Hellmann Road

Hellmann Road



Hellmann Worldwide Logistics will be changing its partner for road and rail transports for Italy, effective October 1, 2017. In the future, the Osnabrück-based company will be handling daily scheduled services to and from Italy together with the Bianchi Group.

DHL launches its digital freight platform in UK to connect British shippers and carriers

DHL launches its digital freight platform in UK to connect British shippers and carriers



DHL has launched its digital freight platform Saloodo! in the United Kingdom. The platform is offering transport services within UK, from Europe to UK and vice versa.

Thereby the online market place connects shippers and transport providers on demand, thus increasing efficiency for both by enabling safe and convenient access to a highly fragmented market using a single digital freight platform.

Miele picks Brisbane Airport for its new Queensland headquarters

Miele picks Brisbane Airport for its new Queensland headquarters



High-end domestic appliances and professional equipment supplier Miele Australia has selected Brisbane Airport as the preferred location for its new Queensland headquarters following a formal market process managed by Colliers International.

Cathay Pacific adds Brussels to its network

Cathay Pacific adds Brussels to its network



Cathay Pacific will begin operating nonstop service to Hong Kong from Brussels Airport from March 25, 2018.

Ethiopian to start non-stop direct services to Sao Paulo

Ethiopian to start non-stop direct services to Sao Paulo



Aviation - Addis-Ababa based Ethiopian Airlines has finalised preparations to start nonstop direct services to Sao Paulo, Brazil, currently operated via Lome, Togo, effective September 16, 2017. Sao Paulo, the biggest city in the Brazil and in the southern hemisphere, is the economic and financial hub of the country hosting the headquarters of numerous major corporations.

Delta strengthens operations leadership in New York

Delta strengthens operations leadership in New York



Delta has named Henry Kuykendall as senior vice president – Airport Operations, Northeast, and promoted Stephanie Baldwin to vice president – Airport Operations, JFK, to support the airline’s continued dedication to New York and the Northeast region.

Qatar Airways to add additional frequency to Kathmandu from September

Qatar Airways to add additional frequency to Kathmandu from September



Qatar Airways will add an additional daily flight on its Doha – Kathmandu route from September 1, to meet high demand during Nepal’s festival season, which takes place every year in September and October.

Emirates’ rose freighter celebrates Chinese Valentine’s Day and the Indian festival of Onam

Emirates’ rose freighter celebrates Chinese Valentine’s Day and the Indian festival of Onam



‘Rosie’ Emirates SkyCargo’s rose-liveried Boeing 777 freighter aircraft arrived at the Shanghai’s Pudong International airport during the early hours of August 28 to mark the day known as Qixi festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day).

Commercial Court of Paris approves Bolloré Transport & Logistics’ acquisition of some of Necotrans business

Commercial Court of Paris approves Bolloré Transport & Logistics’ acquisition of some of Necotrans business



Bolloré Transport & Logistics acquires some of the business activities and assets in France and Africa of the Necotrans Group recently placed under judicial receivership.

Zimbabwe tops Panalpina’s list of five countries of growing perishable exports

Zimbabwe tops Panalpina’s list of five countries of growing perishable exports



The world’s appetite for fresh products is growing. Time is of the essence to ensure perishables such as flowers, fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, and other products reach their destinations without losing its shelf life. In order to ensure these time and temperature sensitive commodities retain its freshness, higher connectivity networks and enhanced technology tools are playing a vital role

DB Schenker & SB Global Logistics join hands to cater to New Zealand customers

DB Schenker & SB Global Logistics join hands to cater to New Zealand customers



After being an integral part of SB Global Logistics’ business for more than two decades, DB Schenker and SB Global Logistics have entered into a definitive agreement under which DB Schenker will acquire SB Global Logistics from September 24, 2017.

Envirotainer to provide flagship RAP e2 solution in Italy and Puerto Rico

Envirotainer to provide flagship RAP e2 solution in Italy and Puerto Rico



Cold chain container provider Envirotainer has added RAP e2 capabilities to two more stations in their network, one in Italy (LIN/MXP) and one in Puerto Rico (SJU). With these two latest additions, Envirotainer now has 24 full service RAP e2 stations across the world and more to come.

Asia Pacific Airlines posts another solid month of air cargo growth in July

Asia Pacific Airlines posts another solid month of air cargo growth in July



The Asia Pacific airlines have seen moderate expansion in international air passenger markets, whilst international air cargo demand forged ahead, registering another month of solid growth, according to the figure

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways enter into cargo partnership

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways enter into cargo partnership



Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways have signed a cargo special prorate agreement (SPA) to strengthen the airlines' respective networks.

Suparna Airlines launches Xi'an-Hahn cargo airline

Suparna Airlines launches Xi'an-Hahn cargo airline






Suparna Airlines, a subsidiary of HNA Modern Logistics, has launched "Xi'an-Hahn" cargo airline that landed recently at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. This is the second European cargo airline of Suparna Airlines after "Xi'an-Amsterdam".

Qatar Airways chief elected chairman of IATA’s Board of Governors

Qatar Airways chief elected chairman of IATA’s Board of Governors



Akbar Al Baker, Group chief executive, Qatar Airways, has been elected chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of aviation industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA), effective June 2018.

Douala and Lubumbashi become Cargolux’s new destinations in Africa

Douala and Lubumbashi become Cargolux’s new destinations in Africa



Luxembourg based all cargo airline Cargolux Airlines is set to introduce two new destinations in Africa, Douala in Cameroon and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Services to Lubumbashi will begin on September 15 while Douala is served as of October 3.

Bahri Dry Bulk places 120m order with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to purchase four bulk carriers

Bahri Dry Bulk places 120m order with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to purchase four bulk carriers



Bahri Dry Bulk has signed an agreement valued at USD 120 million, to purchase four bulk carriers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, a member of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group, which owns one of the largest state-of- the-art shipyards in the world.

Cargo volume for Singapore Changi Airport soars in July

Cargo volume for Singapore Changi Airport soars in July



Singapore Changi Airport has registered 11.2 percent year-on-year rise in airfreight throughput in the month of July. The gateway has handled 179,550 tonnes.

Bolloré Logistics Tanzania secures UBUCOM Project contract

Bolloré Logistics Tanzania secures UBUCOM Project contract



UBUCOM has selected Bolloré Logistics Tanzania as its logistics partner for the transportation of 1,298 MT of iron coils to Burundi. Bolloré Logistics teams in Tanzania cooperated with Tanzania Railways Limited (TRL) to transport the goods by trains.

Panalpina offers hassle-free carrier solution with Panprojects Carrier

Panalpina offers hassle-free carrier solution with Panprojects Carrier



International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina has launched a multimodal heavy lift, Panprojects Carrier. With this new carrier model, Panalpina can oversee multimodal heavy-lift moves from fabrication to installation sites under one single contract that clearly governs all modes of transport.

East Midlands Airport gears up for growth with new Aviation Development Team

East Midlands Airport gears up for growth with new Aviation Development Team



MAG-owned East Midlands Airport has appointed Andy Pelham as the new Head of the Aviation Development Team. Pelham will join existing team members Heidi Barlow, head of Marketing, and Conan Busby who moves into a new expanded role as Aviation Development manager.

AirBridgeCargo sees double digit growth in cargo volume in H1 2017

AirBridgeCargo sees double digit growth in cargo volume in H1 2017



AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has seen 16 percent increase in volumes in the first half of 2017 to 335,000 tonnes, boosted by particularly strong demand across its Asia Pacific network.

Pop singer Taylor Swift partners with UPS for the delivery of 6th studio album

Pop singer Taylor Swift partners with UPS for the delivery of 6th studio album



Popstar Taylor Swift and UPS are partnering to deliver a new experience for customers, fans and employees in celebration of Taylor’s 6th studio album, reputation.

Sharks reach their new home in Brazil with the help of American Airlines Cargo

Sharks reach their new home in Brazil with the help of American Airlines Cargo



American Airlines Cargo recently moved a very unique shipment: two sand tiger sharks and three bonnethead sharks for transport from the US to South America.

LUG aircargo handling increases the capacity of its Health Care Center at Frankfurt Airport

LUG aircargo handling increases the capacity of its Health Care Center at Frankfurt Airport



LUG aircargo handling GmbH modernises and expands its Health Care Center (HCC) at Frankfurt Airport to 650 sq m in a first step and has planned a further expansion to 1,200 sq m.

dnata treads on the green path at Dubai center

dnata treads on the green path at Dubai center



One of the world’s leading air services providers, dnata has ramped up its recycling programme for its fleet of 12,000 units of GSE (Ground Services Equipment) in both of its Dubai hubs (DXB and DWC).

Volkswagen FAW Engine signs two-year logistics partnership with Kuehne Nagel

Volkswagen FAW Engine signs two-year logistics partnership with Kuehne Nagel



An automotive part manufacturer operating in a joint-venture with Volkswagen (China,) Volkswagen FAW Engine (Dalian) Co., Ltd (VWED), has signed a two-year agreement with Kuehne Nagel to manage the inbound logis

EL AL Israel Airlines and ALC celebrate delivery of first 787 Dreamliner

EL AL Israel Airlines and ALC celebrate delivery of first 787 Dreamliner



The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines and American aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Vishal Wanchoo roped in as president

Vishal Wanchoo roped in as president



General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Vishal Wanchoo as President & CEO of GE South Asia effective October 1, 2017. Vishal succeeds Banmali Agrawala, who is moving on from GE to join Tata Sons as President of its infrastructure, defence and aerospace business.

All cargo airline TACA Peru connects Miami with five South American cities

All cargo airline TACA Peru connects Miami with five South American cities



Miami International Airport (MIA) welcomed its latest international cargo airline Trans American Airlines, S.A. (TACA Peru). The airline, part of Avianca Holdings SA, will operate four weekly scheduled freighter flights with Airbus A330-200F between MIA and five South American cities with service to Lima, Santiago, Bogota, Medellin and Buenos Aires.

Panalpina Luxembourg secures Certysis license to handle perishables

Panalpina Luxembourg secures Certysis license to handle perishables



Panalpina’s hub at Luxembourg Airport (LUX) has been officially licensed by Certysis to handle organic fruits and vegetables. This makes Panalpina the first and the only licensed receiver of organic produce at LUX, one of Europe's busiest airports by cargo tonnage. Securing the licence indicated Panalpina’s commitment to developing the perishables network not only through volume growth but also by investing in quality processes and value-added services.

IBS' iFly Res to power passenger reservation of Korea’s Jin Air

IBS' iFly Res to power passenger reservation of Korea’s Jin Air



IBS Software (IBS) has been selected by South Korea based Jin Air, a subsidiary HanJinKal, as its Passenger Services System (PSS) provider. The seven year, multi-million dollar contract for the engagement was formally signed by Choi JungHo, CEO of Jin Air and VK Mathews, executive chairman - IBS Group, in Seoul.

Finnair’s green initiative to keep its salmon and pharmaceuticals cool at its Helsinki hub

Finnair’s green initiative to keep its salmon and pharmaceuticals cool at its Helsinki hub



Finnair has planned to utilise solar power produced by 1,200 panels installed on the building’s roof at its new cool Nordic Cargo hub at Helsinki Airport.

Atlas Air to operate second B747-400F for Nippon Cargo Airlines

Atlas Air to operate second B747-400F for Nippon Cargo Airlines



Atlas Air has entered into an agreement to operate a second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), with an opportunity for additional aircraft in the future.

Qatar Airways Cargo enhances its pharma product offering

Qatar Airways Cargo enhances its pharma product offering



Qatar Airways Cargo has signed an agreement with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions to offer its Opticooler range of temperature-controlled containers. This will provide Qatar Airways Cargo customers with the choice of

Vishal Bhatnagar named director of Delta’s Cargo Control Center

Vishal Bhatnagar named director of Delta’s Cargo Control Center



Vishal Bhatnagar has been appointed to head as the Director of the Cargo Control Center (CCC) of Delta Cargo. In this role, Vishal will ensure central control and delivery performance of all freight and mail desti

Chicago O'Hare Airport announces opening of second phase of cargo expansion

Chicago O'Hare Airport announces opening of second phase of cargo expansion



Chicago O'Hare International Airport saw the opening of the second phase of the $220 million northeast cargo facility on August 17, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Aeroterm and cargo executives for the opening of the new cargo facility.

Turkish Cargo sees double-digit growth in freight traffic in first half 2017

Turkish Cargo sees double-digit growth in freight traffic in first half 2017



Turkish Cargo continues to increase its share in the global air cargo market with 24 percent year-on-year growth in revenue within the first half of 2017. The Istanbul flag carrier, which has launched seven new service points all at once within the last two months, increased its cargo destinations to 72 by the end of August,’17 which were 55 as of the beginning of 2016.

Qatar Airways’ maiden flight lands at Václav Havel Airport Prague

Qatar Airways’ maiden flight lands at Václav Havel Airport Prague



Qatar Airways first non-stop flight from Doha landed at Václav Havel Airport Prague, inaugurating the airline’s first-ever passenger service to the Czech Republic.

DHL stations in Hamburg and Frankfurt gain IATA CEIV pharma certification

DHL stations in Hamburg and Frankfurt gain IATA CEIV pharma certification



DHL Global Forwarding has received International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEIV certification for pharma handling for its air freight stations in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Following Leipzig earlier this year, two more German DHL sites have received the certification of the aviation industry's umbrella association.

Qatar Airways enters into interline partnership with Vistara

Qatar Airways enters into interline partnership with Vistara



Qatar Airways has entered into a new interline partnership agreement with Indian airline Vistara coming into effect from 22 August.

X2 members jointly handle AOG air freight operations for Air Asia X

X2 members jointly handle AOG air freight operations for Air Asia X



AGX a member of the x2 Logistics network has moved an AOG (Air on Ground) Shipment from all over the World simultaneously. The cargo move took place from different corners of the world at the same time -- from Malaysia, Hong Kong, France, UK and USA handled by various X2 members.

American Airlines appoints new Middle East GSA for cargo sales

American Airlines appoints new Middle East GSA for cargo sales



American Airlines Cargo has chosen Heavyweight Air Express (HAE) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Arab Emirates. HAE replaces long-standing GSA, Airline Cargo Resources (ACR) which has recently chosen to downsize its commitments in the region.

CEVA adds temperature controlled unit to its Dublin facility

CEVA adds temperature controlled unit to its Dublin facility



Supply chain giant CEVA Logistics has enhanced its capabilities in Dublin with the introduction of a 15,000 square foot temperature-controlled facility at its Dublin warehouse. The new building has been constructed as an insulated building-within-a-building on the city's airport industrial park and will allow it to better serve customers with medical products requiring to be kept within a constant temperature range of 15-25 degrees.

Alexander Kohnen becomes the new MD Strategy

Alexander Kohnen becomes the new MD Strategy



Alexander Kohnen has been appointed the new managing director Strategy & Sales at time:matters Holding GmbH, effective November 15, 2017. He succeeds Franz-Joseph Miller, who left the company of his own accord on July 1, 2017. Kohnen has held various management positions at Lufthansa Cargo since October 2000, most recently senior director Industry Development & Product Management and previously director Nordic & Baltic Countries.

Hermes opens the UK’s largest parcel hub in Rugby

Hermes opens the UK’s largest parcel hub in Rugby



Hermes has invested £31 million in state-of-the-art automated parcel distribution hub in Rugby, the biggest of its kind in the UK, creating over 100 new jobs.

Hansa Heavy Lift delivers six large RTG cranes from Japan to Turkey

Hansa Heavy Lift delivers six large RTG cranes from Japan to Turkey



Hansa Heavy Lift has transported six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, each weighing 135 metric tonnes and measuring 28.9 by 11.3 by 26.6 m, from Japan to Turkey.All units were loaded onto the vessel HHL Kobe at the port of Saiki in southe

PANYNJ posts 8.5 percent jump in freight traffic activity in June 2017

PANYNJ posts 8.5 percent jump in freight traffic activity in June 2017



The Port Authority of NY & NJ (PANYNJ) administered airports see the region’s total cargo volume expand by 7 percent during the first six months of 2017, making it the strongest first half performance since 2010, when air cargo began its rebound from the Great Recession of 2008-2009.

Qatar Airways announces additional frequencies to Colombo and Dhaka

Qatar Airways announces additional frequencies to Colombo and Dhaka



Qatar Airways has announced additional daily non-stop flights to Colombo and Dhaka in response to the increased demand from passengers.

The Doha-based airline has increased its Colombo service from four to five flights per day from September 1, 2017, just one month after the last frequency increase. Its Dhaka service will increase from two to three flights per day, also effective from September 1, 2017.