The Formula 1® Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 took
place in Singapore from 15 to 17 September, the first race in Asia of the 2023 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Formula One World Championship. Ahead of the highly anticipated event, Formula 1® cargo, such as car and team equipment, broadcast and hospitality equipment, fuel, and tyres, were air flown into Singapore. This also saw the new DHL x Formula 1® co-branded Boeing 777 arriving in Changi Airport for the first time on 10 September 2023. The special cargo was handled efficiently through the collective efforts of DHL, SATS and Changi Airport.
As the longest-standing global partner of Formula 1® and industry leader in green logistics, DHL plays an important role in helping Formula 1® achieve its journey towards Net Zero by 2030. DHL helps Formula 1® reduce its ecological impact by adopting environmentally friendly transport solutions. Some examples include the employment of fuel-efficient Boeing 777 aircraft which reduces emissions by 18% over legacy aircraft, and the use of multi-modal transport solutions, including overland and ocean freight. DHL and Formula 1® are continuously exploring new solutions to further lower Formula 1®'s carbon footprint, including plans to incorporate sustainable fuels.
“DHL and Formula 1® are committed in working together to reduce its impact on the environment, whilst continuing to provide a safe and enjoyable event for fans”, says Arjan Sissing, Head of Global Brand Marketing at DHL Group.
Changi Airport is glad to support DHL, our global logistics partner, in its cargo facilitation for the Formula 1® race in Singapore. Changi continues to develop our special cargo handling capabilities with our experienced partners, to maintain our status as a trusted and reliable air cargo hub in the region.
Read about DHL’s logistics facilitation from Formula 1® DHL’s Press Release.
DHL x Formula 1® co-branded Boeing 777 arriving in Changi Airport
Unloading of Formula 1® cargo
Brussels Airport Digital Green Lane (DGL) is a standardised pick-up and delivery process between freight forwarders and ground handling agents. Cargo is picked up or dropped off at a registered time slot, and all freight information is shared digitally throughout the process. The DGL initiative was developed and rolled out in collaboration between the Brussels Airport cargo community, Air Cargo Belgium and Nallian. It was delivered through the Truck Visit Management app of which consists of three different modules: digital front desk, slot management, and shipment data sharing supported by a Digital Green Lane dashboard providing the community operational insights and analytics.
As of June 2023, Brussels Airport achieved an adoption rate of 75% of its freight volume processed under DGL. Their goal is to reach an 85% user adoption rate next, and to move to a fully digital green lane process for all tasks relating to the cargo pick-up and delivery process, through the implementation of digital driver registration and digital handover solution.
"When DGL went live, Skyfast could already eliminate a lot of waiting time at the ground handlers’ facilities. We have been able to deploy our staff more efficiently than before." – Jeff Segers, Managing Director Skyfast Belgium.
"We know in advance what to expect so we can shift with our manpower if needed. We don’t get any complaints any more about queuing, which used to give a lot of issues. It’s also more relaxed for our staff because activity is more spread out." – Johan Rosiers, Customer Service and Security Manager at dnata.
Key benefits to the Brussels cargo community include an increase in cargo operational efficiency, and a reduction in truck waiting times by a reported 90%. Another significant benefit of DGL is the transparency of cargo landside activities for the ground handling agents and freight forwarders. DGL will create upfront visibility for the freight forwarders allowing them to plan their activities in advance and reduce the throughput time of freight at Brussels Airport. It also enables the ground handling agents to improve their resource allocation and customer service.
The achievements by the Brussels community in rolling out the DGL demonstrate the potential of digital transformation and collaboration in the air cargo industry. Through the upcoming Truck Dock Slot Booking (TDSB) initiative to be rolled out in early 2024, the Changi air cargo community could look forward to greater efficiency and cargo landside visibility.
Singapore Changi Airport was awarded “Best Airport – Asia (Over 1 million tonnes)” at the 2023 Asian Freight Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. Hosted and organised annually by Asia Cargo News, AFLAS Awards recognise leaders from the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry.
The award is a strong testament on the dedication and collaborative efforts by the Changi air cargo community to fulfil the needs of the industry. Changi Airport could not have achieved this recognition without the unwavering support of our partners and would like to express our sincere gratitude for their vote of confidence.
We would also like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Singapore Airlines for being awarded the “Best Air Cargo Carrier – Asia” and to SATS for being awarded the “Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Asia”.
Changi Airport Group is delighted to announce our membership as an Associate Member of the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI). Founded in 1966, SAPI is a non-profit organisation that brings research-based biopharmaceutical companies together with other stakeholders to promote ethical practices, facilitate active dialogues and advance the understanding on the value of innovative medicines in Singapore.
The global biopharma industry is shifting towards advanced technology, with the success of mRNA vaccines and the evolution of Cell & Gene Therapy. The production and transportation of biopharmaceuticals often require utmost speed, reliability, quality and with sustainable logistics practices. Changi Airport, alongside the air cargo industry, is committed to meeting the high standards set out by the biopharmaceutical industry to ensure air cargo remains relevant and reliable for transportation of biopharmaceuticals. As a member of SAPI, Changi Airport hopes to facilitate deeper collaborations between the biopharmaceuticals and air cargo industry to continuously enhance our air pharma logistical capabilities.
On the global front, Changi Airport also play a strategic role at Pharma.Aero, a non-profit international organisation that facilitates collaboration among the air cargo stakeholders in addressing opportunities and challenges for the pharmaceutical logistics industry.
Changi Airport Group was presented the Outstanding Partnership Award for 2022, along with dnata and SATS, by Cathay Cargo at the “We Know How” brand launch and Top Agents Appreciation Dinner held at Shangri-La Singapore Hotel on 22nd May 2023.
“We Know How” is Cathay Cargo’s newly launched brand campaign aimed to reinforce the importance of air cargo and showcase its capabilities to provide efficiency, expertise, and reliability for any shipment.
Changi Airport Group is honoured to be conferred this award and would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Cathay Cargo for the strong partnership.
Nippon Express (NX) Singapore, a subsidiary of the renowned Nippon Express Group headquartered in Tokyo, was established in 1973. On 22 September 2023, Nippon Express Singapore held its 50th anniversary celebration at Pan Pacific Hotel. The event brought together its senior management team, employees, and key partners to commemorate this momentous occasion.
NX Singapore and Changi Airport Group (CAG) are in close collaboration on various areas such as initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and specialised handling capabilities.
NX Singapore is a key member of Changi’s Truck Dock Slot Booking (TDSB) pilot group. The TDSB pilot group was established to conduct TDSB trials from November 2021 to September 2022, in preparation for full implementation in the first quarter of 2024.
Last year, NX Singapore received its IATA CEIV Pharma certification through the community approach initiated by CAG and had successfully attained the certification in January 2023. With support of our air cargo partners, Changi is the first and largest IATA CEIV Pharma community in Asia Pacific. NX Singapore subsequently joined the Pharma@Changi community, fostering closer collaboration in strengthening Singapore’s capabilities in pharmaceuticals air cargo handling.
Nippon Express Singapore 50th anniversary celebration event
Photo credit: Nippon Express
Since establishing its international airfreight forwarding business in 1957, Nippon Express is now ranked amongst the top ten global air freight forwarders by cargo volume. Our warmest congratulations to Nippon Express on achieving this significant milestone and we look forward to continuing our close partnership in the years to come!
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