JetBlue Airways has appointed Robin Hayes as new chief executive officer. Hayes is the company’s current president; he would succeed current CEO Dave Barger beginning 16 February 2015. Barger will serve on the JetBlue Board of Directors until that date. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Robin on this appointment and thank Dave for his extraordinary contributions to JetBlue for more than 16 years. Dave’s talent, intellect, and … [Read more...] about JetBlue names new CEO
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Xpress seals new deals with UPS, S.F. Express
Xpress New Media (XNM) is partnering United Parcel Service (UPS) of Singapore and S. F. Express (Group) Co. to provide value-added logistics services. These include providing other value-added documentation services like completion of air waybills, shipment invoices, as well as tracking services right up to the completion of delivery at its 8–8 Biz Butler outlets and its flagship outlet in the Singapore’s central business district. XNM said the collaborations will enhance its … [Read more...] about Xpress seals new deals with UPS, S.F. Express
Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Norwegian is now offering airfreight services from Oakland International Airport to Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm-Arlanda. Norwegian offers drop off at Oakland, where the bonded, cold storage international Container Freight Station is located at 1 Allan Sheppard Way. It accepts all types of general and perishable cargo with the exception of dangerous goods, live animals, human remains, and out sized pieces. Airfreight is flown on the environmentally-friendly B787 Dreamliner out of … [Read more...] about Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Cathay Pacific launches Wine LIFT
Cathay Pacific Cargo has launched the latest addition to its range of specialised airfreight products – Wine LIFT. Reflecting Hong Kong’s increasing status as a hub for the global wine trade, Wine LIFT provides wine merchants and customers with a service specifically tailored to meet their requirements for transporting wine in a safe and timely manner. Wine LIFT provides complete peace-of-mind to customers, with shipments being handled by teams experienced in transporting fragile … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific launches Wine LIFT
Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
Globe Air Cargo has been appopinted by Royal Air Maroc as GSA for the UK Market with effect today, 15 September 2014. To assure a smooth transition, the current rates and AWBs Stock will continue to be in place until 31 October 2014. … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
American, US Airways to use one air waybill
Following the merger of American Airlines and US Airways nine months ago, American Airlines Cargo has announced that it will transition to accepting a single air waybill for all shipments starting 20 October. Jim W. Butler, America Airlines Cargo president, in a statement said “The objective of our integration has been to bring together the expertise, solutions, and teams you’ve relied on from both cargo organisations into the industry’s most customer-focused airfreight … [Read more...] about American, US Airways to use one air waybill
