A new partnership will enable Saudia Cargo to widen its network in Europe and enhance its offerings as the airline signed a strategic agreement on 19 June with Jan de Rijk Co., a prominent European transportation and logistics company. Under this agreement, Saudia Cargo will leverage Jan de Rijk's extensive trucking network, which comprises a fleet of specialist vehicles, to bolster its operations and strengthen its presence in Europe. Founded in 1971, the company provides transportation, … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo partners with Jan de Rijk in Europe
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Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Air cargo quality standards organization Cargo iQ is growing its representation in Latin America and has welcomed Avianca Cargo (Avianca) to its community effective immediately. The airline plans to help its partners and suppliers adhere to international standards and practices to ensure efficiency in the overall supply chain. Avianca will contribute to projects that look for ways to close data gaps and protect shipment quality, collaborating with other Cargo iQ members in the … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ welcomes new member Avianca
Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
After a hiatus of three years and six months, Korean Air is resuming multiple routes to China and Japan, including Changsha, Wuhan, Weihai, Fukuoka and Nagoya. The airline has resumed its Seoul Incheon-Changsha route with flights five times a week starting July 19. Korean Air is also expanding its international flight operations to meet rising international travel demand through flight frequency increases. As of July, the airline’s available seat kilometer (ASK) capacity is back to around 82 … [Read more...] about Korean Air resumes routes to China, Japan
Here’s ‘paperless’ way to ship for Europe-Asia by air
A “paperless' lane for air freight between Germany and Hong Kong has successfully been established by Lufthansa following the first few weeks of trials which resulted to 100 percent of general cargo shipments processed digitally. 100 percent means not only the electronic air waybill, but also accompanying documents and paper pouches. This is the first of its kind in the air corridor between Europe and Asia, according to Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel, who are moving jointly forward in … [Read more...] about Here’s ‘paperless’ way to ship for Europe-Asia by air
Jettainer delivers fire-resistant ULDs to Lufthansa
Jettainer has rolled out the first batch of AMX fire-resistant unit load devices which were sourced from American ULD manufacturer Satco Inc. Lufthansa will be the first to use these fully certified fire-resistant containers, which were designed in accordance with the latest Technical Standard Orders (TSO) C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority. Manufacturer Satco said its main focus is to improve ULD safety and one of the areas it has zeroed in is the safe transport … [Read more...] about Jettainer delivers fire-resistant ULDs to Lufthansa
Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
Dronamics is reinforcing its position in international aviation and has solidified its claim as world's first cargo drone airline as it announced that it has secured both IATA and ICAO designator codes on 14 July. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code ‘OY’, along with the accounting prefix 651. The IATA 2-letter airline designator code will be used to establish flight numbers for both scheduled and non-scheduled flights, providing standardised identification across its … [Read more...] about Dronamics obtains IATA and ICAO codes
