Aramex finished the final quarter of 2023 in good fashion as the logistics operator reported more than double the net income posted in the same period in 2022, as well as a record quarter for international express volumes. International Express saw a 31 percent increase in shipment volumes year on year between October and December, reaching 7.6 million shipments and setting a record for the highest quarterly volumes in company history. For the full year 2023, volumes were up 5 percent … [Read more...] about Aramex stays resilient in 2023 as int’l express volumes soar
ECS Group wins Thai VietJet cargo contract in Asia
Low-cost carrier Thai VietJet Air has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group with a signed master GSSA agreement with subsidiary AVS GSA Thailand, on 01 February 2024. ECS Group said it aims to increase revenue and cargo volumes for the airline, which operates flights across Thailand and Asia. Thai VietJet Air currently operates a fleet of 18 A320-200 and A321-200 aircraft, focusing primarily on transporting general cargo and perishables. Destinations include … [Read more...] about ECS Group wins Thai VietJet cargo contract in Asia
AirCargo Conference welcomes record attendance in Louisville
A record number of 1,000 delegates attended the first day of AirCargo 2024, which took place on 11-13 February in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Dozens of leading experts took to the stage to debate key issues, with Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association, kicking off the three-day conference as he joined industry leaders in urging governments to urgently provide better maritime security, amidst escalating tensions in main trade routes in the Middle … [Read more...] about AirCargo Conference welcomes record attendance in Louisville
A breakdown of this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium
This year, IATA’s World Cargo Symposium will be held at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong on 12 to 14 March 2024, hosted by Cathay Cargo and Hong Kong International Airport, with the overall theme Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. Supporting this theme, IATA will feature three specialised tracks focusing on digitalisation, sustainability as well as safety and security. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, said ensuring the future reliability and growth of the … [Read more...] about A breakdown of this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium
Neutral Air Partner joins forces with Cargo IQ
A new partnership aims to elevate standards in the air cargo sector, particularly in transparency and reliability, as Neutral Air Partner teamed up with IATA interest group Cargo iQ. Cargo iQ is focused on enhancing supply chain transparency and its main projects involve the standardization of processes and the implementation of quality benchmarks. One of the group's main features is its advanced visibility functions, which provides real-time insight into the movement of shipments from its … [Read more...] about Neutral Air Partner joins forces with Cargo IQ
Trucked freight delivers for Maastricht airport in 2023
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) reported a 27 percent year-on-year increase in trucked freight volumes for 2023, offsetting a drop in flown cargo following last year’s EUR35.3 million runway improvement works. The huge rise in trucked freight, where MAA provides fulfilment services including repacking, sorting, and customs handling, comes as flown cargo volumes were reported 70 percent down compared to the same period 2022. Trucked freight increased from 11,120 metric tonnes to 31,056 … [Read more...] about Trucked freight delivers for Maastricht airport in 2023
