Turkish Cargo says Hi to India’s tech city Bangalore

Oct 31, 2018: Turkish Cargo has initiated cargo flights to Bangalore, the capital of the state of Karnataka and the third largest and crowded city in India. The route is operated with Airbus 330-200F freighters.

Emirates lifts 27,000 tonnes of perishables and garments from Sri Lanka in 2017

Oct 31, 2018: Emirates’ freight division has lifted 27,000 tonnes of cargo from Colombo in 2017-18, a significant 23 percent of the 118,000 tonnes of goods the island exported by air in the year, according to figures released by the airline’s Colombo office.The airline operates 28 flights from and into Colombo weekly and provides 20 tonnes of cargo c

Australian businesses to benefit from FedEx new Sydney-Singapore flight

Oct 31, 2018: In a move to help businesses in Australia expand internationally, FedEx Express (FedEx) has launched a new dedicated flight four times per week between Sydney, Australia and Singapore.

Gulf Air opts for Aero Cargo France

Oct 31, 2018: One of the major Middle Eastern carriers Gulf Air has appointed Aero Cargo in France, part of ECS Group, as its general sales agent (GSA) for its France cargo activities.Gulf Air has appointed the GSA for its re-launch of services in France.From Paris (CDG) to their h

Atlas Air becomes the fourth airline to join ALTA in 2018

Oct 31, 2018: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), a recognised global airfreight company, has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA).Atlas Air serves all high-volume trade lanes in South America through Miami International Airport and offers on time-definite solutions to the entire logistics chain to and from the region

Oman Air adds Moscow to its network

Oct 31, 2018: Oman Air has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on October 30.The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55. The flight arrived in Moscow at 19:55. With a flight time of 5 hours and 35 minutes,

Saudia Cargo signs three year employee development agreement with Gallup Inc

Oct 30, 2018: Saudi Airlines Cargo Company has entered into three year-agreement with Gallup Inc., the global management consulting company.The agreement, that comes in line with company’s Strategy 2020, is aimed at developing Saudia Cargo employee performance and studying its employee trends and performance levels

Descartes helps Qatar Cargo to fully automate mail management

Oct 30, 2018: Qatar Airways Cargo becomes the first in the industry to introduce an automated mail management system. The cargo carrier has rolled out this major enhancement at more than 50 stations across its global network.For this, the Doha-based carrier has signed an agreement with leading logistics solutions-provider Descartes, and integrated its De

Air Canada to open new cargo and ground support services facility at Edmonton Airport

Oct 30, 2018: Air Canada has signed 15-year lease agreement with Edmonton International Airport (YEG) for a new multi tenant facility that will house its ground support equipment service and cargo teams at the airport.This represents an investment of $19 million by the airline over the term of the lease. The 50,000 square foot (4,645 square metres) build

DFW Airport, Paris CDG Airport ink agreement for cargo growth

Oct 30, 2018: DFW International Airport has inked agreement with Paris CDG airport operator Groupe ADP, to develop air cargo strategies that can potentially influence the movement of goods between Texas and Europe, and mor

FedEx to expand freight forwarding capabilities with Manton Air-Sea acquisition

Oct 30, 2018: FedEx has agreed to acquire Sydney-based Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd, a leading provider of logistics services, including freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions.The acquisition deal that is expected to close later this year will result in Manton operating as a subsidiary of the FedEx Trade Networks operating company.

Panalpina airfreight grows in line with market rate in Q3 2018

Oct 29, 2018: Freight forwarder Panalpina sees increase in profits in the first nine months of 2018 as compared to the same period last year.The group gross profit increased nine percent to CHF 1,116.2 million (YTD 2017: CHF 1,024.8 million), while the consolidated profit increased from CHF 48.4 million to CHF 51.0 million. EBIT reached CHF 83.2 million

Ontario Airport posts double digit growth in cargo volume in September

Oct 29, 2018: Southern California’s gateway Ontario International Airport (ONT) has seen strong growth in passenger as well as cargo volume in the month of September.For the September month, the number of air travelers who passed through the airport rose 14 percent. The number of arriving and departing passengers totaled than more 420,000 last month, u

Etihad Airways to introduce Boeing 787 on services to Kuala Lumpur and Brussels

Oct 29, 2018: Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on its daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, effective December 20 this year, and to Brussels, effective January 3, 2019.The new two-class 787 Dreamliner service features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.Robin Kamark, chief commercial officer,

DHL inks RMB 5.5 billion supply chain deal with China’s SF Holding

Oct 29, 2018: On October 26, Deutsche Post DHL Group has inked RMB 5.5 billion (approximately EUR 700 million) deal with China’s SF Holding, a leading premium logistics service provider in the country.Based on this ten year strategic partnership, the global logistics provider will transfer its supply chain operations in China to SF Holding. The transac

Luxembourg’s Cargolux signs United for Wildlife pledge

Oct 29, 2018: Luxembourg-based all cargo carrier Cargolux has signed the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products.The statement made in good faith, is not legally binding but serves as a symbolic milestone in the fight against trafficking and illegal trade. The detailed clauses ensure the airline reco

IAG’s cargo division Q3 revenue rises 8.1 percent

Oct 26, 2018: The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported commercial revenues of €290 million over the period from July 1 to September 30, 2018, an increase of 8.1 percent on 2017 at constant exchange.Overall yield for the quarter was up 9.3 percent at constant exchange. Sold tonnes were down 0.5 per cent and CTK volumes were

WiseTech Global adds SmartFreight to its acquisitions portfolio

Oct 26, 2018: Software solutions provider to the logistics sector WiseTech Global has acquired IFS Global Holdings (‘SmartFreight’), a leading parcel and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping software provider.Headquartered in Sydney, SmartFreight offers multi-carrier shipping software solutions to over 3,300 customers across Australia, New Zealand

New chief ground handling officer appointed at Saudia Cargo

Oct 26, 2018: Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak has been appointed as Saudia Cargo’s chief ground handling officer.He brings a decade experience in commercial, cargo and logistics, planning and strategic management to the new role. Prior to joining

Siemens extends wide-ranging service contract with Paris CDG Airport

Oct 26, 2018: Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has extended the wide-ranging service contract covering Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport by a number of years. The contract with airport operator Groupe Aeroports de Paris (ADP) includes the maintenance of the baggage handling system Tri Bagages Est (TBE) in Terminals 2E and 2F.

CargoLogicAir adds fourth Boeing 747F to fleet

Oct 26, 2018: CargoLogicAir (CLA) has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 747 freighter. The latest 747-400ERF joins the airline’s fleet on an operating lease and will initially be used to meet customer demand on CLA’s US routes. The delivery also keeps CLA on track with its five-year growth strategy, which is based on the airline operating a fleet of five freighters by 2020.

American Airlines Cargo records best September ever

Oct 25, 2018: American Airlines Cargo has reported the best September performance numbers ever recorded in the airline’s history.The airline mentions new routes, strategic capacity planning and exceptional team work from within the organization as some of the reasons for the record performance.

UPS to take full ownership of its Indian express services unit

Oct 25, 2018: On October 24, logistics giant UPS that held a majority position in an Indian express services joint venture, has now announced further investment to attain full ownership in its express services unit in India. The JV company exclusively served UPS’s international express small package shipping business in India. UPS helps large business

Changi Airport records stable air freight growth in September

Oct 24, 2018: Airfreight throughput at Singapore Changi Airport recorded stable growth in the month of September. The hub handled 185,000 tonnes of cargo volume.

1.59 million tonnes of airfreight throughput was shipped through Changi during the nine months, a rise of 2.3 percent year-on-year. Among Changi’s top 10 cargo markets, India (+9 percent) and Japan (+6 percent) were among the fastest growing. Growth was registered for all cargo flows.

Imperial Logistics’ international division signs agreement with Rijnmond Logistics

Oct 24, 2018: Imperial Logistics International, one of three divisions of Imperial Logistics, has signed a cooperation agreement with newly-formed freight charterer Rijnmond Logistics, in which the latter will provide chartered barge capacity in the Netherlands and Germany.Based in Papendrecht, Rijnmond Logistics has been established by Cees van Putten,

DSV transports specialised equipment for a gymnast team

Oct 24, 2018: DSV’s UAE team recently supported the National Danish Performance Team (NDPT) of gymnasts with transport, warehousing, and other logistics services.

Qatar Airways to add third daily flight to the Maldives from Oct 28

Oct 24, 2018: Qatar Airways has made a recent announcement of adding an additional daily flight to the Maldives from October 28. This new service to Male Velana International Airport is part of the airline’s continued expansion in Asia, following its historic move last year to be the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to the Maldives.

Saudia Cargo is committed to developing cargo facilities, says CEO Omar Hariri

Oct 24, 2018: At the Second Supply Chain and Logistics Conference held in Riyadh recently, Saudi Airlines Cargo Company CEO Omar Talal Hariri reiterated the pivotal role the air cargo sector continues to play in achieving the objectives of Vision 2030 aiming to turn the Kingdom into a global logistics hub.

Two new executives appointed at B

Oct 24, 2018: Aerospace logistics firm B&H Worldwide has appointed two new executives to shape the organisation's future growth. Gary Wilson becomes managing director of the B&H Group. Wilson is a highly accomplished financial director with significant board level experience in driving efficiency and growth in international businesses.

Chapman Freeborn group expands presence in Canada with GTA partnership

Oct 24, 2018: In a recent move to expand presence in Canada, the Chapman Freeborn group has launched a new partnership with Canadian company GTA Air Solutions to further enhance both companies’ reach in the cargo charter market.The new partnership will provide Canadian customers with enhanced access to international charter solutions, while further str

Jettainer to market trilatec’s lightweight air freight pallets

Oct 23, 2018: At the 35th International Supply Chain Conference in Berlin, ULD solutions provider Jettainer has entered into partnership with German start-up trilatec.Trilatec has developed a revolutionary system squAIR-timber and based on the partnership, it will market the system together with

Imperial Logistics to operate new Volkswagen Group packaging centre

Oct 23, 2018: Imperial Logistics will operate a new Volkswagen Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, following the Group’s decision to dispatch parts for Volkswagen, Audi, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles via JadeWeserPort.Work began on the construction of the facility in July;

Cargo terminal operator FIT opens new cargo facility at Port Everglades

Oct 23, 2018: Cargo terminal operator Florida International Terminal, LLC. (FIT) is opening a new 32-acre containerised cargo facility at Florida’s biggest seaport Broward County’s Port Everglades.FIT is enhancing the terminal with new features such as double the number of entry gates, and adding new scales, heavy equipment, technology and increased

Taiwan’s China Airlines takes delivery of new A350-900 aircraft

Oct 23, 2018: China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A350-900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A350 XWB carbon fibre pattern.

Swedish fashion chain Lindex awards logistics contract to DHL Global Forwarding

Oct 22, 2018: Lindex has appointed DHL Global Forwarding to handle all its freight operations due to DHL’s effective vendor communication, strong sustainability agenda, and cost-efficient solutions across all of the fashion company's active markets.

Bollore Logistics’ Laos and India team partner to complete Laos hydro power plan

Oct 22, 2018: Bollore Logistics Laos recently partnered with Bollore Logistics India to handle the transportation and delivery of all electro-mechanical plant and equipment of Andritz Compact Hydro

Ethiopian Airlines launches Oslo-Guangzhou freighter service

Oct 22, 2018: Ethiopian Airlines will be increasing flights frequencies between Addis Ababa and Avinor Oslo Airport from December 11. The route will be operated six times a week using Ethiopian’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.Since the launch on March 27, 2017, Ethiopian Airlines has firmly established itself at Norway’s main airport.

Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines takes delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner jet

Oct 22, 2018: Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines has received its first new super-efficient 787-9 Dreamliner from Boeing. With the delivery of this new jet, the carrier is looking to expand its international network and increase flights to Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea.

Cathay Pacific cargo volume up in September

Oct 22, 2018: Hong-Kong based Cathay Pacific Group has recently released September traffic figures for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon.The two airlines see 1.0 percent year-on-year decline in passenger traffic due to typhoon Manghkut that hit the city mid-September.On the other ha

Boeing announces Integrated Material Solution at MRO Europe

Oct 19, 2018:  Boeing announced Integrated Material solution, a combination of multiple services to meet market demands and customers growing supply chain requirements for tailored, flexible parts and logistics solutions. This announcement was made at MRO Europe. Integrated Material solution or IMS has an enhanced capability which can streamline customer’s supply chain by providing demand planning for consumables, expendabl

DHL GF provides logistics support for back-to-back Japan’s racing events

Oct 19, 2018: DHL Global Forwarding will provide logistics support for the back-to-back two races in Japan - Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the WTCR - FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR).As part of this partnership,

Turkish Cargo inks agreement with IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems

Oct 19, 2018: Istanbul-based carrier Turkish Cargo has entered into an agreement with IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems for Traxon CDMP quality management.Developed with the current Cargo iQ specifications, this solution will manage more than 1 million cargo AWBs of

Cargo iQ welcomes ANA Cargo and CargoXS as new members

Oct 19, 2018: Japanese carrier ANA Cargo, and the Netherlands-based IT specialists CargoXS, are the latest organisations to join global air cargo membership group, Cargo iQ.The news was released as Ariaen Zimmerman, executive director at Cargo iQ, joined a panel at TIACA’s ACF to discuss the shipper’s view of a transparent and quality-driven air carg

Messe München buys Air Cargo India, Air Cargo Africa from STAT Trade Times

Oct 19, 2018: Messe München has recently purchased Air Cargo India and Air Cargo Africa from the Indian publishing house STAT Trade Times and is enhancing its logistics portfolio in a targeted manner with them. Previous owner, STAT Trade Times will still remain on board.Priyo Patra, former owner of the acquisitions and co-owner of The STAT Trade Times,

TIACA and Messe Munchen sign MoU

Oct 18, 2018: The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Messe Munchen, one of the leading exhibition organisers worldwide.Based on the MoU, the two organisations work closely together on TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum and Exhibition.

Kuwait Airways signs up for eight A330-800neo aircraft

Oct 18, 2018: Kuwait’s national carrier Kuwait Airways has signed up with Airbus for eight A330-800 aircraft.Yousef Al-Jassim, chairman, Kuwait Airways said: “The A330-800 will seamlessly fit into our fleet expansion and growth plans. Its unbeatable operating economics and performance in addition to best in class passenger comfort make it a sound inv

Saudia increases flight frequencies to Los Angeles, Singapore and Abu Dhabi

Oct 18, 2018: In a recent move, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has announced additional seat capacity and frequencies on a number of its international routes.The airline currently flies 3 frequencies per week to Singapore from Jeddah, which will increase to 4 weekly, with the addition of one more weekly flight effective October 29 this year. The route i

ALC places second Airbus A320-200neo with Atlantic Airways

Oct 18, 2018: Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has entered into a long term lease agreement for one Airbus A320-200neo with Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands.This A320-200neo is the second of two A320neo aircraft leased to Atlantic Airways and will deliver in April 2020 from

Ethiopian pioneers first GEnx Engine repair in Africa

Oct 17, 2018: Ethiopian Maintenance & Engineering Services has become the first in Africa with capability to repair the GEnx Engine, which powers the Boeing 787 aircraft. The first GEnx engine repaired at Ethiopian Maintenance & Engineering Services facility makes the airline among one of very few GEnx Repair shops in the GE MRO global network.

South Africa’s Anthonij Rupert Wyne partners with Tigers for wine exports

Oct 17, 2018: Hong Kong-headquartered logistics specialist Tigers is working with Anthonij Rupert Wyne, based in Franschhoek, South Africa, by providing warehouse facilities and transporting their inventory direct from South Africa to Germany, and across certain states in the USA.“Tigers is very supportive of the South African wine industry, and focuse