On the back of 30 years of experience in the transportation of jumpers, dressage horses and racehorses, Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will by a Premium Partner of the German Equestrian Federation (FN), the umbrella organisation of all breeders, riders, drivers and vaulters in Germany. The partnership is for a longer-term cooperation and, from now onwards, will cover joint marketing activities, projects and synergies connected with equestrian sport. “For us, the new partnership with the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo becomes an official Premium Partner of the German Equestrian Federation (FN)
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Amsterdam Schiphol on alert over possible terrorist threat
Security has been stepped up at the major European gateway of Amsterdam Schiphol on the weekend in response to "indications" of a threat, an official said, causing traffic jams during the busy summer holiday season. Armed police have been conducting extra-security checks at the fifth busiest passenger airport in Europe. The National Coordinator for Counter-terrorism and Security Policy (NCTV) provided no details of the possible threat, but it said extra security measures were implemented, … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Schiphol on alert over possible terrorist threat
AA Cargo moves athletic gear and broadcasting equipment to Rio
American Airlines Cargo has delivered over 59 tonnes of high-tech broadcast equipment and athletic gear to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for the upcoming Olympic Games. Broadcasting equipment was shipped out of Japan and London to Rio for high-resolution filming at the sporting festival. One of the largest shipments of this kind moved over a three-week period to Rio's Galeão International (GIG) via two American Airlines gateway hubs, Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA). Fourteen different movements … [Read more...] about AA Cargo moves athletic gear and broadcasting equipment to Rio
Asia-Pacific ekes out 1.4% cargo growth in May
Airports in the Asia-Pacific region reported marginal increases in total air freight of +1.4 per cent in May 2016 whereas the Middle East reported moderate growth at +3.3 per cent. The global trade growth remained sluggish and the cargo load factor continued to exhibit weakness, the Airports Council International (ACI) said in its latest statistical release. The top three freight hubs in the Asia-Pacific all delivered mild increase/ declines from last year: Hong Kong (HKG) -1.1 per cent, … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific ekes out 1.4% cargo growth in May
Terrorists strike Istanbul Ataturk Airport with suicide bombs
Three terrorists armed with bombs and guns attacked Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Europe’s third busiest airport, killing at least 36 people and injuring 147 on Monday evening (Istanbul time). The bombing is the fourth terrorist attack in Turkey this year. In a scene reminiscent of the terror attacks at Brussels Airport witnesses described deadly carnage and crowds in a panic as the attackers struck. Video from inside the airport terminal shows people racing away as fast as they could and the … [Read more...] about Terrorists strike Istanbul Ataturk Airport with suicide bombs
Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE
The Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has opened its first business site in Dubai, operating there through Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rhenus Group. This company has been operating since 1 May 2016. Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC specialises in handling air and sea freight and providing customs clearance for imports and exports. Its range of products also includes project business, warehousing and road … [Read more...] about Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE