Third-party logistics service provider Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is expanding in the Northeast to a larger facility at the JFK International Airport Center in Springfield Gardens, NY. The 32,134-square-foot warehouse opened on 27 April 2015, and employs a staff of 34. The facility offers a wide range of import and export services for both air freight and ocean cargo shipments, and features a walk-in-cooler to handle the company’s growing perishables and pharmaceutical business. … [Read more...] about Yusen opens larger JFK cargo facility
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Saudi Cargo adds Paris to freighter network
Saudi Airlines Cargo has launched a new dedicated freighter service to Paris/Charles de Gaulle starting 22 May. This brings their destinations covered in France to 21 freighter destination. The new B747-400 freighter flights will operate twice a week to Paris/Charles de Gaulle on routing. Rainer Mueller, VP commercial (A) at Saudi Airlines Cargo, said: “Our focus is to improve connectivity and provide a growing network of destinations and quality operations to our customers.” … [Read more...] about Saudi Cargo adds Paris to freighter network
Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo
Tigerair Philippines, the wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu Pacific Air, now operates as Cebgo. According to airline officials, the rebranding was designed to better reflect the relationship between the two companies. “The new Cebgo brand clearly identifies us as part of the CEB group, and streamlines our operations further. Cebgo will continue to leverage on CEB’s distribution channels and network, and work together to serve more guests,” said Michael Ivan Shau, Cebgo … [Read more...] about Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo
FedEx pledges US$1M in Nepal aid
FedEx Corp. has committed approximately US$1 million in cash, transportation support and a chartered flight to deliver critical medical aid and supplies to Nepal in the wake of the recent devastating earthquake. The Memphis-based global transportation and logistics company is mobilising its disaster relief programme through its existing relationships with Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, Water Missions International, American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. “FedEx … [Read more...] about FedEx pledges US$1M in Nepal aid
IATA: Air freight resumes modest growth trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6 per cent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in FTK. The industry’s March performance stands in sharp contrast to the exceptionally strong 12.2 per cent rise reported for February. February’s performance, however, was positively skewed by the combined impacts of the timing of the Lunar New Year and the labor dispute at US West Coast … [Read more...] about IATA: Air freight resumes modest growth trend
Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
Cargolux has introduced a portfolio of eight specialised products at the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich. CV Classic covers general cargo; CV Jumbo handles outsized and heavy freight; CV Power is dedicated to cars, engines and items such as helicopters; CV Hazmat deals with all classes of dangerous goods; CV Pharma serves the needs of the pharmaceutical industry; CV Fresh handles all kinds of perishables; CV Alive is dedicated to live animals; and CV Precious covers artworks and valuable … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches 8 specialised products
