Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has announced plans to invest heavily in its On Board Courier (OBC) division worldwide. Justin Lancaster, group commercial director at ACS, said: “We have been offering OBC solutions to forwarders and airlines for several years now, but we felt that it was an area where we could improve our service and so we now have invested in a dedicated operations office in Frankfurt. We have good relationships with more than 25,000 freight forwarders … [Read more...] about ACS to invest heavily in on board courier
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CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
CAL Cargo Airlines has launched 'CAL VAL' for artwork and valuable cargo. CAL VAL offers safe and quick transportation for artwork and valuable cargo, and is ideal for private art collectors, museum curators and auction houses, as well as specialist freight divisions dealing with valuable cargo. CAL provides a dedicated escort to monitor valuable cargo around the clock, and a personal escort may board the flight. CAL also cooperates with secured transportation providers to provide armored … [Read more...] about CAL launches service for artwork, valuable cargo
CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
Cargolux launches Zhengzhou-Chicago
Cargolux Airlines has begun a twice-weekly Trans-Pacific service between the two cities in April, operated by the airlines 747-8 freighters. At the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich, Cargolux announced that loads on the first couple of flights have been better than anticipated. “This new Trans-Pacific service from Zhengzhou is a milestone in the development of our Chinese operations and the cooperation with our partner HNCA,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches Zhengzhou-Chicago
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
