DHL Express announced the opening of a new warehouse and office complex at Budapest Airport. The largest air cargo development at the airport to date will occupy a total land area development of just over 60,000 square meters. More than 600 employees will be based at the two new express complexes, which are located in the area next to Terminal 1. The next freight phase of the BUD:2020 Development Programme will be the development of Cargo City next to Terminal 2, due to be … [Read more...] about New DHL Express facilities open in Budapest Airport
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Unilode opens new facility at CVG
Unilode Aviation Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has further expanded its global repair network by opening a new FAA Part 145 certified repair center at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) airport. This new facility will support and expand its partnership with DHL, specifically for ULD repairs and assembly, in addition to supporting Unilode's existing ULD management and repair … [Read more...] about Unilode opens new facility at CVG
WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has more than doubled its cargo handling operation at the Boston-Logan International Airport to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa, SAS and Swiss International Air Lines. WFS, starting building a name for itself in Boston 12 years ago and prior to this latest expansion has been operating from a 30,000 sq ft facility on behalf of three major airline customers; American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. Following a successful bid for the new … [Read more...] about WFS, one of the largest cargo handlers at Boston-Logan International
Qatar Airways Cargo and DoKaSch ink master agreement
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, provider of climate-controlled solutions for air shipment of temperature-sensitive cargo, has expanded its customer base by signing an agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo. This enables customers to directly lease the newest technology of Active Containers, RKN and RAP Opticooler, from Qatar Airways Cargo all around the globe. Qatar Airways’ Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann said, “We understand the intricacies of a seamless cool … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo and DoKaSch ink master agreement
dnata goes green with new recycling programme
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has ramped up its recycling programme for its fleet of 12,000 units of GSE (Ground Services Equipment) in both of its Dubai hubs (DXB and DWC). Since the launch of the recycling programme this year, over 80 units of GSE have been renewed at the GSE maintenance base, reducing waste generated from GSE by 110 tonnes while passing all safety and quality checks. The projection for 2017 is an estimated 140 pieces of GSE being … [Read more...] about dnata goes green with new recycling programme
1GSA adds Russian based TEK Poseidon as member
1GSA – the network for independent cargo GSSAs – has appointed Moscow-based TEK Poseidon as its member for Russia. 1GSA now has members in 12 countries, and pending applications for several more. TEK Poseidon was founded in 2002 by partners with extensive previous experience in freight and logistics; it has since developed into a substantial group of businesses spanning diverse activities such as forwarding, road transport, express, warehousing, liner agency, and ocean … [Read more...] about 1GSA adds Russian based TEK Poseidon as member