ECS Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Adrien Thominet, Executive Chairman of ECS Group, to the Board of Directors of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA). Representing global GSAs, he brings decades of leadership and innovative contributions to the air cargo sector. Thominet began his career with ECS Group in 1995 as Commercial Manager, later advancing to Chief Operating Officer in 2011 and ultimately Executive Chairman. Under his leadership, ECS Group has become … [Read more...] about ECS Group announces Adrien Thominet’s appointment to TIACA Board of Directors
Lufthansa Cargo’s subsidiary time:matters and Shenzhen Airport Group Co. Ltd. strengthen collaboration regarding logistics handling services
Lufthansa Cargo’s subsidiary time:matters GmbH and Shenzhen Airport Group Co., Ltd. have agreed to deepen their relationship with a focus on logistics handling services. Shenzhen Airport, located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is a key player in the e-commerce industry, experiencing a significant increase in air transport volume for cross-border e-commerce. Lufthansa Cargo has been operating a scheduled freighter connection between Shenzhen and Frankfurt twice a week since … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo’s subsidiary time:matters and Shenzhen Airport Group Co. Ltd. strengthen collaboration regarding logistics handling services
Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow steadily at HKIA in October
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for October 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.55 million passengers and 31,625 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 21.3% and 20.3%, respectively. Traffic growth remains steady in all passenger segments. Hong Kong residents, visitors, as well as transfer and transit passengers, experienced double-digit year-on-year increases in October. Traffic to and from … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow steadily at HKIA in October
Etihad Cargo introduces extended journey times for pets and support for snub-nosed breeds
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced significant updates to its IATA CEIV-certified LiveAnimals product, enhancing services to extend journey times and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. These changes, effective from 1st November 2024, reflect Etihad Cargo's commitment to animal welfare, aligning with international standards to provide pet owners with flexible, high-standard travel options. The maximum transportation … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo introduces extended journey times for pets and support for snub-nosed breeds
GA Telesis launches cutting-edge digital innovation and R&D Centre in Türkiye, pioneering the future of aerospace digital technology
GA Telesis, a global leader in aerospace ecosystem solutions, announces the launch of its cutting-edge Digital Innovation and R&D Centre in Ankara, Türkiye, marking a significant milestone in the Company's digital transformation strategy. This new facility will serve as the latest addition to GA Telesis' Digital Innovation Group, further strengthening and enabling the Company to insource the development of both its aerospace digital twin WILBUR product and AI initiatives. Located in one of … [Read more...] about GA Telesis launches cutting-edge digital innovation and R&D Centre in Türkiye, pioneering the future of aerospace digital technology
Hellmann advances innovation with AI-RobotX MEA and Geekplus to enhance eCommerce fulfillment operations
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics continues its journey of innovation with the successful implementation of Geekplus robotics automated storage solutions at its eCommerce Center in Dubai CommerCity, executed by AI-RobotX MEA. In 2023, Hellmann established a dedicated Innovation Hub, reinforcing its commitment to integrating advanced technologies into global operations. The company’s recent implementation of robotics in Dubai exemplifies this strategic focus, increasing storage capacity, improving … [Read more...] about Hellmann advances innovation with AI-RobotX MEA and Geekplus to enhance eCommerce fulfillment operations
