Jan de Rijk Logistics has announced that it has signed a prolongation agreement for Road Feeder Services with Singapore Airlines Cargo. The extension of the current contract is a positive development in the current air cargo market and proof of the trust Singapore Airlines Cargo has in the company's extensive trucking network, the Dutch logistics company said. Jan de Rijk Logistics will provide European trucking services to Singapore Airlines Cargo as preferred supplier at their main … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk renews contract with Singapore Airlines Cargo
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Dachser now sole shareholder in South Korea
German logistics company, Dachser, is now operating business in South Korea as Dachser Korea Inc., effective 1 July. The global logistics provider has had presence in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) since 2006 as MGI & Dachser Inc. In December 2013, Dachser acquired the remaining 50 per cent of the joint venture. Alongside the renaming of the company, Dachser also moved into new offices in Seoul. The head office of the company is located in Seoul with another office in the southern … [Read more...] about Dachser now sole shareholder in South Korea
Malaysia Airlines releases MH17 cargo manifest
Malaysia Airlines has released the cargo manifest and air waybill for its flight MH17, the B777-200 extended range aircraft that crashed in eastern Ukraine on 17 July. There is no indication that any of the cargo could have caused a catastrophic failure of the aircraft, lending credence to the theory that it was shot down with a missile. The cargo included animals, with two dogs, birds, pigeons and chickens; TNT Express and DHL Global Forwarding courier goods; aircraft and helicopter … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines releases MH17 cargo manifest
Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is rolling out more initiatives to bolster and grow the Singapore air hub amidst an increasingly competitive environment and limited manpower resources. A key thrust is focused on increasing productivity at Changi Airport. To drive transformative productivity improvements across various facets of Changi Airport’s operations, CAAS is launching an Airport Productivity Package, with S$100 million (US$80 million) up to 31 March 2018. Two … [Read more...] about Singapore rolls out slew of initiatives to boost Changi hub
AirAsia X A330neo launch customer with 50 orders
AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) with Airbus for 50 A330-900neo aircraft. The agreement sees the airline become a launch customer for the latest version of the best-selling widebody. AirAsia X will also be one of the first operators of the aircraft, with deliveries to the carrier scheduled to begin in 2018. “We have been encouraging Airbus to launch this new version of the A330 for some time … [Read more...] about AirAsia X A330neo launch customer with 50 orders
Singapore Airlines latest to end shark fin shipments
Singapore Airlines has followed the lead of other major airlines by announcing it will end the carriage of shipments of shark fins. "SIA Cargo has been carrying out a thorough review, taking into account the increasing concerns around the world related to shark finning. With effect from August 1, it will no longer accept the carriage of shark fin," Nicholas Ionides, SIA vice-president of public affairs said in an email. The carrier came under increasing pressure from environmental … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines latest to end shark fin shipments
