Drones offer a powerful solution for the first and last mile of delivery, rapidly moving smaller, time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
The region was the top performer as world trade flows realigned following tariff disruptions.
The update recorded 4 000 affected airfreight shipments, “equating to a delay of around 12 days”.
The programme will evolve to ground handlers, cargo handlers, airports and caterers.
Flight CA139 had departed Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport bound for the South Korean port city of Incheon.
Hong Kong’s Transport and Logistics Bureau expressed “deep concern” over the incident.
The airport will serve as a second major aviation gateway for the Western Cape.
Such a development would mirror the cyclical nature of airfreight markets.
“The commitment to care from our industry is simply outstanding.” – Hayley van Rooyen.
The DoT says it has no knowledge that the aircraft was blacklisted by the United States.
Mystery surrounds what freight was offloaded as the airline holds a licence to transport radioactive materials.
With air traffic control under pressure, there’s a real risk of delays, disruptions and added costs.
