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TAP Portugal sale approved by competition authority

The sale of TAP Portugal to a consortium has been approved by Portugal’s competition authority. The Atlantic Gateway consortium is

Major Pacific rim trade agreement struck

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) and Boeing have given their thumbs-up to the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. The

Logistics development to be built adjacent to Heathrow

SEGRO and Aviva Investors, through their joint venture, Airport Property Partnership (APP), have launched ‘Skyline’, a new logistics development adjacent

Cargolux passes IATA renewal audit

Cargolux Airlines International has passed its fourth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) renewal audit. During the

Aeroflot deal for Transaero off

Aeroflot has pulled the plug on its acquisition of struggling fellow Russian airline Transaero. The deal was called off by

TIACA calls for action on European migrant crisis

THE International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) called on world leaders to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant

Third-party logistics division growing at Volga-Dnepr

Volga-Dnepr Group’s says its growing third-party logistics division in Russia and the CIS has organised the delivery of over 190

Record growth at Munich Airport in first half of 2015

Munich Airport has seen strong growth and cargo tonnage rose by 11.6 per cent in the first six months of

AF-KL-MP Cargo prioritises the Kingdom

Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo says one of its priorities in Saudi Arabia (KSA) is sending out electronic air

Trapp named IT director at Jettainer

Jettainer has appointed Arnd Trapp (pictured above) as its new IT director. In the role, Trapp will continue to develop

Worldwide Flight Services bought by Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity has today completed the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) from LBO France, but no financial details have

Swissport withdraws ground handling operations at Gatwick

Swissport is to withdraw ground handling operations at Gatwick Airport, which have been taken on by Aviator. The two firms

More than 5,000 expected at Air & Sea Cargo Americas

More than 5,000 delegates are expected to attend this year’s Air & Sea Cargo Americas conference and exhibition in Miami

Cargologic obtains IATA CEIV pharma certificate

Cargologic has obtained certification as a Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) from the International Air Transport Assocation (IATA)

Ruslan delivers satellite to French Guiana

Ruslan International has transported the ARSAT-2 satellite from Bariloche (Argentina) to Cayenne on behalf of ARSAT, the Argentine government satellite

TNT awarded contract with Harding Safety

TNT has been awarded a five-year contract with lifesaving equipment firm Harding Safety. Under the agreement, TNT becomes the exclusive

FedEx provides logistical support for refugees

FedEx has committed approximately $1 million in cash and transportation support to deliver emergency supplies and medical aid to the

Skylink appointed cargo handler for IAG at Schiphol

Skylink Handling Services has been appointed air cargo handler for IAG Cargo at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Skylink is part of

BCUBE gains IATA pharma certificate at Milan Malpensa

BCUBE air cargo has been awarded the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) pharma

CEVA awarded Continental contract

CEVA Logistics has been awarded a new contract to provide UK warehousing and transportation services to Continental, a tyre manufacturer

Cargo 2000 makes key appointment

Ariaen Zimmerman has been appointed executive director of Cargo 2000 (C2K), an International Air Transport Association (IATA) Interest Group established

Swiss WorldCargo steps up eAWB use

Swiss WorldCargo is now offering the electronic air waybill (eAWB) ‘Single Process’ after completing a successful four-month pilot phase. The

Cathay Pacific Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo expand services to Rickenbacker

Cathay Pacific Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo have seen significant success by importing and exporting goods through Rickenbacker International Airport, and

UPS opens new contract logistics centre in the UK

UPS has opened a new contract logistics facility in North Warwickshire, in the UK, to meet growing demand from retail

Asia Pacific uncertain but seasonal boost set to come

The outlook for cargo in Asia Pacific is “uncertain” due to global economic instability but there is likely to be

ACI: Volumes flat at airports in Asia Pacific

Freight volumes in Asia Pacific remained flat in July and the Middle East fell by 0.9 per cent in the

Freighters to be auctioned off

Former freighter carrier Jade Cargo International will auction off three Boeing 747-400 Freighters on 26 October, according to reports in

New cargo carrier to take to the sky in China

A new cargo carrier is to be launched in China – United Star Express Airlines will serve the Chinese market

Hala Supply Chain Services selects Kale

Hala Supply Chain Services has selected Kale Logistic Solutions’ web based CORVI Freight Management, which it says will improve operational

Yusen Logistics opens Pharma Gateway at Schiphol

Yusen Logistics has opened a dedicated Pharma Gateway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. This new operation represents the launch of Yusens’

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