The Loadstar

Volga-Dnepr confirms job losses as it grounds two aircraft

Volga-Dnepr has confirmed that there will be up to 100 job losses at the group, and two aircraft will be grounded.
The group blamed this year’s poor market.
“Given challenging air freight market conditions, including а significant downturn of demand, …


Thirty-nine bodies discovered in a container in the UK

The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex.
Police were called by the ambulance service shortly before 1.40am after the discovery at Waterglade Industrial Park in Eastern Avenue, Grays.
The lorry driver, a 25-year-old …




LATAM Cargo opts for Bluetooth to improve ULD visibility

LATAM Cargo is getting a better grip on its cargo as ULD provider Unilode, which manages the airline’s ULD pool, is equipping the fleet with Bluetooth tags to keep track of them at any time.
“Unilode’s digitalisation programme will provide …



Shipper + 3PL + data sharing = more trust and a smoother supply chain

3PLs that collaborate with shippers on data will boost efficiency and see longer-lasting relationships with their customers.
“Logistics is still a people business, and personal relationships are important,” said Lorenzo Fornaroli, senior director global logistics strategy and operations at Huawei.…