Senator flies the Maersk way
Hamburg seems to be developing into a popular shopping mall for the Moeller-Maersk Group. Following the incorporation of the shipping company Hamburg Süd in 2018, the Danes have now announced the...
View ArticleMagically teleporting cargo in Asia
“Teleport” stems from the Greek “tele” (distance) and the Latin “portare” (carry) and means “to disappear and then reappear at a different place.” Invisible cargo transportation? That certainly would...
View ArticleThe consolidation wheel keeps turning - now also in Latin America
Azul intends to take over LATAM. This is not only the latest, but also by far the hottest topic currently being discussed within the Latin American aviation industry from Tierra del Fuego to the Rio...
View ArticleAvianca settles in the UK
The Panamanian/Colombian carrier has decided to move its domicile to the United Kingdom and become a UK-incorporated company. The announcement follows a U.S. court's approval of the airline’s...
View ArticleLufthansa Cargo rolling in cash and rolling out IBS iPartner Handling Solution
These days, Lufthansa Cargo is not only going greener with its various sustainability initiatives, it is also seeing a lot of the green coming into its coffers. Reason enough to invest in further...
View ArticleAirport Hahn - Insolvency offers new opportunities
On 25OCT21, Hahn’s airport management notified the competent court of the airport’s insolvency. The airport (HHN) belongs to the Chinese HNA Group (82.5%), which acquired the shares from the state of...
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Looking to minimize unpredictable fire risks. Image: Qatar Airways Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo replacing entire ULD fleet with FRC Qatar Airways Cargo has chosen to replace its entire fleet of more than...
View ArticleCargo.one launches cargo.one360
Today (08NOV21) the booking platform cargo.one has introduced a new product called “cargo.one360”. It is a real-time data and analytics tool that provides the company’s partner airlines with insights...
View ArticleAustria welcomes a Fast, New Airline
DHL Express welcomes a new family member to support its European air cargo network. DHL Air Austria, registration OE-LNZ, landed at Vienna International Airport yesterday (08NOV21), having departed...
View ArticleExclusive - Avianca’s Gabriel Oliva is facing 2 hot tasks
Which are: building a long-term sustainable network for freight transports, and deciding on the further cargo fleet development. For the cargo chief, who has only overseen the Latin American carrier’s...
View ArticleWant an aircraft on the cheap?
If so, hurry up and register to take part in public auctions being held by Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) at different airports, including Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, between 17-22NOV21. A total of 73...
View ArticleAre you Sustainable if you’re not talking about Sex?
The short answer? NO. You can be as green as you like, and drop all the required buzzwords in your marketing material, but if your company images on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Co. all just show varying...
View ArticleKale plans digital business corridors for Bangalore
Kale Logistics Solutions, a logistics-focused IT solutions company, is to set up digital corridors between South India’s Bangalore and other cargo hubs, predominantly Dubai, to spur business, its CEO,...
View ArticleExclusive - Liege Airport forges ahead with its strategy
Alleged handling constraints and some uncertainty regarding the future role of FedEx have not put a damper on Liege Airport’s expansion strategy. Liege’s Commercial & Logistics Manager, Bert Selis...
View ArticleHapag Lloyd’s profits go through the roof
The Hamburg-based shipping company, Hapag-Lloyd, is floating on cloud nine. In the first three quarters of this year, it has achieved the highest net profit, totaling EUR 5.6 billion, since its...
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No Challenge left unaccepted The 2016-incepted tailored airfreight services provider, Challenge Group, has a lot more than just cargo movement going on. It announced last week that it has signed an...
View ArticleExclusive - Unilode CEO Dumont resigned
The world’s leading ULD manager, Unilode Aviation Solutions, must find a new boss. Yesterday (17NOV21) its current helmsman Benoit Dumont submitted his resignation to the supervisory board at the...
View ArticleAirbus contests Boeing – in the freighter market
For sure, those at the Airbus plants in Toulouse and Hamburg are not happy to hear it, but the fact is that the European aircraft manufacturer has been trailing its U.S. rival Boeing in freighter...
View ArticleExclusive: The WAL beneath her wings
10DEC21 is the application deadline for women within the air cargo industry seeking to benefit from the guidance of one of 25 industry experts in WAL’s first ever Mentorship Program. Announced at the...
View ArticleExclusive – FRA cargo handling on constant alert
Avalanche-like shipment volumes, overstressed ground handling agents, and frustrated customers who are the victims of air freight congestions. This has been the situation at most of the major cargo...
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