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ATC Aviation Services, the Frankfurt-based GSSA, says it is ready for the start of Covid-19 vaccine distribution following the work of its internal task force. The task force is headed by …Read More »

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) partners Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to jointly promote international cargo through the launch of a cargo feeder system. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between …Read More »

Integrated Service Solution (ISS) Global Forwarding Qatar teams up with Chapman Freeborn Air Chartering to deliver urgent construction materials from Bangkok, Thailand to Doha, Qatar. The urgent order consisted of 88 tonnes …Read More »

GEODIS appoints Kian Chuan Chang as the new regional customs brokerage director for the Asia-Pacific Region. Chang takes over from Alan Miu, who is retiring. Chang has extensive experience within the …Read More »

Amazon Air launches operations at its first-ever regional air hub in Europe at the Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) in Schkeuditz, Germany. The new operations expand the regional capacity of Amazon Air with …Read More »

Turkish Cargo strengthens its presence in Budapest (BUD) with an additional fourth A330F frequency from 8 November. Noting the attractiveness of BUD for logistics and trading companies, Budapest is now Turkish …Read More »

A new airfreight wholesaler – Wholesale by Vels – has been launched by long-serving Dutch airfreight specialist Rinaldo Vels. The new enterprise is particularly targeting non-IATA-licensed forwarders, courier companies, trucking companies, …Read More »

With ongoing passenger belly capacity constraints, Delta Cargo is strategically adding cargo capacity in Spain, Ireland and Germany. Delta launched cargo-only flights between the US, Europe, and India on 1 November …Read More »

LATAM Cargo carries out a substantial shipment of pharmaceutical products from Europe to South America. The shipment for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics departed from Frankfurt (FRA), Germany and arrived at Guarulhos (GRU), …Read More »

Alibaba Group’s logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, unveils new logistics technology enabling same-day delivery from China to 11 Asian countries. Cainiao has now fully implemented its ‘Apollo’ proprietary logistics technology …Read More »

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific adds three airports operated by India-based Adani Group as members of the regional airport association. The airports are Adani Ahmedabad International Airport Ltd (AMD), Adani Lucknow …Read More »

Following closely on the heals of successfully achieving IATA CEIV certification, FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services is now also officially EU ‘good distribution practice’ (GDP) certified. The GDP certification for medical products …Read More »

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) Pharma Centre at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification, in preparation for Covid-19 vaccines. At the start of 2020, …Read More »

Delta approves the use of the DoKaSch RAP Container, as the carrier builds on its pharmaceutical transport capabilities ahead of a Covid-19 vaccine. This high-end, state-of-the-art climate-control solution offers pharmaceutical and …Read More »

Air Canada becomes the first airline in North America to be illegal wildlife trade certified in a trade worth as much as USD 23 billion. The carrier is now International Air …Read More »

IAG Cargo has restarted its three times weekly direct service from London (LHR) to Tokyo (NRT) after being paused due to the global Covid-19 crisis. The year-round service facilitates the flow …Read More »

Emirates SkyCargo is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub. The carrier says it …Read More »

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) successfully delivered three thoroughbred horses from Beijing to Moscow, without the usual accompaniment of a groom. Two Andalusian stud horses and one Orlov Trotter horse, weighing over 1,500 …Read More »

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting the drive for the safe, sustainable transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. …Read More »

Cargo demand is ramping up across Cathay Pacific’s network as the sector enters the beginning of the traditional peak season. Tonnage carried improved nearly 7.0 per cent month-on-month in September, although …Read More »

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) partners Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to jointly promote international cargo through the launch of a cargo feeder system. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between …Read More »

IAG Cargo continues to expand its network and re-open more routes with a return to five key African cities from London Heathrow. The UK-based carrier group has now restarted regular services …Read More »

San Francisco (SFO) becomes Qatar Airways’ newest gateway, with four weekly flights operated by A350-900 aircraft and adding 60 tonnes of weekly belly hold capacity each way from 15 December. The …Read More »

Global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of the Avia Solutions Group, appoints long-serving Russi Batliwala as its new chairman and welcomed back Eric Erbacher to replace him as CEO. Russi, …Read More »

The Volga-Dnepr Group and Scan Global Logistics collaborate to deliver 180 cbm of vaccines and medical supplies to Turkmenistan. The pharma cargo is part of the United Nations’ vaccination programme and …Read More »

Korean Air launches a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of coronavirus vaccines once they become available. “Korean Air’s task force is reviewing all …Read More »

Female leaders are rated higher than their male counterparts in the logistics industry, according to a survey of over 1,800 supply chain professionals undertaken by organisational development company Novosensus. The unique …Read More »

Miami International Airport (MIA) continues to regain traction with the return of three more passenger airlines at MIA in the past two weeks. The new airline restarts bring MIA’s total number …Read More »

LATAM Airlines Group appoints Otávio Meneguette as LATAM Cargo Brazil’s vice president, responsible for leading the company’s air cargo business strategy in the Brazilian market. Meneguette takes over from Diogo Elias, …Read More »

Humanitarian relief NGO, Airlink, highlights the often over-looked oxygen supply challenge as medical supply chains in poorer countries struggle with the pandemic. Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, global healthcare systems …Read More »

More than a month after the devastating Beirut blasts, Emirates SkyCargo continues its Beirut relief efforts helping to transport more than 160,000 kilograms of vital aid and supplies to date. Since …Read More »

Asia-Pacific airlines see a 19.3 per cent (in FTKs), year-on-year, decline in international cargo demand in August on faltering global trade. This decline reflects “the ongoing weakness of global trade flows,” …Read More »

In anticipation of an influx of COVID-19 vaccine shipments, Brussels Airport and Air Cargo Belgium launch the BRUcure pharma taskforce. BRUcure is focused on preparing the community and its physical and …Read More »

GEODIS is upgrading its full aircraft charter solution it began in March with a two-way schedule of flights between China and Europe, through to early 2021. Weekly direct flights will depart …Read More »

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is constructing a new climate-cool room at its Schiphol Pharma Hub, in preparation for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. The vaccines will be handled …Read More »

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Pharma Cargo Community is ramping up in preparation for the substantial logistics task of handling billions of Covid-19 vaccine doses. The collaboration brings together members from across the …Read More »

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) promotes Martin Drew to the role of managing director – Cargo and Logistics. Responsible for the Etihad Cargo, as well as Etihad Secure Logistics, Drew will report …Read More »

DSV is introducing an extra weekly inbound departure from Shanghai and a new Hong Kong-Luxembourg route due to sustained high demand and the anticipated peak season. DSV’s latest Air Charter Network …Read More »

Emirates SkyCargo and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, sign an MoU to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions. Under the terms of the …Read More »

CHAMP Cargosystems and Air Cargo Belgium sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an innovation roadmap of the air cargo industry. The agreement is for an indefinite period. …Read More »

Portuguese freight forwarder Abreu Carga e Trânsitos implements CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB for its digital data exchange. Abreu Carga is one of the main transport companies in Portugal and operates air, land …Read More »

Boeing is opening two additional lines for B737/B767 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore. The move is based on what Boeing says is “strong market demand,” as …Read More »

Releasing its latest traffic figures for August, the Cathay Pacific group faces an inevitable restructuring to protect the company, the Hong Kong (HKG) hub, and its employees, says its chief customer …Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sounded the alarm over global air cargo capacity constraints which may slow the delivery of Covid-19 vaccines. IATA is urging governments to begin careful …Read More »

Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) is eyeing cargo to help off-set the devastating impact of Covid-19 with new additional cargo handling capability. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy. PT Angkasa Pura …Read More »

GTA dnata is set to begin operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after being awarded a 5-year ground handling license. The company – dnata’s Canadian joint-venture – will provide ramp, passenger …Read More »

Scoot, the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines Group, joins the global all-cargo passenger fleet with one of its A320ceo aircraft converted to maindeck cargo capability. By removing all seats Scoot …Read More »

Valletta-headquartered Gollcher Group is the WACO System’s new freight forwarding member for Malta. Gollcher, a family-run enterprise founded in 1854, offers global logistics services and operates a warehouse based at Hal …Read More »

Cargolux has provided free transport for medical relief material destined to medical personnel in Beirut, Lebanon, following the devastating explosion earlier this month. The flight carried a total of 62 tonnes …Read More »

Hong Kong-based freight forwarder and logistics company, U-Freight says project activity for airline repair companies has been holding up despite the pandemic dampener. U-Freight says the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a …Read More »