Saudia launches ground handling and logistics arm

A company has been launched to run the main cargo gate and ground handling and logistics services across all the

Thoma now managing director Air & Sea at Gebrüder Weiss

As of the beginning of 2020, Lothar Thoma has assumed responsibility for the Air & Sea division of the international

Cathay, Ethiopian and Allegiant award ground handling contracts to WFS in North America

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air have awarded new ground handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in North

Pelican BioThermal releases an update to its SaaS Asset Management Software

Pelican BioTherm. the global name in temperature-controlled packaging, has released a new version of its Crēdo ProEnvision web-based asset management

Timestrip goes electronic as it launches electronic temperature breach indicators

Timestrip, the innovative developer of ‘smart indicator’ technology, has launched a completely new category of product: eTimestrip. The small, robust

New “chief pilot” takes the helm at Munich Airport

Following the retirement of Dr Michael Kerkloh, the long-standing president, CEO and labour director of Flughafen München at the end

Inspiration for the next generation of forwarders

Chadd Blunt hopes to inspire the next generation of UK freight forwarders and encourage interested young people into the industry

Icelandair Cargo’s 3-year FedEx and TNT deal

Icelandair Cargo has agreed a three-year deal to handle all shipments to and from Iceland for FedEx and TNT that

SEKO Logistics stays on the acquisition trail

SEKO Logistics has completed its largest-ever acquisition with the purchase of New York-based freight forwarder and cross-border ecommerce experts, Air-City,

Swissport awarded five-year cargo contract with Lufthansa group at Brussels and Liège airports

Swissport and Lufthansa signed a 5-year contract for cargo handling at Brussels and Liège airports. The agreement covers Brussels Airlines,

Unlucky 13th month of airfreight demand decline

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight

Cathay staff praised in a troubled year

Cathay Pacific Cargo staff worked “tirelessly through these challenging times”, the freight carrier has said, looking back on a turbulent

U-Freight is ready for 100% security screening from Hong Kong

With the phased implementation of 100% air cargo security screening having now started, the U-Freight Group says that it is

PML partners with GreenSky for international growth

Perishable Movements (PML), a handling agent for perishable goods shipments, is in an official partnership with GreenSky, international experts in

Davies Turner Ireland gains AEO Customs accreditation

Davies Turner Ireland (DTI) has been granted Authorised Economic Operator AEO (Type C) status by Irish Revenue, which entitles the

Could protectionist policies trigger a recession?

Key figures in aviation have raised concerns over the impact that a global rise in populist governments and protectionist policies

EMO Trans opens EMO Trans Philippines

EMO Trans, a provider of international logistics and supply chain solutions, opened EMO Trans Philippines yesterday (January 2, 2020). “We

Dimerco and Elanders enter joint venture for air and sea freight forwarding business

Effective yesterday, Dimerco Express Group has revealed a joint venture with 25% investment in the newly-founded German subsidiary of Swedish

New Year, New Decade

Staff and journalists on Air Cargo Week wish all readers, in print and online, the very best for the New

Silk Way West invests in Mantle from AmSafe Bridport

Continuing to recognise the importance of keeping people and cargo safe, Silk Way West has invested in FCC products for

Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore named best cargo handler 2019

Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore (MABB) won Best Cargo Handler for the Year at the Exim India ACE South East Aviation

Heathrow announces World of Opportunity winners

London Heathrow launched its third annual campaign to help Britain’s small businesses achieve their exporting ambitions. Under the banner of

Delta welcomes cargo potential of New York-JFK – Mumbai service

Delta Air Lines has started its first flight between New York JFK and Mumbai. The service from New York JFK

Kenya Airways and TAL Aviation embark on new ventures

Kenya Airways and TAL Aviation cargo divisions have signed an agreement, making it the first time TAL Aviation will be

Air Charter Service raises more than £30,000 for local charity

Air Charter Service has raised £30,953 for Momentum Children’s Charity, an organisation that cares for families with children who have

FTA calls for expanded LHR to keep Britain trading  

Following the announcement that the proposed expansion of London Heathrow airport is to be delayed by at least a year,

Muilenburg departs from Boeing

Plane maker Boeing has named current chairman, David L. Calhoun, as CEO and president, effective January 13, 2020 to replace

October cargo figures paint gloomy picture

Airports Council International (ACI) World reports that global passenger traffic grew by +2.3% in October, slightly less than the +2.6%

Raya Airways goes live with Next Generation Systems from Cargo Flash

IT and business consulting solution provider Cargo Flash has successfully implemented its Next Generation Systems (nGen) in a record time

Etihad Cargo named Center of Excellence for Perishable Logistics

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has cemented its position as a leading international air cargo

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