IAG Cargo Q2 revenue at €411mn on new routes to America

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of IAG (International Airlines Group), reported revenue of €411 million ($419 million) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.“The Q2 results take IAG Cargo’s half-year revenue to €843 million ($859.9 million), up 9.6 per cent compared to the first half of 2021,” says...

Nolan Transportation, Flexport launch partnership

Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), a part of Transportation Insight Holding Company (TI) and Flexport announced a strategic partnership to integrate their technology for greater visibility across global supply chains.“The partnership will offer technology-enabled solutions across all transportation modes...

Mark Sutch's turbulent flight with CMA CGM Air Cargo

It was in late January this year that Mark Sutch announced his decision to leave Cathay Pacific after heading various responsibilities at the Hong Kong-headquartered carrier in different cities for close to 20 years. But it was only a month later, towards the end of February, that he revealed his next...

Blue Dart Q1 profit zooms 280% on higher volumes

Blue Dart, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s DHL eCommerce Solutions division, reported a 280 percent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 118 crore ($14.8 million) for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022 on 49 percent increase in revenue at Rs 1,293 crore ($161.7 million).“Healthy topline growth...

JALCARGO debuts distribution partnership with cargo.one

JALCARGO, Japan Airlines Company’s (JAL) cargo business, and cargo.one announced an international partnership that would offer the airline’s capacity to the largest global marketplace for digital air cargo reservations. JALCARGO has chosen cargo.one as its digital business and footprint partner.Cargo.one...

DHL Express breaks ground for Munich gateway facility

Today, DHL Express Germany marked the official start of construction for its new Munich Airport facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. The building, which is being built on parking lots P 80 and P 80 West, will boast a gross floor area of over 11,000 square meters. This will make the facility almost...

Emirates adds 20 tonnes cargo capacity with 2nd flight to Tel Aviv

Emirates has announced plans to increase travel options for customers flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv with a second daily flight, starting October 30, 2022.“The additional morning frequency is in response to high demand for travel to/from Israel, and builds on the success of Emirates’ existing operation,...

Neumann closes MBO with K+N Russia+CIS, launches NOYTECH

On Tuesday, Perry Neumann, erstwhile Managing Director of Kuehne+Nagel, ushered in 40 years in the logistics industry with a special announcement on LinkedIn on the launch of a new entity — NOYTECH.“I’m utmost glad to announce that we were able to successfully finalise our management buyout (MBO) with...

AEI receives Brazilian STC approval for B737-800SF

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announces that Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviaço Civil (ANAC) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737–800SF freighter conversion. For the B737–800SF, AEI has received FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands), DCA (Guernsey),...

Tower Cold Chain launches new service centre in South Korea

Pharmaceutical freight specialist Tower Cold Chain has expanded its global reach and service capabilities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of its latest hub, located in Incheon, South Korea.Through this expansion, Tower’s Incheon service centre will support an increased import and...

Heathrow-based IAG Cargo kickstarts graduate scheme

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has today announced the launch of its graduate scheme, and the application process for its October 2022 intake is now open. IAG Cargo is now looking to welcome more than a dozen talented graduates to join the two-year programme covering...

DSV reports 76% air revenue increase in second quarter

DSV reported a 76 percent increase in air freight revenue to DKK 25 billion ($3.5 billion) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to DKK 14.2 billion ($1.9 billion) in Q22021 on 15 percent increase in volume to 402,594 tonnes.For the first six months of the current financial year, air revenue...

WGA partners up with ACL Airshop for ULD mgmt

Western Global Airlines (WGA), one of the fastest growing cargo carriers in the world, has confirmed a five-year Unit Load Device (ULD) agreement with ACL Airshop, a leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management and customised logistics solutions.WGAand ACL Airshop are working...

AGI acquires Total Airport Services, expands footprint

Alliance Ground International (AGI) has closed its previously announced acquisition of passenger and cargo handling specialist Total Airport Services (TAS).TAS specializes in cargo, ramp, and passenger handling services across eight locations in the US, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport...

Trans.eu launches Private Freight Exchange platform

Trans_eu, a logistics platform, has introduced a new haulage freight exchange called Private Freight Exchange, which allows freight forwarders to invite hauliers to their own safe and private digital area, where they can communicate directly with their trusted transport service providers.Trans_eu developed...

Saltchuk Aviation orders up to 4 addl 767-300BCF

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saltchuk Aviation on Thursday announced the airline group placed an order for up to four more 767–300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The deal includes three firm orders and one option for the efficient medium widebody freighter with the lowest operating costs per trip, and...

Kuehne+Nagel opens fourth warehouse for the healthcare sector in Ireland

Kuehne+Nagel Ireland will open a temperature-controlled facility to meet the growing demands of the country’s thriving healthcare industry. The site, scheduled to open in late July 2022, is strategically located near the Dublin airport and Dublin port. Along with three existing healthcare warehouses,...

ZeroAvia Secures Additional $30 Million in funding from IAG, Barclays, NEOM & AENU

ZeroAvia, the leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation, earlier on Wednesday announced $30 million in funding from new investors Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, NEOM, and AENU, with International Airlines Group (IAG) adding to prior investment from the Group, bringing the Series B round...

United Airlines Q2 cargo revenue down 6% YoY

United Airlines reported a 6 percent decline in cargo revenue to $574 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $606 million in Q22021 on 16 percent lower cargo revenue tonne miles (CTM) flown during the period under review.CTM (Number of cargo revenue tonnes transported multiplied...

NAC places two Embraer E190F with Astral Aviation

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to place the first two E190F passenger-to-freighter conversions with Nairobi, Kenya-based Astral Aviation.“In May 2022, NAC and Embraer reached an agreement in principle...

BBAM orders 9 more 737-800BCF, takes first position at new conversion line

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM) on Tuesday announced the lessor is growing its 737–800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) fleet with a firm order for nine more 737–800BCF. The agreement brings BBAM’s 737–800BCF orders to 40 as strong demand for the single-aisle freighter continues.BBAM...

Airbus, major airlines show intent to explore carbon removal solutions

Airbus and a number of major airlines — Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic — have signed Letters of Intent (LoI) to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture...

DRONAMICS partners with Quickstep for cargo drone manufacturing

DRONAMICS, the leading developer and operator of middle-mile cargo drones, announced its first strategic manufacturing collaboration at the Farnborough International Airshow on 18 July. DRONAMICS will collaborate with Quickstep Holdings Limited, a tier one manufacturer and Australia’s biggest independent...

Freighter fleet to grow by 80% including new & converted models: Boeing

Boeing’s 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) released earlier today predicts continued robust demand for dedicated freighters to support global supply chains and growing express networks.Carriers will need 2,800 additional freighters overall, including 940 new widebody models in addition to converted...

Cathay Pacific June 2022 figures indicate 4.4% drop in cargo carried

In its recently released June 2022 traffic figures, Cathay Pacific carried 104,559 tonnes of cargo last month, a decrease of 4.4% compared to June 2021, and a 36.2% decrease compared with the same period in 2019.The month’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) decreased 14.6% year-on-year, and were...

Pradhaan Air Express's first aircraft lands in New Delhi

Pradhaan Air Express — India’s latest all-cargo airline — welcomed the arrival of the world’s first A320 converted freighter in India, named ‘Pehalwan’.The aircraft will offer charter capacity to the Indian shippers and freight forwarders on domestic and international routes. It will be available for...

UPS Healthcare revolutionises prioritised shipping with enhancements to UPS Premier

UPS Healthcare today announced a market expansion and the next generation in the UPS® Premier product line. The UPS® Premier service portfolio provides three-level flexibility to meet healthcare customers’ unique needs.UPS Premier monitors packages at all times, creating visibility and prioritization...

Vietjet expands further in India, to first connect Vietnam-Blr

Following its new international routes connecting key Indian cities to Vietnam, Vietjet now reveals a bigger network growth and implementation plan for the Indian market. The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), three of Vietnam’s most well-known...