DHL is investing US$108 million to expand its Americas hub facility at the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky airport (CVG) to meet the demands of continued growth in international ecommerce and global trade. The expansion will provide more gates to accommodate additional aircraft, warehouse space and new equipment to provide more capacity for sorting shipments as well as unloading and reloading aircraft. Stephen Fenwick, CEO, DHL Express Americas, said: “This multi-million dollar … [Read more...] about DHL uprades its Americas hub for US$108M
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Jettainer opens Frankfurt hub
Jettainer has inaugurated its expanded logistics centre at Frankfurt Airport. At the so called JettHub FRA, all resources are now bundled. The new facility guarantees immediate availability of ULD handling, maintenance and repair services at Germany's largest air traffic hub. Around 750,000 units a year can be moved at the site, which covers an area of 17,000 square metres. JettHub can host up to 9,000 containers and pallets at the same time. It is directly linked to the apron by a 24/7 security … [Read more...] about Jettainer opens Frankfurt hub
LAN Cargo ULD win for CHEP
LAN Cargo has signed an agreement to outsource the repair and maintenance of its ULDs and pallets at Miami International Airport to CHEP Aerospace Solutions. The agreement will enable LAN Cargo to benefit from CHEP’s comprehensive repair solutions including access to CHEP’s proprietary repair management software, ACTIS, at LAN Cargo’s hub stations. ACTIS has been employed at 29 repair stations owned and managed by CHEP, in addition to several subcontracted repair shops across … [Read more...] about LAN Cargo ULD win for CHEP
AAT launches dedicated ‘dangerous goods’ service
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has launched a dedicated inspection counter for ‘Dangerous Goods & Lithium Batteries’ shipments, effective from May 2015. With the increasing global concern and heightened aviation security in the industry, this dedicated counter service will further enhance the customer services level and facilitate the checking of dangerous goods & lithium batteries. The dedicated inspection counter is conveniently located at 2nd floor of AAT Terminal 2. … [Read more...] about AAT launches dedicated ‘dangerous goods’ service
AAT launches dedicated ‘dangerous goods’ service
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has launched a dedicated inspection counter for ‘Dangerous Goods & Lithium Batteries’ shipments, effective from May 2015. With the increasing global concern and heightened aviation security in the industry, this dedicated counter service will further enhance the customer services level and facilitate the checking of dangerous goods & lithium batteries. The dedicated inspection counter is conveniently located at 2nd floor of AAT Terminal 2. … [Read more...] about AAT launches dedicated ‘dangerous goods’ service
Worldwide Flight Services has a new owner
Private equity firm LBO France has agreed to sell its ownership of ground handling company Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to Platinum Equity – a specialist merger, acquisition and operation (M&A&O) company - for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of June and is subject to regulatory approvals. WFS is a cargo handler and global provider of ground handling and technical services with annual revenues in excess of €620 million. It is present at … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services has a new owner
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