adjustments
WFS opens fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen for launch of e-commerce & freight forwarder handling services
Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight
American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow
Challenge Group adds Boeing 747-400 freighter to its fleet
DHL anticipates “chaotic start to 2025” for container shipping
DHL Express moved 6% more shipments from APAC to the rest of the world
Cainiao sees holiday package volumes to double in the US, Mexico
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Delta Cargo to offer capacity at cargo.one booking platform
Qatar Airways Cargo introduces Interline bookings on its digital lounge portal
Hellmann appoints Martin Habisreitinger COO Airfreight
Frankfurt cargo grows in November, still below pre-pandemic levels
Korean Air completes Asiana acquisition for US$1B
IATA targets air cargo tracking devices with new assessment program
Cathay backs whitepaper advocating development of local SAF blending capacity
Emirates SkyCargo strengthens digitalization with eQuote launch
IATA hits “disappointingly slow” growth in SAF production
Supply chain issues to continue to negatively impact airlines into 2025 – IATA
APEC commits to promoting use of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL)
Star Alliance names Michael Rousseau as new chairperson
IATA: US$1.7B in airline funds blocked by governments
Thai Airways appoints Globe Air Cargo India for Bangalore, Cochin operations
JD Logistics reports record growth during start of holiday shopping season
IATA expands presence in the UAE
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UNCTAD: Global trade will reach a new high in 2024
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Qatar Airways Cargo, Japan Airlines sign MoU on cargo partnership
Atlas Air Worldwide appoints Klaus Goersch as chief operating officer
Amazon says Black Friday week volumes this year “biggest” ever
Air cargo demand in 2024 shaping up to be banner year
Challenge Group launches its first flights to Nairobi
Cathay Cargo notes possible AI impact on air cargo
WorldACD: Asia Pacific generating more than 50% of worldwide air cargo growth
Allcargos’ ECU Worldwide names Jan Kleine-Lasthues as COO
DHL acquires controlling stake in eFulfilment solutions company, Brandpath
Qatar Airways Cargo, Cainiao boost partnership on global e-commerce
Air Canada Cargo moves confiscated white-nosed coati from Toronto to Nebraska
Cathay Cargo Terminal integrates AI with its existing CCTV infrastructure
Air Charter Service transports largest rhino relocation conservation project
WorldACD: Tonnages hold firm while rates continue to build in peak season
Trump's tariff threat to Canada, Mexico to add more uncertainty to international trade
Cathay says 100% of pre-pandemic flights to be back from January 2025
dnata earns IATA’s environmental management certification in Europe
APAC airlines record double-digit cargo growth driven by holiday season demand
CEVA Logistics launches FORPLANET for low carbon, sustainable logistics
Korean Air gets final European Commission approval on Asiana merger
Hong Kong International Airport commissions Three-Runway System
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FedEx boost connectivity from Asia Pacific to India and Europe with new route
Lufthansa Cargo, Maersk launch cooperation on airfreight decarbonization
SATS forms partnership to grow its Saudi gateway business
Silk Way Cargo Village construction deal signed
WorldACD: Rates spike from Europe to Americas lifts global prices
PSA Antwerp, Combinant sign rail connectivity deal
DP World eyes auto sector growth, offers solutions to China’s EV makers
De minimis changes looming
Hong Kong woos airlines with incentives to expand routes, add flights
East, Gulf ports strike’s ripple effect could disrupt schedules into 2025
Air freight peak expected to take rates higher, and possibly higher yet
Cathay expects robust cargo demand through the rest of the peak season
Kerry Logistics appoints Wong Siew Loong as chief commercial officer
Etihad Cargo to offer discounted rates to In-Country Value-certified firms
ECS Group's Adrien Thominet appointed to TIACA Board of Directors
Freightos: No real air peak yet
Qatar Airways Cargo, MASkargo partner to boost connectivity
Cargo traffic continue to grow steadily at Hong Kong Int'l Airport
time:matters ink deal with Shenzhen Airport Group on logistics handling
Etihad Cargo launches more options for pet transport
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DP World, SailGP announce global smart logistics partnership
Hellmann implements robotics to enhance eCommerce fulfillment
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Emirates joins coaltion to improve frozen foods supply chain
WorldACD: Spot rates rise further as peak season builds
Port of Long Beach reaches all-time record volume in October
APAC airline executives call for multi-pronged strategy to achieve net zero
BIMCO launches Ship Recycling Alliance
Amazon Air Cargo has enough capacity to handle third-party volumes
Silk Way Group unveils new cargo airport in Azerbaijan
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Port of Hamburg sees growing interest in global cooperation on green issues
Air Canada launches first air-to-rail connections in Asia within South Korea
Changi Airport to invest S$3B to strengthen Singapore's position as a global air hub
Saudia Cargo names Loay Mashabi as new CEO
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dnata receives first Cargo IQ certified membership
Emirates reports 16% growth in cargo volume for the first half
Lufthansa Cargo boosts China partnerships
Freightos: Trump win could trigger frontloading ahead of expected tariffs
Qantas Freight to offer capacity on WebCargo by Freightos
Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines completes IPO listing in Taiwan
Hong Kong targets commissioning of Three-runway System on November 28
MOL invests in logistics infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia
SATS, WFS unveil new, joint visual identity
Chapman Freeborn names Bernardo Nunes global chief operating officer
Cathay Cargo signs deal to boost winter reliability at Anchorage from 2025
ONE raises 2024 forecast following strong Q2 results
American Airlines Cargo transports tiger from Argentina to Minnesota
Global air cargo market on-track to record double-digit growth in 2024
Air Charter Service reports growth in its Greater China operations
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Qantas Freight offers capacity on cargo.one platform
Regulatory approvals to drive Air One's freighter solutions to Asia
Etihad Cargo notes increased presence in the Japanese market
DHL Express opens expanded Kuala Lumpur Gateway amid increased trade growth
APAC airlines record another month of cargo growth driven by resilient exports
Lufthansa Cargo starts transpacific flight from Vietnam to the US
IATA to offer digital currencies in financial settlement systems
JD Logistics launches Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur air cargo route
Emirates eyes cargo cooperation with Vietnam Airlines
DHL: Hong Kong air traders expect comparable or stronger peak season
OOCL signs charter deals for six new 13,000 TEU container ships
DHL, IAG Cargo sign SAF air freight deal
Kuehne+Nagel expects muted peak season for air cargo
MOL signs long-term charter deal for Singapore LNG facility
Sea-Intel warns of sharply worsening trade imbalances
New Transport Canada PACT program begins November 1
Cathay expects robust peak season demand driven by e-commerce, high-tech goods
Hong Kong International Airport achieves 12th straight month of cargo growth
Cainiao expands capacity, global express shipping ahead of 11.11 festival
HKIA expands precious metals depository to boost Hong Kong's role in global gold trade
WFS introduces biofuel to drop carbon emissions by 80% at Paris CDG
Emirates SkyCargo to expand fleet, capacity with five more B-777 Freighter order
B&H Worldwide relocates Auckland warehouse to new location
Saudia Cargo taps Swissport for Nairobi Airport ground handling
Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold cargo capacity for winter season
FedEx completes first-ever US-China roundtrip panda deliveries
Jet fuel shipments up 11% as airline traffic now exceeds pre-COVID levels
SF Express launches facility with SATS to boost Southeast Asia logistics
AAT named cargo handler for Thai Lion Air, Indonesia AirAsia in Hong Kong
Saudia Cargo signs deal with Cluster2 Airports to boost Saudi air cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo ink deal with Qatar Post for mail services
Changi Airport opens refurbished air logistics facility Changi Nexus One
HKIA on track to have all three runways operational by year's end
Boeing announces end of 767 freighter production in 2027
Fraport names Denis de Farias Duarte as new head of cargo development
MAB Kargo obtains first Cargo iQ certification
dnata adds 14 electric ground power units to Dubai fleet
flydubai Cargo boosts online sales capabilities through cargo.one
Gemini Cooperation opts for Cape of Good Hope route as Red Sea crisis persists
Continued pressure on air cargo as congestion from East Coast port strikes ease
American Airlines Cargo announces new routes, increased frequencies
Cathay Cargo notes uptick in special shipments
Singapore-UK partnership boosts digital and green shipping
Hactl announces Hong Kong ground handling deal with MSC Air Cargo
IATA highlights need to protect civil aviation in times of conflict
Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
WorldACD: Rates, demand rise further in September as strong peak looms
Air cargo records double-digit growth for ninth straight month – IATA
DHL expands in BWS logistics market with VignoblExport acquisition
Stricter US air cargo security measures effective November 13
Australia follows US, Canada with stricter air cargo security measures
US port strikes add to “storm brewing” in air freight market
SkyTeam Cargo appoints Delta Cargo president Peter Penseel as new chair
Etihad Cargo eyes increased frequency, capacity in Vietnam
QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO INTRODUCES INTERLINE BOOKINGS ON ITS DIGITAL LOUNGE PORTAL
December 12, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first air cargo carrier to offer online bookings with instant confirmations for interline partners.

 

This new feature is available through its innovative Digital Lounge portal and is part of the airline's efforts to enhance and digitalize the booking experience.

 

"Interline partners can now manage online bookings seamlessly, eliminating the need to contact local station staff and significantly reducing the manual exchange of booking emails," Qatar Airways Cargo said.

 

It added that this enhancement not only streamlines the booking process but also enhances operational efficiency, providing real-time access to booking information and updates.

 

The Interline booking feature is currently being used by American Airlines Cargo and Latam Cargo to manage all their bookings on Qatar Airways Cargo flights.

 

The air cargo carrier aims to extend Digital Lounge to all its interline partners in the coming months. 

 

Digitalisation is a cornerstone of our strategy, and we are proud to continue setting new standards in the cargo industry. As the first air cargo carrier to offer online bookings with instant confirmations to our interline partners, we are committed to innovation and improving the booking experience for both, our partners and customers," said Mark Drusch, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo.

 

"Our teams actively gather customer feedback to enhance the user experience on the Digital Lounge portal, and we have made significant progress since its launch in 2022," he added.

 

Faisal Karamat, vice president of Cargo Customer Experience at Qatar Airways Cargo, noted that since the launch of Digital Lounge, the carrier has welcomed over 6,800 registered customers and 15,000 users to the portal, achieving nearly 500,000 online bookings.

 

"The portal’s intuitive design and user-friendly layout have received high praise, underscoring its success in meeting customer needs and driving digitalisation in the cargo industry."

 

"We are continually exploring ways to enhance our Digital Lounge, and the introduction of the new Interline feature is a testament to our commitment to adding valuable functionalities," Karamat added.

 

The Digital Lounge interface and a host of features like tracking and tracing, uploading of multiple dimensions per shipment, notifications configuration per air waybill, BUP bookings with ULD details, allotment bookings, and a personalised experience for consolidators.

 

Qatar Airways Cargo said the Digital Lounge portal offers a "unique and efficient" booking experience. Customers can complete their bookings in just 2-3 minutes, supported by a 24/7 centralised in-house technical support team.

 

Meanwhile, Qatar Airways Cargo recently introduced a new industry feature, 'My Allotments,' on the portal, which provides real-time visibility, prevents overbooking, and optimises shipment planning.