Oman Air is launching direct flights to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, starting July 1st 2025, as well as boosting cargo capacity to London Heathrow, UK, starting this winter. The Amsterdam route will operate four days a week, served by Oman’s B787-9 fleet, offering 14 to 18 metric tonnes in each direction. Double daily flights on the Muscat-London Heathrow route will be relaunched in October 2025, also operated by Oman’s B787-9 fleet. The second flights on the route will initially be added … [Read more...] about Oman Air Cargo introduces new service to The Netherlands, boosts UK flights with upcoming London double-daily
GEODIS appoints Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President of Public Affairs
GEODIS, world leader in transport and logistics, announces the appointment of Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President, Public Affairs at GEODIS. He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS. Hervé Cornède has 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics sector. Between 2009 and 2018, he was a member of the Executive Board of the Port of Le Havre. In 2012, he helped set up the Haropa Port EIG (economic … [Read more...] about GEODIS appoints Hervé Cornède as Executive Vice-President of Public Affairs
FedEx launches its first direct Singapore-U.S. all-cargo flight
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has further enhanced service between Southeast Asia and the United States with the launch of its first direct flight from Singapore to Anchorage. This new route makes FedEx the only logistics provider offering a direct, non-stop connection from Singapore to the continental U.S. Key industries, including aerospace, healthcare, industrial, high-tech and semiconducting materials, will benefit from enhanced … [Read more...] about FedEx launches its first direct Singapore-U.S. all-cargo flight
Swissport continues strong growth, achieves strong revenues in 2024
Swissport International achieved strong revenues of €3.7 billion in 2024, marking an 11 percent year-on-year increase, driven by the continued growth of the aviation industry. Across its extensive network on all six continents, Swissport served 247 million passengers - the highest number since 2019 with an increase of +6,5 percent compared to 2023. The strong demand for air cargo services enabled Swissport to handle a record tonnage of over five million tons across its 117 air cargo centers … [Read more...] about Swissport continues strong growth, achieves strong revenues in 2024
4RCargo opens new office in Slovakia as part of ongoing expansion across central Eastern Europe
4RCargo, the Independent General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA), has opened a new office in Bratislava, Slovakia as part of ongoing strategic expansion across Central Eastern Europe. Warsaw-headquartered 4RCargo has tripled its team in 18 months and invested in four dedicated offices to meet growing demand for air cargo services across the region. The GSSA has also developed shipper pick-up services, including trucking solutions direct from manufacturing premises across the region, … [Read more...] about 4RCargo opens new office in Slovakia as part of ongoing expansion across central Eastern Europe
TIACA expands team, adding border management expertise and global representation
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the Association has expanded its team to increase Border Management Expertise and to provide a dedicated representative in the important Middle East region. As the air cargo industry becomes more complex every day, with trade restrictions, tariffs, Pre-Loading Air Cargo Information (PLACI) requirements, security compliance and other challenges TIACA has contracted Gordon Wright, an industry-leading expert on air cargo border and … [Read more...] about TIACA expands team, adding border management expertise and global representation
