Lufthansa Cargo will be delaying the construction of its new cargo centre called LCCneo at the Cargo City North of Frankfurt airport by at least two years. Constructing the LCCneo is a central pillar of the freight carrier’s future programme “Lufthansa Cargo 2020”. Harry Hohmeister, a member of the executive board of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG and chairman of the supervisory board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said: “Air cargo is a core business for us and … [Read more...] about Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately, and will become Ireland’s only direct all-cargo service to North America. The new service will be operated beginning tomorrow, 1 May with Turkish Cargo’s A330F aircraft. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in early March this year when the airline began making refuelling stops at the airport. Shannon Group, which formally came into being last … [Read more...] about Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
XPO Logistics to buy Norbert Dentressangle
XPO Logistics is set to buy a majority interest in France-based logistics company Norbert Dentressangle and launch a tender offer for the remaining shares. Headquartered in Lyon, Norbert Dentressangle has 662 locations and approximately 42,350 employees. In a statement released on 28 April, XPO said that Norbert Dentressangle’s transportation and logistics services complement XPO’s offerings in contract logistics, freight brokerage and global forwarding. The total … [Read more...] about XPO Logistics to buy Norbert Dentressangle
KAL-ASD to manufacture wingtips for A330neo
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the aerospace manufacturing division of the Korean Air Group, has been selected by Airbus to supply new Sharklet wingtip devices including a wingspan extension for the A330neo – the new variant of the A330 Family of widebody aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, KAL-ASD will manufacture the new composite wingtip devices at its Busan facility in South Korea, and supply them to the A330 Family final assembly line in Toulouse. Inspired by the … [Read more...] about KAL-ASD to manufacture wingtips for A330neo
BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country's freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: "Whatever the eventual shape or form of the new government, joined-up thinking is still needed on the many issues facing those involved in facilitating UK … [Read more...] about BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
DPDHL sends disaster response team to Nepal
Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) Group has deployed their Disaster Response Team (DRT) in Kathmandu, Nepal , following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives to date in addition to those being severely injured. The international aid community is now gearing up to fly in urgently needed goods like technical equipment, water and food. DPDHL Group's DRT will provide logistics support to help manage the incoming international aid and handle the goods at Tribhuvan Kathmandu … [Read more...] about DPDHL sends disaster response team to Nepal
