Asia Pacific
DB Schenker continues expansion of its own-controlled network
DB Schenker extends its own-controlled, global flight network connecting America, Europe, and Asia directly for the first time. ➤
US & Canada
Carriers
Air Canada plays key role in getting Covid vaccine to Canadians
Air Canada Cargo says it is playing an important role in transporting COVID-19 vaccines to Canada in partnership with supply chain partners. “We are seeing shipments of vaccines and vaccine consumables being transported by Air ➤
Carriers
IAG Cargo uplifts over a million doses of Covid-19
IAG Cargo transports over a million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine worldwide through its Constant Climate hubs in London Heathrow, Dublin and Madrid. ➤
Carriers
Amazon makes aircraft purchase foray with 11 B767s
E-commerce and logistics giant, Amazon announces its first-ever purchase of eleven B767-300 aircraft for conversion into freighters for its in-house cargo airline. ➤
Regulators
US pilots, air traffic controllers ok’d for Covid vaccine
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for pilots and air traffic controllers to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The approval came a day after the Emergency Use Authorisation was issued by ➤
Airports
Cargojet expands ACMI services with DHL Express
Cargojet expands its dedicated ACMI aircraft agreement with DHL Express with the addition of three international routes. ➤
Airports
Qatar Airways Cargo returns to Pittsburgh Int’l
Qatar Airways Cargo and its freight forwarding partners resume flights to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) from 4 December. Connecting PIT with Bangladesh (DAC), the carrier will be conducting weekly flights into PIT for the next ➤
Logistics - 345PL
XPO Logistics hives off logistics biz to unlock equity value
XPO Logistics is splitting its business into two through the spin-off of 100 per cent of its logistics division from its trucking enterprise. ➤
Cool Chain
UPS steps up dry ice production, secures portable freezers ahead of Covid vaccine
UPS enhances its ultra-cold pharma capabilities in preparation for the massive distribution efforts for COVID-19 vaccines in the coming months. ➤
Africa
Ethiopian Cargo launches transpac service from ICN
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Service launches a new transpacific route, from its Addis Ababa (ADD) hub to Incheon (ICN), and then Atlanta (ATL) via Anchorage (ANC). The service which kicked off on 9 November is ➤