AFKLMP brings digital solutions to pharmaceutical logistics
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is investing in greater transparency for pharmaceutical shipments through its digital myCargo platform. Customers can use myCargo to track the current temperature, the battery level in the dry ice units, and the voltage in the active containers during transit at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. […]
AFKLMP joins forces with CSafe to launch the RAP e-container
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has joined forces with CSafe Global to launch the RAP e-container. The airline says the RAP e-container is the most robust operational container and will allow them to offer state-of-the-art service to customers in the pharmaceutical industry. AFKLMP head of product and development pharma logistics, Fabrice Panza says: “With […]
AFKLMP adds new routes to its summer schedule
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) will operate new routes for the summer providing connections to locations including Taipei, Fortaleza and Seattle. It will provide capacity from both hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, where the airline offers 1,115 weekly services to 116 unique destinations around the world. From Paris […]
Schiphol to link flower shipment data with air waybill numbers
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is increasing transparency in the supply chain by linking flower shipment data to air waybill numbers at source. The Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP) aims to make Schiphol the smartest airport in Europe through increased use of data sharing and includes initiatives such as the Holland Flower Alliance Data Sharing Working Group, […]
AFKLMP goes on a digital journey with Accenture’s AFLS platform
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is continuing its digital transformation journey with the implementation of the Accenture Freight and Logistics Software (AFLS) platform. The AFLS solution integrates all the commercial functions across Air France and KLM including booking, offer, pricing, rating, capacity & revenue management, flight planning and airway bill control, and will replace […]
Cargo turns around in the second half for Air France KLM
Cargo at Air France KLM experienced a strong turn around in the second half of 2017, with traffic and revenue improving substantially. The airline group says improvements were driven by solid demand growth to and from Asia at the beginning of 2017 and from Latin America in the second half of the year, which it […]
AFKLMP spreads the love with 3,000t of flowers for Valentine’s Day
Air cargo has helped spread the love for Valentine’s Day with airlines busily flying flowers in time for the big day. Over a two week period, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo shipped around 3,000 tonnes of flowers from production and export nations including Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia to Europe. AFKLMP used Boeing 747-400 Freighter […]
Mauroux takes over as CCA treasurer
Eric Mauroux, (pictured) director verticals and global head of perishable at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has been appointed as the treasurer of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) and a member of its board. Mauroux takes over Renate de Walle, who has moved into another role at AF/KLM. CCA paid tribute to de Walle for […]
KLM starts Shipping Blue small package service for BlueBiz customers
KLM has launched a small package delivery service called Shipping Blue, allowing BlueBiz loyalty programme members to ship packages around the world. The service has been developed specially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and members are able to ship packages of up to 30 kilogrammes around the world. The packages can be delivered door-to-door […]
Cargo continues to improve in Q3 for Air France KLM
Cargo at Air France KLM continues its turnaround with revenue increasing by 3.2 per cent in the third quarter, with tonnage remaining stable. Total cargo revenue was up 3.2 per cent to €493 million ($572 million) though was down 1.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2017 to €1.5 billion. Tonnage increased 0.1 […]
AF-KL-MP expands network for the winter
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is expanding its network for the winter including new services to locations including Mumbai and Port Louis. The winter schedule starts on Sunday 29 October, ending Sunday 25 March 2018 and will add new flights from both Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Air France will […]
China Southern and AF-KL-MP strengthen cooperation with new MoU
China Southern Airlines Cargo and Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen and shape strategic cooperation. The two airlines signed a MoU in September 2015 focused on strategic cooperation between the two parties, and they plan to collaborate in a number of areas over the […]
Cargo volumes improve at AF-KL-MP in first half
Cargo at Air France KLM saw some improvement in the second quarter with increased traffic but revenue dipped slightly. Tonnage was up 1.4 per cent in the second quarter to 286,000 tonnes, though remained at 558,000 tonnes for the first half. Second quarter traffic in revenue tonne kilometres was up 2.7 per cent to 2.1 […]
KLM building again after tough times
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AF-KL-MP) is starting to build again after several tough years, KLM president and chief executive officer, Pieter Elbers (pictured) says. He made the comments in a press conference following the opening of AF-KL-MP’s new sorting system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 13 July. Elbers explains that a major aim was […]
KLM Cargo launches new sorting system at Schiphol
KLM Cargo has officially launched a new sorting system that can handle more than 2,000 items per hour at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Air France and KLM are the first airlines in the world to make use of this kind of sorting system, and it has already been put to good use at Paris Charles de […]
KLM to fly to India’s economic heart with Amsterdam – Mumbai flights
KLM is to launch Amsterdam – Mumbai flights on 29 October as part of its 2017-18 winter schedule, providing up to 20 tonnes of cargo capacity. The three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights a week will depart on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays from Amsterdam at 13.00h, arriving in Mumbai at 01.55h, and the return will leave […]
1,125 flights services and 127 destinations for AF-KL-MP summer schedule
Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo will launch its summer schedule on 26 March with 1,125 weekly services to 127 destinations on its fleet of 170 passenger aircraft and six freighters. It started thrice-weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle – Accra services on 28 February, using a Boeing 777-200 to connect with the capital of Ghana. […]
AF-KL-MP flies 5,000t of flowers for Valentine’s and Women’s Day
Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo has flown 5,000 tonnes of flowers in five weeks to meet demand for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day. The flowers were flown to Europe in February and March from countries including Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia both on freighter aircraft and in the bellyhold of passenger aircraft, offering 17 […]
TIACA backs new initiative encouraging leaders of the future
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has backed a new initiative encouraging new air cargo leaders of the future and collaboration in the supply chain. Staff from companies including Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Jan De Rijk Logistics, Tosoh Corporation, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Agility, and Swissport visited each other’s sites to gain a better understanding […]
Cool Chain Association appoints de Walle to key role
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Renate de Walle as its new treasurer and director of the board. The director of pharmaceutical logistics at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo replaces Malik Zeniti from the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg, who steps down after three years of service, but will remain a member of the CCA. De Walle […]
Air France cargo grows in July, KLM struggles
Air France KLM has seen cargo volumes fall by 6.7 per cent to 700 million revenue tonne kilometres (RTK), with KLM struggling but Air France seeing some growth. In July, KLM saw RTK fall by 11.8 per cent to 399 million while Air France was up one per cent to 300 million. Available tonne kilometres […]
New cargo handling facility at JFK for AF-KL-MP
Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo (AF-KL-MP) has opened a new cargo handling facility at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), paying special attention to cargo including pharmaceuticals, live animals and express. The facility, which accommodates all types of cargo, offers a number of features to cater for premium products. For temperature sensitive cargo, it […]
IATA WCS: Amsterdam Schiphol aiming for CEIV certification
The logistics community at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a closed pharmaceutical chain programme to be International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certified. It was announced at the IATA World Cargo Symposium on 16 March in press conference held in the Tegel room of the Intercontinental Hotel in Berlin, with […]
Air France KLM has a difficult February
Air France KLM has had a difficult month in February, with revenue tonne kilometres (RTK) falling by 9.7 per cent year-on-year and declining load factors. In February, for the group RTK was down from 726 million in 2015 to 656 million in 2016. At the same time, capacity in available tonne kilometres (ATK) was down […]
AF-KL-MP introduces Kold Kart
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AF-KL-MP) has introduced its ‘Kold Kart’ for safe transportation of cool chain products at airports in hot climates. It has started using the Kold Kart in Mexico where high temperatures are normal and ramp operations are quite distant from the warehouse. AF-KL-MP will be introducing the Kold Kart in other […]
Air France KLM makes profit despite uncertainty
Air France KLM made a profit of 118 million euros ($131.5 million) in 2015 despite continuing weakness in its cargo division. The 2015 profit is up on the 2014 loss of 225 million euros. In the fourth quarter, Air France KLM saw profit fall from 308 million euros in 2014 to 276 million euros. Revenue […]
AFKLMP awarded IATA CEIV certification in Paris and Amsterdam
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) in both Paris and Amsterdam. The certification covers hub operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Air France and KLM airline processes. It is the first airline group to […]
