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EDITORIAL Editor’s Note

Ethics and cargo Monthly: Vol 09 | Issue 07 | No. 77 Middle East, Africa, Asia & beyond The line between ethics and cargo used to be blurred in pursuit of good money. Countless high value items—stolen antiques, endangered species, weapons, among other illegal items—have made it between countries in the past via planes without questions from authorities. The practice still exists clandestinely especially in terms of illegal poaching with international bodies pointing out the crime valued at about USD20 billion annually. The difference is that these days the ethical transportation of goods, especially that of wildlife and endangered species, are given due importance. In this edition, we look at Cargolux Airlines, which like other major global cargo carriers, have made a pledge to protect animal rights by refusing the so-called hunting trophies. A true friend of nature, the company made history last month when it successfully transported two captured Chief Editor Gemma Q. Casas whales from Shanghai, China to Iceland where the world's gemmadimensionsmedia.com first sanctuary for whales and dolphins is located. Contributors Nirmala Rao We'll also share insights on the global logistics industry's Ayesha Rashid ayeshaaircargoupdate.com future from experts who were surveyed ahead of the

Sales Marketing transport logistics exhibition and that of Air Cargo Europe. Israr Ahmad isrardimensionsmedia.com On The Lounge, we'll share the story of a busy Omani Tousif Ahmed cargo executive who takes pride in being part of the tousifdimensionsmedia.com Head Operations Sultanate of Oman's growing aviation and freight sectors Jamal Ahmad who despite his busy schedule still finds time to bond with jamaldimensionsmedia.com Photo Journalist his family. Wasim Ahmed On airports, we will bring you how an unexploded wasimdimensionsmedia.com Cr eative Head ordnance from World War II disrupted flights in Frankfurt Mohammed Imran imrandimensionsmedia.com and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents; the technovation concept that Hong Kong explores for its new

city within the airport; Turkey's new book chronicling the 42-month journey of the world's biggest airport, Istanbul Airport, and; Heathrow's massive expansion plans. These and more in this edition of Air Cargo Update.

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busy life in the air Mohammed Ali Al Musar cargo industry Senior Vice President, Oman Air Cargo

Mohammed Ali Al Musafir, Senior Vice President - the fisheries and agriculture sectors,” he added. Oman Air Cargo at Oman Air, has a lot on his plate as the In 2016, Al Musafir, who previously held other senior airline aggressively competes in the cut-throat air freight management roles in the airline, took the responsibility of industry, pursuing growth and new business leading Oman Air Cargo and had since been instrumental opportunities. in turning around its business to a strong and sustainable His job requires constant travel across the globe, good one. leadership and business acumen, mentoring staff, In 2017, Oman Air Cargo posted 38 percent growth in precision and making the right decisions within the sales and cargo volumes, followed by 17 percent in 2018. company, working with about 75 interline partners and There is optimism in getting good numbers in 2019 with responsible for moving goods across the globe for Q1 2019 showing 16 percent year-on-year growth despite individuals and businesses that trust in Oman Air Cargo's the many challenges the industry faces. reliable and efficient air freight services. In the midst of his daunting tasks and responsibilities, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, this devout father of six—four adults and two teenage is a vital lifeline in growing Oman's economy with each kids, still finds time for family and personal hobbies new destination launched ushering new opportunities for whenever he can. trade, business, and tourism prospects for Omanis. On weekends, he prefers to spend his time with his “It feels great,” shared Al Musafir with Air Cargo family enjoying the sun, sand and the sea dotting Oman's Update when asked how it feels to see the airline which he beautiful coastlines. has been serving since 1996 make leaps and bounds in “I don't have so much free time to be honest. I spend my such a short time in the global aviation industry. weekend with the family. We go for picnic and enjoy the “We started with domestic flights. Then flights to Dubai sea. Oman is a beautiful country with beautiful beaches. and India were launched. Now we're flying almost And whenever we have an opportunity, we go out as a everywhere. It's a success story. It connects Oman to the family,” shared Al Musafir who is highly regarded in the world. We are hoping that the airline will grow further and business for his hard work and innovative business fly to more destinations. Aside from being one of the solutions. major stakeholders in supporting the Sultanate of Oman's Busy as he seems, Al Musafir also finds time to read, National Air Cargo strategy, we are fully dedicated to reflect on each day's events and update himself on the work towards the development and growth of Oman's Air latest developments in the volatile and dynamic air cargo Cargo business by supporting local exports which include industry.

GLOBAL NEWS Saudia Cargo draws strength with SkyTeam Cargo alliance at Air Cargo Europe 2019

Saudia Cargo CEO Omar Talal Hariri, left, gets well wishes from another cargo executive.

MUNICH, GERMANY: Saudia carriers, the SkyTeam Cargo. We Cargo continues to draw strength believe that joining the team will from its SkyTeam Cargo alliance, further enhance our services to our opting to participate for the first time loyal customers whilst promoting as part of the group instead of having collaboration and solidarity in its own stand at the recently held Air addressing pressing issues in the Cargo Europe 2019. industry,” Omar Hariri , CEO of Saudia At the June 5 welcome banquet Cargo, commented during the event. reception that SkyTeam Cargo hosted Saudia Cargo (Saudia Airlines other major players to optimize at its stand, Saudia Cargo was Cargo Company) has been in the air opportunities and resources. This is a formally introduced as the newest freight industry since 1945. It formally partnership so in return we pledge to member of the world's largest alliance became the 12th member of SkyTeam help the SkyTeam Cargo members of freight carriers comprised of 12 Cargo on April 15, 2019. expand their operations in the Middle major airlines. As SkyTeam Cargo member, Saudia East and elsewhere,” the Saudia Air Cargo Europe is the largest Cargo significantly expanded its trade fair on logistics and air freight, global network with the group having Cargo CEO said highlighting that held from June 4-7, 2019. This year access collectively to more than 900 Saudi Arabia Government envisions the biennial event drew about 2,374 destinations in more than 175 to turn the Kingdom into a global exhibitors from more than 63 countries. logistics and freight hub under the countries, up by 10 percent than in “Saudia Cargo continues to explore Saudi Vision 2030 initiative. 2017. ways that will improve its capacity, This mandate means investing “We're delighted to participate for services and resources. The changing heavily on infrastructure, new the first time at Air Cargo Europe as dynamics in the air freight industry technologies and people as well as part of a global alliance of cargo calls for greater collaboration with forging global industry alliances.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo gets 'FlowerWatch' accreditation

SCHIPHOL: Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) became the first airline granted The Netherlands' “FlowerWatch” accreditation—a proof of quality and standardization that all fresh flowers it ships from Nairobi to Schiphol Airport are in good condition.

Eric Mauroux, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo's Global Head of Perishables Logistics

The Netherlands gave the airline the accreditation at the recently held International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) in Nairobi, Kenya. The accreditation is part of the global floriculture industry's efforts for further improvements on the shipments of fresh flowers. Cold-chain management has emerged in recent years as a vital success factor in the post-harvest life of fresh flowers. Temperature exposure during storage and transportation contributes to discoloring, wilting, poor flower opening, and premature ageing. The end result is reduced vase life, often by several days. FlowerWatch has developed a fail-safe Quality Assurance system based on 'time temperature exposure' expressed in degree hours. Simply put this is the average temperature of your fresh flowers throughout transportation multiplied by the number of hours (1 degree hour = 1 hour x 1 degree Celsius). Every 500 degree hours reduces vase life by one day. The key to successful cold chain performance is to minimize the number of degree hours. “Like the pharmaceuticals sector, where steps have been taken to comply with manufacturers requirements, we recognise the necessity for the floriculture sector of moving towards a more efficient cool chain based on the key drivers of effective collaboration, innovation and data- sharing in order to comply with growers', importers' and retailers' requirements,” explained Eric Mauroux, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo's Global Head of Perishables Logistics.

GLOBAL NEWS Turkish Cargo includes Khimki, the city of science of Russia, to its flight network ISTANBUL: Turkish Cargo has added Khimki (SVO-Sheremetyevo Airport), also known as the city of science of Russia, to its expanding direct flight cargo network, the company announced. Turkey's national freight carrier said it stands to carry many export products especially automotive accessories and oil raw materials originating from Russia, as well as a variety of imports from Turkey such as textile products, electronics and vegetables and fruits to be sent to Russia. Located just 30-km from Moscow, Khimki has a close commercial relationship with the capital and encompasses the largest shopping Wednesdays on Istanbul (ISL) - Khimki more than 300 destinations, Turkish malls of the country. (SVO) line as of June 12,” said Turkish Cargo has remarkably sustained “Our flights to Khimki with an Cargo. growth and continues to undertake exports and imports marketplace for Reaching 124 countries, with major changes at its new hub to reach Turkey, the USA and Europe especially extensive flight network covering 88 its goal of becoming one of the top 5 the Far East will be performed by direct cargo flight destinations and cargo brands worldwide. means of A330-200F freighters on

RSA Global launches e-Commerce solutions to serve emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa

DUBAI: RSA Global says it has launched a fulfilment solution capable The RSA team of processing up to 10,000 consignments per day, catering to digital sellers and e-commerce platforms eyeing the high potential markets of the Middle East and African continent. RSA, a leading supply-chain provider based in Dubai, said its significant investments in technology and infrastructure addresses the diverse challenges of these emerging markets. It promises a sophisticated solution to elevate the customer experience in the following areas: First mile: Digital operations that ensure complete visibility from the start; Linehaul: Partner air fleet to provide consistent efficiency in transit time; Customs clearance: Top performing agents powered with blockchain & AI technology; Final mile: Mobile platform to handle last minute changes to delivery and to optimize route planning, and; Integration options: Multiple options to integrate via various technologies e.g. EDI or APIs consumer of the future. With our strategic focus RSA said it is leveraging its exclusive and extensive network to and investments in technology, we look forward guarantee a robust and integrated fulfilment solution, with traceability to enabling consumers in the Middle East and at every step. The company is also designing multimodal shipping Africa to gain greater access to the world,” said options to optimise cost and efficiency for clients with varying demands. Abhishek Ajay Shah, Group CEO and Co- “This is a culmination of all the services and products we have been Founder of RSA Global which was established in building over the years to now serve who we believe will be the 2009.

GLOBAL NEWS ECS Group makes waves in Munich American Airlines with the #NexGenLeaders challenge adds seasonal widebody service to Munich and Berlin Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: American Airlines has added new destinations to its international network with additional widebody service to Germany for summer 2019. ECS Group's #NextGenLeaders Challenge proved to be a success with the New routes include winners creating technovation solutions for the industry. Supplied Photo Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Munich, Germany (MUC) on a MUNICH: ECS Group made waves humanitarian supplies, implementing Boeing 787-800, began on during the four-day Air Cargo Europe a new CSR impact. This project could June 6. This seasonal route as it introduced the freight community be put into practice in the near future, gives American a second to its #NexGenLeaders challenge that supported by a major institution. widebody flight to Munich in culminated with the recognition of This year's #NextGenLeaders addition to year-round Airbus winners from across the globe after six winners are the following: A330-200 service to Munich months of intense competition. In the "ECS Group Employees" from Charlotte (CLT) that Startups, group employees and category, the winner is "Cargo s t u d e n t s w e r e a m o n g 1 0 0 0 Assistant" represented by Jonatan launched in March. participants and from a huge range of Jiménez. The group's idea is a voice The Munich area is home to backgrounds who worked for months and virtual assistant tool (like leading automotive to build the future of the industry. Alexa/Google Home) that performs a manufacturers and their During the prestigious gala dinner, range of tasks. The main objective of suppliers and it also has a industry stalwarts had the opportunity Cargo Assistant is to improve the widespread IT equipment to discover the talent of the future, and information exchange process and production industry where were completely won over by the also provide a unique and exclusive customers have already i n n o v a t i v e n a t u r e o f t h e service to customers. A prototype of expressed considerable #NexGenLeaders project. this tool already exists and will be interest in the new wide body developed internally for ECS Group's E C S G r o u p w e l c o m e d t h e service. enthusiastic response of key industry customers. The second new route from stakeholders saying the project In the "Students" category, the U.S. to Germany is wouldn't have been possible without "Augmented by DCK" represented by the unfailing support of the Grand Rutger Smulsers won. Their solution: Philadelphia (PHL) to Berlin, Jury—E. Wilson (Delta Air Lines), G. Use augmented reality in freight Germany (TXL) on the Boeing Halleux (Qatar Airways), C. Garcia (IAG handling to improve and assist the 767-300, with service starting Cargo), L. Kuehner (Panalpina), S. freight acceptance process during on June 7. Berlin is a hub for Polmans (Brussels Airport Company), freight handling and during pallet machinery, pharmaceuticals, S. Scholte (TIACA), N. Bamford (Azura building. By looking through electronics, and fruit logistics. international), A. G. Diener-Veinott augmented reality glasses, the “I'm excited about these (Accenture), V. Marchand (WFS), I. Raj computer generates information to new opportunities,” said Tim (DHL express). help make warehouse employees' Isik, American's Director, jobs easier and improve their The 10 #NexGenLeaders teams Cargo Sales – Europe, Middle present at the Air Cargo Europe trade efficiency. East and Africa. “I'm proud to show had the privilege of discovering In the "Startups" category, "Clive - say that American Airlines has the air freight industry from the inside The Selfie App" represented by Niall the largest network in the and attending a truly memorable van de Wouw, co-founder of the evening, including the announcement startup, emerged as the winner. Their world, but we're continuing to of the three winners. solution: Every Wednesday, the Selfie expand into new cities. These Some of the 10 finalists have already App provides cargo airlines with new routes further grow our distinguished themselves even if they detailed load factor analyses for the presence in Europe and most didn't win: one such example is “Each previous week. These timely analyses importantly, give our % Counts” – a team of students with a are based on flights' freight volume customers more opportunities project designed to use the empty and weight. The service was launched to connect their goods around space in cargo planes to send on May 29. the world.”

GLOBAL NEWS AirBridgeCargo expands passive pharma solutions with SkyCell as partner to cater to the needs of different customers. SkyCell data-collection enablement supports our intention to move further with 'Internet of Things' penetration into the industry and step aside from peer-to-peer data sharing to information transparency and availability. On top of this, it fosters an extra piece of mind for our customers to have real- time data in one click,” – stated Fedor Novikov, Deputy General Director, Products, AirBridgeCargo Airlines. Richard Ettl, CEO of SkyCell, added: “ABC has one of the most modern airline fleets and, like SkyCell, is committed to greater M O S CO W: A i r B r i d g e C a r g o ABC said SkyCell's line of passive transparency in the industry. Airlines (ABC) is expanding its containers is capable of keeping the Together we strive to make pharma- p a s s i v e p h a r m a s o l u t i o n s internal temperature within the ceutical logistics safer, more reliable capabilities with a partnership range of +2° to +8°C and +15°C to and more sustainable.” agreement with the Zurich-based +25°C under external temperature AirBridgeCargo has adopted a cold chain ULD manufacturer excursions from –35°C to +65°C, thorough & well-balanced approach SkyCell. meeting the requirements of various towards development of its dedicated ABC said the company hauled pharmaceutical manufacturers, as 'abc pharma' product, reinforcing its about 3,500 tons of passive well as logistics companies involved team of experts, expanding its pool of pharmaceutical products in Q1 2019 in a complex transportation process. special packaging manufacturers, a n d t h e d e m a n d k e e p s o n “With SkyCell containers we have adopting the latest digital solutions, increasing, thus, it forged a increased the total number of cold- but most importantly, deepening its partnership agreement with SkyCell chain special packaging solutions field-specific knowledge & sharing it to ensure the shipments are partners till three, aiming at with customers & partners through protected. embracing all leading manufacturers educational workshops & aircraft tours.

GLOBAL NEWS CHAMP Cargosystems launches CHAMP Academy L U X E M B O U R G : C H A M P and keep learners engaged, the Cargosystems has launched CHAMP designed e-learning modules are Academy, a catalog of courses to short, and role-based. Neuroscience help customers and likewise their and gamification techniques make customers learn how to use CHAMP the user`s experience more effective o f u s i n g C H A M P ' s p o w e r f u l solutions - all delivered through the and entertaining, while going solutions.” company's state-of-the-art e- through responsive content such as CHAMP Academy offers product learning platform. videos, simulations, and quizzes. (re-) training and certification in the CHAMP described the Academy as “The CHAMP Academy is the form of blended learning, which is a a n i n n o v a t i v e a p p r o a c h i n product of advanced learning combination of e-learning and developing specialized courses that techniques via gamification, video, flipped classroom sessions. Course are fun and flexible for different and other interactive means,” said content is mobile responsive and can types of learning styles. N i c h o l a s X e n o c o s t a s , V P o f be delivered on any device. The company says CHAMP C o m m e r c i a l & C u s t o m e r The CHAMP Academy is currently Academy offers easy to access E n g a g e m e n t a t C H A M P offered to users of Traxon Global interactive e-learning modules for Cargosystems. “CHAMP is thrilled to Customs and Traxon Global Security navigating through its certification offer this service to help its solutions. It will be soon offered and retraining courses. And to customers - and likewise their across the wider CHAMP customer increase knowledge retention rate customers – maximize the benefits base.

Jettainer and WestJet Airlines extend partnership deal

Boeing 737 aircraft and four Boeing 767-300. In addition, the airline took delivery of the first of ten newly ordered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in January of this year. “We are very pleased with We s t J e t ' s c o n fi d e n c e i n o u r services. The premature extension of the contract explicitly expresses this and is an incentive for us to continue to convince through our best service in the future,” said Carsten Hernig, Managing Director of Jettainer GmbH. “The early renewal of our contract is proof of the good partnership we have enjoyed with Jettainer over the past four years. We see the ULD FRANKFURT: Canada's second thus, continue to manage and specialist as an ideal partner to largest airline WestJet and Jettainer maintain WestJets's ULD fleet over continue our growth course,” Heidi announced they are continuing the next five years. Macenzie, Director Cargo at their long-term partnership for Since the start of the partnership WestJet Airlines, emphasized. another five years with their in 2015, WestJet has been on a Jettainer GmbH is a wholly- contract renewed prematurely two growth course. The number of owned subsidiary of Lufthansa years before expiration. containers and pallets to be Cargo AG, managing approximately J e t t a i n e r , t h e l e a d i n g controlled has increased from 90,000 units – so-called Unit Load international service partner for around 350 to currently 2,000 units. Devices – for 22 airlines. outsourced ULD management will, WestJet currently operates 120

GLOBAL NEWS

Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow begins MRO for Boeing 737NG at Krasnoyarsk Airport

MOSCOW: The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) has granted Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow, provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for foreign-made aircraft in Russia, the contract for Boeing 737NG maintenance at Krasnoyarsk Airport. Due to the expansion of the BCAA certificate VDTM engineering personnel may perform line maintenance & troubleshoot the specified aircraft at the line maintenance station (LMS) in operate its new type of aircraft on VDTM says it plans to engage new Krasnoyarsk, a city that is also one of route to Krasnoyarsk. We are proud customers to maintain the Boeing the destination network points for that we have successfully gained 737NG in Krasnoyarsk, which will be air freight carriers belonging to certification in a short time and possible thanks to the high quality of Volga-Dnepr Group, AirBridgeCargo expanded the range of aircraft the services provided, the popularity & ATRAN, the company announced. “The decision to obtain BCAA maintained at LMS in Krasnoyarsk by of this type of aircraft among other approval for the Boeing 737NG adding the Boeing 737NG to the Russian airlines and the progress of maintenance was primarily due to existing Boeing 737CL, Boeing 747- the Krasnoyarsk Airport, which the intention to support our regular 400 and Boeing 747-8,” said increased passenger traffic by more customer, ATRAN freight carrier Konstantin Surkov, CEO of Volga- than 12% in 2018 and the volume of which has quite recently begun to Dnepr Technics Moscow. cargo handled by 46%.

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GLOBAL NEWS

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to order the A330-900neo latest AFLS 8.0 cargo management platform to enable customers to interact with us digitally, the opening of our new state-of-the-art cargo facility dnata City East at Heathrow in September and the arrival of the airline's first Airbus A350-1000's this summer,” said Dominic Kennedy, Managing Director of Virgin Atlantic Cargo. The aircraft will operate on both LONDON: Virgin Atlantic has crucial step in Virgin Atlantic's fleet business and leisure routes for the become the first UK airline to transformation program which will airline worldwide with bases at announce a firm order for 14 Airbus see 100 percent of the airline's planes London Heathrow, London Gatwick & A330-900neos, with an additional six replaced over a 10-year period, Manchester Airports. a s o p t i o n s , r e a ffi r m i n g i t s creating one of the youngest fleets in “2019 marks a return to growth for commitment to flying the cleanest, the skies with an average age of just Virgin Atlantic as we strive to become greenest fleet in the sky. 5.3 years. the most loved travel company and The new planes are designed to be Of the firm order, eight will be the nation's second flag carrier at an 13 percent more fuel and carbon purchased and six leased, as Virgin expanded Heathrow. A fundamental efficient than the A330-300 they Atlantic continues its investment into part of our strategy is collaboration replaced and will deliver a 50 percent increasing the proportion of owned with partners and our announcement reduction in airport noise contour. aircraft in its fleet. today with Airbus and Rolls Royce, Over a 10-year period, 2014-2024, the “We expect the A330-900neos to following the launch of our A350- fuel efficiency of Virgin Atlantic's fleet be another fantastic aircraft for cargo 1000 this summer, takes our will have improved by 32 percent, the and will support our projected growth partnership to the next level,” said company said. in the years ahead. This also includes Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic. The order, valued at $4.1billion, is a our new contract for Accenture's TAPA EMEA calls on industry collaboration to tackle violent cargo thefts in South Africa

LO N D O N : G re ate r i n du s try significant under-reporting of cargo presentations by logistics, secure collaboration is needed to tackle the crimes but the intelligence we do have parking, risk solutions, technology threat of violent cargo crimes in South provides a very clear understanding of and legal experts. Africa, according to the new President the modus operandi used by criminals Neumann said cargo crime in South and CEO of Transported Asset to steal products from facilities, Africa is nothing new but a lot could Protection Association (TAPA) Europe, parked trucks and while vehicles are be done to address this problem Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Thorsten en route,” said Neumann. through the use of technology and Neumann. “The direct and indirect losses from collaboration from stakeholders. The world's leading security expert these attacks can be hundreds of “Collaboration between like- network for everyone in the supply thousands of euros per incident, not minded security professionals is our chain is calling on businesses across to mention threats to the safety of greatest asset in staying one step the country to share intelligence on employees. In May, one truck driver ahead of organised criminals who see cargo thefts and criminal attacks on was killed when his vehicle was forced supply chains as easy, low risk targets. facilities and trucks, and promoting off the road in Western Cape in a crime TAPA is ready to engage with, and the use of its industry-leading Security which saw the offenders steal a support, any companies that need our Standards to increase the resilience of shipment of clothing and footwear help in South Africa, as we are across m a n u f a c t u r i n g a n d l o g i s t i c s products valued at more than E M E A , w h e t h e r t h e y a r e a operations as well as to protect €156,000,” he added. manufacturer or a provider of any employees. The Association's 2019 South Africa mode of freight transport or logistics “South Africa is like so many other Regional Conference in Gauteng services,” the TAPA-EMEA President countries in EMEA in respect of the province on 26 July will include and CEO pointed out.

LOGISTICS NEWS

Khalifa Port welcomes Capesize India & UAE's JV vessel for the first time acquires 76% of Kribhco DUBAI: The joint venture firm between Dubai and India have acquired a 76 percent stake at Kribhco Infrastructure Limited, an integrated multimodal logistics operator in India. Hindustan Infralog Private Limited, HIPL, a joint venture between DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund in India, said the acquisition was made Zvi Schriever and through its 90 percent owned Marcel de Nooijer subsidiary, Continental ABU DHABI: A Capesize vessel, the world's largest container ship MV Solar Warehousing Corporation world's largest dry cargo ship, berthed at Khalifa Port for the first time (Nhava Seva) Limited. successfully docked recently at in recent weeks. Kribhco will continue to Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, launching Capesize vessels are up to 300 retain the remaining 24 Emirates Global Aluminium's (EGA) meters long – more than the length of percent shareholding, import of bauxite at its new Al two football fields – and 50 meters reported the UAE state news Taweelah refinery using bulk cargo wide. They can carry around 180,000 agency WAM. vessels. tons of bauxite ore. Founded in 2009, Kribhco EGA which imports bauxite ore “The arrival of Cape Taweelah is a operates three major Inland from the Republic of Guinea to supply landmark moment for EGA, but these Container Depots/Private its Al Taweelah alumina refinery said huge ships will become a familiar sight Freight Terminals in three using Capesize vessels reduces at Khalifa Port over the years ahead. Indian states and has shipping costs per ton. We are glad Abu Dhabi Ports container train operations with Abu Dhabi Ports said it has addressed our need to bring Capesize a pan India outreach. It has a modified the approaches to Khalifa vessels to our quay and decided to strong presence in the Port to accommodate Capesize further develop the capabilities of National Capital Region, which vessels bound for EGA, making it the Khalifa Port, also benefitting trade in is India's largest import/export first port in the Gulf able to Abu Dhabi and the UAE more broadly,” market with a population of accommodate these fully-loaded said Abdulla Kalban, Managing over 46 million, including a ships. The approaches have been Director and CEO of EGA. terminal located on a notified deepened from 16.5-m to 18.5-m Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, double stack route. draft and widened from 250-m to 280 CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, noted: With the acquisition of m, the UAE state news agency "Welcoming this Capesize ship at EGA Kribhco, HIPL will emerge as reported. marks another first for Abu Dhabi's one of the leading integrated With a draft of 18.2 meters fully- maritime and trade industry, and rail terminal and Container laden, Capesize vessels are amongst demonstrates our commitment to Train Operators in India with the largest bulk cargo ships in the ongoing innovation and expansion in an enhanced network to world. At other ports, this type of response to market and tenant provide door-to-door vessels must be partially unloaded d e m a n d s . O u r i n v e s t m e n t i n connectivity to cargo owners. offshore before they can dock at the deepening and widening the channel It will also augment DP port safely. h a s c r e a t e d b e t t e r b u s i n e s s World's existing business in Abu Dhabi Ports said the enhanced opportunities for all partners, including terms of the business model capability of Khalifa Port enables new CSP Abu Dhabi, which recently and geographic footprint, trade opportunities, supporting other received one of the largest container offering an integrated local industries and boosting Abu vessels at Khalifa Port with a capacity of portfolio to the entire logistics Dhabi as a regional maritime hub. The 21,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit." value chain.

LOGISTICS NEWS CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM launch container depot between Thailand and Laos

longer have to proposition has been warmly be returned to welcomed by customers in both Laos their origin. and Northeastern Thailand. It serves This means as a very concrete example of the there is no need tangible benefits the strategic for an empty partnership with CMA CGM already r e t u r n l e g brings to our customers, providing w h e r e them with faster access to our global e q u i p m e n t network, adding value to their supply BANGKOK: A container depot would be previously unused and chains and helping preserve the between Thailand and Laos launched would have been sent back to the Thai environment,” says Elaine Low, South by CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM is port of Laem Chabang where it East Asia Executive Vice President, seen to help shippers save costs, time entered the country. CEVA Logistics. and resources. Exporters from both Laos and CEVA Logistics says it is fast The companies have combined Northeastern Thailand benefit from expanding its operations in the their expertise and service capabilities no delay in accessing containers in emerging Southeast Asia markets, as in Thailand and Laos by combining their region, which means they can illustrated by the opening on 27 May, ocean freight and cross-border swiftly and easily expedite their 2019 of its office in Phnom Penh, trucking service, enabling importers freight on its journey to the port. Cambodia. The region's rapidly to drop off their empty containers at a emerging economies present newly expanded CMA CGM container E ff e c t i v e i m m e d i a t e l y , t h e considerable growth potential, depot, operated by CEVA, outside the container depot in Vientiane will providing significant development Laos capital, Vientiane. support all CMA CGM Group carriers and will additionally provide storage, opportunities in the transport and The new cross-border service repacking and assembly services logistics sector, it added. provides imaginative solutions for within the Free Trade Zone from Unisys and PayCargo partner to both import and export customers which it operates. integrate payment processing and helps them reduce their carbon capabilities into unisys' award- footprint as empty containers no “Our close cooperation with CMA CGM to deliver a unique industry winning cargo software and services

Unisys and PayCargo Rhenus delivers goods via agree to use Digistics Antonov from Cologne/Bonn software on payments Airport to Rio de Janeiro BLUE BELL, PA: Unisys Corporation (NYSE: A heavyweight commissioned by global logistics services UIS) and PayCargo, LLC, a provider of electronic provider Rhenus took off from Cologn/Bonn Airport on 3 June at invoicing and settlement solutions for the 10 pm via an Antonov An-124 100. After flying over Europe and shipping industry, announced they agreed to Africa for two days, the aircraft loaded with 106 tons reached its integrate Unisys' award-winning Digistics™ destination in Brazil on 5 June. The aircraft has a wingspan of 73 cargo software solutions with PayCargo meters and weighs around 173 tons empty. In total, only 28 payment processing capabilities to deliver Antonov aircraft are currently in operation worldwide. Image enhanced cargo processing to airlines, freight Credit: Rhenus SE & Co. KG forwarders and importers. Through this agreement, PayCargo payment processing services can be integrated into the Unisys operating modules of Digistics to offer clients real-time payment processing capabilities, including automated payment creation and scheduling, as well as tracking for the freight forwarder and importer and remittance validation for the airline. These services will streamline the payment process for cargo import operations, enabling faster shipment delivery and improved cash flow for airlines.

NEWS FEATURE Air Cargo Europe 2019 and Transport Logistics Industry experts see optimistic future with more technology integrated in operations

Despite the many uncertainties facing the air cargo industry and the logistics sector, industry experts are still convinced the future looks bright and their operations will become easier and more efficient with technology being integrated into the old systems. The June 4-7, 2019 four- day Transport Logistics and once again become significantly efficient and affordable as well as Air Cargo Europe more international, an increase of 3 environmentally and climate- simultaneous events held percent points to 56 percent for friendly,” Federal Minister of in Munich's Messe exhibitors and also by 3 percent Transport Andreas Scheuer stated. Munchen drew 10 percent points to 47 percent for visitors. In reference to the global economy, more exhibitors, 2,374, and “We saw strong growth from China, DHL head Dr. Frank Appel expressed where the number of exhibitors restrained optimism, “even though about 64,000 visitors from almost doubled by 30 new ones to c u r r e n t r e l a t i o n s b e t w e e n more than 60 countries. 64,” Rummel further stated. “Chinese governments in the US and China are The largest logistics fair in the world companies are increasingly looking not conducive at the moment.” But: heavily discussed the trade war for cooperation partners in Europe as “Goods find their way despite between the US and China, the part of the Silk Road Initiative.” customs disputes.” shortage of drivers and skilled staff The driver shortage was also one of The situation is currently also while pinning great hopes on the dominant topics. In addition to challenging for air freight, "which is a artificial intelligence to address their more attractive working conditions, very volatile business. We have to be challenges. artificial intelligence could help in open to options and think in the long “Transport logistic has confirmed its the long term; this should make term,” Dorothea von Boxberg stated, role as the world's largest intermodal logistics chains more transparent Managing Director Product and logistics hub. There were 2,374 and efficient overall. Sales at Lufthansa Cargo AG. exhibitors, an increase of 10 percent, Is Logistics in the Driving Seat? Alexander Doll, Director of Finance, and around 64,000 visitors, an The major challenges facing the Freight Transport and Logistics at increase of 5 percent,” said Stefan industry were discussed at the Deutsche Bahn AG, distinguished Rummel, Managing Director of opening of a high-profile round between global and intra-regional Messe München. The trade fair has panel discussion. “We need to make trade flows: “We still see decent grown by one hall to 10 halls and has the growing traffic flows more growth in the latter.” And Rolf

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Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer, 3rd right, and the Managing Director of Messe München, Stefan Rummel, 2nd right, with other freight and logistics officials who participated at a major forum at the event. Supplied Photo

Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd used, Soloplan said but emphasized worldwide but noted it is impossible AG, explained that his company is the goal is not to reproduce human to provide each customer with a well prepared: “We have been an intelligence but rather develop customised machine learning model. active driver of consolidation in our machine learning to enable systems “Therefore, the machine learning industry over the past five years, to learn pattern recognition based algorithm must be able to perform all enabling us to strengthen our overall on a large amount of data. of the above-mentioned manual market position significantly.” “The idea behind machine learning is tasks automatically without human Machine learning and artificial that, based on training data, systems intervention. That is why Soloplan is intelligence automatically learn specific models, developing a self-optimising The average human brain is such as sets of rules. Thanks to pipeline, which can train a machine machine learning, companies no learning model autonomously. The said to have about 100 longer have to create models latest version of the CarLo transport billion neurons that are manually, which means that they do management system comes with this interconnected. Electrical not have to spend time on defining newly developed program, which will impulses help transmit rules, checks and interpretations revolutionise transport planning,” information between those anymore,” it added. the company said. The machine learning process it Soloplan and other companies neurons, enabling humans developed known as CarLo does the engaged in software solutions to learn, to draw following: Transport planning data, believe using AI in the transport conclusions and to think such as shipment modes, dates, start sector will make it work more abstractly, Soloplan, one of and end points, loading items, e ffi c i e n t l y , s a v i n g t i m e a n d the exhibitors at Transport loading weights and dangerous resources. goods, is fed into the system and Confident despite challenges Logistics echoed. processed by an algorithm. Prior to the event some 2,680 In artificial intelligence, artificial Soloplan takes pride in supporting international logistics professionals neurons trained by algorithms are m o r e t h a n 1 , 0 0 0 c u s t o m e r s were surveyed. They shared their

NEWS FEATURE optimism in the future despite political, business and economic challenges in the industry. “The international logistics industry is optimistic. Forty-three percent of the logistics professionals surveyed s e e t h e f u r t h e r e c o n o m i c development rather positively, and 41% believe it will remain stable,” Rummel shared. “At the same time, the trend barometer of transport logistic shows that companies are facing the challenges, adapting and investing in future technologies,” he added. The opinion research institute IfaD conducted the survey online among the logistics industry is the lack of company, and 44% have already previous trade fair participants on good staff. Forty-five percent digitalized many processes and will behalf of transport logistic in complain about the lack of skilled do this with other ones. Sixty-four February 2019. Seventy-two percent workers, and 33% about the lack of percent say their company invests of the 2,680 respondents are in drivers. Increasing price and sufficiently in digitalization. Thirty- managerial positions. competitive pressure is also at the five percent of respondents reported Despite many economic top of the list at 40%, 33% also regard their company works with start-ups digitalization of business processes to drive innovation. and political uncertainties, as particularly challenging, and 25% Cooperation is a trend in city logistics professionals in c i t e i n c r e a s i n g b u r e a u c r a t i c logistics Germany (1,599 constraints. C l o g g e d i n n e r c i t i e s , a r e a respondents), other R e s p o n d e n t s a l s o h a d t h e competition, challenge of the last European countries (868) opportunity to specify their own mile – to make city logistics smart, topics. The quality of infrastructure and beyond (213) see fast and clean, the three most was particularly criticized. i m p o r t a n t m e a s u r e s a r e : economic development 60 percent invests in innovative cooperation with other participants globally and in their technologies (20%), alternatively powered respective countries as However, companies not only see delivery vehicles (17%) and the rather positive (43%) or challenges; 60% of respondents say bundling of shipments from different service providers (14%). stable (41%). They feel that their company is investing in innovative technologies. Top 5 Diesel under pressure ready to face the technologies: “Industry 4.0 and IoT” The diesel engine is under pressure, challenges. (25%), "Telematics and Autonomous and consequently many companies Sixty percent of companies are Driving" in the same measure as are too. Twenty-eight percent of taking measures such as efficiency “ A l t e r n a t i v e D r i v e s / E l e c t r i c respondents say that (diesel) driving programs to cushion a possible Mobility” (22% each) as well as bans jeopardize the profitability of slowdown in the economy. In " R o b o t U s e " a n d " A r t i fi c i a l their company. Thirty-three percent addition, 61% say they will adjust Intelligence” at 14% each. already have alternative drives in use their supply chain or do so in the near In the midst of digital transformation in their company, and 41% want to future due to stronger trade conflicts The logistics industry is in the midst integrate alternative drives into their and punitive tariffs. of the digital transformation. Eleven fleet in the near future. Only 11% Staff shortages is the biggest percent see themselves as pioneers want to retrofit existing vehicles. challenge in this field, 33% already have a Overall, 54% of respondents say their One of the biggest challenges facing digital overall strategy in the company will invest in new vehicles.

COVER STORY Cargolux Airlines Nature's friend By Gemma Q. Casas

For years now, Cargolux had taken a number of ethical measures protecting animal rights. It had banned a number of controversial commodities such as lion bone or hunting trophies from shipment across its network.

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argolux Airlines made headlines in June when it successfully transported two captured Beluga whales—Little Grey and Little White—from China to Iceland. They Ctraveled some 6,000 miles to claim freedom for the first time after more than 12 years in captivity in a Shanghai amusement park entertaining countless spectators every day to their new home, the world's first open water sanctuary for Beluga whales. Their move heralds a major step to global efforts to protect beluga whales and other wildlife in captivity.

Richard
Forson CEO, Cargolux Airlines

Created by the global marine technical experts and time-tested more nature and wildlife. wildlife charity, Whale and Dolphin capabilities to undertake special “I was born and bred in Conservation (WDC), the SEA LIFE projects. South Africa,” Forson TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary is No to hunting trophies shared. “I've seen the one of the biggest developments in Cargolux Airlines CEO Richard decimation of the elephant captive whale and dolphin care and Forson, a first generation South protection in decades and the first African-Chinese, told Air Cargo population. For example, of its kind to be created for Update nature is something close elephants are killed for cetaceans. to his heart growing up in the fashion items. Snakes are T h e L u x e m b o u r g - b a s e d African continent communing with killed to make handbags C a r g o l u x A i r l i n e s , E u r o p e ' s animals, wildlife & their natural and other fashionable leading all-cargo airline with its environment. items,” he said lamenting m o d e r n a n d e ffi c i e n t fl e e t In an interview in Munich, the practice's impact to the consisting of 14 Boeing 747-8 G e r m a n y w h e r e C a r g o l u x freighters and 16 Boeing 747-400 participated in Air Cargo Europe wildlife's population that if freighters, made the epic journey 2019, Forson shared there's a need not changed would make possible with careful planning, for a global movement to protect them extinct.

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Illegal wildlife trade is indeed a t h e U n i t e d f o r W i l d l i f e managed to bring major profits serious crime threatening the International Taskforce on the within just a short period of time. world's wildlife population. It is in Transportation of Illegal Wildlife “It started in 2016, the fourth fact a multibillion business and is Products to fight illegal animal quarter, it was really a surprise for today the world's top fourth trafficking. And as an advocate for everyone in the industry. It transnational crime. animal welfare, Cargolux reviews improved in 2017 and 2018 was The United Nations estimated each demand for animal transport also a very good year for us.” the value of illegal wildlife trade in c a r e f u l l y t o e n s u r e e t h i c a l Cargolux's consolidated 2016 as somewhere between practices are upheld throughout net profit after tax for USD7-23 billion annually while the the transportation chain. 2018 amounted to Interpol recently pegged its value Sustaining Growth USD211.2 million, nearly at USD20 billion. Africa appears to Forson first came to work for double its 2017 profit of be the most vulnerable for animal Cargolux in 2012. By 2016, he was poaching devastating its wildlife tapped to lead the company which USD122.3 million despite a populations, threatening their has more than 2,000 employees global softening in market survival for years to come. worldwide. Remarkably, the demand in the second half For years now, Cargolux had company made unprecedented of 2018. t a k e n a n u m b e r o f e t h i c a l financial growth when he assumed The company attributed its good measures protecting animal his post and the momentum keeps performance to increased demand rights. It had banned a number of going. for its transport solutions with the controversial commodities such as “I think a lot of it depended on Cargolux Group producing a total lion bone or hunting trophies from the market and also being in a of 8,409 FTKs across its worldwide shipment across its network. position to work as a team,” Forson network while the available ton The airline is also a signatory to modestly said when asked how he kilometers grew to 12,375 million

COVER STORY resulting in an overall load factor of 67.9% for the year. Forson also credited their growth t o “ s t r o n g f o c u s o f t h e management on their capacities and yields, increased demand for specialized shipments, a record year for our charter division and the diversification into offering ACMI solutions all contributed to the performance achieved” and their dedicated staff. “No one is more important than the other. If I don't have someone to load in the aircraft, we won't be able to fly,” Forson said of their operations. “It's a 24/7 365 job as far as I'm concerned, day or night it's up in the air (the freighters).” He added that he continues to encourage employees to work for those issues,” said Forson who destination in its Asia-Pacific harder to make Cargolux a success. has been in the aviation industry network. The once a week flight “I tell them if they want sustainable since 1990 working his way up to leaves the Grand-Duchy on Sunday jobs then help me make Cargolux a become the CEO of one of the and arrives in Jakarta on Monday. sustainable business from a world's biggest cargo carriers. The rotation then continues financial perspective, from an Cargolux plans to hire through Hong Kong and Ashgabat environmental perspective while more people while taking before returning to Luxembourg on Tuesday morning. keeping our social responsibility major transformations On July 1, it launched a third towards employees and the like completely overhauling community that we operate in.” weekly frequency to Xiamen to its IT system to streamline The CEO said it helps that meet growing customer demand. processes, synergize teams Cargolux continues to invest on The new service, CV9721 is people, technology, facilities and internally and enhance operated every Monday morning, infrastructure making their work customer experience. departing Luxembourg at 8:10 a.m. easier and more efficient for Forson said these are all part of with arrival in Xiamen on Tuesday customers who demand quality the company's lean and green at 4:40 a.m. service. p h i l o s o p h y a n d o n g o i n g The return flight, CV9731, is “To be sustainable we have to be digitalization initiatives. scheduled to leave Xiamen at 6:15 agile. We have to be flexible. And to “We're now taking it to the next a.m. and is routed through Los do that you have to be ready to step. A lot of things will be Angeles before returning to change in a moment's notice. You automated,” he said. Luxembourg where it lands at 6:15 have to accept that there will be Cargolux seems to be heading a.m. (All times provided are local), some issues along the way but the for another busy year. The cargo cementing Cargolux's strong important thing for me is to realize carrier announced in June it's p o s i t i o n i n C h i n a a n d o n that there are solutions available s e r v i n g J a k a r t a , t h e 1 6 t h transpacific trade lanes.

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Little Grey and Little White's epic journey back to the wild

“The world's first whale sanctuary represents a pathway to the end of the keeping of whales and dolphins confined for entertainment. We are proud to be a partner of this important project that will improve welfare for these belugas, and show the world that there is an alternative to whale and dolphin captivity.”

Little Grey and Little White continues to do well after safely landing in Iceland on June 19 following a 6,000 mile flight from China. The SEA LIFE Trust says the two captive whales will continue to be monitored while in the sanctuary in a natural bay on Heimaey, one of the Westman Islands, located off the southern coast of Iceland. Throughout their 11.30-12-hour flight journey, Little Grey and Little White were monitored by their care teams to ensure they remained safe and comfortable. A Cargolux engineer and a team of global veterinary newest residents' safe arrival. SEA LIFE 20 years ago, and having e x p e r t s w i t h e x p e r i e n c e i n Richard Forson, Cargolux President helped with this beluga whale project transporting marine mammals were and Chief Executive Officer, added: from the beginning, WDC is naturally also on board, to guarantee the “We are delighted that Little Grey and very excited to be part of the whale's welfare, whilst ensuring flight Little White enjoyed a seamless welcoming committee for Little White safety requirements were upheld. journey onboard our Cargolux and Little Grey as they touch down in “We're absolutely delighted Little a i r c r a f t . T h e s u c c e s s o f t h i s Iceland,” Cathy Williamson, Whale Grey and Little White have safely undertaking is the reflection of the and Dolphin Conservation's End touched down in Iceland. This is a dedication and commitment of teams Captivity Programme Policy Manager complex but inspiring project and across all of our organisations who concluded. we've been working with the whales worked tirelessly to make this happen. “The world's first whale sanctuary for months helping to prepare them “This epic relocation required represents a pathway to the end of for travelling to their new home,” said complex logistical efforts, and we are the keeping of whales and dolphins Andy Bool, Head of SEA LIFE Trust. proud to have been part of this confined for entertainment. We are “We'll continue to carefully monitor incredible journey. We hope that Little proud to be a partner of this the whales but we're pleased with Grey and Little White rapidly adapt to important project that will improve their overall progress and welfare their new home and that their story welfare for these belugas, and show checks, which have been taking place will serve as a precedent for other the world that there is an alternative throughout the relocation. The co- cetaceans held in captivity.” to whale and dolphin captivity.” ordination of this project has been Created in partnership with global The sheltered bay will be the world's down to so many people and we're marine wildlife charity, Whale and first open water sanctuary for beluga extremely grateful for all their hard Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the SEA whales in what is a ground-breaking work, and are thrilled this epic journey LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary is global marine welfare project. The has gone as planned.” one of the biggest developments in bay, which measures approximately The 747-400ERF freighter plane was captive whale and dolphin care and 32,000 sqm with a depth of up to 10m welcomed onto the tarmac with a protection in decades and the first of has been chosen to provide a more ceremonial water salute from two fire its kind to be created for cetaceans. natural sub-Arctic environment and trucks firing a water arc over the “Having been originally involved in wilder habitat for these amazing plane, in celebration of Iceland's discussions about a sanctuary with whales to call home.

TRUCKING Platooning in the logistics industry: Great potential in real operations after successful field test 35,000-km pilot project run by DB Schenker, MAN Truck & Bus and Fresenius University of Applied Sciences shows electronically linked trucks increases road safety and efficiency.

The participants of the platooning-project presented the research results at the final event at the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) in Berlin (l.t.r.): Joachim Drees, MAN Truck & Bus, Alexander Doll, Deutsche Bahn, Dr. Tobias Miethaner, Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Andy Kipping, Truck Driver DB Schenker, Prof. Dr. Sabine Hammer and Prof. Dr. Christian Haas, both Hochschule Fresenius. Supplied Photo

p e r a t i n g first field test with truck platoons in real logistics electronically operations, which the project partners presented in Olinked trucks on Berlin recently. German motor ways is Professional drivers drove two electronically linked safe, technically reliable vehicles on the Autobahn 9 between the Nuremberg and easily applicable in and Munich branches of the logistics company DB the routine of a logistics Schenker over the course of seven months as part of the company, thus, we're the research project sponsored by the Federal Ministry of findings of the world's Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI).

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Having covered some 35,000 test congestion and increased road possible on 40% of kilometers kilometers, the truck drivers, who safety. operated by land transport drove at a distance of only 15 to 21 “The mobility of the future will According to DB Schenker's meters, praised the driving be automated and networked. Of research, platooning can be used comfort and the general sense of course, this is also true for e x t e n s i v e l y i n t h e l o g i s t i c s s a f e t y . T h e fi e l d t e s t a l s o logistics. I therefore fully support network. demonstrated savings in fuel t h e i n d u s t r y i n b r i n g i n g Alexander Doll, Member of the consumption. technologies such as platooning Management Board for Finance, T h e F e d e r a l M i n i s t r y o f to market maturity,” said Andreas Freight Transport and Logistics at T r a n s p o r t a n d D i g i t a l Scheuer, Federal Minister for Deutsche Bahn AG said, "We have Infrastructure (BMVI) contributed T r a n s p o r t a n d D i g i t a l analyzed our European transport funding of approximately EUR1.86 Infrastructure. network and it is safe to say that million to the research project. The “We want to make the processes around 40% of the kilometers project partners DB Schenker, even safer, more efficient and traveled could be carried out in M A N Tr u c k & B u s a n d t h e more environmentally friendly, all platoons." For this, however, Fresenius University of Applied along the value chain. The drivers further tests and ensuring the Sciences presented the results at have a key role to play here. In a regulatory framework would be the Ministry. digital truck they will be modern necessary. Customers would also A c c o r d i n g t o t h e p r o j e c t logistics specialists. This will open benefit. "With platooning we can partners, the use of truck platoons u p n e w p r o s p e c t s f o r t h e o ff e r e v e n m o r e r e l i a b l e could ensure more efficient use of profession." transports." s p a c e o n m o t o r w a y s , l e s s D o l l b e l i e v e s p l a t o o n i n g The platooning system installed

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in the MAN trucks operated actual field test brought about a neurophysiological stress placed smoothly 98% of the time. Active s i g n i fi c a n t c h a n g e i n t h e o n d r i v e r s , i . e . i n t e r m s o f interventions by the driver were previously sceptical attitude of the concentration or fatigue," said necessary only once every 2,000 drivers. Professor Christian Haas, Director kilometers, which is much less "A general sense of safety and of the IKS. For international use, than expected. In addition, the trust in the technology is echoed the scientists recommend further pilot project demonstrated a 3 to 4 in the drivers' assessment of research with longer periods in p e r c e n t r e d u c t i o n i n f u e l specific driving situations. None of platooning mode. consumption. t h e s e w e r e d e s c r i b e d a s T h e p r o j e c t p a r t n e r s a r e "We were able to show that uncontrollable," said Professor convinced that the potential of platooning has the potential to Sabine Hammer from the Institute truck platooning can be further contribute to the reduction of fuel for the Science of Complex i n c r e a s e d b y f u t u r e consumption and CO2 emissions. Systems (Institut für komplexe developments. In addition, new First and foremost, we are pleased Systemforschung, IKS) at the d i g i t a l b u s i n e s s m o d e l s i n that the system works reliably and Fresenius University of Applied logistics are conceivable. c a n i n c r e a s e s a f e t y o n t h e Sciences. How platooning works m o t o r w a y . A c c o r d i n g l y , The drivers experienced vehicles The term "platooning" refers to platooning is an important step of other road users cutting in from a system that vehicles use on the for us on the way to automation," adjacent lanes or cutting across road in which at least two trucks said Joachim Drees, Chairman of multiple lanes as "disagreeable", drive in a tight convoy on a the Management Board of MAN but not critical. "Due to the fast motorway, supported by technical Truck & Bus SE. response times of the system, driving assistance and control Scientists confirm that drivers drivers would now prefer a systems. feel safe distance of 10-15 meters," said All vehicles driving in the Scientists from the Fresenius Hammer. platoon are electronically linked University of Applied Sciences "The EEG measurements show to each other. The truck in front investigated the psychosocial and n o s y s t e m a t i c d i ff e r e n c e s sets the speed and direction, and neurophysiological effects on the between platoon runs and normal the others follow. drivers. Having experienced the r u n s w h e n i t c o m e s t o t h e Source: www.truck.man.eu.

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Quick Facts: Practical operation a Operation between DB roadworks, on (distribution of glances, Schenker terminals up/downgrades of over duration of focusing, areas between Munich and four percent as well as in of interest) Nuremberg (around 145 especially heavy traffic; a As part of the social-science kilometers) on the digital platooning not permitted investigations, open test section of the A9 on wet roads interviews with the drivers; autobahn a Fuel saving: three to four prior to the test phases, 23 a Time period: August until percent in the follower drivers in groups and the December 2018 (initially vehicle, 1.3 percent in the ten test drivers in individual dummy cargo, followed by lead vehicle interviews (contents: career real cargo from the a Research setting choice, job characteristics, European cargo network of a Scientific monitoring over job rating, assumptions DB Schenker) 13 months by six scientists with regard to a Departure from Munich from Fresenius University practicability, safety and each time 9.30 pm, a Use of consequences of platooning departure from Nuremberg electroencephalogram technology); after the test each time 1.30 am (EEG) and mobile eye- phase, participating drivers a Driving in platoon: average tracking glasses while in individual interviews of around 73 kilometers per driving (contents: experiences, rating and possibilities for tripTotal kilometers driven a EEG: Derivation of voltage improvement of the during practical operation: fluctuations at the surface 35,000 of the head caused by technology); also a Longest permitted platoon constant electrical changes standardized phase: 30 minutes of state of brain cells; questionnaires on a Permitted maximum speed: analysis of degrees of technology acceptance, 80 km/h alertness and activation of trust in technology, subjective alertness and a Compulsory separation of each driver safety-relevant rating of platoon at freeway a Eye-tracking: Analysis of specific driving situations junctions, ahead of eye movements

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Etihad marks UN World Refugee Day SAUDIA is first with a range of initiatives for in MEA to Syrian refugees receive IATA Level 4 NDC certification JEDDAH: Saudi's national flag carrier became the first airline in the Middle East and Africa Region to receive the to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Level 4 New A delegation from Etihad Airways, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Distribution Capability (NDC) Cooperation, Emirates Red Crescent and volunteering staff from Etihad Youth certification. Council visits Syrian refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camp in Jordan. Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) was granted the ABU DHABI: UAE national carrier to donate relief items including 'New Distribution Capability' Etihad Airways marked the June 20 garments, blankets, amenity kits and – a functionality used by the UN World Refugee Day unveiling a dry foods to families in the camp. travel trade for booking air travel for individual and range of education initiatives and M e m b e r s o f E t i h a d s e n i o r group bookings. It enables donating urgent supplies for Syrian management, Etihad Youth Council, travel professionals to access refugees in Mrajeeb Al Fhood Camp and volunteering delegations from content such images of the in Jordan. Emirates Red Crescent and the inflight cabin; add ancillary Etihad opened the Etihad Airways Ministry of Foreign Affairs and products, such as WiFi Learning and Development Centre to International Cooperation, also packages, excess baggage, provide refugee children with IT and engaged with the children and the and more. computer skills to help equip them for camp residents in a range of SAUDIA has deployed the the future, part of its commitment for entertainment activities. Offer and IATA One Order Certified Order Management humanitarian causes. “Education is the cornerstone for Solution from the vendor It also distributed books, bags and developing any community, and by TPConnects, along with NDC stationery to 2,400 children in the s u p p o r t i n g t h e i r e d u c a t i o n enabled distribution to Travel camp, as part of an ongoing program opportunities, we can invest in the Agents and Online Travel to help support education among future of these children and help to Agents. underprivileged groups. protect them from falling prey to TPConnects OfrMS is It simultaneously launched the human trafficking or terror. I would integrated on top of the Etihad Tolerance Bakery an initiative like to thank our partners and assets (Passenger Service System, Frequent Flyer for the UAE 'Year of Tolerance', to volunteering staff who joined us to Program, etc.) as part of develop professional baking skills participate in these events and deliver SAUDIA's strategy in pushing among refugee women in the Jordan supplies. Their efforts and time have offers including air and non- camp, and help them to earn income been well-spent in serving this noble air ancillaries along with from bakery sales. cause,” shared Khaled Al Mehairbi, flights, both bundle and a la Etihad onboard chefs hosted Honorary Chairman of Corporate carte. baking workshops and conducted Social Responsibility Program, Etihad Embracing SAUDIA NDC cooking challenges for the women, Aviation Group. certified solution by Travel providing prizes and cooking Etihad Airways had previously Agents provides access to broader airline inventory, e q u i p m e n t t o w i n n e r s a n d provided education supplies and including seats, air and non- participants. Additionally, the airline helped renovate schools in countries air ancillaries, bundles and a also teamed up with Emirates Red including India, Kenya, Serbia, la carte, with varied rate tiers Crescent and the Ministry of Foreign P h i l i p p i n e s , B o s n i a , U g a n d a , and packages along with Rich Affairs and International Cooperation Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Media.

AIRLINES Ethiopian signs $500 million deal with Collins Aerospace Ethiopian MRO unit has seen significant growth over the past decade and currently provides airframe maintenance on the Airbus A350XWB, Boeing 737/757/767 / 7 7 7 / 7 8 7 , B o m b a r d i e r Q100/Q200/Q300/Q400, Diamond DA40/42 NG and Cessna 172 series training aircraft, including heavy m a i n t e n a n c e c h e c k s a n d modifications. The MRO facility also carries out scheduled A, B, C and D checks as well ADDIS ABABA: Africa's largest Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops. as unscheduled maintenance work airline company, Ethiopian Airlines “Within our strategic roadmap, and winglet installations on the 767 Group, signed a 25-year US$500 Vision 2025, we envision making our and 737. million agreement with Collins MRO unit the leading service Ethiopian MRO is the first African Aerospace for the maintenance and provider in Africa with revenue close MRO to develop repair capability for part supplies for its fleet of aircraft. to $600 million. As our MRO GE Aviation's GEnx engine, which Collins Aerospace, one of the continues to rapidly expand in line powers the 787. In Addition, world's largest suppliers of aerospace w i t h o u r s t r a t e g y , t h e n e w Ethiopian MRO has developed an and defense products based in West partnership enables us serve other engine overhaul capability for the Palm Beach, Florida, will provide African carriers with their Q-400 CFM International CFM56-7B/3, Pratt maintenance of heat exchangers, air aircraft maintenance needs,” said & Whitney PW150A and Honeywell management systems and fuel Ethiopian Group CEO Tewolde GTCP 331-200 and GTCP 131-9B metering units on 60 De Havilland GebreMariam. auxiliary power units.

Delta acquires 4.3 percent equity share in Hanjin-KAL ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Delta has acquired a 4.3 percent equity stake in Hanjin-KAL, the largest shareholder of Korean Air, with possibility of increasing its share to 10 percent subject to regulatory approval. Delta said the move is part of its strategy to for better market p o s i t i o n i n g a n d g r o w t h opportunities the partnership enables. Delta intends to increase its equity stake to 10 percent over time, after receiving regulatory approval. “Together with the team at Korean Air, we have a vision to deliver the continue to build on the value of the and Korean Air have strengthened world's leading trans-Pacific joint joint venture.” cooperation by expanding joint venture for our shared customers, Delta and Korean Air operate the operations in the trans-Pacific to offering the strongest network, the industry's most robust trans-Pacific include more than 1,400 codeshare b e s t s e r v i c e a n d t h e fi n e s t joint venture, providing customers flights, including connections experience connecting the U.S. with with seamless access to more than throughout Asia and the U.S. Asia,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. 290 destinations in the U.S. and over Additionally, Korean Air and Delta “This is already one of our fastest- 80 destinations in Asia, including the have launched cargo cooperation integrating and most successful partnership's award-winning hub at a c r o s s o n e o f t h e m o s t partnerships, and experience tells us Seoul-Incheon (ICN). comprehensive route networks in t h i s i n v e s t m e n t w i l l f u r t h e r Since launching in May 2018, Delta the trans-Pacific market. strengthen our relationship as we

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Emirates adds 46 flights during Qantas Group the busy Hajj season to build second Pilot Academy in Mackay, Queensland SYDNEY: Qantas Group announced Mackay, Queensland, has been chosen as the preferred location for its second Pilot Academy site. The Group narrowed down the selection from a shortlist of nine regional cities. The first Pilot Academy will be DUBAI: Emirates says it will its East and Iran. built in Toowoomba in services to Jeddah and Medina with an Emirates says it has commissioned a southern Queensland. additional 46 flights to help facilitate dedicated team to manage check-in The Academy is part of the travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and and transfers for the seamless Qantas Group's strategy to from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia movement of Hajj passengers leaving build a long-term talent between July 27 to August 22 to from and transiting in Dubai. pipeline for its own airlines support the Hajj journey to the Holy In the air, Emirates has planned and help the broader industry meet the increasing City of Mecca. several initiatives that uphold the need for skilled aviators. The services will run in parallel with values and traditions of pilgrims when Estimates suggest that Emirates' regular scheduled services to travelling for Hajj. Extra provisions will 790,000 more pilots will be Jeddah and Medina, and will be be made to accommodate Hajj required globally over the available to travellers holding a valid traveller needs such as performing next 20 years with around Hajj visa. ablutions and other cleansing rituals as one third of them in the Asia This year, Emirates expects well as advising passengers when they Pacific. thousands of pilgrims to travel on its have entered Al Miqat zones to ensure Mackay was selected due to a high proportion of clear services for Hajj, coming from top readiness for Ihram (the point when weather days per year, access inbound destinations such as Pakistan, pilgrims enter a state of sanctity) to uncongested airspace, the United States, Senegal, the UK, through dedicated passenger access to support Nigeria, Indonesia, South Africa and announcements. infrastructure and ability to Ivory Coast. This is in addition to other service attract students and trainers “Hajj is one of the most significant and product measures such as to live in the area. events in the Muslim faith, and every providing extra blankets and Qantas will now work with Mackay Regional Council, year, Emirates' primary focus is to help unperfumed hot towels. Emirates' Mackay Airport and the facilitate seamless travel for our Hajj award winning ice system will also Queensland Government to passengers as they converge on the feature a special Hajj video that covers further progress the proposal Holy City of Mecca for this once in a safety, formalities and information for the site. lifetime journey. With the substantial about performing the Hajj pilgrimage. In the meantime, Qantas is increase of inbound air travel into the Pilgrims will also be able to tune into focused on opening the Pilot Kingdom during this period, Emirates' the Holy Quran channel during their Academy's first site in 46 extra flights will ensure that we can journey. Toowoomba which is on track to open its doors to the first cater to that demand, as well as On flights from Jeddah, Hajj student intake in September passengers can bring up to 5 litres of provide tailored onboard services in 2019 with construction on line with the tenets of Hajj,” said Adil Al holy water (Zamzam) which will be hangars, classrooms and Ghaith, Emirates' Senior Vice President, placed in special areas in the cargo student accommodation Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle hold, the airline noted. underway.

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Heathrow expansion project Flights disrupted public consultation begins and close to 17,000 residents evacuated as Frankfurt detonates WWII bomb FRANKFURT: Flights for approaching and departing aircraft at Frankfurt Airport were disrupted on July 7 and some 16,500 people in the affected area, including residents of a nursing homes, were ordered to leave as the city detonated an American World War II bomb planted LONDON: Heathrow has launched local people to participate in the underground Germany's financial center. i t s 1 2 - we e k s t a t u t o ry p u b l i c consultation process. “Due to the disposal of a consultation on its massive expansion The Airport Expansion Consultation WWII bomb in Frankfurt, project that involves a new runway and also reveals plans for the airport's flight routes for approaching other airport infrastructure such as growth in phases – from runway and departing aircraft at terminals and road access. opening in approximately 2026, to the Frankfurt Airport will be The Airport Expansion Consultation end masterplan in approximately 2050. altered on Sunday (July 7) – possibly resulting in delays runs from 18th June until 13th This incremental growth will mirror the and flight disruptions,” September 2019 giving public the forecasted growth in passengers and Frankfurt Airport's operator opportunity to provide feedback on help airport charges remain close to Fraport AG said in a Heathrow's proposals for the future 2016 levels, delivering more affordable statement. layout of the airport. fares for passengers. “Passengers are requested The public will also be able to have The consultation will be Heathrow's to check the status of their their say on plans to manage the largest and most innovative public flights on the website of the respective airline before environmental impacts of expansion, consultation to date, with 43 traveling to the airport. The including a proposed Heathrow Ultra consultation events to be held during bomb disposal will also affect Low Emissions Zone, Heathrow Vehicle the 12-week period. As part of this train services and public Access Charge and a proposed 6.5- consultation, a website will also be transportation in and around hour ban on scheduled night flights. available with all the information about Frankfurt,” it added. “Expansion must not come at any Heathrow's proposals, videos to help The bomb was discovered cost. That is why we have been working explain the plans, and an online around Frankfurt Zoo and the European Central Bank with partners at the airport, in local feedback form to assist as many prompting authorities to communities and in Government to people as possible to participate and evacuate residents in nearby ensure our plans show how we can have their say. areas and altering flight grow sustainably and responsibly – Hard copy consultation documents schedules for safety reasons. with environmental considerations at will be available to view in 42 different Officials said the animals at the heart of expansion. This locations across local communities. Frankfurt Zoo need not be moved. consultation is an opportunity for Heathrow has also invested in new A bomb disposal team people to have their say on our technology to bring the plans to life, worked on defusing the 500- preferred masterplan, so it's really including a physical model of the kilo American bomb. In 2017, important that as many people as future airport which features some 65,000 residents were possible take part. We look forward to augmented reality, sound booths to evacuated to defuse a 1,600- hearing your views,” said Emma demonstrate the effect of noise kilo British bomb also planted Gilthorpe, Heathrow's Executive insulation on properties overflown by underground in the German city during WWII. Director for Expansion, as she urged aircraft, and a CGI fly through video.

AIRPORTS Istanbul Airport launches 'It is a Dream, Come True' book chronicling Turkey's biggest aviation project witnessed and directed the project, as well as the detailed construction p r o c e s s , i n c l u d i n g t h e contributions of many people, from architects to engineers, from workers to laborers, who resisted all obstacles and who worked hard to build the Victory Monument. “In the book, in which all the processes of Istanbul Airport are explained, the history of Istanbul, the tender processes of the airport, environmental and sustainability studies, the firsts in construction, technological infrastructure, the special systems of the airport and ISTANBUL: Turkey has published completed within just 42 months m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y t h e a new book “It is a Dream Come and that the book was published as developments behind the scenes of True” chronicling the country's a major resource for the country's the construction process are biggest aviation project, the aviation sector. explained,” said IGA. Istanbul Airport, now touted as the The book tells the story of all the Readers can access the e-book world's biggest airport. processes of Istanbul Airport from version in both English and Turkish İGA, the operator of Istanbul the past to the present, the at https://www.igairport.comv Airport, the gigantic airport was narratives of people who have /hayaldi-gercek-oldu-e-kitap. Technovation at Hong Kong's SKYCITY

HONG KONG: Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and creativity to develop unique dining, entertainment and retail elements, and combining e x p e r i e n c e s i n l e a r n i n g , exploration and adventure, Hong Kong's SKYCITY at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is poised to be the largest facility of its kind in the region. Scheduled to be opened in location of neighboring the Hong b i l l i o n b y N e w W o r l d phases from 2023 to 2027, the Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Development, the RDE facilities RDE facilities being developed which has significantly enhanced in SKYCITY will introduce an by New World Development will the connectivity of HKIA with 10 array of leading international take up a maximum gross floor other cities in the Greater Bay technovation brands to the city area of 350,000 square metres. Area. that is set to disrupt the concept SKYCITY enjoys a strategic With an investment of HK$20 of entertainment.

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World Economic Forum labels Nokia's 5G'factory of the future' as 'Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution Lighthouse'

technology to our manufacturing needs. For our Oulu 5G facility, we created a 'factory of the future' environment leveraging private wireless networks for reliable and secure in- factory connectivity, edge cloud and IoT analytics. We are very pleased that our technology has delivered productivity gains of over 30 percent for our factory and we look forward to sharing this expertise with customers, helping them accelerate growth and unlock their full potential,” said Kathrin Buvac, President of Nokia Enterprise and Chief Strategy Officer.

Most manufacturers seek to increase ESPOO, FINLAND: Nokia's 5G "factory of the future" in Oulu, flexibility while automating and reconfiguring Finland was selected by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum factories. Nokia's expertise adjusting to high- as an Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Lighthouse, demand environments ensures that the reflecting leadership and proven success in adopting and company is well equipped to lead enterprises implementing 4IR technologies at scale. into the Industry 4.0 era. The award-winning It says leveraging Nokia technologies to digitalize its own pre- factory of the future illustrates how customer production facility demonstrates the company’s ability to digitally facilities can reap the benefits of increased transform and modernize its customers' manufacturing facilities for productivity, agility, product quality, and Industry 4.0. product lead time for their businesses, as Designed to showcase Industry 4.0 concepts for the achieved in Oulu. manufacturing of Nokia 4G and 5G base stations, the "factory of the Demonstrated use cases in Oulu pre- future" in Oulu leverages Nokia's private (4.9G/LTE) wireless production factory include: networks for secure and reliable connectivity for all assets within and outside the factory, IoT analytics running on Edge cloud, and a ˜ V i r t u a l i z a t i o n o f n e w p r o d u c t real-time digital twin of operations data. introduction (NPI) The factory, which produces 1,000 4G and 5G base stations per ˜ Flexible robotics to ensure high- day, generated significant annual improvements, including more productivity and agility for continuous than 30 percent productivity gains, 50 percent savings in time of new ramp-ups product delivery to market, and an annual cost savings of millions of ˜ 4.9G/LTE Private wireless network to euros. speed up NPI line re-layout The Lighthouse program, conducted in collaboration with ˜ Cloud-based digital data control, McKinsey, includes select Lighthouse factories that are e n a b l i n g r e a l - t i m e p r o c e s s transforming work to make it safer, less repetitive, diversified and management productive. ˜ No-touch internal logistics automation Nokia was selected as a Lighthouse by an expert panel based on via connected mobile robots its implementation of 4IR technologies that drove financial and “For factory employees, the automation of operational impact in the Oulu factory. As part of the Global our Oulu manufacturing environment Lighthouse Network, Nokia will collaborate with other world leaders increases flexibility and adaptability. The to share knowledge and best practices to help enterprises and 'conscious factory' has evolved the working manufacturers adopt the technologies of the future, and overcome ecosystem - increasing motivation and the key challenges enterprises face during their digital transformation wellbeing of employees by automating the journeys. traditionally repetitive tasks, making work “We are paving the way for enterprise customers to realize the more diversified and productive,” said Heikki vision of Industry 4.0 and industrial automation by applying our Romppainen, Head of Oulu Factory, Nokia.

EXECUTIVE MOMENTS Thomas Sonntag takes over management of Jettainer acquiring comprehensive industry know-how and an excellent network of relevant stakeholders throughout the world. Previously, he held various management positions at Siemens and ABB, among others. "We would like to thank Carsten Hernig for his successful work and are delighted that he will remain with the Lufthansa family. As a proven supply chain expert and experienced manager, Thomas Sonntag will continue to drive Jettainer's success story forward. Digital topics, further international growth and the Carsten Hernig (right) at the symbolic key handover to Thomas Sonntag, development of new business his successor as Managing Director of Jettainer GmbH. segments will be the focus,” commented Harald Gloy, Chief MUNICH/FRANKFURT: Thomas Sonntag assumed the role of Managing Operations Officer at Lufthansa Director of Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced Cargo and member of Jettainer's unit load device (ULD) management, effective July 1. Advisory Board. He succeeded Carsten Hernig, who after five successful years as MD, took “We will continue to support on a new challenge as Head of Region Latin America & Caribbean in Sao Paolo Jettainer in the future to operate at the parent company Lufthansa Cargo. successfully in the market with Thomas Sonntag holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has spent innovative strength and agility,” he more than 10 years in various management positions at Lufthansa Cargo added.

Tainio is new Finnair Cargo MD as Tarvainen leaves for Norra H E L S I N K I : F i n n a i r C a r g o cargo terminal, the COOL Nordic Managing Director Janne Tarvainen Cargo Hub, with modern tools and is leaving in July as he assumes his ways of working. I wish him all the new role as MD of Nordic Regional best for his new role at Norra,” said Airlines (Norra) in August, the Jaakko Schildt, Finnair's SVP company announced. Operations. Mikko Tainio, the Managing Tainio said he looks forward to Director of Finnair Kitchen with vast forging greater collaboration with experience in company functions Finnair Cargo team to achieve their having worked in key positions in common goals. finance and ground operations, will “I am happy to see the great work replace Tarvainen and will sit as well that's been done by the Finnair Cargo as member of the Finnair Operations team in recent years, particularly the Mikko Tainio leadership team. ambitious transformation of working “I would like to thank Janne for his practices and successful expansion of million daily cargo kilos and great leadership during a time when COOL terminal operations. I look sharpening the competitive edge Finnair Cargo transitioned to a new forward to continuing the journey that new technologies and processes era, introducing its state-of-the-art with the team towards achieving 1 give us,” he said.

Air Cargo Europe 2019 | 4-7 June I Munich, Germany

UPCOMING E V E N T S TIACA Executive Dubai Airshow Summit 2019 2019

Budapest Airport (BUD) will host The The 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow will once International Air Cargo (TIACA)'s Executive again bring the aerospace community together. Summit (ES) and Annual General Meeting from Show on show, the Dubai Airshow delivers an 20th to 22nd of November 2019, bringing unrivalled gateway to established and developing together decision makers from across the globe markets – with 80% of the world's population located within eight hours of one of the UAE's for a series of panel discussions, keynote World Routes airports this is where the industry comes to make speeches, and round table debates. BUD will 2019 connections. host an Opening Ceremony for its new dedicated Dubai Airshow 2017 gathered together 1,200 freight centre, called BUD Cargo City, during the exhibitors from 63 countries, over 79,380 trade World Routes is the global meeting place for event, inviting delegates, customers, and visitors with 159 aircraft on display. The event every airline, airport and aviation stakeholder. suppliers, among other stakeholders. generated an order book of $113.8 billion, the The event presents an unrivalled platform for BUD Cargo City, Budapest, Hungary biggest in its history. route development professionals to discuss, November 19-21, 2019 www.dubaiairshow.aero develop and plan network strategy on a global DWC, Dubai Airshow Site scale. Providing unique cost and time-saving November 17-21, 2019 benefits, World Routes is a 'must attend' event and attracts the most senior decision makers from the world's leading aviation organizations. Adelaide, Australia September 21-24, 2019 7th CCA Pharma & BioSciences Event

The Cool Chain Association is proud to announce its next Pharma Event, which will be organized together with EVA International and take place in Paris, France. More information will follow shortly. TBC, Paris, France Air & Sea Cargo September 23-24, 2019 Americas 2019

IMHX 2019 Air & Sea Cargo Americas will bring together top executives from all sectors of the aviation, maritime and logistics industries to exchange 12th Global Supply Chain views and experiences to enhance the growth of IMHX is the UK's largest logistics exhibition and and Logistics Summit the cargo industry in the Western Hemisphere. acts as a meeting place for those involved in the Airports, seaports, exporters, shipping lines, handling, movement or transportation of goods freight forwarders, shippers, importers, This summit held annually in Dubai, throughout the supply chain to come together and consignees, equipment and technology acknowledged as the biggest and the most do business. The growing role of artificial suppliers, among others, will interact, informative thought leadership conferencing for intelligence and technology within modern supply exchanging ideas and information. Topics will supply chain and logistics industry in Middle East, chain operations will be reflected at IMHX 2019: include security, regional consolidation, Asian subcontinent, Turkey, Central & East with over a third of exhibitors showcasing some manufacturer and shipper needs in high growth Europe and Africa region, will focus on the latest form of automation, robotics, autonomous cargo, trade facilitation, improving productivity, insight and trends of global trade, economics, vehicles or new tech, visitors to the show will be speed and service quality, responding to market transportation, logistics, manufacturing and changes and demands from shippers, able to discover exciting technology for distribution. Uniqueness and sophistication of consolidators and forwarders, and controlling themselves and get a greater understanding of supply chain pertaining to various industry costs while streamlining customer services. verticals like retail, energy, healthcare, how it can deliver operational benefits and Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Miami competitive advantages. automotive and FMCG will be included. NEC Birmingham, UK Airport & Convention Center Dubai, UAE September 24-27, 2019 October 30-November 01, 2019 November 27, 2019 To view Careers in Aviation Industry visit: http://www.aircargoupdate.com/index.php/careers