IAG Cargo’s customers in Spain have become the first to benefit from its new e-booking system. Enhanced features such as self-service registration, template bookings and auto-rating make the advanced service the easiest and fastest way yet for freight forwarders to book with IAG Cargo; meaning that bookings can now take less than three minutes to complete. Spain marks the first stage of a global rollout of the system, which underpins IAG Cargo’s total commitment to IATA’s … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo rolls out new e-booking system
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Panalpina appoints new executive board members
Panalpina promotes Andy Weber to the position of chief operating officer as of 1 July 2015. At the same time, the company announces that Ralf Morawietz will assume the position of chief information officer. He takes over from Rod Angwin who will leave the company for personal reasons during the course of the year. Andy Weber, who started his career with Panalpina, re-joined the company in January 2015 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in the freight forwarding … [Read more...] about Panalpina appoints new executive board members
XPO acquires Norbert Dentressangle
XPO Logistics has completed the first of two phases in its US$3.53 billion acquisition of France's Norbert Dentressangle. Norbert Dentressangle’s founder and his family divested their 67 per cent share of the company to XPO at price of 217.50 euros per share. Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, "We're delighted to welcome the customers, employees and suppliers of Norbert Dentressangle to XPO. This combination is an important step in the … [Read more...] about XPO acquires Norbert Dentressangle
IATA to help build new Mexico City airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation signed an MOU in which IATA will provide technical and operational assistance for the design and construction of Mexico City’s new airport. The agreement also encompasses IATA offering technical and professional advice for the current Mexico City airport to ensure it continues to operate efficiently until the new facility is completed around 2020. Tony Tyler, IATA’s … [Read more...] about IATA to help build new Mexico City airport
SkyLease Cargo applies for HK rights
North Carolina-based SkyLease Cargo has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for exemption authority to operate scheduled cargo (property and mail) flights between the US and Hong Kong via intermediate points and beyond to points in third countries. The carrier said it intends to operate a 2x weekly service from Miami International to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok via Tokyo Narita and returning via Anchorage Ted Stevens. It does not intend to carry local Tokyo-Hong Kong traffic. … [Read more...] about SkyLease Cargo applies for HK rights
MASkargo starts freighter service to Dhaka
MASkargo has commenced its twice weekly A330F freighter service to Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is part of its expansion initiatives in the South Asian market. MH6246 will be operating into Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport every Monday and Wednesday. In addition to the current belly hold capacity available on Malaysia Airlines passenger aircraft, the new freighter route will provide 120 tonnes capacity to Bangladesh’s thriving agricultural and manufacturing exporting industry. … [Read more...] about MASkargo starts freighter service to Dhaka
