Saudia Cargo announces signing a new Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with Swissport International AG, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport. Swissport will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and unloading, and special care for temperature-sensitive products. Commenting on the strategic collaboration, Mohanned Badri, Vice President of Operations at Saudia Cargo, said: " Our strategic collaboration with Swissport … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo and Swissport deepen ties with signing of Nairobi Airport agreement
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Emirates SkyCargo to expand fleet, capacity with five more Boeing 777 freighters
Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five more of the world's largest and longest-range twin-engine freighter, building on its earlier purchase of five 777 Freighters. The latest order, which was finalized in September and listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website, brings Emirates' order book to 249 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 14 777 Freighters. As the cargo division of the world's largest international airline, Emirates SkyCargo plans to operate … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo to expand fleet, capacity with five more Boeing 777 freighters
Saudia Cargo wins “Best E-Commerce Carrier of the Year-Middle East” at 2024 Payload Asia Awards
Saudia Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier, was awarded the prestigious “Best E-commerce Carrier of the Year-Middle East” title for the second consecutive year at the Payload Asia Awards. This recognition underscores the company's outstanding performance in e-commerce logistics and its essential role in facilitating the global movement of e-commerce shipments. Additionally, the company’s strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, have been … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo wins “Best E-Commerce Carrier of the Year-Middle East” at 2024 Payload Asia Awards
Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold capacity with winter schedule
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly hold cargo capacity across key global markets. Starting November 2024, the enhanced schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination—Nairobi. Etihad Cargo will offer belly capacity on 880 passenger flights per week in November 2024, increasing to over 900 flights per week by March 2025. Etihad Cargo will enhance its … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold capacity with winter schedule
Japan Airlines celebrates 10 years of air cargo transformation and operational excellence with CHAMP Cargosystems
Japan Airlines (JAL) and CHAMP Cargosystems celebrated a decade of successful partnership, and the anniversary of JAL going live with CHAMP's Cargospot cargo management system. Members of both companies gathered in Tokyo to commemorate this achievement and highlight the shared accomplishments of the past ten years. JAL selected CHAMP in 2014 as their trusted software solutions provider for their cargo management application, a partnership built on mutual dedication to innovation, … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines celebrates 10 years of air cargo transformation and operational excellence with CHAMP Cargosystems
Air Canada Cargo opens cold chain facility at London Heathrow
Air Canada Cargo is pleased to announce today the opening of a new cold chain facility in London Heathrow. The upgrades to the self-handled facility, Air Canada Cargo’s largest European hub, expand and enhance the carrier’s cold chain handling capabilities for shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food and other perishables. “Air Canada Cargo continues to invest in key infrastructure across our global network. The upgraded cold chain handling facility in London Heathrow is another step in … [Read more...] about Air Canada Cargo opens cold chain facility at London Heathrow