The official launch of Taiwan-based China Airlines’ route to Seattle, USA, represents a new addition to its North American network. President Kao, Shing-Hwang personally flew aboard flight CI022 departing from Taipei to attend the celebrations in Seattle. Seattle joins Los Angeles, Ontario (CA), San Francisco, and New York in the US and Vancouver in Canada to become China Airlines’ sixth non-stop destination in North America. The route will initially offer five flights a week with plans for … [Read more...] about China Airlines adds Seattle to North American network
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Lufthansa Cargo expands network and adds new destinations in China
Lufthansa Cargo flies to two more Asian stations with its B777F long-haul fleet from its home hub in Frankfurt: The carrier has now added Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX) to its freighter network and will serve it twice a week in future. The Lufthansa Group's logistics expert has also recently started operating freighters to Zhengzhou (CGO) three days a week. "In the Chinese market, the e-commerce business segment in particular is growing steadily, and we continue to see high … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands network and adds new destinations in China
DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. With its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions through the programme, DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Programme was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay Pacific and Cathay Cargo flights, from Hong Kong and other ports on the network. By … [Read more...] about DB Schenker signs record-breaking commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF programme
Air China extends cargo handling contracts with WFS in France and the UK by 3 more years
Air China has extended its longstanding cargo handling contracts with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, in France and the United Kingdom, by a further three years. The airline has been a major customer of WFS at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport since the early 1990s. This latest contract extension in Paris sees WFS handling cargo carried onboard 12 to 14 passenger flights per week connecting the French capital with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai as well as 10 weekly … [Read more...] about Air China extends cargo handling contracts with WFS in France and the UK by 3 more years
WestJet Cargo launches Campus’Air for affordable shipping solutions for students and university staff
WestJet Cargo is launching its new Campus'Air service, designed to provide students and university staff with cost-effective shipping solutions for their personal effects. This initiative broadens WestJet Cargo's portfolio of services by specifically catering to the unique needs of the academic community, further enhancing its comprehensive shipping solutions. Launched on July 1st, Campus’Air is part of WestJet Cargo’s ongoing commitment to investing in the community and paving a brighter … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo launches Campus’Air for affordable shipping solutions for students and university staff
Caribbean Airlines Cargo to further drive efficiency and growth by adopting CHAMP’s CargoSpot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes
CHAMP Cargosystems and Caribbean Airlines Cargo have signed multi-year contracts that will see the airline’s cargo division receive both Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes. The expanded partnership will equip the airline's cargo division with an even more comprehensive CHAMP Cargosystems toolkit, solidifying Caribbean Airlines Cargo's position as a regional leader in digital innovation, sustainability and operational efficiency. Caribbean Airlines Cargo, a trailblazer in … [Read more...] about Caribbean Airlines Cargo to further drive efficiency and growth by adopting CHAMP’s CargoSpot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes