As part of plans to better serve its growing Central European sector, Emirates SkyCargo has appointed Cargo Sales Agencies (CSA) in three key markets. Emirates SkyCargo has signed agreements with Globe Air Cargo, a European Cargo Service(ECS) company, in Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria to sell cargo capacity on its freighters and in the bellyhold of its 114-strong fleet of wide-bodied passenger aircraft. Emirates SkyCargo moves mainly machinery and spares to the Middle East and Australia for the … [Read more...] about Emirates appoints European CSAs
GSA/GSSAs
EGSAC
EGSAC - the network of independent cargo GSSA companies - has elected Mike Staeck as its new VP, following a ballot among all members. His appointment follows the promotion of Ton Smulders from VP to President earlier this year. Staeck is Managing Director of Germany's largest GSSA, Transnautic Aero GmbH, which also has branches in France, Poland and Russia. He was one of the founders of EGSAC. "We are delighted to welcome Mike to his new post," said EGSAC President Ton Smulders. "He has been a … [Read more...] about EGSAC
Transnautic Aero
Transnautic Aero - the exclusive German member of the EGSAC GSSA network - has promoted Matthias Brall to the post of manager of its Munich office. Brall replaces Martin Bodamer, who has left the company after six years to launch a medical logistics business. Brall worked in airfreight handling prior to joining Transnautic's Dusseldorf offi ce in 2003. In his new post, he is responsible for liaison with freight agent customers, client airlines and handling partners, and oversees the operation of … [Read more...] about Transnautic Aero
Aerofreight International
Aerofreight International - the Belgian member of the EGSAC GSSA network - has appointed Nadine De Smet as sales executive. Nadine has spent 10 years working in the GSA sector, representing a number of major carriers. In her new post she will supplement Aerofreight's existing carrier marketing activities, and will also assist in the recruitment of new airline clients. Aerofreight is the largest independent cargo GSA company in Belgium, representing Aeroflot Cargo, Air Malta, Coyne Airways, CSA, … [Read more...] about Aerofreight International
West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
For too long, manufacturers in Sichuan province with multi-carton loads of over one - two tonnes, have had to suffer the untidy situation of their air-freight cargo going to destinations in 'part lots'. Domestic passenger airlines flying from Chengdu could not just absorb these large volumes in their belly compartments.Filling that need, Shenzhen based Donghai Airlines has commenced an all cargo service to Hong Kong. The carrier will fly their B 737-300F, four times per week with a capacity of … [Read more...] about West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
Air Astana inks ULD pact with Jettainer
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has signed a five-year ULD outsourcing contract with Jettainer. According to the agreement, Jettainer will take care of Air Astana’s entireULD requirements. The recent launch of B767 and A321 operations coincides with Air Astana’s introduction of ULDs. While for many carriers ULD manageament is a major, often problematic legacy, Air Astana is able to outsource this non-core activity to Jettainer as a partner from the very beginning, thereby … [Read more...] about Air Astana inks ULD pact with Jettainer
