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January Edition 2021
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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates....................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates...................................................................................................................................................6
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates....................................................................................................................11
4. Customer Success Updates.................................................................................................................................23
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates........................................................................................................................31
6. Environmental & Social Updates......................................................................................................................54
7. Miscellaneous Updates.......................................................................................................................................59

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Abertis Closes The Acquisition Of Elizabeth River Crossings In Virginia,
US
The consortium formed by Abertis and Manulife Investment Management, a long-term institutional infrastructure investor, have acquired from Macquarie
Infrastructure Partners II and Skanska a 100% stake in Elizabeth River Crossings , in Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA).The deal has been be carried out through
a consortium in which Abertis holds 55.2%. Therefore, the asset will be fully consolidated into the Group’s accounts.The acquisition of ERC in Virginia is a
further important step in Abertis’ growth strategy in the key target market of the United States, one of the most important markets for infrastructure investment
in the world. It also represents Abertis’ second major acquisition in less than a year, following the purchase in June of the control of Red de Carreteras de
Occidente (RCO) in Mexico for ca. €5bn, demonstrating the ability of Abertis to effectively manage its concession portfolio, replacing concessions that are
nearing end with new assets with strong future prospects. The integration of ERC will strengthen Abertis’ growth platform in the United States and will facilitate
the analysis of further opportunities. Abertis looks forward to working for the benefit of local communities and building on a constructive and mutually beneficial
relationship with Governments and Transport Authorities in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the US as a whole. The Elizabeth River Crossings tunnels are
located in the Hampton Roads region and are one of the most highly travelled roads in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan area. The
concession has a residual duration of 50 years, until April 2070. Elizabeth River Tunnels provide access to important employment, commercial, military and
waterside areas in Norfolk and the rest of the Hampton Roads area, which is home to the deepest commercial port on the East Coast. They have shown strong
resilience in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Unprecedented Response To Adani International (india)Container Terminal Private
Limited Maiden USD Bond Issuance; First By JV Company Of APSEZ
AICTPL settled its first USD 300 mn public USD bond issuance on 21st December 2020. The issue witnessed
large participation from marquee real money investors with interests coming from around 220 accounts leading
to approx. 10 times oversubscription. The issue of ~10 Years was priced at par to yield 3.00% which is also the
lowest coupon achieved by any corporate Indian issuer in the last 5 years. The investors were attracted by its
strong shareholders, APSEZ & TiL, and their combined business strengths embedded in the Company, backed by
the credit quality of the issuance supported by investment grade rating affirmation by all 3 international rating
agencies. The issuance is in line with Adani Group’s philosophy to tap the capital market to re-engineer the
capital structure for assets and finance them with debt extending for the life of the project. The issuance also fits
perfectly into TiL’s strategy to diversify and optimize funding sources for its terminal companies around the
globe. Barclays, Citigroup, DBS Bank, MUFG, and Standard Chartered were global coordinators, book-runners,
and lead managers.
Editor’s Synopsis:
• AICTPL largest container terminal of India in terms of throughput: a 50:50 joint venture between
• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (‘APSEZ’), largest private sector port operator in India;
and
• Terminal Investment Limited (‘TiL’), 6th largest container terminal operator in the world & majority owned
by MSC, the 2nd largest container shipping liner in the world
• 10 times oversubscription with marquee Investors participation - largest oversubscription for any corporate
Indian Issuer in the past 3 Years
• The lowest fixed coupon @3.00% from any corporate Indian issuer in last 5 years
Executive Commentary
CEO and Whole Time Director of APSEZ said, “The issuance is in line to the Group’s capital management
philosophy of re-engineering the capital structure & extending debt maturity inline to the life of asset. Our
relationship with TiL is very important to us & holds the key to our strategy for making Mundra container
hub for the region and AICTPL as our flagship terminal. Successful issuance demonstrates the appreciation
& acceptance of level of corporate governance at the private JV level. The first note issuance by any port
vertical JV company also paves the way & sets the benchmark for other JVs & Subsidiary companies of the
group to tap the capital market.”
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AerCap (Ireland) Signed Financing Transactions for Approximately
$8.3 Billion and Leased, Purchased and Sold 179 Aircraft in 2020
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) has announced its major business transactions during the full year and fourth quarter 2020:
Full Year 2020 Transaction
• Signed financing transactions for approximately $8.3 billion.
• Signed lease agreements for 97 aircraft.
• Purchased 36 new aircraft.
• Executed sale transactions for 46 aircraft.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Transactions
• Signed financing transactions for approximately $2.8 billion.
• Signed lease agreements for 31 aircraft, including 9 widebody aircraft and 22 narrowbody aircraft.
• Purchased 18 aircraft, including 12 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, 1 Boeing 787-9 and 5 Embraer E2s.
• Executed sale transactions for 12 aircraft, including 2 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, 2 Boeing 737NGs, 2 Boeing 737 Classics, 2 Boeing 757s, 3
Boeing 767-300ERs and 1 Boeing 777-300 from AerCap’s owned portfolio.
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Deutsche Lufthansa (germany) raised 500 million euros in aircraft financing in the
second half of 2020
Since July 2020, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has raised a total of
around 500 million euros by using aircrafts as security in eight
financing transactions. This enabled the Group to secure additional
funds on top of the 1.6 billion euros raised via a convertible bond
and a corporate bond. The five Airbus A350s and three aircraft from
the A320 family were used as securities for various financing
instruments. Funds were raised through sale and lease back
financing, secured loans and secured promissory notes
(Schuldscheindarlehen). Banks, private equity funds and corporate
investors, particularly from Europe and Asia, participated in the
financing. Lufthansa was also able to agree upon attractive terms
compared with the most recently issued bonds.
"We have taken another successful step in refinancing existing
liabilities which are maturing in 2021. The transactions once
again demonstrate the confidence the market has in our company
and our restructuring measures. We have a wide range of
financing instruments at our disposal and aircraft financing will
continue to play a key role in our financing strategy as it offers
financially attractive conditions," said Executive Vice President
Corporate Finance of the Lufthansa Group.
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DSV (Denmark) Panalpina completes acquisition of Prime Cargo
All conditions and requirements have been met and the agreement has been
approved by the relevant competition authorities. All conditions and requirements
have been met and the agreement has been approved by the relevant competition
authorities. DSV Panalpina takes over Prime Cargo’s activities in Denmark,
Poland and China from Mitsui-Soko Group, an international forwarding company
based in Japan. Prime Cargo is headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, but operates
internationally and also has freight, warehousing and logistics activities in both
Poland and China. The combination of Prime Cargo’s strong competencies in the
field of e-commerce and fashion retail with DSV Panalpina’s global network and
expertise offers new opportunities. DSV Panalpina and Prime Cargo share the
same values and way of doing business, providing high quality personal service
at competitive prices, and together we will be able to achieve more, Prime Cargo’s
customers will benefit from DSV’s global network and services, and existing
DSV customers will get access to even stronger capabilities within e-commerce
and fashion retail.
“DSV Panalpina and Prime Cargo share the same values and way of doing
business, providing high quality personal service at competitive prices, and
together we will be able to achieve more,” says Executive Vice President,
DSV Air & Sea, Northern Europe.
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Alibaba (China) Cloud Revamps its Hybrid Cloud Strategy to Accelerate
Enterprise Cloud Adoption
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All Nippon Airways Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years has announced plans to launch an advanced mobile payment solution that will
make it easier for eligible ANA Mileage Club members to earn miles with their purchases. The introduction of ANA Pay on December 10 comes as ANA focuses
on digitizing its businessblank and expanding options for passengers. ANA has taken a number of stepsblank in recent months to increase options for AMC
members and has even run successful donation programsblank through its mileage club. ANA Pay will be available for AMC members in Japan who use JCB credit
cards, and will allow users to make payments through the AMC app. By doubling the mileage that members earn on all purchases with each payment ANA will
make possible the accumulation of mileage in multiple areas of their daily lives. The launch comes amid increasing demand for more mobile and digitized services,
and ANA is proud to launch the new payment service to increase safety and raise convenience for passengers.
1. Features of ANA Pay
The biggest feature of the service is that users can earn miles according to the payment amount. Once ANA JCB card users register their card on ANA Pay, to earn
more miles according to the amount charged
2. Outline of ANA Pay Mile Plus
Through the ANA Pay Mile Plus service, when you make a payment with ANA Pay at select affiliated stores*4, in addition to the miles (200 yen = 1 mile) earned
through ANA Pay, you will accumulate additional miles according to your payment amount (example: 200 yen=1 mile).

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American (united states) Expands Travel Readiness App Acceptance and
Preflight Testing to More Central and South American Countries
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American Airlines is further expanding its acceptance of the VeriFLY app, a mobile health wallet that guides customers to understand, track and
verify their coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and documentation requirements. Starting Dec. 22, customers traveling on American’s flights from
Miami International Airport (MIA) to destinations in Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador can use VeriFLY to help ensure they are
meeting the government-required entry guidelines and access an expedited check-in lane. Also starting Dec. 22, any American Airlines customer
traveling to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador will be able to use LetsGetChecked for their required, preflight COVID-19 test. Customers can
learn more about LetsGetChecked and all of the airline’s testing partners at aa.com/ covid19 testing. When departing MIA, customers using the
VeriFLY app are able to use a dedicated and expedited entry lane in the North Terminal. In this lane, they can simply show their approved “pass”
validation on the app during check-in. This quick process replaces the manual check of documentation that often take 15 minutes or more.
Customers traveling to Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador can download the VeriFLY app beginning Dec. 18, and use it for travel
beginning Dec. 22. Customers traveling to Jamaica and Chile from MIA are currently able use the app and the dedicated lane. American is working
with multiple countries to streamline the process even further and incorporate the VeriFLY app at destination airports so that customers have an
expedited verification process on both ends of the travel journey.

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Singapore Airlines Starts Trials On Digital Verification Of Covid-19 Test
Results And Vaccination Information
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Singapore Airlines has started trials on a new digital health verification process, which will be the first in the world to be based on the International Air Transport Association’s Travel
Pass framework. This will offer customers the ability to securely store and present information related to Covid-19 tests, as well as their vaccination status in the future. This service
will initially be offered from December to customers travelling on flights operated by Singapore Airlines from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. If successful, this could be
extended to other cities in the SIA route network. Customers who take their Covid-19 tests at selected clinics in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur would be given either digital or paper health
certificates with a QR code. Airport check-in staff and Singapore’s immigration authority would be able to verify the authenticity of these certificates via a secure mobile app, and
ensure that the customers meet Singapore’s entry requirements. Customers without a digital certificate can also present the paper version for manual verification. This is a faster and
more secure way to validate a passenger’s health credentials than the existing protocols, speeding up both the airport check-in process and the immigration entry process into Singapore.
It would make it easier for SIA customers to control their information, reduce friction during their travel journey, and result in a more seamless experience with the aid of digital
technologies in the new normal. IATA’s Timatic registry will provide the back-end information on the Covid-19 testing and entry requirements. This is part of the modular Travel Pass
solution, which aims to allow travellers to easily and securely manage their travel in line with national requirements for Covid-19 testing and vaccine information. Singapore Airlines
also plans to integrate the entire process into the SingaporeAir mobile app from around mid-2021, again using the Travel Pass framework. This would support the drive towards a
secure and convenient industry standard for the verification of Covid-19 test and vaccinations. The verification is enabled by an application developed by Affinidi, a Temasek-founded
technology company enabling portable and verifiable data credentials. SIA will work closely with its partners in Singapore, including the Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation
Authority of Singapore , Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Changi Airport Group in the facilitation of these trials and towards the eventual restoration of a seamless
travel experience for its customers.

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JetBlue (USA) Welcomes Winter with First Flights Arriving in Telluride
as Airline Continues to Diversify Flying
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JetBlue is the only airline to offer nonstop service between Montrose and New England, and offers a new choice for ski-bound travelers in
Southern California. Supplemental nonstop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is scheduled on peak travel days
around the President’s Day holiday. Telluride – one of the premier ski destinations in the West – is just 90 minutes south of Montrose. Nestled
within Southwest Colorado’s dramatic San Juan Mountains, Telluride is known for its world-class alpine skiing, awe-inspiring scenery and vibrant
summer festival season. Telluride has been ranked the #1 Ski Resort in North America by Condé Nast five of the last six years. Colorful
Victorian-era homes, clapboard store fronts, boutiques, art galleries, gourmet restaurants, and historic buildings are set against a backdrop of
13,000-foot peaks, and complemented by the modern Mountain Village, a short, free gondola ride away. Skiers can glide straight into town and
Mountain Village, with the majority of lodging within walking distance or a short shuttle (or gondola) ride to the renowned slopes of Telluride – a
true ski-in/ski-out destination. JetBlue operates Montrose routes using its Airbus A320 aircraft offering the airline's award-winning service
featuring the most legroom in coach (a); free Fly-Fi, the fastest broadband internet in the sky (b); complimentary and unlimited name-brand snacks
and soft drinks; free, live DIRECTV® programming and 100+ channels of SiriusXM® radio at every seat.

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JetBlue (USA) Arrives in Guyana With First Flights to Newest South
American Destination
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JetBlue announced it has launched service between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Georgetown,
Guyana’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), with the first roundtrip flight arriving back in New York this morning. The new
service launches with four times weekly service on JetBlue’s Airbus A321neo aircraft. JetBlue’s newest route connects New York’s
Guyanese American community – the largest in the U.S. – with the capital city, making the connections between friends and family
easier and closer than ever. Guyana becomes the fourth country in South America JetBlue serves and grows the airline’s presence in
the broader Caribbean and Latin American region to nearly 40 destinations. JetBlue’s A321neo aircraft feature the Collins Meridian
seat – which is the widest seat available for the single aisle Airbus family of aircraft – with enhanced cushion comfort, adjustable
headrests, power connections at every seat and the most legroom in coach (a). Inflight entertainment is powered by Thales AVANT
and ViaSat-2 connectivity. With this system – featuring 10.1 inch, 1080P high definition screens, more than 100 channels of live
television with DVR-like pause and rewind functionality, picture-in-picture function and more – JetBlue offers customers expanded
entertainment choices in nearly every region the airline flies (b).

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Aeroflot (Russia) wins two Innovation Time awards for its Manager’s
Monitor project
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Aeroflot has taken two prizes at the Innovation Time 2020 awards for the airline’s Manager’s Monitorproject. The company’s unique IT-platform was
awarded “Organization and Management Innovation of the Year” in the “IT and Digital Technology” category as well as “Digital Leaders — Project
of the Year” in the «IT-infrastructure» category.The prestigious Innovation Time awards since 2011, have recognized best projects and practices in the
introduction, design and development of innovations in various sectors. Digital Leaders is an accolade established in 2020. It is dedicated to digital
products, processes, services and projects promoting the development of digital solutions and online services. Aeroflot is the inaugural company to
receive this award. Manager’s Monitor is Aeroflot’s own R&D product allowing the company’s management to access online 600 airline operational
indicators. The immediate availability of data and analytical insight system helps boost operational efficiency. Manager’s Monitor is constantly
evolving opening up new possibilities. In 2020, Aeroflot received three patents for innovative solutions associated with this information system.
Aeroflot is a multiple winner of the Innovation Time award, for breakthrough achievements in airline business. In 2019, Aeroflot’s project "Tax
Monitoring Data Mart" won the Innovation Time award in the category "IT and digital technologies". In 2018, the Russian flag carrier scooped the
"Transport and Engineering" category for the rollout of its “Digital Aeroflot” transformation plan, and also won the "Biotechnology and Genetic
Engineering" category for its international prize-winning “Aeroflot. Sulimov Dogs” project. In 2017, the airline’s complex programme was recognized.
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Aeroflot(Russia) named best airline in Eastern Europe by Global Traveler
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Aeroflot has been recognized as the best airline in Eastern Europe at the prestigious GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. In 2020, the
awards were presented for the 17th time. The most coveted awards in the premium travel industry in the western hemisphere are
organized by Global Traveler, a leading US magazine for business and luxury travellers.The award programme comprises dozens of
categories. Winners are determined by consumers of premium travel services. The open-ended survey runs January through August
via subscriber copies of the magazine and online at Global Traveler’s website. This year, GT Tested Reader Survey Awards honoured
leaders of the global aviation sector such as American Airlines, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana
Airlines, United Airlines.Global Traveler has a readership of 300 thousand up US-based frequent travelers. GT readers take an
average of nine domestic flights per year and 93 percent travel internationally on a regular basis, mostly in first and business class.
Aeroflot’s service previously received high recognition from Global Traveler. Aeroflot was twice named among global airlines
serving best wines onboard at Wines on the Wing contest. Aeroflot also ranked among top 10 carriers with best airline cuisine.
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Air Canada Wins Prestigious Honours and Awards Across Business Segments, including Customer Service,
Employee Engagement, Social Responsibility and Innovation, and Investor Relations Leadership
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During a year which has been challenging for the airline industry, Air Canada's continued commitment to excellence has been recognized with a Five Star rating
in the Global Airline category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and by being named the Best Airline in North America by Global Traveler for the
second straight year. These honours are the latest in a series of awards affirming Air Canada's accomplishments in key aspects of its business, including customer
service, human resources, corporate social responsibility and investor relations.
Forbes lists Air Canada among the top 100 best employers in the world
Air Canada ranked among the top 100 employers in the Forbes World Employer ranking, listed in the transportation and logistics category. The Forbes ranking is
based on a survey of 160,000 workers from 58 countries who were asked to rate their employer and other employers in the same category. Not only did Air Canada
employees recommend the airline as a great place to work, but others in the transportation industry rated Air Canada as a great place to work.
Loyalty360 Platinum award for Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility
Loyalty360, the association for customer loyalty, awarded Air Canada the Platinum prize for Innovation in Corporate Social Responsibility and the Bronze award
for Business Transformation. These awards recognize outstanding achievement for the airline's CSR program and the Aeroplan Travel at Home campaign that
engaged members to earn miles in innovative new ways when travel was put on hold during COVID-19 restrictions.
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American’s(united states) AAdvantage Program Reveals Elite Choice
Rewards for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum Members
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The American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program is making qualifying for Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum even more rewarding in 2021 with the
introduction of elite choice rewards. Eligible members can select a reward from a curated menu to thank them for their continued loyalty. Elite choice rewards
gives members the opportunity to choose the reward they value most, whether that’s a systemwide upgrade, an Admirals Club® One-Day Pass or bonus
AAdvantage miles. Upon qualifying for the Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum tiers in 2021, eligible members will receive an email with an invitation to
select their reward. Members can also find and choose their rewards under the Gifts and Rewards section of their AAdvantage account. Starting in early 2021,
Platinum Pro members will also receive oneworld Emerald status with the oneworld Alliance, the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated global airline
alliance. Members will enjoy additional perks such as first class priority check-in, access to first and business class lounges, fast track at select security lanes,
higher priority for waitlists and standby, priority boarding and priority baggage handling when they travel on our oneworld partner airlines. Earlier this year,
American announced that every member has a head start on earning elite status in 2021 with three extra months to earn toward elite qualification. Members
who also hold AAdvantage credit cards have an extra path to earning status as American will waive the elite qualifying dollar requirement for Gold, Platinum
and Platinum Pro if members spend $30,000 on purchases with their eligible AAdvantage credit cards. Recently, American eliminated service charges when
members book an award ticket through Reservations and members now pay no fee to have miles redeposited into their AAdvantage account when their travel
plans change.
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JAL (Japan) Ground Service Receives ISAGO Certification for Ground
Handling Operations at Narita and Haneda Airport
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JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. (JGS), known for providing ground handling operations at major airports in Japan, is commited to promoting
safety and maintain high-quality operations to reduce any service related accidents and/or injuries. As part of this long-term commitment, JGS
became the first company based at Narita and Haneda airport to be certified for IATA`s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO). The
certification allows JGS to standardize and unify various operating methods, which will help promote on-time flight operations, while
reducing incidents and irregularities. JGS will continue to enhance its safety standards to contribute toward the country`s target to welcome
60 million inbound visitors by 2030 and to prepare to host the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021.
Advantages and Expected Benefits of the ISAGO Certification
Reduction of irregular incidents through standardization of work-related regulations The audit covers a wide range of areas, such as the
manuals used in operation, the operating methods described in the manuals, the training syllabus and its contents for training, as well as the
management of the syllabus, all of which must comply with the global standard GOSARP (ISAGO Standard And Requirement Program). This
will not only ensure safety but also reduce the number of incidents and irregularities.
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KWE China and SKL awarded by Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone
Administration
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Kintetsu World Express (China) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Kintetsu Logistics Co.,Ltd., a local subsidiary of Kintetsu World Express Inc.
were awarded as excellent companies which contributed to the development of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone at the
ceremony of the 30 years anniversary of Shanghai Free Trade Zone on 9 December, 2020. Shanghai Free Trade Zone has celebrated
its 30th anniversary in 2020 since the first Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone was established in 1990. The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free
Trade Zone is a regional free trade zone founded on Sept 29, 2013 and originally consisted of the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone,
Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Free Trade Zone. Tens of thousands of
companies maintain business activities in these combined areas. Both KWE China and SKL were also awarded as Top 100
economical contribution companies in 2019 in the export and import category (35 companies were selected in that category). KWE
Group and all employees will continue to work together to expand the business in China by further pursuing synergies between
international forwarding business and bonded logistics, increasing presence in the market, and contribute to the development of our
customers and China.
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MOL (Japan) Honors Officers and Engineers at 'MOL Presidential Awards 2020', Recognizing
Ongoing Contributions to Safe Operation and Developing the Next Generation
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the company held an online presentation ceremony for the "MOL Presidential Awards for Officers and Engineers
2020" on December 9. The awards are intended to honor the ongoing safety-related contributions of MOL Group officers and engineers and recognize their
key roles, in cooperation with fellow seafarers and ship management companies, in ensuring the safe operation of vessels. The recipients share a commitment
to the education and training of younger seafarers, have an exemplary attitude in their onboard work, and have had years of success in ensuring the safety of
the MOL Group fleet. The ceremony had previously been held at the Tokyo Head Office with the award recipients and their families in attendance. This year,
however, the impact of COVID-19 made it difficult to hold an in-person ceremony, so the event was held online to honor the award recipients and their
families. Awards went to 11 recipients-seven officers and engineers took part in this year's online ceremony, while four others were working at sea. MOL
President & CEO expressed his gratitude for their contributions towards safe operation over many years and their achievements in instilling MOL values in
the next generation of seafarers. Ikeda also delivered a message to family members of the award recipients, thanking them for their strong support and
understanding even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has become a driving force of crewmembers' duties, adding that the awards honor not only the
recipients themselves, but their families as well. The ceremony has been held every year since 2008, and to date more than 100 dedicated mariners have
received the awards. MOL strives to improve safety awareness and cultivate skilled seafarers by recognizing and giving prominence to role models such as
the award recipients.
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Nippon Express (Vietnam) acquires GDP certification for Amata Logistics
Center
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Nippon Express (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
certification effective Friday, November 13 for the air/ocean cargo forwarding, road haulage and warehousing services of its Amata Logistics
Center, evidencing the facility's compliance with standards for the proper distribution of pharmaceuticals. Boasting a population of around
100 million, Vietnam has in recent years seen its gross domestic product (GDP) grow at an annual rate of 6%-7%, producing a high growth
rate for its pharmaceutical market as well. The market's expansion has been driven by rapid economic growth, widespread participation in
medical insurance programs and a high health consciousness among the public, while ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
(EVFTA) is expected to stimulate both domestic demand within Vietnam and the manufacture/export of generic pharmaceuticals. Having
acquired this GDP certification, NE Vietnam will be working to handle the anticipated increase in pharmaceutical imports from Europe as well
as business expansion by Japanese pharmaceutical manufacturers and extending its services globally in cooperation with other Nippon
Express Group companies that have already obtained GDP certification. Nippon Express will be striving to further enhance its services and
step up its efforts on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry to meet growing customer needs inside and outside Japan.
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Nippon Express (Singapore) acquires GDP certification for facility in
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Nippon Express (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
certification effective Friday, October 30 for its facility within the Singapore Changi Airport Free Trade Zone (FTZ), evidencing its
compliance with standards for the proper distribution of pharmaceuticals applicable to air import/export services. There has been remarkable
growth in Singapore's pharmaceutical/medical industries, one of the sectors being promoted on a priority basis by the country, and many of
the world's leading pharmaceutical companies have set up research, development and manufacturing locations there in what is fast becoming
an industrial cluster. Accordingly, pharmaceutical import/export demand utilizing Changi Airport, which is increasingly distinguishing itself
as a user-friendly free trade port, is expected to rise in future. With this GDP certification, NE Singapore will have in place a system to provide
safe and high-quality air import/export services for pharmaceuticals that leverages the benefits of being the only Japanese logistics company
with a facility within the airport's bonded area. By improving its infrastructure and obtaining certification at major business locations in
Singapore and elsewhere, Nippon Express will be creating pharmaceutical logistics services using its global network to provide high
value-added air transport services that meet the sophisticated and diversified needs of customers in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Nippon Express (China) and Nippon Express (Shanghai) hold 5th Scholarship
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Nippon Express (China) Co., Ltd. and Nippon Express (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. both local subsidiaries of Nippon Express Co., Ltd. held their fifth
scholarship award ceremony at Shanghai Maritime University on Wednesday, November 18. Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) was founded in
1912 as Wosong Merchant Marine School and is now one of China's leading maritime universities. SMU's College of Transport & Communications
was the first college in China to offer undergraduate education in transport and communications, and it now administers four bachelor-level programs
in Transportation, International Shipping Management, Logistics Management, and Transport Engineering. Nippon Express (China) and Nippon
Express (Shanghai) established a "Nippon Express Scholarship Fund" in January 2016 and concluded a memorandum of understanding with SMU to
provide scholarships over a period of ten years. This year was the fifth in which these scholarships were offered, and ten SMU students selected as
scholarship recipients attended the award ceremony. At this ceremony, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Regional General Manager of Nippon
Express's East Asia Region, briefed the students on the Company's efforts to transport relief supplies and develop BCP-compatible solutions under the
restrictions imposed on logistics because of the coronavirus pandemic. SMU then requested that Nippon Express conduct next year's endowed course
on international maritime transport to further deepen exchange. Nippon Express remains positively committed to undertaking social contribution
activities in Asia to help develop human resources capable of playing active roles in the logistics industry.
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XPO (USA) Logistics Receives Green Supply Chain Award from Supply
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XPO Logistics, Inc. a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has received a 2020 Green Supply
Chain Award for assisting its customers in achieving measurable progress with sustainability. The 2020 awards were
announced by Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine, an executive manual for supply and demand chain
transformation. The SDCE Green Supply Chain Awards highlight companies that make environmental sustainability a core
part of their supply chain strategies, as well as the service providers that help them realize their objectives. XPO’s
Sustainability Report provides details about the company’s initiatives to increase the efficiency and reduce the carbon
footprint of its operations, which include facilities certified to ISO 14001 standards for environmental management. President
of XPO Logistics, said, "There’s a great deal our industry can do to help supply chains evolve in an environmentally sound
direction. XPO’s investments in efficient transportation and logistics solutions are important for our customers now and in the
future. We thank SDCE for recognizing the positive impacts of our commitment.”
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NYK Recognized by CDP as One of World’s Top Green Businesses
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NYK is proud to announce that it has been placed on the CDP’s annual climate change A List, thus recognizing the company as one of the world leading businesses
at the forefront of tackling climate change. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate
environmental transparency. In 2020, over 515 investors with over US$106 trillion in assets and 150+ major purchasers with US$4 trillion in procurement spend
requested companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities through CDP’s platform. Over 9,600 responded — the highest ever. The
recognition of NYK acknowledges the company's track record of GHG emission reductions, its efforts to mitigate climate change risks, and the transparency of its
information disclosures. NYK continues to fuse the Group’s growth strategy with ESG, disclose relevant information as a leading company in the world, and
contribute to the sustainable development of society through its business activities. CDP is a global non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce
their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources, and protect forests. Voted the No. 1 climate research provider by investors and working with
institutional investors with assets of US$106 trillion, the organization leverages investor and buyer power to motivate companies to disclose and manage their
environmental impacts. Over 9,600 companies with over 50% of global market capitalization disclosed environmental data through CDP in 2020. This is in
addition to the hundreds of cities, states, and regions that have disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how
companies and governments are driving environmental change. CDP is a founding member of the We Mean Business Coalition.
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Air Canada Becomes First Canadian Airline to Offer Optional Biometric
Boarding for Flights Departing the US to Canada
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Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics. The
technology is now available for customers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with plans to progressively roll it out for customers at other
US airports where the airline operates. Biometric boarding enables customers to present themselves at the boarding gate, have their photo taken which is then
validated and confirmed to their passport document details and photo which are already captured via the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP)
Traveler Verification Service. In a matter of seconds, CBP's biometric facial comparison service will automatically compare the new photo of the traveller to
images that the traveller has already provided to the government, such as passport and visa photos. Overall, the use of facial biometrics provides travellers
with a secure, touchless process that streamlines air travel. Customers who do not wish to utilize biometric boarding may simply advise the gate agent, and
they will board as they always have by presenting their boarding pass and passport for manual ID check and boarding processing.Since the beginning of the
year, Air Canada has introduced numerous touchless processes throughout the customer journey, including: TouchFree Bag Check for flights departing
Canadian airports, the ability to order food directly in Maple Leaf Lounges from smartphones and tablets, touchless self-entry to the Air Canada Café for
when it reopens, and provisioning of all newspapers and magazines in digital format via PressReader, among other initiatives.Air Canada plans to expand
biometric boarding options to other US airports in the near future and is currently exploring options which could be viable at Canadian airports.
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Canadian (Canada) Pacific and the IBEW reach a new tentative five-year
collective agreement
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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canadian Signals
and Communications System Council No. 11 are pleased to announce that they have successfully negotiated a new
tentative five-year collective agreement. The IBEW represents 360 Signal Maintainers at CP in Canada. The collective
agreement is subject to ratification by union membership. "This tentative collective agreement is the result of hard
work and good faith negotiating between the IBEW and CP," said CP President and CEO. "We look forward to its
ratification and to five years of continued growth and opportunity with these employees."
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Canadian Pacific (Canada) announces hydrogen-powered locomotive
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Canadian Pacific announced that it plans to develop North America's first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive. CP's Hydrogen Locomotive Program will retrofit a line-haul
locomotive with hydrogen fuel cells and battery technology to drive the locomotive's electric traction motors. Once operational, CP will conduct rail service trials and qualification
testing to evaluate the technology's readiness for the freight-rail sector. The work builds on CP's prior experience with testing low-emitting locomotive technologies, including biofuels,
compressed natural gas and battery-powered solutions. Nearly the entire freight locomotive fleet of all railway operators in North America consists of diesel-powered units,
representing the industry's most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on current expectations,
estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to CP's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections
and assumptions relating to: the fuel efficiency of railways and CP's operations; CP's ability to implement certain initiatives, including emissions targets, scenario analyses, risk
mitigation strategies, changes to enterprise risk management and internal carbon pricing mechanisms; future investments in and the availability of carbon emissions-reduction tools
and technologies including through CP's fleet modernization program and technology upgrades; the impacts of existing and planned capital investments; CP's ability to work with
governments and third parties to mitigate the impacts of climate change; North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; agricultural production;
commodity prices and interest rates; performance of our assets and equipment; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour on the timelines
anticipated and with the capabilities required, as well as the availability and cost of services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to CP; the anticipated
impacts of the novel strain of coronavirus (and the disease known as COVID-19); and capital investments by third parties. Although CP believes the expectations, estimates, projections
and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current
conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.
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A Japanese (Japan) First: Japan Airlines to Offer Complimentary
COVID-19 Coverage for International Passengers
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Japan Airlines (JAL) announced that the carrier will provide a new service called JAL Covid-19 Cover, as part of its
JAL FlySafe program to provide reassurance and support to passengers with essential travel needs during the global
pandemic. The new service provided in partnership with Allianz Travel—the first of its kind for a Japanese
carrier—includes coverage of up to €150,000 in medical costs resulting from the medically necessary COVID-19
testing fee and subsequent medical treatment for those that test positive during their travels. Additional coverage for
isolation costs and repatriation is also included for those requiring such after a positive diagnosis. A global 24-hour
support line in English and Japanese will also be available to assist customers exhibiting symptoms, providing further
peace of mind throughout their journey.
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XPO (USA) Logistics Begins US Deliveries of COVID-19 Vaccine
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XPO Logistics, Inc. has confirmed that its expedited transportation fleet began delivering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
vaccine shipments this week in support of Operation Warp Speed, the US government’s public-private alliance to combat the
pandemic. XPO is a global expert in cold-chain logistics and one of North America’s largest managers of expedited
shipments. The company has deployed its fleet of state-of-the-art tractor-trailers to support partners in moving the
heat-sensitive vaccine to US distribution points and healthcare facilities. The thermal-mapped equipment is outfitted with
sensors that constantly monitor the temperature inside the trailer and alert the driver to any variances. XPO has allocated
additional transportation resources to handle COVID-19 vaccines awaiting approval for emergency use, XPO routinely
transports vaccines for its pharmaceutical customers, and Wilson noted that the company is no stranger to mounting an
expedited response – a service XPO has offered its customers for more than three decades. Additionally, the company can
provide safe storage of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals as needed at its ISO-certified cold-chain warehouses.
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Qantas (Australia) Freight Signs Six-Year Deal With Fedex
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TNT Australia, a FedEx Express group company and subsidiary of FedEx Corp and the world’s largest express transportation
company, has signed a new six-year agreement with Qantas Freight, Australia’s largest independent air freight carrier, for domestic
freight services in Australia. The agreement with Qantas Freight will support FedEx in maintaining critical domestic
business-to-business (B2B) freight volumes across several growing industries including mining, construction, medical and
pharmaceuticals. The domestic freight shipments will include machinery parts for mining equipment, urgent medical supplies and
materials for manufacturing. Vice president, FedEx Express Australasia, said: “This agreement will enable FedEx and TNT to
continue meeting Australia’s intensifying demand for freight, particularly while passenger aircraft belly space capacity remain
constrained due to COVID-19. We are actively counselling and working with small, medium and large businesses in Australasia to
support their growing demand – especially in the wake of accelerated e-commerce and online shopping. Our long-term domestic
agreement with Qantas Freight will provide these businesses with reliable access to the best connectivity within Australia and to new
international markets.”
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FedEx (USA) to Ship First Wave of COVID-19 Vaccines Across the
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced that operations are in motion to
transport its first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines. Following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Emergency Use Authorization for the
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx Express will begin transport of the vaccine using its FedEx Priority Overnight® service supported by
FedEx Priority Alert® advanced monitoring. After months of preparation and close planning with Pfizer, other healthcare companies, and federal and
state officials, the first COVID-19 vaccines will move to dosing centers in the United States. Vaccine distribution will be balanced among major cargo
carriers, and FedEx is working closely with healthcare customers to prepare for additional vaccine shipments and transportation of critical
vaccine-related supplies. The FedEx network is well-positioned to handle COVID-19 vaccine shipments around the world with temperature-control
solutions, near real-time monitoring capabilities and a dedicated healthcare team to support the express transportation of vaccines and bioscience
shipments. Transportation of COVID-19 vaccines is the next phase of ongoing FedEx efforts to support pandemic relief around the world. FedEx has a
long history of supporting relief efforts when disasters strike, using its network and expertise to deliver for good. To help reach underserved
communities with the COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx has committed $4 million in cash and in-kind transportation support to several nonprofits serving
communities in the U.S. and around the world. These include Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and Heart to Heart International.
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Singapore Airlines Delivers First Shipment Of Covid-19 Vaccines To
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) delivered the first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to Singapore earlier this evening
on board one of its Boeing 747-400 freighters. This was also the first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shipment to be delivered to a
country in Asia. The vaccines were carried on board SQ7979, a scheduled freighter service from Brussels, Belgium, to
Singapore. The flight departed on 20 December 2020 and arrived in Singapore on 21 December 2020 at approximately
1955hours. The shipment was prioritised for loading into the aircraft in Brussels and was given similar precedence during
unloading in Singapore. It was then transported to SATS’s cold-chain facility, Coolport, for subsequent storage and ground
transportation. Prior to the delivery flight, SIA conducted a successful shipment trial on 19 December 2020 on the same
freighter flight route. Besides ensuring the smooth and safe delivery of the thermal shippers, also known as the cool boxes,
used for the trial, the internal temperature of each box was actively tracked on an end-to-end basis. The sublimation rate of
the dry ice in the cool boxes was also measured.
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Chase, Air Canada and Mastercard Announce Partnership to Launch a Credit
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Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, announced a
strategic partnership that will make Chase the exclusive issuer of the airline's Aeroplan U.S. credit card. As a part of this partnership,
Mastercard will become the exclusive payments network for the new offering in the U.S.The announcement comes one month after Air
Canada launched its transformed Aeroplan loyalty program, which brings more value, increased flexibility, unparalleled access to Air
Canada, and flight rewards with over 35 partner airlines Aeroplan will also become a transfer partner in Chase's Ultimate Rewards
program, starting in late 2021. The new Aeroplan Credit Card from Chase is expected to launch in late 2021. We are delighted to partner
with Chase and Mastercard to relaunch our U.S. co-brand credit card. Chase's many strengths, including digital innovation, customer
service excellence and a world-class brand, will help us deliver a best-in-class product for US-based Aeroplan members," said Vice
President, Loyalty and eCommerce, Air Canada. "The strength of the newly transformed Aeroplan program combined with this
partnership will drive significant growth and engagement — focusing on the over two million U.S. residents with strong ties on both sides
of the border. We are thrilled to be partnering with Air Canada, a company we greatly admire, on a new credit card for U.S.
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ASOS (germany) and DHL expand long-term partnership in Europe
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Deutsche Post DHL Group has expanded its service for ASOS, UK's biggest online retailer for fashion and beauty. Since 2014, DHL has helped
the British brand to expand into several markets worldwide. Starting with Express delivery services worldwide, DHL has also offered standard
shipping services for ASOS across borders. This started with Germany and has evolved to 14 markets in Europe. DHL eCommerce Solutions is
servicing ASOS through the DHL Parcel Connect platform. It facilitates flexible solutions and seamless integration to a high-quality parcel
delivery network throughout Europe. Consisting of 28 partners, including public postal operators, courier businesses, and DHL delivery
organizations, the platform offers a unified label that is directly processed as a look-a-like domestic parcel product and includes the relevant
recipient services for the specific markets. Additionally it offers easy access to the biggest service point network in Europe consisting of over
70,000 shops and lockers. In Italy, the Parcel Connect standard is provided by DHL Express. "With DHL Parcel Connect, we offer ASOS
full-service parcel shipping within Europe, including returns. We are able to more easily implement cross-border shipping since we can rely on a
comprehensive network with the same standards for processes and data", says CEO Cross Border Solutions at DHL eCommerce Solutions. "In
total, we are currently processing on average more than 100 truckloads per week just for ASOS accessing our networks and those of our partners
throughout Europe directly."
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Deutsche Post (germany) World signs MoU with Rwanda Development Board
to accelerate international trade
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Deutsche Post World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rwanda Development Board, for Rwanda to be the first
country in which it will launch its new global B2B and B2C e-commerce platform, DuBuy.com, early next year. Rwanda will become DP
World’s initial hub for expanding e-commerce across the East Africa Community and beyond. The vision of this MoU is to make it easier
for Rwandan businesses to engage in international trade, which includes strengthened commercial trading links between the UAE and
Rwanda. Businesses using DuBuy.com will also benefit from broader DP World services and investment that will help to facilitate and
develop trade. In Rwanda this includes the promotion of exports of coffee, tea, and horticulture on DuBuy.com, improvements to
Rwanda’s supply chain logistics including in rural areas, and access to digital tools to help businesses become more efficient and expand
their reach to local, regional, and global markets.DP World has already invested in world class port and logistics facilities in Kigali,
demonstrating its strong belief in Rwanda’s future.The decision to launch DuBuy.com in Rwanda follows the country’s consistent
superior annual rating in the World Bank’s global “Ease of Doing Business” rankings and its commitment to international trade and
investment.
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Air Canada Announces a New Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Qatar
Airways as Service to Doha Begins
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Air Canada announced the start of a strategic cooperation agreement with Qatar Airways allowing both airlines to expand
their relationship, in conjunction with the launch of Air Canada's non-stop service between Toronto and Doha. This new
agreement will provide customers access to a multitude of connections across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and
Southeast Asia, through Qatar Airways' Doha hub. Air Canada operated its first non-stop flight between Toronto and Doha on
December 15. This route will operate three times weekly onboard the carrier's state-of-the-art flagship Boeing 787-9
Dreamliner aircraft with 298 seats featuring a choice of Signature, Premium Economy and Economy services. Air Canada's
flights are timed to optimize connections through both Air Canada's Toronto global hub as well as Qatar's Doha hub. Seats are
available for sale now through all booking channels including aircanada.com, the Air Canada App and travel agents.
Customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan points through Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air
Canada and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.
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Lufthansa (germany) Group airlines and Sabre sign new industry-leading
distribution agreement
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The Lufthansa Group airlines, one of the worlds’leading airline groups, and Sabre Corporation, the software and technology company that powers the global travel
industry, announced a new, mutually flexible distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation. Under the agreement,
which covers the carriers Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti and Brussels Airlines, Sabre will continue to distribute Lufthansa Group airlines’
content through traditional connectivity to hundreds of thousands of travel agents and thousands of corporations through its global distribution system (GDS). In
addition, the agreement enables the distribution of Lufthansa Group airlines’ content via the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard in the Sabre travel
marketplace. After the planned launch next year, the diversified NDC program will give Sabre-connected travel agencies globally the ability to access Lufthansa
Group airlines’ content through the Sabre marketplace and by signing up to one of the two available commercial models for NDC.The agreement supports
Lufthansa Group airlines’ strategy to implement NDC technology and deliver personalized price offers through the newly launched Continuous Pricing. The
continuation of this partnership equally supports Sabre’s vision to provide flexibility and evolve its global travel marketplace, as well as enable personalized
retailing for Lufthansa Group airlines utilizing Sabre’s industry-leading technology solutions. The agreement between Lufthansa Group airlines and Sabre marks
a key milestone in the travel industry. It is the expression of the shared vision of interactive retailing, which enables both companies to jointly stay at the very
forefront of innovation. Lufthansa Group airlines and Sabre are working together intensely to bring Lufthansa Group airlines’ offer live on NDC solutions. The
go-live plan for NDC will be communicated during the first half of 2021.
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DHL Freight appoints Baxter Freight as its UK sales partner
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DHL Freight has entered into a strategic partnership with UK logistics provider Baxter Freight for freight transport in the UK and between the UK
and continental Europe. DHL customers will benefit from Baxter's wide network and transport capacities in the UK. DHL Freight will give Baxter
Freight access to its European groupage network, as well as its full and part load trucking capacity and intermodal offering. As DHL Freight's sales
partner in the UK, the customer service driven British logistics provider will be able to provide its customers with even more innovative DHL
Freight solutions. DHL Freight will benefit from higher volumes and Baxter's ability to reload equipment out of the UK. In addition, Baxter Freight
will also use DHL Freight's intermodal services, adding environmentally friendly logistics to its portfolio. The companies will also work together
on major tenders, combining the strengths of an entrepreneurial mid-sized British company with the sheer scale and depth of infrastructure of a
pre-eminent global logistics brand. partnership with DHL Freight combines our experience as a medium-sized, fast-growing British logistics
provider with the global market leader in this sector. Together we will deliver innovative, high quality, cost-effective solutions for our customers,
helping them to optimise their logistics and improve their competitiveness in these complicated times. In these circumstances, people are expecting
their logistics providers to deliver market-leading customer service, value for money and long-term support, factors that this partnership
exemplifies.
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TII and Virgin Hyperloop to advance future transport, logistics in UAE
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The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the dedicated 'applied research' pillar of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and Virgin
Hyperloop (VH), the leader in hyperloop development, announced their collaboration on research, innovation and localisation of the futuristic transportation
method. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai, Secretary General of ATRC; and Sultan Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of
DP World and Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop, during a virtual ceremony. Transporting passengers and goods at speeds exceeding 1,000km/h, hyperloop is a
completely new form of transport with the ambition to become the most sustainable means of mass transportation. Technology Innovation Institute and Virgin
Hyperloop will explore research for hyperloop systems on TII's premises, including pulsed power and magnetic levitation technologies and material sciences,
which are key to developing the next-generation transport system. Technology Innovation Institute has seven initial dedicated research centres in quantum,
autonomous robotics, cryptography, advanced materials, digital security, secure systems, and directed energy. The partnership will involve cooperation
between three of TII's research centres; Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC), Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (ARRC) and Advanced Materials
Research Centre (AMRC). Technology Innovation Institute aims to help create a better world by developing the most advanced, disruptive technological
innovations. Examples of research within its centres include autonomous robotics for a demand responsive platform, materials for sustainable infrastructure,
future autonomous robotics systems, energy saving innovations, and digital security and communications for hyperloop systems.
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Alaska Airlines (united states) Announces Restructured Agreement With Boeing
To Acquire A Total Of 68 737-9 MAX Aircraft With Options For Another 52
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Alaska is scheduled to receive 13 planes in 2021; 30 in 2022; 13 in 2023; and 12 in 2024. The delivery schedule will largely replace Alaska's Airbus fleet and
moves the airline substantially toward a single, mainline fleet that's more efficient, profitable and environmentally friendly, and that will enhance the guest
experience and support the company's growth. This restructured agreement with Boeing incorporates Alaska's announcement last month to lease 13 737-9
aircraft. The agreement delivers superior economics to Alaska while providing flexibility in the final delivery schedule for the airline to optimize its fleet plan
as the industry recovers. It also enables two major Pacific Northwest employers – Alaska and Boeing – to continue to support and revive jobs as the region
and nation recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, fueling economic opportunity and growth in the coming decade. After significant work to
manage costs and liquidity through the pandemic, support employees and jobs, and to ensure the safety of both employees and guests, Alaska's priority is to
establish strong recovery and growth in the decade ahead. Alaska also prefers to own aircraft when it makes the best financial sense for the company. This
decision enables the company to exit 61 expensive, short-term leases for its Airbus fleet that were inherited by Alaska through its acquisition of Virgin
America. Furthermore, compared to the Airbus A320, the 737-9 has more seats, better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and lower maintenance costs. The
agreement includes mechanisms to adjust the timing of deliveries to meet economic conditions, giving the airline substantial flexibility to manage its fleet in
step with network demand. Alaska's 52 aircraft options are for deliveries between 2023 to 2026.
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ANA (japan) Partners with Nihon Stery to Further StrengthenN COVID-19
Safety Measures
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All Nippon Airways , Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for eight consecutive years, will work with medical advisory firm Nihon Stery to further strengthen ANA Care
Promise and other COVID-19 related safety protocols. The partnership will grant ANA access to the latest scientific and medical information so that its safety procedures
remain up-to-date and are able to function at peak effectiveness. ANA Care Promiseblank is a series of strict protocols designed to prevent the transmission of COVID-19
at ANA check-in areas, airport lounges and aboard aircraft. Nihon Stery will perform a comprehensive evaluation of ANA's procedures to provide recommendations on
how best to ensure the safety and comfort of all ANA passengers and employees. With the realities of the COVID-19 situation and its monumental impact on every airline
in the world, we need to continually reevaluate our practices to operate in a safe and responsible manner, Founded in 1987, Nihon Stery has an established record of
providing evidence-backed guidance to medical institutions on how to operate efficiently. As part of its partnership with ANA, Nihon Stery will advise ANA on the
efficiency and safety of its procedures, recommending specific disinfectants for use in a range of settings. In addition, Nihon Stery will help guide ANA's
communications efforts so that its health and safety messages are understood by the general public. With safety as ANA's top concern, the Care Promise program has
gone above and beyond the recommendations from public health officials in order to keep passengers and employees healthy. ANA has also contributed to the fight
against COVID-19 by engaging in aid programs to support medical professionals, including the contribution of $200,000blank toward healthcare workers.ANA is
committed to helping the communities where it operates remain healthy and safe by engaging in proactive efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to assist relief
efforts. As the outbreak continues, ANA remains committed to doing all it can to empower healthcare workers and public health professionals.
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American Airlines Transports Its First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment From
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The American Airlines Cargo team carried its first shipment of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine last night. In close collaboration with pharmaceutical and cargo
partners, the airline received the shipment by truck at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and loaded the shipment onto a Boeing 777-200 aircraft flying
to Miami International Airport . The vaccine shipment will arrive at its final destination in a U.S. territory in the Caribbean later, American began conducting trial
flights in November to simulate the conditions required to transport the COVID-19 vaccine, stress testing the thermal packaging and operational handling process
to ensure it remains stable in transit. American is an internationally recognized expert in cold chain logistics with an established network of facilities and team
members who specialize in temperature-critical shipments to more than 150 cities in 46 countries around the world. In addition, American has the largest dedicated
temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipping facility operated by an airline in the United States. From the time a shipment arrives at one of American’s facilities,
it is tracked throughout its journey on the ground and from the airline’s Cargo Control Center, located within its Integrated Operations Control in Fort Worth, Texas.
This level of expert care has earned American the International Air Transport Association’s prestigious Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in
Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification. The CEIV certification is given to air carriers and players in the air cargo supply chain that have established
the tools, procedures and staffing to ensure life sciences products are properly handled and arrive at their destination fully effective. Since the beginning of the
pandemic, American has been transporting hundreds of thousands of pounds of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical equipment, COVID-19 test kits and
pharmaceuticals to help battle the coronavirus, as well as components for Phase III COVID-19 vaccine trials.
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DSV (Denmark) becomes sponsor to the Danish Business Pavilion at Expo 2020 in
Dubai
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DSV has signed a new partnership agreement with the Danish Business Pavilion at Expo 2020, which will be hosted in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, from October 2021. With the agreement, DSV will be responsible for the entire supply management of
non-food products for the Danish Business Pavilion before, during and after the event that lasts until 31 March 2022. Mobility
and sustainability are two areas that will be put at the forefront of Expo 2020. These areas fit very well with DSV that
continuously seeks to find innovative solutions to green logistics. Heavy transport is a large contributor to the global CO2
emission, and DSV has committed to reducing its carbon footprint by at least 30% in 2030 from a 2019 base year. “As a global
transport and logistics company, we have a global impact on both environment and climate – with that comes great responsibility.
That is why we have a clear direction for the reduction of CO2 emission with science-based targets. A green and innovative
mindset is the key of Danish business culture, and we intend to lead the way in our industry. To get the opportunity to showcase
that to the world at Expo 2020 is an opportunity we cannot miss”, says Managing Director – UAE.
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Qantas (Japan) and Japan Airlines To Form Joint Business To Drive Tourism
Recovery
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Qantas and Japan Airlines announced plans to form a new joint business, designed to better serve customers travelling between Australia, New Zealand and Japan and support the tourism industry’s recovery when
international flying resumes. The airlines have submitted an application for authorisation to regulators in Australia and New Zealand, with a decision expected within six months. Subject to this regulatory approval, it is
anticipated that the joint business would commence operations around July 2021, when Qantas has said it expects its international network to gradually restart. The coordination made possible through a joint business
would enable Qantas and JAL to ramp up flights between Australia and Japan sooner than would otherwise be possible. The airlines have flagged an intention to launch a new route between Australia and Japan and expect
to announce details once regulatory approval is received, borders open and demand returns.
Under the proposed five-year agreement, the airlines would deliver substantial benefits for customers and help accelerate the recovery of the tourism, trade and corporate travel links between Australia and Japan,
including:
• An expanded codeshare relationship and optimised schedules on flights between Australia and New Zealand and Japan, opening up more connections to more destinations beyond the major city gateways. Qantas
customers would have access to 14 new codeshare destinations in Japan and JAL customers would have access to 15 new codeshare destinations in Australia and New Zealand.
• Enhanced frequent flyer benefits for Qantas and JAL customers, including improved earn of Qantas points or JAL miles on routes under the joint business beyond what is possible, as well as the ability to upgrade
using points or miles on each other’s services.
• Improvements in the customer experience, including streamlined processes for disruption management and investments in product and service inflight and on the ground, designed to better serve the carriers’ joint
customers.
• More premium travel opportunities, with Qantas able to offer customers a greater number of Business and Premium Economy seats on flights operated by JAL.
• Coordination of pricing, schedules, sales and tourism marketing to develop new and improved travel products, delivering more choice for customers.
Qantas Group CEO said the joint business would play a vital role in reviving trade links with the world’s third largest economy and deliver significant benefits for customers travelling between Australia and Japan.
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Kuehne+Nagel (Switzerland) finalises agreement with Moderna for Covid-19
vaccine distribution
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Moderna, Inc,a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines, and Kuehne+Nagel, a world-leading logistics
company, announced that they have agreed an international supply chain arrangement to provide distribution and storage of the Covid-19 Vaccine
Moderna. This announcement follows the granting of conditional marketing authorisation by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for
Covid-19 Vaccine Moderna. Kuehne+Nagel will support the worldwide distribution of vaccine doses from Moderna’s international supply chain,
based in Europe. This includes distribution to markets in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, and parts of the Americas. The arrangement
includes distribution and warehousing of the vaccine from Kuehne+Nagel’s pharma hub in Europe. Kuehne+Nagel will use its network of more
than 230 operations worldwide to distribute the vaccine via road and air. In Europe alone, the company operates its own fleet of over 200 dedicated
pharmaceutical transport vehicles. At all stages of transport and storage, product integrity at the required temperature of -20°C will be maintained.
Kuehne+Nagel’s clinical trial logistics subsidiary, QuickSTAT, has been an integral part of Moderna's vaccine supply chain as well, having
supported Phase II and Phase III clinical trial supply logistics in the U.S. Kuehne+Nagel has also signed partnerships with authorities in several
countries for local storage and last-mile distribution, such in Germany’s most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Maersk (Denmark) enters partnership with Novo Nordisk on global cold
chain logistics
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Maersk announced the signing of a logistics agreement with Novo Nordisk from 2021. The three-year agreement on
cold chain logistics covers transportation including ocean services and inland logistics. One of the largest
pharmaceutical companies in the world, Novo Nordisk has chosen Maersk´s ECO Delivery to reduce the carbon
footprint in transportation. The initiative uses sustainable biofuel to power selected Maersk-vessels and helps Novo
Nordisk to make progress towards its ambitious sustainability goals. "We are proud to be chosen as one of Novo
Nordisk´s main logistic companies. Transporting pharmaceuticals on a global level is a demanding task with various
complexities that require flexible and resilient supply chains as well as digital and eco-friendly solutions. This
achievement showcases the rapid transformation of A.P. Moller - Maersk as a modern end-to-end logistics company
with fully controlled assets," said Executive Vice President and CEO Ocean and Logistics. A.P. Moller - Maersk.
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Royal Mail (UK) and Post Office Limited agree new long-term commercial
agreement
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Royal Mail and Post Office entered into a long-term commercial agreement in 2012 in readiness for the separation of the two businesses. This new
commercial agreement, known as the second Mails Distribution Agreement, reaffirms the long-term commercial partnership between the two
companies. Royal Mail and Post Office are uniquely placed to offer our customers the widest range of ‘one price goes anywhere’ universal postal
services through an extensive UK-wide network. The agreement between Royal Mail and the Post Office means our customers will continue to
benefit from being able to purchase a wide range of Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide products through the Post Office’s extensive branch
network. Together, Post Office and Royal Mail have the UK’s most comprehensive postal network: the Post Office has 11,500 branches with 4,000
open all weekend, and Royal Mail has c.1,200 customer service points, 115,000 post boxes and its postmen and women deliver letters and parcels
to more than 31 million UK addresses and to countries around the world. The new agreement will commence on 29 March 2021 and operate at
least until 28 March 2032. The new agreement is good news for customers as it secures long-term access for Royal Mail to the Post Office network,
and provides Post Office with the ability to continue to sell and accept Royal Mail’s range of postal products. It also provides greater flexibility
for both parties to adapt to the changing ways that customers are buying and sending postal products, and to continue to innovate to provide
convenience for customers.
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Maersk (Denmark) partners with GSA to share global logistics solutions
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The Global Shippers Association (GSA), recently invited Maersk leaders to discuss Logistics & Solutions with their members via a virtual session. The GSA is a Fort Myers, Florida-based
consortium of major corporations who combine their freight volumes to negotiate international transportation services with the world’s leading carriers. Maersk North America speakers
included Mike Meierkort, Head of Logistics & Services, Faith Dennison, Head of Lead Logistics (formerly known as Supply Chain Management) and Melinda Damico, Head of Customs
House Brokerage Growth.
Key topics tailored to the GSA members learning session were:
• Confronting supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
• Enabling resiliency in customers’ E2E supply chain.
• Driving digitization to enable transparency.
• Optimizing Customs and trade managemen
During the session, Maersk announced they have begun a partnership with the UK-based, The Economist Intelligence Unit – who are working with a series of Maersk customers globally to
identify short, medium and long term issues in supply chains.when you get to this level of transparency, control and business integration level, companies are able to achieve improved planning
and reliability. As part of this process, Maersk IT has created solutions and platforms that connect data across multiple teams, using mobile channels, supply chain collaboration tools, advanced
data analytics and AI built on a Maersk Data Lake. Mike Meierkort explained the supply chain cycle from start to finish and how to connect and simplify supply chains using an integrator
strategy approach. Maersk Logistics & Services encompasses Lead Logistics, Landside transportation, Customs House Brokerage, Cold Chain, ecommerce, TradeLens (neutral, third party
digital platform with Blockchain capabilities), Destination Cargo Management (DCM), Air Freight, Less-thancontainer load (LCL), Depot Management and Value Protect.
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Ferrovial (Spain), HyperloopTT Sign Framework Agreement to Analyze US
Projects
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Ferrovial, a global leading infrastructure operator, and innovative transportation and technology company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
(HyperloopTT) have signed a framework agreement that will allow the two businesses to analyze opportunities on hyperloop projects in the United
States. Ferrovial and HyperloopTT would work together on tasks including route development analysis, operation and maintenance for hyperloop
technology, engineering and construction work, and operation and maintenance for both passenger and cargo solutions for specific projects within the
United States. The framework agreement establishes the principal terms for the companies to identify opportunities to work together in pursuit of
specific projects. Hyperloop is a new mode of transportation that consists of a reduced pressure tube pathway, a passive magnetic levitation system
(Maglev), and a linear electric motor used to propel self-contained capsules carrying passengers and/or cargo. The low air resistance and lack of friction
make it possible for vehicles to reach very high speeds with minimal energy use. In 2018, in partnership with HyperloopTT, government officials
commissioned a feasibility study for America’s first multi-state hyperloop in the Great Lakes MegaRegion connecting Chicago, Cleveland, and
Pittsburgh. The study, released in December 2019, determined the technology and route were both feasible. In France, HyperloopTT is currently
running full-scale tests to establish safety and insurance certifications, as well as optimizing and fully integrating the technical components of the
system. HyperloopTT is also working on the world’s first commercial hyperloop system of 3-5 km in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Qantas (Australia) And Japan Airlines To Form Joint Business To Drive
Tourism Recovery
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Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced plans to form a new joint business, designed to better serve customers travelling between Australia, New Zealand and Japan and support the tourism
industry’s recovery when international flying resumes. The airlines have submitted an application for authorisation to regulators in Australia and New Zealand, with a decision expected within six
months. Subject to this regulatory approval, it is anticipated that the joint business would commence operations around July 2021, when Qantas has said it expects its international network to gradually
restart. The coordination made possible through a joint business would enable Qantas and JAL to ramp up flights between Australia and Japan sooner than would otherwise be possible. The airlines
have flagged an intention to launch a new route between Australia and Japan and expect to announce details once regulatory approval is received, borders open and demand returns. Under the proposed
five-year agreement, the airlines would deliver substantial benefits for customers and help accelerate the recovery of the tourism, trade and corporate travel links between Australia and Japan,
including:
• An expanded codeshare relationship and optimised schedules on flights between Australia and New Zealand and Japan, opening up more connections to more destinations beyond the major city
gateways. Qantas customers would have access to 14 new codeshare destinations in Japan and JAL customers would have access to 15 new codeshare destinations in Australia and New Zealand.
• Enhanced frequent flyer benefits for Qantas and JAL customers, including improved earn of Qantas points or JAL miles on routes under the joint business beyond what is possible, as well as the
ability to upgrade using points or miles on each other’s services.
• Improvements in the customer experience, including streamlined processes for disruption management and investments in product and service inflight and on the ground, designed to better serve
the carriers’ joint customers.
• More premium travel opportunities, with Qantas able to offer customers a greater number of Business and Premium Economy seats on flights operated by JAL.
• Coordination of pricing, schedules, sales and tourism marketing to develop new and improved travel products, delivering more choice for customers.
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Royal Mail (UK) partners with consortium to become first UK parcel carrier
to use a drone to deliver a parcel
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Royal Mail has joined forces with a consortium of established UK drone companies – including DronePrep and Skyports - and addressing technology
what3words, to become the first nationwide UK parcel carrier to transport a parcel for recipients via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In a UK first,
the consortium arranged an initial drone delivery to a remote lighthouse* on the Isle of Mull this month. This is the first step in a groundbreaking
consultation programme and trial in the New Year, which will focus on engaging with the community to explore the viability of using drones to deliver
to rural communities on the Isle of Mull, where Skyports is already using its drones to help NHS Scotland with the response to COVID-19. This will
help to identify opportunities to support postmen and postwomen in delivering to very remote areas and addresses in the UK. As with all Royal Mail
deliveries across the UK, the postcode will route the parcel towards its destination. The local postie will then use drone delivery to reach the most remote
locations in their patch faster. For the drone delivery, residents consulted on the Isle of Mull will be invited to use the DronePrep platform to assess the
viability of their property for drone delivery and pinpoint a suitable landing location within their ownership using the what3words integration. To enable
this for the trial, Royal Mail is asking recipients to provide the what3words address, a 3 metre by 3 metre square, that corresponds to the precise landing
point for delivery of Royal Mail parcels via the drone from the Royal Mail van.
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First (USA) ATR 72-600F Aircraft Delivered to FedEx Express
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the delivery of the first ATR 72-600F
aircraft to its feeder aircraft network. The delivery of the new state-of-the-art freighter was made from ATR to FedEx in Toulouse, France. The ATR
72-600F is the first-ever production freighter built by ATR and can carry heavier payloads than ATRs converted from passenger configuration. The
aircraft has a large cargo door, allowing for carriage of bulk cargo as well as Unit Load Device (ULD) configurations. It has a bulk capacity of 2,630
cubic feet (74.5 cubic meters), and when in ULD mode it can accommodate up to seven LD3 containers or five 88” x 108” pallets. FedEx originally
announced the purchase agreement with ATR in November 2017. Under the agreement, FedEx Express made a firm purchase of 30 ATR 72-600F
aircraft with options to purchase up to 20 more. Subsequent deliveries will be about six aircraft per year over a five-year period. The first ATR aircraft
will be operated by ASL Airlines Ireland, a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet. FedEx currently deploys 364
feeder aircraft operating in 56 countries. Most of these feeder aircraft are owned by FedEx and leased and operated by different third-party air carriers
under their own operating certificates. The FedEx feeder fleet is comprised of aircraft under 60,000 pounds maximum gross take-off weight and allows
the company to provide fast, economical services to small and medium-sized businesses around the world.
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UPS (USA) partners with McKesson to transport and deliver the Moderna
COVID-19 vaccine
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UPS continues its involvement with COVID-19 vaccine delivery efforts through a partnership with global pharmaceutical
and medical supply distributor McKesson. Through contracts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to support Operation Warp Speed, McKesson is the centralized
distributor for non-ultra-frozen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary supply kits. Under its agreement with McKesson, UPS
will begin delivering Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which received a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Emergency
Use Authorization. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is the second in the U.S. to be deployed in a months-long global race
to develop safe treatments against the spread of the virus. “This is a critically important initiative for UPS, and we are
committed to delivering what matters for as long as it takes,” says CEO of UPS. “McKesson is a valued UPS Healthcare
partner, and we will continue to leverage the strength of our network to safely and efficiently get these life-saving vaccines
and supplies to their final destination.”
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JetBlue (USA) Will Ring in the New Year with Its New Airbus A220-300
Aircraft
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JetBlue announced it has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the start of a new era for the airline's fleet. The aircraft – tail N3008J – is
scheduled to arrive at JetBlue's home at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this evening from Airbus's U.S. production facility in Mobile, Ala. It is
the first delivery of 70 A220 aircraft JetBlue has on order, which will be phased in to ultimately replace the existing fleet of 60 Embraer 190 aircraft. The A220 boasts a
nearly 30 percent lower direct operating cost per seat than the current E190. Lower seat costs come from both fuel and non-fuel savings. The A220 fleet will also help to
further reset JetBlue's maintenance costs well into the decade. The airline anticipates the A220 fleet, with improved reliability and longer maintenance intervals, will have
a maintenance cost per seat that is more than 40 percent lower than E190s. With a range of up to 3,350 nautical miles and a 40 percent lower fuel burn per seat than
JetBlue's E190 aircraft, the favorable economics open the door to new markets and routes that would have been unprofitable with JetBlue's existing fleet. The A220
covers a wide mix of new and existing market possibilities with excellent economics on short, medium and even potentially transcontinental markets. This will allow for
better overall aircraft utilization and provide a competitive advantage for JetBlue in short haul markets. The A220 is powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF
engines, which deliver double-digit improvements in fuel and carbon emissions. Optimizing fuel burn is an important first step in JetBlue’s cost-conscious sustainability
strategy, and prioritizing fuel-efficient aircraft and engines aligns with JetBlue’s approach to reducing emissions. Earlier this year, JetBlue became the first major U.S.
airline to achieve carbon neutrality for all domestic flights, and later announced its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040. The A220’s
significant reduction in per-seat emissions will help JetBlue meet and maintain its sustainability commitments.
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