Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Group has signed an MoU to order 20 additional B747-8 freighters, in a deal that Boeing values at US$7.4 billion at list prices, for its AirBridgeCargo Airlines unit. The agreement also adds the Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan freighter on a long-term basis to the logistics support chain for Boeing and its partners. … [Read more...] about ABC orders 20 B747-8 freighters
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CEVA launches TireCity in Italy
CEVA Logistics has opened a TireCity in the province of Lodi, Italy which covers an area of 50,000 sq metres. The new facility is fully dedicated to the warehousing, handling and cross docking of products in the tire sector. TireCity, along with the ‘City of Books’, ‘City of Pharma’ and ‘TechCity’, respectively dedicated to the publishing, healthcare and electronics sectors, is the fourth sector-specific hub to open in Italy. CEVA believes that the future … [Read more...] about CEVA launches TireCity in Italy
Volga Dnepr places bold order for 20 B747-8Fs
The Volga-Dnepr Group, a world leader in transportation of unique, oversize and heavy cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further the group’s fleet expansion with 20 additional B747-8 Freighters, valued at US$7.4 billion at list prices. For Volga Dnepr, adding more B747-8 Freighters will allow development of the Group's scheduled business, AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), and keep the airline's high growth rates, the group said. These additional 20 airplanes will … [Read more...] about Volga Dnepr places bold order for 20 B747-8Fs
Virgin Atlantic flies cars to Le Mans race
Virgin Atlantic Cargo teamed up with motorsport freight forwarding specialists first-air to organise delivery of two Chevrolet Corvette CR.7 cars from Chicago to London on their journey to Le Mans in France, where Corvette Racing is bidding to win the 83rd running of the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. The cars travelled from the headquarters of Pratt & Miller Engineering in Hudson, Michigan, to London onboard Virgin Atlantic’s daily services from Chicago to Heathrow. Russell … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic flies cars to Le Mans race
VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
Vietnamese carrier VietJetAir has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of six additional A321s. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, VietJetAir president and CEO, said: “The A320 Family has proven to be extremely efficient in service with VietJetAir. Since we took delivery of our first A321 in March this year, we have benefitted strongly from the additional capacity offered by theaircraft and its low operating costs. We are therefore placing this additional order for the A321 to meet demand on … [Read more...] about VietJetAir orders six additional A321ceo
SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports
SDV, a leader in the global supply chain management of pharmaceutical products, is set to become the first freight forwarder to implement IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification in 16 major airports worldwide. SDV has unveiled its plan to become the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to implement certified worldwide locations under IATA’s programme. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification programme aims to become … [Read more...] about SDV to take CEIV Cert to 16 major airports