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Global provider of active temperature-controlled container solutions for pharmaceuticals, CSafe Global, broadens its footprint with the opening of an enlarged and expanded service center facility at Incheon International Airport (ICN). CSafe …Read More »

German general sales and service agent (GSSA), ATC, has won exclusive rights to represent the cargo business of Alitalia in Germany from 15 January. The company already represents Alitalia in Canada, …Read More »

US President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the phase one trade deal Wednesday morning at the White House, signalling a truce, but not the end, in the …Read More »

Maria Christina ‘Meta’ Ullings, the former senior vice president of cargo sales and marketing for Martinair Cargo and a Dutch national, was extradited from Italy to the US according to the …Read More »

Global logistics company, GEODIS, is now offering scheduled departures for consignments along the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok axis, with multi-modal gateway services beyond these hubs. The French logistics company says its wealth of …Read More »

GMR Hyderabad Aerotropolis Limited (GHAL) forms a joint venture with ESR Hyderabad 1 Pte Limited (ESR), a subsidiary under the Hong Kong headquartered ESR Cayman to develop a logistics and industrial …Read More »

Qatar Airways Cargo is set to begin two weekly scheduled B777F cargo flights from Doha to Kansai International Airport (KIX) and from KIX to Hong Kong (HKG) from 15 January, marking …Read More »

Protracted trade disputes continued to weigh on Asian carriers’ cargo business in November with volumes down 1.9 per cent, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). With Asian carriers “particularly …Read More »

Despite the ongoing global economic slowdown, Liège Airport (LGG) has achieved a new cargo record with over 900,000 tonnes of goods transported in 2019. Liege Airport continues to develop, with a …Read More »

Brussels Airport (BRU) closed out 2019 with cargo volumes registering 667,000 tonnes for the full-year, a significant drop of 8.8 per cent in line it says, with the European average. Full …Read More »

SITA and its joint venture CHAMP Cargosystems announce plans to support international development as they join the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation as official business partners. The Alliance is a not-for-profit …Read More »

A glimmer of hope was offered up in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) lastest data for global air freight markets which showed demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), decreased …Read More »

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings enters into an agreement with EL AL Israel Airline, enabling EL AL to expand its reach and cargo lift for its customers. Under the terms of the …Read More »

SEKO Logistics completes its largest-ever acquisition with the purchase of New York-based freight forwarder and cross-border e-commerce specialist, Air-City. The financial details of the acquisition were not revealed. Similar to the …Read More »

Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) belly capacity on its Kolkata, India service gets a boost with a fifth weekly A350-900 flight. The additional frequency will begin from 29 March 2020 with the carrier’s …Read More »

Pharmaceutical companies in Benelux will have access to expanded logistics facilities as pharma logistics specialist Yusen Logistics adds a 13,000 pallet highly automated warehouse to its Antwerp operation. The new facility …Read More »

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, today announced the appointment of Chee Choong Ng as managing director of DHL Express Hong Kong and Macau. With more than 20 …Read More »

With the phased implementation of 100 per cent air cargo security screening having now started in Hong Kong, the U-Freight Group says it is ready and well placed to assist shippers. …Read More »

DHL Express names Tony Khan as president and representative director, DHL Express Japan effective 1 January 2020. With the appointment, Khan becomes a member of the management board of DHL Express …Read More »

Cathay Pacific Cargo has strengthened its array of temperature-controlled options for shipments from India, after supplier Envirotainer upgraded its active container inventory at two of its stations. Envirotainer now provides all …Read More »

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) handled 178,000 tonnes of cargo for the month of November 2019, down 6.1 per cent year-on-year. Cummulative cargo volumes for the first 11 months came in at …Read More »

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) launches the Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Co., a new independent entity within the Saudia Group focusing on cargo ground handling and logistics services across Saudi airports. SAL …Read More »

The air cargo sector may end 2019 on a positive note becoming the first month in 2019 not showing a year-on-year decline, and possibly signally the returning health of air cargo, …Read More »

Qatar Airways celebrates a successful year of strong network expansion, new aircraft deliveries including six B777Fs with orders for five more. Qatar Airways Cargo says is was a “very successful 2019”, …Read More »

JD Logistics, the logistics unit of China’s second largest e-commerce platform JD.com, is eyeing a potential overseas IPO that could raise between USD 8–10 billion. Reuters is reporting, citing two insiders, …Read More »

Cathay Pacific Cargo is advancing through its phased implementation of a digitised ULD (unit load device) management system using blockchain technology. Cathay Pacific is the first airline to implement a blockchain …Read More »

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing tap the delivery of the carrier’s latest aircraft to deliver much-needed aid supplies to organisations across Ethiopia. The airline took delivery of a new B787 Dreamliner in …Read More »

Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) joins the Development and Climate Alliance as a first mover in the logistics industry. With the aim of simultaneously promoting development and environmental protection, the alliance recognises, …Read More »

Pasi Nopanen has been appointed Finnair Cargo’s sales director Asia and will take up his position from 9 of March 2020, located in Shanghai. Nopanen has extensive experience in the air …Read More »

Delta Air Lines is set to begin its first flight between New York-JFK and Mumbai (BOM), the only nonstop flight between the two cities. The inaugural flight will depart New York …Read More »

DB Schenker has opened a new state-of-the-art warehouse catering to fashion, pharma, high tech and F&B logistics, strategically located in Stabio, southern Switzerland. The warehouse offers a unit load device and …Read More »

Dietl International, one of the largest fine arts logistics houses and a Rock-it Cargo, have taken a leading position in the art logistics community by offsetting the environmental impact of transporting …Read More »

Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and Bain Capital Credit, are entering into an agreement to form a joint venture to develop a diversified freighter aircraft leasing …Read More »

Emirates SkyCargo has wrapped up nine special charter flights to transport cherries from Chile to destinations in East Asia including Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul. The cherries made their way from …Read More »

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has confirmed the appointment of David Stroud as its policy and compliance adviser with responsibility for logistics issues relating to air freight, security and sustainable …Read More »

FedEx Express has renewed and expanded its Life Science Center in Tokyo in a move it says will better meet the logistics requirements of healthcare customers both within Japan and those …Read More »

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) along with the airfreight community in Atlanta have gone live with North America’s First New Generation Air Cargo Community System in partnership with Kale Logistics Solutions …Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced changes to its Strategic Leadership Team and corporate structure. IATA says the changes will enable the global airline organisation to better serve its customers …Read More »

Uzbekistan Airways has signed for CHAMP Cargosystems’ dynamic online portal, FREIGHT.AERO to expand its online bookings. FREIGHT.AERO offers real-time availability and price, e-bookings, air waybill and house air waybill processing. FREIGHT.AERO …Read More »

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority signs an agreement with Middle East General Enterprises (MGE) to support the expansion of DHL Express in the Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ). Running …Read More »

Singapore Airlines reports a 3.9 percentage point decline in its cargo load factor for the month of November, as the 7.2 per cent decline in cargo traffic (measured in freight tonne-kilometres) …Read More »

Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its digital sales channels with dynamic spot prices that can be booked immediately. These spot prices are now automatically generated in real-time via the Rapid Rate Response …Read More »

Rickenbacker International Airport’s Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 138 has moved up the ranks, now placing 7th out of 195 active US FTZs, thanks in part to the US-China trade war. According to …Read More »

Silk Way West invests in fire containment covers (FCC) for transporting volatile cargo such as Li-Ion batteries and related products. By maximising fire safety in freight transportation Silk Way West says …Read More »

Ground Team Red (GTR), a joint venture between AirAsia and SATS, launch its air cargo hub at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Air Cargo Terminal 1 (KACT1). Located at the …Read More »

Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) November cargo throughput fell 3.4 per cent year-on-year to 450,000 tonnes while the first 11 months of the year have seen cargo down 6.6 per cent, …Read More »

China Post Group and the Skyworth Group – a Chinese manufacturer of electronics and smart appliances – have signed a strategic partnership agreement. China Post and Skyworth have been cooperating for …Read More »

Hermes Logistics Technologies extends its contract with Etihad Aviation Group and is set to begin upgrading Etihad’s cargo management system (CMS) to the latest version of Hermes 5. The IT specialist …Read More »

China’s second largest e-commerce company, JD.com, has been quietly astir with major changes at the top after its founder and chief executive Richard Liu Qiangdong, has discreetly stepped down from a …Read More »

Qantas has given a nod to the A350-1000 after a detailed evaluation of both it and the B777X, saying Airbus’ offering will be the aircraft of choice, pending board approval. The …Read More »