A new multimodal sea-air solution has been successfully tested by A.P. Moller-Maersk or Maersk in Oman, which is expected to cut transit time and costs for shipments. The logistics operator has collaborated with the Port of Salalah and Oman Airports to trial a sea-air logistics solution for cargo moving from Sri Lanka to Egypt. The shipment, which comprised cargo for the retail and lifestyle sector, was transported from Colombo to Cairo via Oman. The first leg of transportation was carried … [Read more...] about Maersk tests sea-air cargo solution via Oman
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Scan Global Logistics absorbs Swiss player Belglobe
Scan Global Logistics has finalised its third acquisition this year after it acquired Swiss logistics specialist Belglobe. The company, founded in 1994 by Stefan Zangger and located in Avenches, provides special logistics solutions for temperature-controlled pharma shipments (BelCool) and high-value luxury goods (BelSafe), with a strong air freight presence in the Latin American market. SGL said establishing itself in Switzerland is the logical choice due to its proximity to key European … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics absorbs Swiss player Belglobe
Qatar Airways, DSV open new cargo route from HSV
Qatar Airways Cargo and DSV Global Transportation and Logistics have teamed up to launch a new route from Huntsville airport (HSV) in the US with two freighter services each week. The carrier will operate its Boeing 777 freighters twice a week from Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico to Huntsville en route to Doha via Luxembourg. The freighters from HSV will operate on Thursdays and Sundays every week, offering 200 tonnes of capacity. Mads Ravn, executive vice president at DSV, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, DSV open new cargo route from HSV
BBN Airlines Indonesia takes off with cargo service
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of ACMI specialist Avia Solutions Group, has started offering commercial services after it obtained the airline operator certificate issued (AOC) on 31 August. The AOC, awarded by the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations of Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, will enable the startup cargo airline to provide ACMI services, air charter flights and air freight services. BBN Airlines Indonesia will initially operate two Boeing 737-800Fs … [Read more...] about BBN Airlines Indonesia takes off with cargo service
Emirates SkyCargo goes live on CargoAi
Emirates SkyCargo is advancing the digital experience and optimizing the booking process as it joins the list of airline partners of cargo booking platform CargoAi. The carrier can now be found live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART with real-time information available for users in the Netherlands, Spain and France, and with plans to expand across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Far East and Australasia in the coming months. Customers will be able to access Emirates SkyCargo … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo goes live on CargoAi
Nippon Express buys furniture logistics specialist Tramo
Nippon Express is looking to widen its tracks in international markets and has agreed to acquire Tramo group, a Swiss-Italian furniture logistics specialist, for an estimated 10 billion yen (US$68 million). The deal, which is scheduled to be completed by 2 November, includes the 18 companies under the Tramo group, including Swiss-based holding company Tramo. The purchase will be made through subsidiary Nippon Express Italia. The move comes amidst ongoing trend amongst high-end fashion … [Read more...] about Nippon Express buys furniture logistics specialist Tramo