A Snap drone from Vantage Robotics. The Federal Aviation Administration granted a waiver for CNN to fly this type of drone over crowds for its newsgathering, the cable network announced Oct. 18, 2017. (Photo: Courtesy: Vantage Robotics) CNN received the first waiver of its kind from the Federal Aviation Administration to
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DHL launches medical device final-mile service
DHL is using its global supply chain infrastructure to consolidate medical devices into a centralized distribution center to provide just-in-time shipments to hospitals. The final-mile service, DHL said, helps reduce costs associated with transport between, and storage at, facilities managed by third-party vendors and hospitals. “With typically over half of their
Royal Air Maroc Launches New Freight Transport from North America to Africa
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) says its new service, which aims to make it easier for Moroccan and other African communities to relocate in North America is currently available with promotional fares until November 15 of this year. On October 7, RAM Cargo sponsored a football game between New York’s Red Bulls and Vancouver’s White
If freight forwarders don’t digitize, they may get left behind
Image: Freighter aircraft Halliburton’s logistics manager for Europe, Eurasia, and Sub-Saharan Africa believes that forwarders must step up to the plate and embrace digitization if air cargo is to move forward, The Loadstar reported. One suggestion for progress is the adoption of technology, a feature most shippers now expect, but which some freight
FedEx Chooses Project44 Tech To Connect Chippers With Truckers and 3PLs
FedEx -has started using application programming interfaces (API) from logistics software provider project44, to connect its less-than-truckload (LTL) division to shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). The deal means that project44 subscribers now have access to real-time data from the largest LTL trucking operation in the country, which, in turn, means
Shortage of Drivers May Weigh on Earnings of Trucking Companies
For-hire truck tonnage rose in August and companies were able to charge more to move freight New York (WSJ) - Trucking companies are convincing shippers to pay more to move freight, but difficulty finding drivers could weigh on earnings. Analysts expect rising driver pay and storm disruptions to eat into what would otherwise be
How Drones Were Used To Deliver Life Saving Medical Supplies In Africa
the zipline story.... In October 2016, Zipline began using drones to deliver medical supplies to health clinics in Rwanda. The San Francisco based company is a combination high tech startup, drone manufacturer, logistics service provider, and public healthcare system, consultant. I talked to Zipline’s co-founder and COO, Will Hetzler, about the genesis of the company
Air France-KLM, Jumia Partners offers More Value To Customers
(Lagos)-Air France KLM and Jumia Nigeria have announced a unique partnership to reward Nigerian-based flyers registered with the airline’s Flying Blue loyalty programme. The Partnership - The Flying Blue initiative which was signed in Lagos recently is to give customers additional value for their money, exposing them to over 1,000,000 product
Nigeria Customs Impounds 27 Toyota Hilux Pick-Up Vans Suspected Smuggled
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has impounded 27 Toyota Hilux pick-up vans with N432 million duty paid value (DPV), which were suspected to have been smuggled into the country by some auto dealers. The Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Customs in-charge of Enforcement, Investigation and Inspection, Aminu Dangaladima, who disclosed this at
Cargo loader bursts into flames as it’s loading an American Airlines jet (AAL)
American Airlines Flight 192, a Boeing 777-300ER, was canceled after a cargo loader caught fire on the ramp at Hong Kong International Airport. A cargo loader burst into flames Monday at Hong Kong International Airport, injuring the machine's operator. The incident took place right before a cargo pallet was set to be