Saudia Cargo wants to continue providing tailor-made solutions for its partners and this time the airline has signed a new 12-month ‘space and service commitment’ agreement with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group. The deal, which covers the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, exclusively secures air freight space for Cainiao on select Saudia freighter flights from Hong Kong to Riyadh and Liege. An official signing of the new agreement was held in … [Read more...] about Saudia, Cainiao make space for Alibaba shipments
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How FedEx is supporting the MRO industry’s takeoff
After more than two years of pandemic-wrought turbulence, the global aviation industry—including the critical maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector—has reason for good cheer, with travellers all around the world planning their dream vacations. Countries have begun to open their borders once again, as we move towards a post-pandemic world with global MRO spend forecasted to grow annually by 4.4 percent between 2022 and 2032 as skies are filled with the roar of jet engines. The … [Read more...] about How FedEx is supporting the MRO industry’s takeoff
DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
DHL Express on 20 April ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. DHL is prioritizing the modernization of its long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. The company said ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, like that of new … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
Etihad Cargo has again reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese carrier SF Airlines. The new partnership will provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with greater connectivity to 25 domestic destinations in China via SF Airlines’ road feeder service trucking network. Etihad will utiltise SF Airlines' network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's mega hub in Hubei Province. Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad teams up with China’s largest cargo airline
Cainiao plans air cargo centre at Shenzhen Airport
Cainiao Network has partnered with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to establish an air cargo centre, with plans to launch more international cargo routes originating from Shenzhen. The new flights are launched in partnership with Atlas Air and will operate twice a week, with a loading capacity of over 220 tonnes per flight. The new service will accommodate various product categories ranging from electronics to automobiles The inaugural chartered flight connecting Shenzhen, China to … [Read more...] about Cainiao plans air cargo centre at Shenzhen Airport
Cainiao teams up with CJ Logistics in South Korea
Cainiao Network has partnered with Korean company CJ Logistics to streamline and optimize cross-border logistics services between China and South Korea. The partnership aims to accelerate deliveries between the two countries to as fast as three days, with deliveries on Sundays. The two plan to do this by combining their expertise in domestic warehousing, line haul transportation and first mile network. Both parties are also in the midst of discussions with AliExpress to establish fulfillment … [Read more...] about Cainiao teams up with CJ Logistics in South Korea
