Volga-Dnepr helps Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production target

Volga-Dnepr helps Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production target




Canadian mining company Baffinland Iron Mines appointed outsize cargo specialist Volga-Dnepr Airlines to help them increase its iron ore production quota in 2017 at

Kuehne Nagel partners with IVECO to reduce carbon emissions

Kuehne Nagel partners with IVECO to reduce carbon emissions



Kuehne Nagel, one of the worldwide leading logistics providers, and IVECO, a leader in sustainable transport, signed a contract for the supply of fourteen Liquefied Nat

Turkish Airlines receives its 30th 777-300ER from Boeing

Turkish Airlines receives its 30th 777-300ER from Boeing



 Istanbul’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines took the delivery of its 30th Boeing 77

Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB takes shape in Airbus’ assembly station

Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB takes shape in Airbus’ assembly station




The assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tailplane and also the tailcon

Virgin Australia looks at Melbourne-Hong Kong service

Virgin Australia looks at Melbourne-Hong Kong service



Virgin Atlantic Cargo will be offering customers even more opportunities to do business with Australia this summer with the launch of a new Melbourne-Hong Kong route by its partner, Virgin Australia.With effect from

Bolloré Logistics Singapore unveils plan for $10 million logistics automation facility

Bolloré Logistics Singapore unveils plan for $10 million logistics automation facility



 Logistics and freight forwarding giant Bolloré Logistics Singapore has planned to build new 20,000 square metre automation

SWISS takes delivery of its first CS300 aircraft from Bombardier

SWISS takes delivery of its first CS300 aircraft from Bombardier




Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first CS300 aircraft at Bombardier’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, where the C Series aircraft are manufactured.

Airports Council International reports 8.3 percent y/y increase in freight volume in Q1 2017

Airports Council International reports 8.3 percent y/y increase in freight volume in Q1 2017




The trade association of the world's airports, Airports Council International, has reported freight volumes registered in the first quarter of 2017 and in the

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights from the Middle East and Germany to key destinations in Turkey

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights from the Middle East and Germany to key destinations in Turkey



Turkish Airlines has launched new flights from various cities in the Middle East and Germany to some of the most attractive cities of Turkey, beginning from Jun

Air Cargo carriers should leverage digital assets to stay competitive

Air Cargo carriers should leverage digital assets to stay competitive




 Senior executives of global air cargo airlines that assembled in Bangkok sounded out to their counterparts in the industry to take the critical step – embrace disruptive new-gen technology to remain relevant in an increasingly digital world. In a m

Juneyao Airlines joins Star Alliance network under ‘connecting partner’ model

Juneyao Airlines joins Star Alliance network under ‘connecting partner’ model



Juneyao Airlines became the first airline to expand the Star Alliance network as a c

Etihad Cargo and Intradco Global help bring endangered rhinos to their home in Rwanda

Etihad Cargo and Intradco Global help bring endangered rhinos to their home in Rwanda



 Etihad Cargo and animal transport specialist Intradco Global helped critically endangered 19 black rhinos return to the wilds of Rwanda.

Etihad selected as travel partner for Special Olympics 2019

Etihad selected as travel partner for Special Olympics 2019



Etihad Airways has been unveiled as the official airline partner of the 2019 Special Olympic Worl

AirBridgeCargo handles another high value and sensitive shipment

AirBridgeCargo handles another high value and sensitive shipment



Russia based AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has carried the eROSITA X-ray telescope from Germany to Russia in preparation for its laun

WFS sells ground handling business in Italy

WFS sells ground handling business in Italy




Ground handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has sold its ground handling business in Italy to Inceptus SpA. Since June 2015, WFS has operated the ATA business, a

AMI rallies to support rescue efforts

AMI rallies to support rescue efforts




Airfreight and express wholesaler AMI has helped prevent a major pollution incident by shipping urgent supplies needed for the containment of an oil spill, following the sinking of the freighter MV Southern Phoenix in Suva Harbour, Fiji.

American Airlines Cargo expands pet discount programme for US military

American Airlines Cargo expands pet discount programme for US military



In recognition of the dedicated military personal serving domestically and abroad, American Airlines Cargo announces the expansion of its military discount programme to include the transport of personal pets to and from all international origins and dest

Czech Airlines Technics enters into landing gear maintenance agreement with Air France Group

Czech Airlines Technics enters into landing gear maintenance agreement with Air France Group




Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of the Czech Aeroholding Group, which provides aircraft maintenance services, has won a several-round tender and entered into a nine-year agreement based on which it will provide landing gear maintenance

Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub

Lazada Singapore moves warehouse operations to SingPost Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub




Lazada Singapore, an online shopping company has moved its warehouse operation to Singapore Post(SingPost) Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub in Tampines Logistics Park.With investments by Alibaba in both companies, th

Bolloré Logistics delivers school supplies to 5,415 schools in Malawi

Bolloré Logistics delivers school supplies to 5,415 schools in Malawi



Bolloré Logistics Malawi has delivered school equipment to 5,415 schools in Malawi between February 5 and May 5 in 2017.The teams from

Sky Gates Cargo Airlines to add another B747-400F to its fleet

Sky Gates Cargo Airlines to add another B747-400F to its fleet



Sky Gates, Russian allcargo airline, has announced its plans to increase their freighter fleet with another Boeing 747-400F Fullfreighter.This move comes after the carrier launched operations between Russia, Europe a

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ



Nittsu Logistics Myanmar has completed its construction of a multifunctional logistics warehouse the Thilawa Logistics Center, in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The new warehouse will start its operations from J

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ

Nittsu Logistics Myanmar opens new warehouse in Thilawa SEZ



Nittsu Logistics Myanmar has completed its construction of a multifunctional logistics warehouse the Thilawa Logistics Center, in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The new warehouse will start its operations from J

1GSA picks e-Cargoware as preferred system provider

1GSA picks e-Cargoware as preferred system provider



Newly launched GSSA network 1GSA has appointed e-Cargoware as its preferred supplier of IT systems, providing all members with access to a cutting-edge GSA management system at preferential rates.

WFS realigns top management to strengthen its global position

WFS realigns top management to strengthen its global position



Air freight specialist Worldwide Flight Services said it plans to expand its cargo and ground handling operations globally and has appointed executives to its leadership team. WFS’ Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia regions will be divided into t

Unisys launches solution to enhance pharma visibility

Unisys launches solution to enhance pharma visibility




Unisys Corporation has launched PharmaTrack, new software that combines leading security, advanced data analytics and compliance technology in a single, unified platform to provide life sciences and healthcare companies enhanced visibility and oversight

Saudia Cargo turns its focus on high yield temperature sensitive cargo

Saudia Cargo turns its focus on high yield temperature sensitive cargo



Reji John From dry goods to perishables to pharma, Saudia Cargo has been continuously enhancing its product offerings and quality of service to its customers. Pharma has been an important product category for

K N enters into strategic cooperation to support China’s Shanghai to Taicang Express

K N enters into strategic cooperation to support China’s Shanghai to Taicang Express




Logistics giant Kuehne Nagel has signed a strategic cooperation with Jiangsu Taicang Port Authority and Shanghai Port Authority Zhenghe Terminal to promote a sea link between the Shanghai and Taicang ports.The Port

TAAG Angola Airlines renews B747-400 freighter contract with Network Airline Management

TAAG Angola Airlines renews B747-400 freighter contract with Network Airline Management



 TAAG Angola Airlines, the national airline of Angola, has renewed its long-term freighter aircraft contract with Network Airline Management.Operating a weekly scheduled service from Liege, Belgium, to Luanda, the cap

Lufthansa Cargo gets green cap

Lufthansa Cargo gets green cap



Lufthansa Cargo has received the DQS German Award for Excellence in the Environmental Responsibility category by using OMEGA tool.The Ops Monitor and Efficiency Gap Analyser (OMEGA) is a tool that uses data collected

Emirates SkyCargo helps boost perishables exports from Vietnam to the UAE

Emirates SkyCargo helps boost perishables exports from Vietnam to the UAE



Dubai based Emirates SkyCargo has seen a near fivefold increase in the volumes of exports of fruits including rambutans and lychees from Vietnam to Dubai over the last year.Vietnam is an important market for food exports and in 2016, Vie

Panalpina invests in facility in Singapore

Panalpina invests in facility in Singapore




Panalpina is investing in warehousing to expand its logistics business in Asia-Pacific. “As we celebrate 40 years of doing business in Singapore, this is Panalpina’s largest ever warehousing investment outside Europe in the company’s hi

Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs; Cargo Director post removed

Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs; Cargo Director post removed




In a major organisational shake-up Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, cuts 600 jobs across senior, middle management and non-managerial roles in its head office in Hong Kong. “This is part of a transformation programme to make Cath

SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore

SIA Cargo to be re-integrated as a division within Singapore



Singapore Airlines' (SIA) wholly-owned subsidiary, SIA Cargo, is to be reintegrated as a Division within SIA, in a move intended to improve efficiency through greater synergy with the wider SIA.The re-integratio

Cathay Pacific inks codeshare agreement with Iberia

Cathay Pacific inks codeshare agreement with Iberia



Cathay Pacific today announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Iberia, which will see its customers benefit from extensive new connections to destinations in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.

Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle

Alaska Air Cargo delivers 22,000 pounds of Copper River salmon to Seattle



Alaska Airlines 737 delivered the first shipment of fresh Copper River salmon from Cordova Alaska, to Seattle, marking the start of the summer salmon grilling season.The first shipment was of 22,000 pounds in additio

UPS to handle logistics operation for World Expo 2020

UPS to handle logistics operation for World Expo 2020



Expo 2020 has selected UPS to handle the logistics operations for World Expo 2020 Dubai, which is expected to attract millions of visitors between its opening days on October 20, 2020, through April 10, 2021.With mor

Hong Kong Airport records steady traffic growth in April 2017

Hong Kong Airport records steady traffic growth in April 2017



Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen steady growth in cargo and passenger traffic in April 2017.Cargo volume and flight movements increased 8.9 percent and 3.1 percent to 398,000 tonnes and 34,740, respect

Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighters deliver 11 generators to Madagascar’s capital city

Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighters deliver 11 generators to Madagascar’s capital city



Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered eleven generators onboard a series of six An-124-100 freighter flights to increase the capacity of the power plant supplying Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar.The flights were completed over a 14-

GAC Samudera Logistics unveils plans for temp controlled pharma facility

GAC Samudera Logistics unveils plans for temp controlled pharma facility



Work is underway to convert part of GAC Samudera Logistics’ Cikarang distribution centre into a multi-user temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and food grade facility. The new facility, which is the first to be fully owned and operated by a third

Dachser integrates Azkar with name change

Dachser integrates Azkar with name change



Dachser has integrated its Iberian subsidiary Azkar Group into its European road network. The overland transport organisations will operate under the names of Dachser Spain and Dachser Portugal in the future. This was announced by CEO Bernhard Simon, COO

DP World to invests more in Berbera Port

DP World to invests more in Berbera Port



Global trade enabler DP World has celebrated its 30-year port concession for the management and development of a multi-purpose port project at Berbera, Republic of Somaliland.DP World Berbera compliments the company

IAG Cargo launches global loyalty programme FWD.Rewards

IAG Cargo launches global loyalty programme FWD.Rewards



IAG Cargo has launched a new loyalty programme named FWD.Rewards which is aimed at the small and medium sized forwarder market. The programme will allow businesses to earn points every time they ship, which can then be converted into commercial flights,

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt gets faster ordering process

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt gets faster ordering process



Air Cargo Community Frankfurt is developing faster and consistent ordering processes with an improved flow of information for the pharmaceutical industry. These efforts are based on a combined IT solution for automated and electronic process support whic

Frankfurt Airport handles 185,340 metric tonnes cargo in April 2017

Frankfurt Airport handles 185,340 metric tonnes cargo in April 2017



In April 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) cargo throughput (airfreight airmail) grew by 1.9 percent to 185,340 metric tonnes in the reporting month. An increase, however, was tempered by the production slowdown during the Easter period, thus remaining bel

STAT Trade Times joins hands with CCA to host Global Perishable Conference in Addis Ababa

STAT Trade Times joins hands with CCA to host Global Perishable Conference in Addis Ababa



The global perishable air cargo industry is estimated to be valued at nearly USD 250 billion. The Cool Chain Association (CCA) in its capacity as an industry organisation supports and takes initiatives to address the challenges in the movement of perisha

Cargonaut’s Compliance Checker speeds up cargo movement in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Cargonaut’s Compliance Checker speeds up cargo movement in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol



A new online Compliance Checker, developed as part of Schiphol’s Smart Cargo Mainport Program, speeds up cargo flows by detecting data errors in air waybills. Developed as part of the European Green Fast Lanes Project, the system automatically insp

Kuehne Nagel's AGM approves proposals of the Board of Directors

Kuehne Nagel's AGM approves proposals of the Board of Directors



At Annual General Meeting of Kuehne Nagel’s International AG, Dr Joerg Wolle and all other Board Members has been re-elected for another one-year term and all proposals were approved by a large majority.The s

Lufthansa Cargo opens RFS-Cool service booking

Lufthansa Cargo opens RFS-Cool service booking



In a bid to better its commitment in the field of temperature-sensitive cargo, Lufthansa Cargo is offering the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option to its customers. Lufthansa Cargo is the first cargo airline to offer its cust

Lufthansa introduces real-time tracking with ‘livesensor'

Lufthansa introduces real-time tracking with ‘livesensor'



As part of improving the services, Lufthansa Cargo has added an optional monitoring service, liveSensor. The new application allows the customers to keep an eye on their shipments over the course of the entire transport route, in real time.