More than 70 new truck parking spaces at CargoCity South – significant improvement for forwarding companies and staff – range of amenities includes sanitary and shower facilities. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) celebrated the opening of a new truck parking lot at CargoCity South on 13 March, after one year of construction. Right behind airport gate 31, there are now more than 70 parking spaces available 24 hours a day for vans, trucks, and semi trailers. Sanitary facilities, … [Read more...] about New cargo truck parking lot opens at FRA
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IATA launches standard safety assessment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety audit programme aligned with global best practices and created primarily for airlines that operate aircraft which have a lower maximum take-off weight (MTOW) than the 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs.) threshold for participation in IOSA. ISSA is also an alternative for airlines, such as some private … [Read more...] about IATA launches standard safety assessment
Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
Turkish Cargo has begun its weekly freighter services to Lahore as its 17th dedicated freighter service in the Far East, and to Bahrain as its 8th dedicated freighter service in the Middle East. These all-cargo flights supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the cities in both the Far East and the Middle East regions. As from the beginning of the summer schedule 2015, Turkish Cargo will be present at more than 265 … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
DHL delivers mementos for ANZAC day
DHL Global Forwarding, a provider of air, sea and road freight services in Europe and Asia, is playing its part in the 100-year anniversary of ANZAC day with the shipment of historic ammunition shells and projectiles gathered from European battlefields where Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought in World War One. The 50 ammunition shells and projectiles in seven boxes and weighing around 300 kg were collected in Ypres, Belgium and shipped to Heathrow free of charge by DHL Global Forwarding … [Read more...] about DHL delivers mementos for ANZAC day
Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
European carrier Finnair Cargo has appointed Pasi Nopanen as vice president, global sales effective from 8 April 2015. He has broad experience in logistics and managing international sales teams. He transfers to this new position from his role as sales director, North America & Scandinavia to head Finnair’s cargo sales. Nopanen will continue to oversee North American Sales, while Anja Pöyhönen's area as sales director Europe will also cover Scandinavia. Nopanen's … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
Royal Jordanian appoints CEO
Flag carrier Royal Jordanian has appointed Captain Haitham Misto as the airline’s president and CEO. Since October 26, 2014, he has been serving as acting president/CEO, according to a release. Suleiman Al Hafez, chairman of the Royal Jordanian board of directors, conveyed the board’s trust in Misto’s capability to lead the airline in the coming period, in addition to his competency to implement the company’s strategic plan to enable it to overcome the challenges … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian appoints CEO