The positive cargo development of the current year continues: From January to September, a total of 216,360 tons of cargo were handled at Vienna Airport. This is 20 percent more than in the same period last year. Vienna Airport recorded growth in both flown and trucked airfreight. In the first nine months of the year, belly cargo on passenger aircraft increased by 45 percent to 90,692 tons compared to the same period last year. The current and recent strong market demand for airfreight is … [Read more...] about Significant growth in belly freight: Vienna Airport continues upward trend in cargo handling
Emirates joins the move to -15C coalition
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. As a world-leader in the transport of perishable goods, Emirates will lend its wealth of knowledge and experience in handling and shipping to the practical application of this potentially industry-changing initiative. First launched at COP28 hosted in the UAE, the Move to -15oC coalition aims to redefine frozen … [Read more...] about Emirates joins the move to -15C coalition
Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration to serve rising demand for air travel
At the 3rd Singapore-Japan Dialogue on Aviation Collaboration co-chaired by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director-General Han Kok Juan and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) Senior Deputy Director-General Onuma Toshiyuki, in Kansai, Japan on 14 and 15 November 2024, the two civil aviation authorities agreed to deepen collaboration in air connectivity, sustainable aviation, aviation safety, air traffic management, aviation innovation, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Japan deepen collaboration to serve rising demand for air travel
Kuehne+Nagel introduces a server and data centre logistics solution for the cloud infrastructure sector
Drawing on its experience of delivering logistics solutions for server and data centre customers, Kuehne+Nagel announces the global launch of a specialised logistics solution for the growing cloud infrastructure industry. The strong growth of this sector has further accelerated with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). Gartner forecasts that spending on public cloud services will grow by 20.4% in 2024 and by 22.1% in 2025 due to AI growth. "Customers of cloud infrastructure demand … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel introduces a server and data centre logistics solution for the cloud infrastructure sector
Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
Davies Turner Air Cargo has made a significant investment in material handling equipment (MHE) at its Heathrow logistics hub. This strategic upgrade by one of the UK’s largest independent air freight and logistics businesses is aimed at enhancing both operational efficiency and safety, solidifying the company's commitment to maintaining industry-leading standards. The existing fleet of materials handling equipment has been replaced with seven electric forklift trucks, three reach trucks … [Read more...] about Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades material handling at Heathrow HQ
Menzies Aviation secures ground handling license in Malaysia
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has secured a new ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the main international airport serving Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Menzies Aviation Malaysia – a joint venture (JV) with Malaysian supply chain management company, MMAG Holdings – will begin delivering ground handling services at the airport from January under the … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation secures ground handling license in Malaysia
