Cargolux has begun operating four weekly flights to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan - two from Luxembourg and two from Hong Kong from 29 June. Turkmenbashi becomes Cargolux’s fifth destination in Central Asia, together with Baku, Novosibirsk, Almaty and Tbilisi. The new commercial Cargolux services connect Turkmenistan to the airline’s worldwide network of 90 destinations. Cargolux will also cooperate with Turkmenistan Airlines to enhance the number of cargo destinations … [Read more...] about Cargolux adds Turkmenbashi to its network
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Cargo growth has "come off the boil": IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that growth continued to slow in May. Compared to May 2014, growth in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) was 2.1 per cent, the slowest rate this year and outpaced by a capacity expansion of 4.3 per cent. On a year-to-date basis, freight volumes are up four per cent on the previous year, but much of that growth was realised in the latter part of 2014. Carriers in most regions, with the exception … [Read more...] about Cargo growth has "come off the boil": IATA
Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan
More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time savings are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of 3 August, according to the duo. Both airlines are expanding their joint venture for freight consignments to routes from Europe to Japan. This means that European customers also have access to the shared network of the two airlines made up of over 90 weekly direct flights between Europe and Japan. First customers in Germany, … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan
Garuda teams up with Cardig in cargo
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement with local cargo carrier Cardig Air to coordinate on cargo shipping throughout the region. During the initial stage of cooperation that will take effect in July, Garuda will have the rights to sell freight space aboard Cardig Air flights that serve routes to Surabaya, East Java, Denpasar, Bali, and Dili in Timor Leste. Meanwhile, Cardig Air will have the rights to market Garuda’s cargo space on 76 domestic and international … [Read more...] about Garuda teams up with Cardig in cargo
Lufthansa Cargo went live with IBS’ iCargo
Lufthansa Cargo went live with IBS' iCargo IT solution at 120 stations in its network, including the three hubs: Vienna, Munich and Frankfurt. This massive transformation was achieved through a seamless system cutover, with Lufthansa Cargo Frankfurt operations in full swing and without major business disruptions. The iCargo system will be operated by around 4,500 Lufthansa Cargo users across the world and will support the global cargo operations of Lufthansa Cargo to over 300 destinations … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo went live with IBS’ iCargo
Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan
More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time savings are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of 3 August, according to the duo. Both airlines are expanding their joint venture for freight consignments to routes from Europe to Japan. This means that European customers also have access to the shared network of the two airlines made up of over 90 weekly direct flights between Europe and Japan. First customers in Germany, … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA extend JV Europe to Japan