Traxon Europe said it is anticipating that a record number of 100 million electronic messages between airlines, air cargo forwarding agents and Customs authorities via Traxon will be reached in the fourth quarter of 2007. If the current trends continue, that fi gure could actually be 110 million electronic messages. The result will signifi cantly exceed the fi gure achieved in the previous year – a total of 92 million messages. Traxon said that the use of electronic communication … [Read more...] about Traxon Europe eyes cargo message record
US armed forces pick Italian freighter
After several years of negotiation, the US Army and Air Force picked a team led by New York-based L-3 to build 78 C-27J Spartan cargo planes by 2013, replacing the military’s ageing C-23 light cargo aircraft. The L-3 team includes Italian partner Finmeccanica SpA’s subsidiary Alenia North America and Boeing. The contract will provide more small transports for delivering cargo in places even C-130s can’t reach. The C-27J is a joint U.S./Italian upgrade of the Italian G-222. … [Read more...] about US armed forces pick Italian freighter
CargoWise inks alliance with dbh Logistics
Australia-based forwarding and logistics software solutions fi rm, CargoWise edi and dbh Logistics IT AG, a solution provider for the customs, transportation and logistics industry, have announced a marketing and development agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement allows both companies to extend their products and reach and further enhances CargoWise edi’s European coverage for its freight forwarding and logistics solutions. Together, the integrated solutions of … [Read more...] about CargoWise inks alliance with dbh Logistics
Menzies to handle Aer Lingus cargo
Menzies Aviation has been awarded two contracts by Aer Lingus, one covering cargo handling at all seven of the US airports to which the carrier operates, and one for cargo handling at Prague’s Ruzyne Airport. Menzies currently handles the airline’s cargo requirements at London Heathrow. The contracts will commence on a rolling basis starting from July at New York JFK, Boston Logan International (BOS), Washington Dulles International, Orlando International, Los Angeles LAX, … [Read more...] about Menzies to handle Aer Lingus cargo
MAHB inks pact with Iran airports
Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has inked an agreement with Iran Airports Company (IAC) to collaborate on various fi elds of airport operations, training and the sharing of knowledge on the latest in passenger and cargo management. In a statement, MAHB said both companies will share expertise, experience and also carry out exchange of staff. MAHB's managing director Bashir Ahmad said the collaboration refl ected the company's continuous efforts to expand and multiply its knowledge. IAC … [Read more...] about MAHB inks pact with Iran airports
Servisair to handle Saudia at Manchester
Servisair and Saudi Arabian Airlines have concluded a new comprehensive ground handling agreement at Manchester International Airport. Under the terms of the new contract, Servisair will provide full passenger and ramp services for Saudia's new twiceweekly B777 operation from Manchester to Riyadh and Jeddah via Geneva. It is anticipated that these fl ights will increase to a daily operation. Saudia has become the latest airline to join Manchester's growing route network with the launch … [Read more...] about Servisair to handle Saudia at Manchester
