Polar Air Cargo Worldwide landed its inaugural flight at Singapore Changi Airport on 17 August, linking Changi’s freighter network to a new city link - Cincinnati, Ohio. Polar will operate a weekly Cincinnati–Anchorage–Incheon–Singapore–Hong Kong service with the B747-400F aircraft. Polar is majority owned by US-based Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and minority owned by DHL Network Operations (USA). Through Polar and its Atlas Air sister company, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Polar Air launches new freighter service to Singapore Changi
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Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Rhenus Logistics has launched an extended service to Japan, with an increase of its air and ocean freight routes as part of its strategic plan to improve its UK and EU gateways to global markets and following the recent opening of its London Heathrow facility. The company now operates five air freight consolidations per week alongside weekly ocean departures, focussing on exporting consumer goods to its key destinations in Tokyo and Osaka. The service is managed by Rhenus’ four main hubs, in … [Read more...] about Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Emirates announces new service to Panama City
Emirates has announced plans to launch services to Panama City (Tocumen International Airport (PTY)), beginning 1 February 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world (17 hours 35 minutes in the Westbound direction) and will be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Service to Panama City, Panama’s capital and largest city by population, will commence with a daily flight operated by a B777-200LR aircraft with up to 15 tonnes of cargo. Key imports to … [Read more...] about Emirates announces new service to Panama City
IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Following the success of their two workshops in London, IAG Cargo and Exelsius, the international Cold Chain Management Consultancy, have announced that their next GDP Academy training workshop will take place in Hyderabad, India. Scheduled for 29-30 September, the Good Distribution Practice Academy combines classroom training in the correct handling of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a ‘live’ visit to an airport airside area. Students will be able to witness the handling … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo, Exelsius take GDP training to India
Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
Cargo (airfreight and airmail) dropped by two per cent to 177,840 tonnes in July 2015 compared to a year earlier, while 6.2 million passengers set a new record for Frankfurt Airport . The number of aircraft movements grew by two per cent year-on-year to 43,710, another historic record at Frankfurt Airport. The previous peak day of 43,675 takeoffs and landings was reached in July 2007. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) grew noticeably by 3.8 per cent to 2.7 million tonnes – another new … [Read more...] about Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic Cargo recorded a record month for tonnage from Chicago in June, boosting its monthly average volume on the route by over 30 per cent to more than 860 tonnes. The airline’s year-round Chicago business generates cargo shipments for across its global route network. The UK is the top destination, accounting for 53 per cent, while a further 29 per cent of freight originating in Chicago connects over London to India. Virgin Atlantic also carries cargo from Chicago to Australia, … [Read more...] about Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies