CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
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Cargolux launches Zhengzhou-Chicago
Cargolux Airlines has begun a twice-weekly Trans-Pacific service between the two cities in April, operated by the airlines 747-8 freighters. At the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich, Cargolux announced that loads on the first couple of flights have been better than anticipated. “This new Trans-Pacific service from Zhengzhou is a milestone in the development of our Chinese operations and the cooperation with our partner HNCA,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches Zhengzhou-Chicago
SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (extended Range) aircraft, valued at US$990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal. "I am delighted that with the formal signing of the contract, SWISS has set a further milestone in its … [Read more...] about SWISS finalises B777-300ER order
CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Express delivery services booming in China
China’s express delivery services are booming, with private couriers named the major players. According to the State Post Bureau (SPB), the postal business model has changed over the six years ending 2014, with the number of packages transported by express delivery surging by 820 per cent and accounting for the movement of 63.9 per cent of all post in the country. Based on the number of packages sent in 2014, the SPB averaged that for every person in China, 10.2 express delivery … [Read more...] about Express delivery services booming in China