Turkish Cargo continues to expand its land-based distribution network in the Middle East with the recent addition of Iraq. With the land transport network built throughout Iraq, Turkish Cargo said it can offer a more efficient distribution to a larger area. Through this network the carrier can offer home-delivery distribution to 18 regions including Zakho, Dohuk, Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul, Baghdad, Al Anbar, Tikrit, Diyala, Ramadi, Najaf, Karbala, Maysan, Hillah, Diwaniyah, Samawah, … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo expands its land network in Iraq
Carriers
Air China adds Havana to Beijing-Montreal
Air China will start its new three-times weekly Beijing-Montreal-Havana service using B777-300ER aircraft on 27 December which adds a southward extension to Havana on the carrier's Beijing-Montreal service already started on 29 September. In recent years, the economic and trade ties between China and Cuba have become increasingly close and the Air China's new service marks the first between Cuba and China. The Beijing-Montreal-Havana service represents a tangible move by Air China to expand … [Read more...] about Air China adds Havana to Beijing-Montreal
LCGB does surprise about-face on labour agreement with Cargolux
The union representing employees at Cargolux have done an about-face on the principle agreement that had been reached on 1 December. Collective work agreement (CWA) talks between Cargolux management and the unions yesterday were cut short after LCGB (Confédération Luxembourgeoise des Syndicats Chrétiens) unexpectantly backtracked on the principle agreement, declaring that they considered the negotiations had failed as management was not prepared to accept their demands, Cargolux said in a … [Read more...] about LCGB does surprise about-face on labour agreement with Cargolux
Air China, Air New Zealand to begin Beijing-Auckland service
Air China has announced that it will start a daily Beijing-Auckland nonstop service on 10 December using A330-200 aircraft. The new service is part of Air China's continuous move to expand its presence in Oceania and this route will be operated through a strategic partnership withAir New Zealand. In 2015, Air China has significantly ramped up its efforts to expand its global reach and in 2015, China has become the largest market of exports and source country of imports for New Zealand. New … [Read more...] about Air China, Air New Zealand to begin Beijing-Auckland service
United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation on the passenger side to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. Lufthansa said the parties are discussing a wide variety of possible elements of the planned cooperation to create a seamless network for the shipping industry, including, among others, an alignment of information technology services and warehouse facilities. "The planned cooperation of United Cargo … [Read more...] about United, Lufthansa cargo to cooperate between US–Europe
SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products
Emirates SkyCargo recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central (DWC) which opened earlier this year. Named SkyCentral, the facility has 15,000 square metres of dedicated storage for temperature-sensitive goods. It compliments a range of Emirates SkyCargo services designed to protect refrigerated cargo. These include the Emirates SkyCargo White Cover, a protective skin that shields the cargo to … [Read more...] about SkyCargo marks 35k tonnes of cool chain products