AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Airbus for 50 A330-900neo aircraft. The agreement sees the airline become a launch customer for the latest version of the best-selling widebody. AirAsia X will also be one of the first operators of the aircraft, with deliveries to the carrier scheduled to begin in 2018. “We have been encouraging Airbus to launch this new version of the A330 for some time … [Read more...] about AirAsia X A330neo launch customer with 50 orders
Singapore Airlines latest to end shark fin shipments
Singapore Airlines has followed the lead of other major airlines by announcing it will end the carriage of shipments of shark fins. "SIA Cargo has been carrying out a thorough review, taking into account the increasing concerns around the world related to shark finning. With effect from August 1, it will no longer accept the carriage of shark fin," Nicholas Ionides, SIA vice-president of public affairs said in an email. The carrier came under increasing pressure from environmental … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines latest to end shark fin shipments
DHL Forwarding introduces -150º Celsius service
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, has enhanced its cold chain logistics offerings through the transport of shipments at frozen or cryogenic temperatures. Designed for customers from the life sciences and healthcare industry with an increasing need for sophisticated cryogenic logistics solutions, this service is maintained by LifeConEx, DHLs temperature management specialist in collaboration with Cryoport, a provider of complete global … [Read more...] about DHL Forwarding introduces -150º Celsius service
IAG Cargo places B787 on North American routes
IAG Cargo’s North American operations are set to benefit from the introduction of the next-generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner on two key routes: Philadelphia and Calgary. Businesses wishing to ship goods between these airports and IAG Cargo’s hub at London Heathrow will benefit from the additional capacity afforded by the B787, bringing the total available capacity on each flight to 14 tonnes. One of the most innovative aircraft in operation today, its advanced hold air … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo places B787 on North American routes
SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
Ireland is the latest country in SEKO Logistics’ European network to achieve full certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). SEKO Logistics’ operations in the Netherlands and Denmark are already AEO-approved, and France and Germany will be the next countries in its network to gain certification as part of the company’s target to gain AEO status in all European Union countries where SEKO operates. The AEO accreditation standard issued by customs administrators … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
Ireland is the latest country in SEKO Logistics’ European network to achieve full certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). SEKO Logistics’ operations in the Netherlands and Denmark are already AEO-approved, and France and Germany will be the next countries in its network to gain certification as part of the company’s target to gain AEO status in all European Union countries where SEKO operates. The AEO accreditation standard issued by customs administrators … [Read more...] about SEKO Logistics’ Ireland ops gain AEO cert
