Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of successful partnership. Since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 tons of air freight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution to the economic network between Austria and South Korea. On the occasion of this important milestone, the airport and the airline celebrated the long-standing cooperation with Sang Wook HAM, Ambassador of the Republic … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary
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Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
The Qantas Group and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have strengthened their strategic partnership, with Qantas Freight signing on as the airport’s first freight airline to operate at its 24-hour Cargo Precinct. The precinct will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33 per cent upon opening and provide dedicated access via the upgraded Northern Road and proximity to growing freight and logistics centres at Kemps Creek and the Aerotropolis. As the … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, will open a new facility as part of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct in late 2026. The long-term lease will see Menzies operate a 22,500sqm facility for the next two decades, during which time the company will specialise in handing pharmaceutical and cool chain products, e-commerce and heavy cargo from a 12,500sqm warehouse. With a state-of-the-art Elevating … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation to open new cargo facilities at Western Sydney International Airport
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions expands global network with New Opticooler® station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a leading provider of active temperature-controlled packaging solutions, has launched a new Opticooler® station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to meet the increasing demand for safe and efficient transportation of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products to and from China. "The new station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport enables us to streamline our customers' logistics operations and offer seamless service across our global network," … [Read more...] about DoKaSch Temperature Solutions expands global network with New Opticooler® station at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
CHI Aviation Handling GmbH takes over shares in Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH
Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH (Cargogate) was founded in 1974 and provides cargo services at Munich Airport as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich Airport. As a regulated agent, Cargogate carries out all tasks that arise from the warehouse on an area of approximately 17,000 square meters, including the acceptance, sorting, assembly and handover of the cargo as well as customs and dangerous goods formalities. Cargogate has the infrastructure to clear all types of special goods in a suitable … [Read more...] about CHI Aviation Handling GmbH takes over shares in Cargogate Munich Airport GmbH
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sees steady cargo growth in the first half of 2024
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 738,414 tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2024, up 8.7 percent from 2023 half year figures. Belly cargo grew by 23.3 percent year-on-year to 305,593 tonnes following a 12.5 percent growth in passenger flights, with full freighter cargo tonnage holding at a steady 432 820 tonnes despite a 5.4 percent drop in freighter flights. “Global trade development as well as geopolitical disruptions have boosted demand for air transport,” said Olaf van Reeden, … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol sees steady cargo growth in the first half of 2024