Cargolux Airlines has begun a twice-weekly Trans-Pacific service between the two cities in April, operated by the airlines 747-8 freighters. At the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich, Cargolux announced that loads on the first couple of flights have been better than anticipated. “This new Trans-Pacific service from Zhengzhou is a milestone in the development of our Chinese operations and the cooperation with our partner HNCA,” says Dirk Reich, Cargolux president and CEO. “We … [Read more...] about Cargolux launches Zhengzhou-Chicago
Freight Forwarders
CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
CEVA Logistics has appointed Helmut Kaspers to the position of chief operating officer, Global Air and Ocean Freight. Kaspers brings a wealth of experience in air and ocean freight to CEVA, through global executive positions in both commercial and operational functions. He joins CEVA from Kaspers Consulting + Investment, an international logistics consultancy established in 2013. Kaspers played a seminal role in the transformation of the Logwin Air and Ocean global business and has … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new global air & ocean freight chief
Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes
AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
FedEx Corp. and TNT Express issued a statement assuring stakeholders the companies are making 'timely' progress on preparations for FedEx’s acquisition of TNT. FedEx said it expects to submit a request for review and approval of its offer document to the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Stichting Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) before 30 June, the date a request for approval must be submitted under Dutch law. In addition, FedEx and TNT Express confirm that … [Read more...] about Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia
CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a new 166,000 sq m ‘super site’ at Truganina, west of Melbourne, which will be the centerpiece of CEVA’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Casey Fisher, managing director of CEVA in Australia and New Zealand, said: “This announcement showcases our intention to keep making substantial investments in property assets in Australia and New Zealand. Our new Truganina ‘super site’ builds on a range of … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia