PRESS RELEASE Following on from the charter agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and EgeTrans Internationale Spedition GmbH, which has been in place since winter 2020, more than 100 so-called “preighters” flights have now been carried out for the transport company from Marbach am Neckar. Aircraft of the type Airbus A340 and in some cases Airbus A350 of Lufthansa Passage have been used exclusively for EgeTrans. They serve the route from Frankfurt to Chicago, carrying an average of around 37 … [Read more...] about Lufthansa logs more than 100 cargo flights for EgeTrans
Freight Forwarders
CMA CGM to take 9 percent stake in Air France-KLM
CMA CGM plans to take up to 9 percent of Air France-KLM as the freight and transport group sets its eyes on becoming a key player in air cargo and a leader in integrated logistics. The two companies have signed a long-term partnership that will see both parties combine their networks, freighter capacity and dedicated services to improve their company offer. The agreement, with an initial duration of 10 years, will see both companies pooling their networks and cross-selling capacity of the … [Read more...] about CMA CGM to take 9 percent stake in Air France-KLM
Penang freight forwarders host APAC meeting in July
For the first time in 2 years, the Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Associations, or FAPAA, is proud to announce that it will be holding a face-to-face general meeting in Penang on 15–16 July 2022 at the Golden Sands Hotel on Batu Ferranghi. The Penang Freight Forwarders Association (PFFA) will be the host of this year’s meeting, which expects to gather major associations across Asia Pacific to discuss important industry issues. In an interview, Paul Golland, chairman of FAPAA and vice chair … [Read more...] about Penang freight forwarders host APAC meeting in July
Dimerco’s new multimodal service delivers for auto industry
Dimerco’s new air + road service has saved up to 40 percent on freight costs for suppliers of auto components from Southern China to a common manufacturer in Mexico. The freight forwarder was able to pull this off using scheduled flights, instead of more expensive charter flights, especially for China to US routes. “Dimerco’s Southern China Team has been exploring challenges and potential solutions with local manufacturers in the automotive metal stamping and die industry,” the company … [Read more...] about Dimerco’s new multimodal service delivers for auto industry
Teleport launches dedicated air freight services
Malaysia-based Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (also known as AirAsia), is enhancing its cargo capabilities with the launch of specialised services for shippers, freight forwarders and charter companies. The new product portfolio offers up to five dedicated services that specifically address each shipment’s needs. These include Teleport Charter, Teleport Priority, Teleport Pharma, Teleport Fresh, and Teleport Live. Teleport’s charter service allows shippers to book whole or … [Read more...] about Teleport launches dedicated air freight services
Maersk’s new air freight company takes off
Maersk is looking to enhance its air freight offering as it announced the launch of its air freight unit, Maersk Air Cargo, which is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2022. The shipping giant said it plans to increase its presence in the air cargo arena and will progressively deploy and operate five aircraft, including two new B777F and three leased B767-300 cargo aircraft. Maersk added that three new B767-300 freighters will be added to its US-China or transpacific … [Read more...] about Maersk’s new air freight company takes off