American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
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Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
FedEx Corp. and TNT Express issued a statement assuring stakeholders the companies are making 'timely' progress on preparations for FedEx’s acquisition of TNT. FedEx said it expects to submit a request for review and approval of its offer document to the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Stichting Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) before 30 June, the date a request for approval must be submitted under Dutch law. In addition, FedEx and TNT Express confirm that … [Read more...] about Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia
CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a new 166,000 sq m ‘super site’ at Truganina, west of Melbourne, which will be the centerpiece of CEVA’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Casey Fisher, managing director of CEVA in Australia and New Zealand, said: “This announcement showcases our intention to keep making substantial investments in property assets in Australia and New Zealand. Our new Truganina ‘super site’ builds on a range of … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia
CEVA Logistics builds 'super site' in Australia
CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a new 166,000 sq m ‘super site’ at Truganina, west of Melbourne, which will be the centerpiece of CEVA’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Casey Fisher, managing director of CEVA in Australia and New Zealand, said: “This announcement showcases our intention to keep making substantial investments in property assets in Australia and New Zealand. Our new Truganina ‘super site’ builds on a range of … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics builds 'super site' in Australia
Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
Lufthansa Cargo will be delaying the construction of its new cargo centre called LCCneo at the Cargo City North of Frankfurt airport by at least two years. Constructing the LCCneo is a central pillar of the freight carrier’s future programme “Lufthansa Cargo 2020”. Harry Hohmeister, a member of the executive board of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG and chairman of the supervisory board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said: “Air cargo is a core business for us and … [Read more...] about Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
XPO Logistics to buy Norbert Dentressangle
XPO Logistics is set to buy a majority interest in France-based logistics company Norbert Dentressangle and launch a tender offer for the remaining shares. Headquartered in Lyon, Norbert Dentressangle has 662 locations and approximately 42,350 employees. In a statement released on 28 April, XPO said that Norbert Dentressangle’s transportation and logistics services complement XPO’s offerings in contract logistics, freight brokerage and global forwarding. The total … [Read more...] about XPO Logistics to buy Norbert Dentressangle