Salvatore Sciacchitano appointed new president of ICAO Council

Nov 30, 2019: Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy has been elected as the president of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for a term of three years beginning January 1, 2020. Sciacchitano succeeds Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu of Nigeria, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since 2014.

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company certified ISO22000:2018

Nov 30, 2019: Bureau Veritas has conferred the ISO22000:2018 certification with UKAS accreditation on Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC). QACC has become the first organisation in the world to achieve the feat, which confirms its Food Safety Management System meets the highest standards. QACC was conforming to the previous version of the standard

IKEA, CMA CGM and GoodShipping successfully complete 2019 biofuel test programme

Nov 29, 2019: IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, the CMA CGM Group, and the GoodShipping Program have successfully completed their 2019 biofuel test programme on CMA CGM vessels.

Kale Logistics Solutions, Khimji Ramdas forge ties to bolster business in Oman

Nov 30, 2019: Global IT logistics company Kale Logistics Solutions has partnered with Khimji Ramdas LLC, Information & Technology Division (KICT) to invest in developing new offerings.

Maersk and Syngenta sign 4PL contract to focus on sustainable innovation

Nov 30, 2019: Shipping giant Maersk and agrochemical company Syngenta have extended their partnership by signing a new contract for fourth-party logistics (4PL) concept. The partnership seeks to develop solutions for current and future logistics needs of the industry.The 4PL concept is part of Maersk’s Logistics

Jabr Al-Azeeby is Emirates' new vice president in India, Nepal

Nov 29, 2019: Jabr Al-Azeeby has taken over as the new vice president India and Nepal at Emirates since October. Al-Azeeby replaces Essa Sulaiman Ahmad who has now been promoted as divisional vice president USA and Canada. Al-Azeeby began his career with Emirates in October 2005 as a commercial graduate trainee, and quickly moved up the ranks to the role of manager Uganda in 2008. He held this position for three years, gaining significant expertise in managing commercial operations an

41,444 kgs of marigolds sent from Bengaluru airport to Dubai make Guinness record

Nov 29, 2019: Bengaluru Airport sent 41,444 kgs of marigold flowers sourced from various parts of Bengaluru and surrounding districts to Dubai for a festival on November 22. The fresh flowers were laid out at ‘Flowers of Tolerance’ at the Dubai Festival City and have now entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest natural flower carpet in the world.

BCUBE leverages CHAMP’s Cargospot Handling for efficient handling

Nov 28, 2019: Italian air cargo handler & logistics company has implemented CHAMP’s Cargospot Handling solution, which allows for easy training with minimal training time required. The solution will provide support in BCube’s operations at Ostend-Bruges International Airport.

Nallian arms freight forwarders with app for real-time information

Nov 28, 2019: Nallian's Acceptance & Delivery app for freight forwarders has been launched at Brussels Airports’ cargo community, as an addition to the existing BRUcloud apps.

Bolloré Logistics' local hubs in Tokyo IATA CEIV Pharma certified

Nov 28, 2019: Bolloré Logistics Japan's logistics hub located in the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda International Airport (HND) in Tokyo have received the IATA CEIV Pharma certification.

New Swissport Air Cargo Warehouse to be completed by Q3 2020

Nov 28, 2019: The foundation stone laying ceremony for Swissport’s new air freight facility at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was held recently at CargoCity South. Once completed, the new building will expand Swissport’s handling capacities by almost 50 per cent. The building is scheduled to be completed and handed over to Swissport in the third quarter of 2020.

Yamato Holdings backs PoC for tracking inventory using RFID, drones

Nov 27, 2019:  Japanese logistics company Yamato Holdings' Yamato Group Research Institute has initiated a Proof of Concept (PoC) for tracking inventory using RFID technology and drones unveiled by SATO and AeroLion Technologies. The PoC aims to help address cycle counting and other inventory management challenges.

Automotive group PSA joins CIN FRANCE to boost visibility

Nov 27, 2019: Automotive group PSA (including Citroen, Opel, Peugeot and DS) has joined Paris-based CIN FRANCE (cargo information network). This cargo community system manages digitally, air cargo traffic for all French airports for both import and export.The PSA group follow in the footsteps of exporters including Schneider Electric and Sanofi - some of

JAXPORT breaks ground on $239 million terminal upgrade

Nov 27, 2019: The Blount Island Marine Terminal in the Port of Jacksonville, Florida will be upgraded at the cost of $239 million for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held recently. The upgrade will expand container handling capacity at the SSA Marine facility to 700,000 TEU annually when work is complete in 2023.US Department of transportation

Zurich and Stockholm Arlanda airports get CSafe Global service centres

Nov 27, 2019: CSafe Global has expanded into Europe by opening two new technical service centres - one at the Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland and one at the Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden. The new centres strengthen CSafe Global's existing cold chain service offerings within the EU. The new Swiss and Swedish service centre facilities w

Coming soon: Enhanced AUH cargo terminal courtesy Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad

Nov 27, 2019: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is set to be turned into a state-of-the-art global air cargo center of excellence, thanks to a strategic project undertaken by Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo. Abu Dhabi Airports and the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group will implement a multi-phased cargo infrastructure d

Bosch names time:matters as its Preferred Supplier

Nov 27, 2019: Bosch has conferred Preferred Supplier status on special speed logistics expert time:matters. This means time:matters is a preferred logistics service supplier in the area of 'Logistics Services for Global Courier Services for technology and service company Bosch. The two companies have been working together since 2014.As a preferred s

Leschaco breaks ground for new logistics facility in Malaysia

Nov 26, 2019: Leschaco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has signed a lease agreement with an industrial land developer for the construction of a new Built-to-Suit (BTS) logistics centre – specially designed for the storage and handling of chemicals including Dangerous Goods. The BBR Industrial Gateway is spread over a total of 39 hectares of prime land in the middl

WebCargo by Freightos becomes first user of SAS Cargo’s digital APIs

Nov 26, 2019: WebCargo by Freightos is set to power SAS Cargo for the upcoming launch of fully digital eBooking, dynamic rates and specific capacity via the air cargo platform for forwarders. SAS Cargo has announced that WebCargo by Freightos will become the first user of SAS Cargo’s digital APIs. The aim is to provide freight forwarders with a 21st c

ATC Aviation bags Sichuan Airlines' GSA contract in Europe

Nov 26, 2019: Sichuan Airlines has appointed ATC Aviation as its general sales agent (GSA) in Europe. The airline is launching a direct flight from Brussels (BRU) to Xi'an (XIY) by November 26, operating an A330 freighter. “We are honoured to represent Sichuan Airlines in Europe. Our professional and experienced team will work continously to positi

Stéphane Graber is new director general of FIATA

Nov 26, 2019: Stéphane Graber has been appointed as the new director general of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). Making the announcement, Basil Pietersen, president, FIATA said, “After an extensive recruitment process, it is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr Stéphane Graber as the new director genera

Michael Byrne steps down; Thomas Knudsen appointed Toll Group MD

Nov 26, 2019: Michael Byrne will step down from his position as managing director of Toll Group on December 31, 2019. His position will be filled by Thomas Knudsen, who will take over from January 1, 2020. Knudsen is currently president of Toll Group’s Global Forwarding division, which he began in January 2018. Originally from Denmark, Knudsen has over

New Pharma Corridor a shot in the arm for Turkish Cargo

Nov 26, 2019: Turkish Cargo has created a pharma corridor between over 400 stations by carrying pharmaceuticals in important and certified destinations such as Mumbai, Brussels, Istanbul, Singapore, Dubai, Basel, London and Amsterdam. Turhan Özen, chief cargo officer, Turkish Airlines said,

Liege Airport gets Aviation Brain boost by Alibaba Cloud

Nov 25, 2019: Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, will empower Liege Airport with Aviation Brain, a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) program from Alibaba Cloud that aims to help the aviation sector tackle real-world operational challenges. Alibaba Cloud will help the airport reduce on-the-ground logjams by refreshing th

How Saudia Cargo transported 67 Formula-E cars from Europe to Saudi

Nov 25, 2019: Saudia Cargo transported 67 Formula-E cars in four shipments totalling 375 tonnes from Milano, Italy and Doncaster, United Kingdom, to King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh. The cars were transported for the World Championship Formula-E cars which took place on November 22-23 at the Historical Diriyah.

Codeshare deal finalised between SpiceJet and Emirates

Nov 25, 2019: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has signed a codeshare and interline agreement with Emirates. The codeshare agreement, SpiceJet's first-ever, follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by both airlines in April 2019. While the codeshare agreement is subject to government approvals, customers can start booking flights from Nove

Vistara adopts AMOS MRO solution developed by Swiss-AS

Nov 25, 2019: Vistara, a joint venture of TATA and Singapore Airlines, has selected AMOS as their end-to-end MRO software solution for its entire fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. AMOS is a comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO software solution being developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware. Vistara’s newly phased-in Boeing B737-800NG air

FedEx targets record volume package deliveries on Cyber Monday

Nov 25, 2019: FedEx is hoping to move more than 33 million packages through its global network on Cyber Monday which falls December 2. The company also expects to more than double its average daily package volume on the two Mondays that follow. To achieve this, FedEx will leverage capabilities of its Ground, Freight Direct and Delivery Manager programmes.

DHL extends partnership with BSD for 'Formula 1 of winter sports'

Nov 23, 2019: DHL and Bob- und Schlittenverband Deutschland (BSD) have decided to extend their collaboration which will now cover the period of the World Championships 2020 in bobsled and skeleton in Altenberg and the Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing.

Siemens takes on baggage modernisation at Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport

Nov 23: Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport has appointed Siemens Logistics to modernise and optimise its baggage handling system. Along with airport operator Aena (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), Siemens Logistics will ensure that international specifications for baggage screening are met to the highest degree. The implementation will tak

Boeing committed to safe return of 737 MAX to service

Nov 23, 2019: At the recently concluded 2019 Dubai Airshow, Boeing demonstrated its commitment to the safe return to service of the 737 MAX, even as it showcased its broad portfolio of commercial, defense and space products, services and technologies. As the aircraft company focused on safety, innovation and partnerships in the growing Middle East market,

Bochum is now home to DHL Group's mega parcel centre

Nov 23, 2019: Deutsche Post DHL Group has opened a state-of-the-art mega parcel centre in Germany's Bochum, with a sorting capacity of up to 50,000 shipments per hour. Currently, it facilitates more than 20,000 sorted items per hour, and is already providing major support for the fast and reliable processing of shipments in the Ruhr region in the run-up to the 2019 Christmas period.

American Airlines takes care of 10 bear necessities aboard B787-8

Nov 23, 2019: American Airlines Cargo transported 10 brown bears from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on November 21. The bears' final destination is a Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.“All team members involved worked together to ensure a successful, safe, and seamless experience for the bears

BUD Cargo City completion adds 250,000 tonnes annual capacity

Nov 23, 2019: Budapest has got a boost in cargo capacity to an annual 250,000 tonnes with the completion of the Phase 1 of air freight terminal, BUD Cargo City. The Euro 50-million terminal includes an 11,200 square metre forwarder building and 21,600 square metre of warehousing space, with a 32,000 square metre cargo apron, which will be able to service two Boeing 747 freighters simultaneously.

Beaujolais Nouveau transported from France to Japan in 2 charters

Nov 22, 2019: DHL Aviation, Nippon Express and the GSSA Aero Cargo France have jointly transported 225 tonnes of Beaujolais Nouveau from France to Japan. “Through our partnership with Aero Cargo France, our GSA representative in France, we take pride in our direct customer engagement. During the 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau season, DHL

Michael Pearson is new general manager – Americas at B&H Worldwide

Nov 22, 2019: Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has appointed Michael Pearson to the newly-created position of general manager – Americas. Pearson will be based in the company's Los Angeles office and will report to group managing director, Gary Wilson.

Bolloré Logistics unveils supply chain innovation centre B.Lab Singapore

Nov 22, 2019: Bolloré Logistics has unveiled the 1,000-square metre B.Lab Singapore, in an effort to further intergrate automation in its business. The Singapore centre follows the imauguration of the & B.Lab Digital Innovation Center in Paris earlier this year.B.Lab Singapore will promote innovation for the supply chain with a particular focus on digit

WCA Pharma Academy accredits 18 participants in 1st pharma GDP course

Nov 22, 2019: Eighteen participants have received full Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Compliance at the first course launched by WCA Pharma Academy in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The training programme has been launched for freight forwarders in the pharmaceutical logistics industry. The particpants were accredited by the WCA Pharma Academy, the t

CSafe Global expands China footprint with Shanghai Pudong service centre

Nov 21, 2019: CSafe has opened a new service centre at China's Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). CSafe will employs its innovative CSafe RAP and CSafe RKN active temperature-controlled containers that will tackle higher volume of inbound and outbound traffic.

Voyageur Aviation & Segers Aviation set up depot for spare parts in Dubai

Nov 21, 2019: Voyageur Aviation and Segers Aviation SA, have established a regional aircraft parts depot in Dubai, UAE. The partnership includes a spare parts distribution agreement that will leverage Segers' experienced logistics and sales expertise to sell Voyageur-owned spare parts to operators in the region and beyond.

Wings for Aid Foundation wins first TIACA Sustainability Award

Nov 21, 2019: Wings for Aid Foundation has won the first edition of the TIACA Sustainability Award, sponsored by CHAMP Cargosystems. Winner Wings for Aid Foundation came up with a self-landing cardboard delivery box to bridge the last mile to people in need as a result of humanitarian crises. The winner was announced during the Gala Evening of the TIACA Executive Summit 2019 in Budapest and received a funding of US$15,000.

Alexander Doll to leave DB management board over 'differences in opinion'

Nov 21, 2019: Alexander Doll, member of the management board for finance, Freight Transport and Logistics, will leave the company on December 31, 2019. He has cited 'differences in opinion' as the reason, while the supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn AG said it had 'great respect for his decision'.The supervisory board ended the contra

Dubai Airports joins Customer Advisory Board for FedEx's Roxo

Nov 21, 2019: Dubai airports will join FedEx Express' UAE Customer Advisory Board for Roxo™, the FedEx SameDay Bot. The participation will facilitate collaboration to develop a device to meet business needs in the United Arab Emirates. Roxo is an autonomous delivery device, designed to travel on sidewalks and along roadsides, safely delivering smal

Bolloré Logistics India

Nov 21, 2019: Bolloré Logistics India and CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia have come together for aircraft engine transportation including customs clearance documentation. The contract was signed between Karthigeyan Ramaswam, managing director, CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia Pvt Ltd and Philippe Lortal, CEO Middle East and South Asia, Bol

CEVA Logistics pushes for ex-military employment in the UK

Nov 21, 2019: CEVA Logistics has signed the Armed Force Covenant, in a demonstration of its commitment to military veterans and their families. The initiative is likely to boost the number of former military personnel joining CEVA Logistics. The signing took place at CEVA's UK, Ireland and Nordics headquarters at Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire a

GECAS to get delivery of 32 ordered Airbus aircraft before 2026

Nov 21, 2019: GECAS will purchase twenty A321XLR and twelve A330-900 aircraft from Airbus, with all 32 aircraft slated for delivery prior to the end of 2026. An agreement to the effect was signed at the 2019 Dubai Airshow. “We’re delighted to be among the select lessors for the LEAP-powered A321XLR, which offers significant fuel efficiency and greater

Ecommerce boom takes centrestage at China Air Cargo Summit 2019

Nov 20, 2019: The 16th China Air Cargo Summit, held from Nov 12-14 in Hangzhou, deliberated on the trade slowdown, its impact on air cargo and most significantly, the opportunities e-commerce is creating for the industry. “Coming just a couple of days after Double 11 (Singles Day in China), the figures show a 23-25 percent increase over the previous yea

Virgin Atlantic pledges more cargo capacity to India, Africa, US in 2020

Nov 20, 2019: Virgin Atlantic has come up with its flying programme for summer 2020, which offers its cargo customer more capacity on prime routes to India, Africa and the United States. As per the new schedule, a second daily Boeing 787 service to Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport will be introduced from March 29. It will depart from Heathrow in the mor

Kuehne Nagel acquires Rotra's overland and logistics activities

Nov 20, 2019: Following the recent takeover of the Jöbstl Group in Austria, Kuehne Nagel will acquire the overland and logistics activities of Netherlands-based Rotra. The global logistics solution provider has acquired the overland and logistics activities of Rotra which has approximately 800 employees and a yearly net revenue of above EUR 100 mil

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes at Dubai Airshow

Nov 20, 2019: Emirates has finalised a purchase agreement for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. The agreement, signed at the 2019 Dubai Airshow, adds adds a medium-sized widebody airplane to complement the airline's larger 777 aircraft.