DHL survey finds companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions

Nov 30, 2018: The latest DHL Supply Chain assessment on factors impacting ground transportation logistics and how industry is adapting to the new frontier of solutions available, released on November 30, tells us that companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions...

Kuehne Nagel introduces myKN, single point of access for customers

Nov 30, 2018: Switzerland-based logistics giant Kuehne Nagel has now introduced myKN, a single point of access to all online services, replacing the current Control Center. myKN allows to explore, quote, book and track as well as managing shipments and user accounts entirely online in a comprehensive...

Bongiwe Mbomvu takes charge as acting CEO of Airports Company South Africa

Nov 30, 2018: Bongiwe Mbomvu, currently the Group executive: Governance and Assurance at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), takes charge as the acting chief executive officer, informed the ACSA Board. The Board resolved to appoint an acting CEO while it is engaged in the process of recruiting...

ABC Airlines ensures smooth flight ride for 200 breeding cattle bound for Russia

Nov 29, 2018: AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and animal transportation specialist Intradco Global have safely delivered 200 breeding cattle onboard a charter flight from Amsterdam to Yuzhno Sakhalinsk in Russia. To ensure their comfort and well-being, the Russian-based all cargo carrier transported...

Paris-Vatry Airport names new head of operations

Nov 29, 2018: Paris-Vatry Airport that brands itself as the ‘cargo-minded airport’ has appointed Marcus Farrell as head of Operations and has also been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. This appointment is part of the airport’s passenger and cargo ongoing development pl...

DSV Canada breaks ground on new Milton facility, company’s largest facility ever

Nov 29, 2018: Yesterday, transport and logistics giant DSV broke ground on its largest facility ever – a new 1.1 million square foot facility in Milton, Ontario, scheduled to open fall 2019. It will comprise of a multi-client warehouse with state-of-the-art logistics capabilities and an attached 3-floor,...

WFS wins cargo Amsterdam cargo handling contract from Lufthansa

Nov 29, 2018: Paris-headquartered Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been appointed as the cargo handler for Lufthansa Cargo at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. As part of the new contract that is effective February 1, 2019, WFS will handle around 30,000 tonnes per annum, serving the airline’s combined...

Dachser’s Frankfurt airport branch gains pharma certification from IATA

Nov 29, 2018: Logistics specialist Dachser has obtained the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from IATA for its Frankfurt airport branch. As an industry standard, the CEIV Pharma certification covers the specific requirements of...

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo celebrates 10 years of happy landings at Liege Airport

Nov 28, 2018: Liege Airport and Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services recently celebrated 10 years of cooperation at the 2nd Africa Aviation summit held in Nairobi, hosted by long term partners NAM, Astral Aviation and Liege Airport. The next event, 2020, will be held in Addis, Ethiopia,...

Turkish Airlines helps bring back missing pieces of the Gypsy Girl Mosaic

Nov 28, 2018: On November 27, the missing pieces of the Gypsy Girl Mosaic, discovered among the Turkey’s historical heritage Zeugma Mosaics, was taken back to its original land from the USA aboard Turkish Airlines’ Chicago - Istanbul flight. Missing pieces, displayed in Ohio, USA, of the Gypsy Girl...

flydubai to start direct cargo services to Zagreb, Croatia

Nov 28, 2018: flydubai has recently announced that it will reinstate flights to Zagreb in Croatia from December 2, 2018. Also, along with its current flights to Helsinki in Finland, the carrier now starts direct services to the heart of Europe. With these direct flights from Dub...

va-Q-tec expands in Southeast Asia with new Singapore subsidiary

Nov 28, 2018: Temperature-controlled containers specialist va-Q-tec has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with new entity in Singapore. The company already has subsidiaries in South Korea and Japan. To implement temperature-sensitive logistics chains, va-Q-...

Helga Bollmann Leknes becomes the chief commercial officer of Norwegian

Nov 28, 2018: European low-cost carrier Norwegian has appointed Helga Bollmann Leknes as the chief commercial officer (CCO). She joined Norwegian in October 2017 as chief HR officer and has also been responsible for commercial management since September 2018.“I am very pleased...

Air Canada Cargo's Tim Strauss joins Drone Delivery Canada's advisory board

Nov 28, 2018: Tim Strauss, who currently serves as Vice President of Cargo for Air Canada, has joined the advisory board of drones’ specialist Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) to assist the company to execute its commercial strategy. DDC is currently focusing on strengthening its management team amongst...

Turkish Airlines expands cargo fleet with order for three more B777 freighters

Turkish Airlines expands cargo fleet with order for three more B777 freighters: Nov 27, 2018: Boeing won a major freighter order from Turkish Airlines for three 777 Freighters as the flag carrier of Turkey continues to soar on record financial results and double-digit passenger and cargo growth.Based...

China Eastern inks A350 components support deal with AFI KLM E

China Eastern inks A350 components support deal with AFI KLM E: Nov 27, 2018: Only a matter of months after turning over its 787 component support requirements to AFI KLM Only a matter of months after turning over its 787 component support requirements to AFI KLM E&M, China Eastern has signed...

Qatar Airways to expand its operations in Iran in 2019

Qatar Airways to expand its operations in Iran in 2019: Nov 27, 2018: Yesterday Qatar Airways has announced its fourth non-stop gateway to Iran, Isfahan International Airport, starting from February 4, 2019.The new twice-weekly service to Isfahan will operate from Doha each Monday and Friday by an Airbus...

AA Cargo delivers record tonnages of chestnuts for Thanksgiving and Christmas

AA Cargo delivers record tonnages of chestnuts for Thanksgiving and Christmas: Nov 27, 2018: For the last six weeks, American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) has been carrying more than 10 tonnes of sweet chestnuts a day between Rome's Fiumicino Airport and New York JFK to ensure customers in the US can enjoy...

Volga-Dnepr's sequential loading reduces ground handling time by six hours

Volga-Dnepr's sequential loading reduces ground handling time by six hours: Nov 27, 2018: All cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has performed another unique delivery involving the sequential loading of two IL-76TD-90VD freighters to expedite the cargo’s arrival in China.In its official release, the...

BOC Aviation places three new Airbus A320neo aircraft with Air Macau

Nov 26, 2018: Singapore-headquartered aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has placed three new Airbus A320neo aircraft with Air Macau, all of which are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 20...

Avianca Cargo launches cargo flights to Brussels

Nov 26, 2018: On November 18, Avianca Cargo made its maiden cargo voyage under its own operation to connect cargo between Europe and South America.The route will be operated with its own fleet of A330-200 cargo aircraft.The central location of Brussels makes it easy to connect c...

Bollore Logistics Singapore and Aviation Partner and Consulting extend their partnership

Nov 26, 2018: Bollore Logistics Singapore and Aviation Partner and Consulting Pte Ltd (APAC) announce the extension of their partnership with a new aerospace e-commerce supply chain agreement for distribution in Asia. The agreement was signed at the MRO Asia-Pacific 2018 in Singapore on November 7,...

Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon display show of strength in cargo volumes in October

Nov 23, 2018: Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic for October 2018 recorded an increase in passenger numbers as well as in cargo and mail compared to the same month in 20...

PLA 2018 focusses on collaborative means to improve Africa’s perishable exports

Nov 22, 2018: After the successful, Flower Logistics Africa 2018, the second edition of Perishable Logistics Africa happened at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together key stakeholders in the perishables supply chain.The theme was “Collaboration: The Road Ahead to Improve Logistics for...

Sauzedde becomes MD of CEVA’s new Germany and Eastern

Nov 22, 2018: Guillaume Sauzedde has been appointed to head the newly created position of managing director Germany and Eastern & Central Europe of CEVA Logistics. Currently managing director of the Eastern & Central Europe cluster, he takes up his additional role for the expanded cluster...

DSV helps optimise shoe company Samuel Hubbard's supply chain

Nov 22, 2018: Logistics giant DSV’s teams in the US and Portugal have helped San Francisco-based shoe company Samuel Hubbard to optimize supply chain and provide a faster route from Europe to North America.Both the teams cooperated on the solutions which resulted in optimisation of several points...

China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation

Nov 22, 2018: On November 19, China Post Group Corporation, the official postal service of the People’s Republic of China has entered into a strategic cooperation with Germany’s leading cargo airline Lufthansa Cargo. Li Xiong, vice president of China Post Group Corporation, and Peter Gerber, CEO and...

K N acquires time critical shipments firm Quick International Courier

Nov 21, 2018: Today, Kuehne Nagel has acquired Jamaica-headquartered Quick International Courier, a market leading provider of time-critical transportation and logistics solutions globally. Quick is an industry specialist in providing tailor-made solutions to the aviation and pha...

Efficiency and sustainability resonate through discussions @Flower Logistics Africa 2018

November 21, 2018: The third edition of Flower Logistics Africa had a full house representing a cross-section of the entire value chain of flower trade. Revolved around the core theme of “Cold Chain Protocols and Common Standard: Keys to Africa’s Flower Industry” the event was held at the Radisson...

ATSG subsidiary CAM delivers one B767-200 converted freighter to SkyTaxi of Poland

Nov 21, 2018: Cargo Aircraft Management, a subsidiary of US-based freighter lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has delivered a Boeing 767-200 converted freighter to SkyTaxi of Poland under a seven-year lease.Cargo Aircraft Management also has granted SkyTaxi an option to lease a second Boeing...

Budapest Airport sets new monthly cargo record in October

Nov 21, 2018: Hungarian hub Budapest Airport (BUD) is celebrating a new all-time-high record after processing a total of 13,313 tonnes of airfreight last month, its largest figure ever for the month of October.The figure, which represents both trucked and flown freight, is a 22.9 percent increase...

Milton Tadeau Pimenta appointed MD of CEVA Logistics' Australia

Nov 21, 2018: Milton Tadeau Pimenta has been appointed as managing director of CEVA Logistics' Australia & New Zealand cluster. He takes up his new role in January 2019, reporting directly to CEO, Xavier Urba...

Seletar Airport commences operations at new passenger terminal

Nov 21, 2018: On November 19, 2018, Seletar Airport, owned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and managed by Changi Airport Group, started operations at its new passenger terminal. All operations have been transferred from the old terminal, situated at the west of the Seletar aerodrome,...

Kerry Logistics launches rail and road freight service from Lanzhou to Pakistan

Nov 20, 2018: Following the opening of its new subsidiary in Pakistan and in order to expand its freight capability from China to South Asia, Kerry Logistics has launched its first rail and road multimodal freight service from Lanzhou, China to Islamabad, Pakistan. The first rail and road freight...

Terex Corporation awards digital supply chain management contract to Kuehne Nagel

Nov 20, 2018: Terex Corporation, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of lifting and material processing equipment, has announced a multi-year contract extension with supply chain giant Kuehne Nagel.Both companies began working together in 2013 and this allows Terex to improve transport management...

Bahrain Airport Company awards contract for design and supervision of BD 22 million Cargo Area

Nov 20, 2018: Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has appointed French engineering company Egis as a consultant to provide design and supervision services for Bahrain International Airport’s new (BIA) BD22 million Cargo Area. The new Cargo Area, comprised of warehouses, aircraft parking and associated infrastructure,...

Volga-Dnepr delivers two aero engines and aerospace equipment to London for GECA

Nov 20, 2018: All cargo carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered two GE-90 aero engines and accompanying aerospace equipment for aviation firm GECAS. The payload onboard Volga-Dnepr’s An-124-100 freighter flight from Dallas, Texas, to London consisted of two GE-90 engines as well as two propulsors...

Jeju Air orders up to 50 737 MAX jets from Boeing

Nov 20, 2018: Korean low cost carrier Jeju Air has entered into a deal with Boeing for 40 737 MAX 8 airplanes with options for 10 additional jets. The deal, valued at up to $5.9 billion at list prices, reflects rising demand for air travel in South Kor...

dnata continues to invest in the US market; launches LAX operations

Nov 20, 2018: Ground handling firm dnata continues to expand in the United States as it launches operations at Los Angeles International Airport.To establish operations in Los Angeles, dnata has invested $8 million in infrastructure and resources, creating more than 350 local jobs. Serving six airlines,...

Imperial Logistics acquires new vehicles for major steel contract

Nov 19, 2018: Imperial Logistics International has acquired 3 new heavy-duty tractor units and 7 heavy-duty trailers to support its on-site logistics contract for a major steel producer at its Bochum (Germany) plant. The contract involves moving 3 million tonnes of steel coil per ann...

Panalpina’s new Singapore logistics center gains GDP certification

Nov 19, 2018: Logistics specialist Panalpina has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification, for its new logistics center in Singapore, where many of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies have manufacturing facilities.With this, Panalpina is authorised to store, handle and distribute...

Hong Kong Airport October cargo traffic up 2.8 percent y/y

Nov 19, 2018: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has handled 451,000 tonnes of cargo and airmail in October this year. This represents an increase of 2.8 percent over the same month last ye...

Harald Gloy to become Board Member Operations at Lufthansa Cargo

Nov 19, 2018: German-based Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Harald Gloy, an experienced member of the Lufthansa team, to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG with responsibility for Operatio...

Bombardier inks framework agreement with ST Engineering to build Singapore Service Centre

Nov 16, 2018: German-based rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and ST Engineering’s Land Systems arm have entered into new strategic partnership to build a Singapore Service Centre.Based on the agreement that aims to strengthen Singapore’s capability in rail maintenance and support services,...

Avolon places 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft with Vistara

Nov 16, 2018: Ireland-based aircraft lessor Avolon has announced the placement of fifteen Airbus A320neo aircraft with Vistara, one of India’s leading full-service carriers and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SI...

Kuehne Nagel further expands its digital seafreight platform

Nov 16, 2018: Swiss forwarder Kuehne Nagel is expanding its digital seafreight platform Sea Explorer into a smart gateway for all liner services in container shipping.Sea Explorer provides digitally enabled service insights to the world’s largest seafreight service network. With the implementation...

Jet Airways becomes India’s first airline to transport record cargo volume

Nov 16, 2018: India’s Jet Airways has recently set new cargo lift record as it transports 45 tonnes of cargo on one of its flights on the Mumbai-London route operated by a B777-300ER aircraft.With this, it entered global record books for the highest uplift of cargo by an Indian carrier in a single...

Delta Cargo approves CSafe’s RAP cool-chain containers

Nov 16, 2018: One of the major US carriers Delta Cargo is now introducing the new CSafe RAP container to its cold-chain pharma program...

Bollore Logistics Senegal wins new contract from French company EIFFAGE

Bollore Logistics team in Senegal has been appointed by French company EIFFAGE to handle logistics of the Regional Express Train (TER) construction project, which is part of the “Emerging Senegal Plan”, launched by the president of the Republic and the Government of Senegal in 20...

Cargo handling firm WFS ropes in Duncan Watson as VP Group Commercial Cargo

Nov 15, 2018: Duncan Watson has been named as vice president – Group Commercial Cargo of of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), one of the largest cargo handling companies.In his new role, Duncan is based at WFS’ head office in Roissy, Paris, and reports to Barry Nassberg, Group chief commercial off...