Astral Aviation (Astral) inaugurated its maiden flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv on 5 June with a Boeing 757 freighter which will operate on the new scheduled route. The direct flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv will reduce the transit time from 24 hours to five hours for perishable products, particularly pineapples and vegetables, which previously were being routed via other hubs such as Istanbul, Addis Ababa, and Dubai. Return flights meanwhile will enable exports from Israel to reach Africa … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation introduces freighter service to Tel Aviv
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Geodis boosts pharma offering in Asia, Middle East
Logistics operator GEODIS is strengthening its capabilities in transporting pharma and healthcare shipments by air in Asia Pacific and the Middle East with certifications across its network. The company received the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification for its locations in China (PVG), Indonesia (CGK), India (DEL and BOM), South Korea (ICN), Thailand (BKK), United Arab Emirates (DXB) and Singapore (SIN). GEODIS said this … [Read more...] about Geodis boosts pharma offering in Asia, Middle East
IAG offers cargo space on restarted flights to China
IAG Cargo is set to restart scheduled services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai beginning 23 April, almost 2 years after it halted operations to China in the midst of a pandemic. As China reopens its borders to tourists, IAG Cargo will again offer air freight space on a British Airways B787-9 that has been deployed on daily rotations between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. I will also offer space on its Beijing service, operated by a British Airways … [Read more...] about IAG offers cargo space on restarted flights to China
Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
GEODIS is looking to bolster its contract logistics services in China as the French transport and logistics operator signed a 10-year lease agreement with PRD Group for a 20,000-sqm multi-user facility in Minhang district, Shanghai. The facility which will offer improved storage and inventory processing is slated to open in July. The new facility will include a state-of-the-art storage system, consisting of mezzanine flooring, very-narrow-aisle pallet racks, and autonomous guided vehicles … [Read more...] about Geodis grows in China with new Shanghai facility
Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
Kuehne+Nagel signed a 3-year logistics service contract on 6 March with GMR Aero Technic, a subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited. The logistics integrator will provide inbound and outbound international air logistics services and round-the-clock AOG support for its long-time partner GMR Aero Technic. The two have been partners over the last few years over aircraft maintenance solutions. GMR Aero Technic has been upgrading its capabilities and expanding its … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
CargoAI takes in more airline partners
CargoAi has introduced two more airline partners over the past week as the company marches forth as a digital enabler for the air freight industry. Air New Zealand’s cargo unit will start offering its capacity from US and Canada into New Zealand and Australia on the digital marketplace CargoMart, as the airline looks to expand in the North American market. “Whilst we enjoy a strong presence from the ports where we operate direct flights, the sheer size of the US and Canada market dictates … [Read more...] about CargoAI takes in more airline partners
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