ICAO discusses regulatory framework to support UAS activities at Drone Enable/2

September 29, 2018: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently convened Drone Enable- its second unmanned aircraft systems industry symposium in Chengdu, China. Themed going from unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM) to air traffic management (ATM) – transitioning from segregation to integration, the symposium brought together key aviation stakeholders from the industry, academia, government an

Volga-Dnepr Airlines rushes relief aid to Guam to help typhoon Mangkhut survivors

September 29, 2018: Volga-Dnepr Airlines organised a delivery of critical aid relief cargo to Guam, a U.S. island territory in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific, to help victims of Typhoon Mangkhut, in less than 24 hours.Within eight and-a-half hours of the customer’s confirmation, Volga-Dnepr Airlines had positioned one of its An-124-100 freighters a

Ryanair to operate flights between Dublin and Cagliari next summer

Sep 28, 2018: Irish low cost carrier Ryanair is to operate a twice weekly seasonal service from Dublin to Cagliari in Sardinia next summer.The new will operate between July and August.Vincent Harrison, managing director,

B&H Worldwide ropes in Mark Hollis as head of Commercial for Oceania

Sep 28, 2018: Aerospace logistics major B&H Worldwide has appointed Mark Hollis to the newly created position of head of Commercial – Oceania.

Hollis' appointment is effective immediately and he will lead the business on all commercial activities in the region while reporting to the Executive Board. He will work alongside Colin Kaltner, B&H's recently appointed Head of Operations for Oceania.

Cargo volume rises 3 percent for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in H1 2018

Sep 28, 2018: UK-based carrier Virgin Atlantic Cargo has reported 3 percent year-on-year growth in cargo tonnage in the first half of 2018. Overall, the airline carried 116.3 m kg to the end of June 2018, building on its strong performance in 2017 when volumes reached a five-year high.The airline states that life science, express, valuable and automotive

Kuehne Nagel opens new offices in Baku and Almaty

Sep 28, 2018: Logistics services provider Kuehne Nagel has recently opened legal entities and new offices in Baku, Azerbaijan and in Almaty, Kazakhstan.The aim of this move is better serve the promising markets in Central Asia and in the Caucasus region.The logistics group mentio

First A320neo aircraft joins Sky Airline’s fleet

Sep 27, 2018: Chilean low cost carrier Sky Airline has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, on lease from ALC, at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse. This new A320neo powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines joins Sky Airline’s existing fleet of 15 A320 Family aircraft, and is the first of 21 A320neos to be leased by the airline.

International trade and logistics business to benefit from the INSTC, says Indian commerce secretary

International trade and logistics business to benefit from the INSTC, says Indian commerce secretary: Sep 26, 2018: At an ongoing conference on International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on September 25, Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Government of India, highlighted how the INSTC will help to boost international trade and logistics business.He said that there would be tremendous boost to exim trade between India and West Asia and Europ



At an ongoing conference on International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) on September 25, Dr. Anup Wadhawan, Commerce Secretary, Government of India, highlighted how the INSTC will help to boost international trade and logistics business.

Nippon Cargo Airlines to resume Narita-Chicago freighter service

Sep 26, 2018: Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), a Japan-headquartered airline, will resume its transpacific freighter service between Narita and Chicago (via Anchorage) on September 28, 2018.

Asian carriers see moderate cargo growth in August

Sep 26, 2018: The latest traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed that the growth in international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) recorded a 4.2 percent

DHL starts Europe-Asia rail service for Less-Than-Container Load customers

Sep 25, 2018: In order to meet continuously increasing demand for rail freight capacity on the "New Silk Road", DHL Global Forwarding, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has introduced a new less-than-container load (LCL) service from Duisburg, Germany, to Chengdu, China.

Tigers taps booming e-commerce markets China and Malaysia

Sep 25, 2018:  Hong-Kong based supply chain specialist Tigers has opened an office in Suzhou, China, and a new fulfilment centre in Selangor, Malaysia, as part of ongoing expansion plans to serve the region’s booming e-tail market.The new e-Fulfilment Logistics Centre in Selangor is Tigers’ second Malaysian operation, after the automotive fulfilment

Air Partner operates relief flights in response to typhoon Mangkhut

Sep 25, 2018: Charter broker firm Air Partner was recently called upon by a well-known government agency on September 9 to rush supplies to Guam, a US territory and Pacific island located on the outskirts of Southeast Asia, following Super Typhoon Mangkhut.The cargo division of Air Partner deployed AN-225 and AN-124 aircraft to help the governmen

Swissport expands presence in Germany with Apron acquisition

Sep 25, 2018: One of the major handling companies Swissport International AG has acquired cargo handler Apron GmbH, which includes a large-scale cargo warehouse. With this acquisition,

Hong Kong Airport records 2.4 percent y/y growth in cargo volume in August

Sep 24, 2018: Hong Kong’s major gateway Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen growth in passenger as well as cargo traffic in the month of August.

Çelebi bags ground handling contract at Kannur International Airport

Sep 24, 2018: Çelebi Airport Services, a global service provider in ground handling services, will start operations at the Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) which will go live for commercial flights this year.  This will be Çelebi’s sixth airport in India after Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, where the company won the ground handling licence in June 2018. Strengthening Çelebi’s decade long succ

IATA's 14th Annual Maintenance Cost Conference concludes in Atlanta

Sept 21, 2018: In the plush conference hall of Atlanta’s newly renovated Twelve Atlantic Station, the 14th Annual Maintenance Cost Conference organised by IATA successfully concluded today. With an attendance of about 200 delegates, the 3-day conference was extremely well-organised with minute attention to details.

Atlas Air to operate B747-400F for SF Express

September 21, 2018: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has announced that its Atlas Air unit has entered into an aircraft transportation services agreement to operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter for SF Express, China’s leading express service provider, to enhance operating capability between China and the United States.Atlas Air will operate the aircraft on b

JDA Software implements its warehouse management solutions at Kinaxia Logistics

Sep 21, 2018: UK-based logistics services provider Kinaxia Logistics partners with JDA Software to support its warehouse operations with several solutions from the JDA Warehouse Management portfolio.Kinaxia Logistics is a leading logistics group operating within the UK haulage and warehouse sector.

Titan Airways to introduce a second Boeing 737 - 400 Freighter from February 2019

Sep 21, 2018: UK charter operator Titan Airways will introduce a second Boeing 737 - 400 freighter from February 2019.The aircraft which has been with Titan Airways since April 2018 and operating as an all passenger aircraft, will head for freighter conversion from mid October 2018.

RSA National’s new air cargo terminal at DWC to drive UAE’s logistics sector growth

Sep 21, 2018: UAE’s logistics sector is set to enter a new phase of growth with the opening of new air cargo terminal located airside at Dubai World Central (DWC) by RSA National.RSA National is the joint venture between US-based National and UAE-based RSA Global.The new multimod

Singapore Airlines adds new pharma product to its offering for cargo customers

Sep 20, 2018: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched THRUCOOL, a new service to transport high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo with speed and reliability.

Air New Zealand takes delivery of one B787-9 aircraft on long term lease from ALC

Sep 20, 2018: American aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation has delivered one new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on long-term lease to Air New Zealand from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

Chapman Freeborn marks 25 years in Poland

September 20, 2018: Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is celebrating 25 years in Poland. The Chapman Freeborn group has an established presence in Poland since 1993 when it opened its office in Warsaw to serve local charter clients and expand the company’s specialist activities in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states. The company has now become the country’s leading provider of aircraft charters and associated services.

Qatar Airways takes delivery of two Boeing 777 Freighters

Sep 20, 2018: Doha-based airline Qatar Airways has taken delivery of two 777 Freighters from US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Tuesday.The airline had signed a deal in July, worth $1.7 billion, to buy five of 777 freighters. It also revealed an order for two Boeing 747-8 freighters.

Qatar Airways takes delivery of two Boeing 777 Freighters

Sep 20, 2018: Doha-based airline Qatar Airways has taken delivery of two 777 Freighters from US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Tuesday.The airline had signed a deal in July, worth $1.7 billion, to buy five of 777 freighters. It also revealed an order for two Boeing 747-8 freighters.

Silk Way boosts flight frequencies to Zhengzhou, China

Sep 20, 2018: All cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines (SWW) has increased flight frequencies between its hub in Baku and Zhengzhou from 4 to 6 per week.

Sean Healy is the new regional COO of FedEx Express Europe

Sep 20, 2018: FedEx veteran Sean Healy is the new Regional chief operating officer (COO) of FedEx Express Europe.In his new role, Healy’s work in Europe will involve continued operational integration, as well as leveraging the company’s networks, people and innovation to deliver service excellence and support growth across the region.

Air Italy partners with GSSA giant Globe Air Cargo USA for US cargo ops

Sep 20, 2018: Globe Air Cargo USA, a subsidiary of the ECS Group, has been appointed as the general sales agent (GSA) for Air Italy’s US cargo operations from September 1.“ “Globe Air Cargo USA intends to open up new logistical solutions for the American market with direct daily flights for Milan (MXP) from Miami and New York thanks to the 10 tonne cargo capacity of the Air Italy fleet (A330),” said the general sales and service agent through a statement.

AA Cargo promotes Jessica Tyler to new role of VP, strategy and development

Sep 20, 2018: In a recent move, American Airlines Cargo has appointed Jessica Tyler as new vice president, Strategy and Development.Her organisation will focus on the future, specifically how the carrier plans and invests in the right technology, products, partnerships and ways of doing business to best serve customers.

Former Virgin Atlantic executive appointed as the new COO of London Stansted Airport

Sep 20, 2018: Steve Griffiths, who previously worked as the chief operating officer (COO) for Virgin Atlantic Airways, has been appointed COO of London Stansted Airport. He will take up the new role on October 15 and report directly to Ken O’Toole, chief executive of London Stansted. In his new post, he will be responsible for the safe and secure day to day leadership of the airport whilst it undertakes its biggest ever capital programme.

Brazilian oil

As the Brazilian Oil & Gas sector shows signs of recovery, Brazilian freight gateway RIOgaleao Cargo seems to benefit from the growth. The increase in pre-salt layer competitiveness due to the increase of oil prices, the reduction of operating costs as well as the restart of the agenda of exploration block auctions is stimulating one of the largest economic segments in Brazil.

New chief executive Bicil takes helm at Imperial logistics' international division

Sep 19, 2018: Imperial Logistics International, the international division of Johannesburg-based Imperial Logistics, has appointed CEVA Logistics’ executive Hakan Bicil as chief executive.In his new role, Bicil is charged with accelerating the development of the Group’s international business - which currently accounts for some 40 percent of

Fiege orders more smart glasses from Picavi

German-headquartered contract logistics firm Fiege, which already uses the Picavi solution, now picks more smart glasses from Picavi in order to optimise logistics processes at its several sites.As Picavi glasses have proved to be beneficial, the company has now ordered 40 more pairs of smart glasses for its site in Worms.

Brussels Airlines enhances its Africa network

Sep 19, 2018: In a recent move, Belgian airline Brussels Airlines has enhanced its Africa network.As of next year, the airline adds 3 extra flights per week to Banjul (Gambia) and will operate 3 out of the 7 weekly frequencies to Dakar (Senegal) as a direct flight, without a stop in another African airport.

Boeing's head of communications Phil Musser to step down in early November

Sep 19, 2018: Phil Musser, Boeing’s senior vice president of Communications, will step down in the current role in early November due to personal and family considerations.Anne Toulouse, current Boeing vice president of Global Brand Management, will replace Musser on an interim basis until a permanent successor is named.

Online marketplace Freightos raises $44.4M dollar in Series C funding

Sep 18, 2018: Online freight marketplace Freightos has completed a $44.4 million dollar Series C funding round, led by Singapore Exchange (SGX).Since its launch in mid-2016, Freightos’ marketplace has expanded from price comparison to instant booking, online shipment management, tracking, and communication.

Lufthansa Cargo the first airline to support the electronic dangerous goods declaration standard

Sep 18, 2018: Germany-based Lufthansa Cargo, using the INFr8 platform, has handled the world’s first dangerous goods shipment with an electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration (eDGD) at Frankfurt Airport. A shipment from healthcare giant Abbott Diagnostics in Wiesbaden was flown on board cargo flight LH8222 to Mexico City last Thursday.

Qatar Airways delivers stellar fiscal year 2017-18 results despite blockade

Sep 18, 2018: Qatar Airways’ overall revenue and other operating income grew 7.22 percent annually compared to capacity (Available Seat Kilometres) growth of 9.96 percent, reveals its recently published annual report for 2017-18. “Lower revenue growth was directly attributable to the illegal blockade since June 5, 2017, which impacted departing seat

Turkey’s blackberry makes it way to Middle East, Hong Kong aboard Turkish cargo flight

Sep 18, 2018: Turkish Cargo has delivered the Chester variety of Turkish Blackberry on board the passenger aircraft at 2°C in cold chain status, to Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh and Hong Kong. Growing in May, June, July and August in and around Batman, the major land for cultivation of blackberry across Turkey, this special variety of Blackberry is a spe

Growing demand from cargo clients prompts ACS to open Swiss freight operation

Sep 18, 2018: The Geneva office of charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has launched a cargo department, adding to the operation’s private jets and group travel divisions in the Swiss city.

Bollore Logistics transports heavy packages to Uganda for Karuma Dam project

Sep 18, 2018: Bollore Logistics teams based in Uganda and Kenya have joined forces to provide comprehensive heavy lift services of construction equipment items for Karuma dam project in Uganda.In 2015, Chinese Group Power China, whose subsidiary Sinohydro specialises in the construction of dams, began construction of the Karuma power station on the edge

DHL to establish e-commerce division under Ken Allen leadership

Sep 18, 2018: Deutsche Post DHL’s international parcel and e-commerce businesses will be established as a standalone division, DHL eCommerce Solutions, under the leadership of Corporate Board Member Ken Allen.The logistics giant informed that it is separating its e-commerce business from its Post - eCommerce - Parcel (PeP) division, in order to allow f

US airline Alaska Airlines picks Accelya’s financial solutions

Sep 18, 2018: US airline Alaska Airlines has chosen Accelya’s integrated suite of financial solutions to help streamline their financial processes.Based on this deal, IT solutions provider will deploy its revenue accounting solution REVERA coupled with its payment solution VIVALDI and refund management solution MOZART.

UK freight association BIFA expands training team with Capaccioli appointment

Sep 18, 2018: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Claire Capaccioli as trainer – Freight and Customs Procedures. For some time the trade association for freight forwarding companies has anticipated a significant increase in the training requirements of its members.

Turkish Cargo to start cargo ops to Mexico City on October 3

Sep 17, 2018: Turkish Cargo has announced addition of new destination - Mexico City, to its cargo flights network. This is the 85th cargo destination in its network.The Istanbul-based carrier will launch flights to the capital of Mexico on October 3.As the eight and nineteenth dest

Cargo traffic for Brussels Airport and Frankfurt Airport up in August 2018

Sep 17, 2018: Major European airports Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Brussels Airport have posted cargo traffic figures for the month of August 2018. On one hand, Frankfurt Airport has handled 182,589 metric tonnes of cargo (airfreight + airmail) in the reporting month. This represents a slight increase of 0.8 percent year-on-year.

DHL Freight now provides European customers with Fixed Delivery Day service

Sep 17, 2018: DHL Freight, one of Europe's leading providers of road transport services, is now offering customers throughout Europe an additional Fixed Delivery Day (FDD) service for its standard product Freight EuroConnect.With this new service, the transport and logistics specialist is allowing customers to hand over their shipment to the DHL Fre

Turkish Cargo obtains the AEO certificate

Sep 17, 2018: In a recent major move, Turkish Cargo has obtained the “Authorized Economic Operator Certificate’’.The certificate is issued to enable the companies to engage in trade operations more rapidly and reliably in international arena.The Istanbul-based carrier proved

Lufthansa’s time:matters acquires customs specialist Customs Broker

Sep 17, 2018: time:matters, a Lufthansa Group company, has fully acquired Germany-based CB Customs Broker GmbH and Customs Broker Cargo Handling GmbH as of September 13, 2018.